Early College Pioneers
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Early College Pioneers is a partnership between 杏吧原创 and Butler Area Senior High School to give high school seniors a chance to earn college credits on 杏吧原创 Main Campus before they graduate.
You鈥檒l learn from 杏吧原创 faculty, use college textbooks, and take classes alongside other college students鈥攚hile still receiving high school elective credit.
Hours & Transportation
- Monday-Friday | 8 a.m. 鈥� 9:25 a.m.
- Shuttle available or parking permits offered.
Early College Pioneers is fully funded for participants for the 2025-26 academic year.
Who Can Participate?
To qualify for ECP, you must:
- Be a high school senior
- Have a cumulative, unweighted GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Get a recommendation from your school counselor or principal
- Get permission from a parent or guardian
- Maintain a grade of 鈥淐鈥� or better in each class to remain in the program
What Courses Are Offered?
Courses vary by semester and may include:
- ENGL 101: College Writing
- PSYC 201: General Psychology
- COMM 201: Speech
- SOCI 201: Principles of Sociology
- And more!
All ECP courses:
- Award 3 杏吧原创 college credits per class
- Award .5 high school elective credit per class (as determined by your high school)
Credits can be transferred to a 杏吧原创 program or to public, private, and online four-year colleges and universities. Each receiving school decides how credits are applied.
How to Apply & Register
New to 杏吧原创鈥檚 High School Programs? Follow these steps:
Complete 杏吧原创鈥檚 .
Placement Testing
- ENGL 101 may require a placement test (ACCUPLACER) or qualifying SAT/ACT scores
- You鈥檒l receive placement instructions by email after applying
- Learn more about ACCUPLACER and test prep:
SAT/ACT scores must be official鈥攅ither:
- Sent directly to 杏吧原创 during test registration
- Included on your official transcript
- Emailed from your school counselor
Note: Screenshots, mail copies, or emails from students cannot be accepted.