Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Partnership

If you are thinking about college, then the Massachusetts Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Partnership (CDEP) makes it easier! You can take college courses while still in high school and earn credits that will transfer to most two and four year public college and universities. It’s a head start on your college journey! These classes are meaningful and challenging, giving you an awesome early college experience. If you’re not sure if college is for you or not, CDEP can be your first step into exploring higher education. Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity!

  • Free
  • Get college credit
  • Location varies by school (virtual, high school, on-campus)

Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Partnership

If you are thinking about college, then the Massachusetts Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Partnership (CDEP) makes it easier! You can take college courses while still in high school and earn credits that will transfer to most two and four year public college and universities. It’s a head start on your college journey! These classes are meaningful and challenging, giving you an awesome early college experience. If you’re not sure if college is for you or not, CDEP can be your first step into exploring higher education. Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity!

  • Free
  • Get college credit
  • Location varies by school (virtual, high school, on-campus)

Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Partnership

If you are thinking about college, then the Massachusetts Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Partnership (CDEP) makes it easier! You can take college courses while still in high school and earn credits that will transfer to most two and four year public college and universities. It’s a head start on your college journey! These classes are meaningful and challenging, giving you an awesome early college experience. If you’re not sure if college is for you or not, CDEP can be your first step into exploring higher education. Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity!

  • Free
  • Get college credit
  • Location varies by school (virtual, high school, on-campus)

Dual Enrollment Program

MWCC partners with high schools to bring you special dual enrollment courses. Picture having college classes taught by college professors right at your high school!

Classes follow a regular college schedule, either on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. Some professors may even teach virtually! The best part? You earn credits for both high school and college. These credits can usually transfer to many colleges and universities.

Classes offered may change each semester, so talk to your guidance department for details. They can help you choose the classes you’ll love. Learn more by clicking the link below or chat with your guidance department today!

  • Free
  • Get college credit
  • Location varies by school (virtual, at your high school)

Dual Enrollment Program

MWCC partners with high schools to bring you special dual enrollment courses. Picture having college classes taught by college professors right at your high school!

Classes follow a regular college schedule, either on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. Some professors may even teach virtually! The best part? You earn credits for both high school and college. These credits can usually transfer to many colleges and universities.

Classes offered may change each semester, so talk to your guidance department for details. They can help you choose the classes you’ll love. Learn more by clicking the link below or chat with your guidance department today!

  • Free
  • Get college credit
  • Location varies by school (virtual, at your high school)

Fire Science Dual Enrollment

Join our exciting Fire Science Technology Dual Enrollment program! It’s a mix of online and in-person classes, and it’s totally free. Most of the time, you’ll have virtual classes during the week, and one Saturday a month, you’ll go in person to an area fire station to learn hands on with equipment at the fire house. These classes can be taken for both high school and college credit, toward the MWCC Fire Science degree.

  • Free, including books
  • Get college credit
  • Location is hybrid (virtual and on-site)

Fire Science Dual Enrollment

Join our exciting Fire Science Technology Dual Enrollment program! It’s a mix of online and in-person classes, and it’s totally free. Most of the time, you’ll have virtual classes during the week, and one Saturday a month, you’ll go in person to an area fire station to learn hands on with equipment at the fire house. These classes can be taken for both high school and college credit, toward the MWCC Fire Science degree.

  • Free, including books
  • Get college credit
  • Location is hybrid (virtual and on-site)

Gateway to College

Gateway is a full-time early college program offered to students ages 16-21 who have struggled in a traditional high school environment. This program is perfect for you if you have already left high school or are thinking of leaving, or if you’re being homeschooled. Gateway students can get a high school diploma, engage in deep personal and career exploration, and also get free college credits for an associate degree or certificate in different career areas.

  • Free, including books and supplies
  • Get college credit
  • Dedicated advisor to support you
  • Location is on MWCC Gardner campus

Gateway to College

Gateway is a full-time early college program offered to students ages 16-21 who have struggled in a traditional high school environment. This program is perfect for you if you have already left high school or are thinking of leaving, or if you’re being homeschooled. Gateway students can get a high school diploma, engage in deep personal and career exploration, and also get free college credits for an associate degree or certificate in different career areas.

  • Free, including books and supplies
  • Get college credit
  • Dedicated advisor to support you
  • Location is on MWCC Gardner campus

Pathways Early College

Pathways is a chance to gain an Associate’s Degree at the same time you graduate high school. The Pathways program is a full-time early college program for motivated students who are looking for a challenge by taking classes at MWCC during both junior and senior years. Students are assigned to a dedicated advisor, who provides intensive support and guidance on everything from how to be a successful college student to getting ready to transfer to a four-year college.

  • Free, including books and supplies
  • Complete and Associate Degree by high school graduation
  • Location is on MWCC Gardner campus
  • Ready for college level work in both English and Math