Deadline extended • Applications due April 2, 2023
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Samantha Sharkey
Coordinator, Equity Advancement
Eligibility
- Must be a rising junior at a participating high school
- Must be pursuing an Advanced Studies Diploma
- Must have completed Algebra II or higher by the end of their sophomore year
- Must be on track to have earned three verified credits by the end of sophomore year
- Must be in good academic standing, which is defined as a “B” average or better with a minimum cumulative unweighted 3.0 GPA
- Must be in good disciplinary standing at their home high school
Meet with your high school counselor to discuss your eligibility
Early College offers an academically rigorous and rewarding challenge for exceptional, college-ready high school students. Participants work toward their high school diploma and transferable associate degree from Germanna at the same time.
Early College programs include Germanna Scholars, serving Culpeper County high schools and the Gladys P. Todd Academy, serving Fredericksburg City and Spotsylvania County high schools. Both programs were created with the goal of increasing access to higher education, especially those who would be the first in their families to go to college.
College-level learning
Structured curriculum taught by college-level instructors
Support services
Program advisors proactively monitor academic progress to help develop plans to address a student's unique needs
Earn a college degree
Ability to complete high school diploma and transferable associate degree at the same time
Save time and money
Earn 60 transferable college credits at 1/3 the cost of most VA four-year schools
Student life
Participate in college visits, field trips, mentoring, and be a part of Germanna life
Accredited
Germanna courses are held to the same high standard as VA four-year schools
Germanna Scholars
Participating High Schools
- Culpeper County High School
- Eastern View High School
Classes are taken at the Daniel Technology Center in Culpeper County.
Gladys P. Todd Academy
Participating High Schools
- Chancellor High School
- Courtland High School
- James Monroe High School
- Massaponax High School
- Riverbend High School
- Spotsylvania High School
Classes are taken at the Fredericksburg Area Campus in Spotsylvania County.
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