Pre-College Readiness Program

Pre – College Readiness Experience

Essex County College reaches out throughout Essex County with programs that help high school students bridge the gap to college, and get a jump-start on their college careers in the process. We offer:

School Tours

Request a personal or a group tour to give students an introduction to Essex County College, learn about majors/minors, see facilities/labs, meet current students and staff, and have the chance to ask questions.

Six – Week Early College Summer Program

Propels students, particularly those entering their senior year into a college-ready mindset. Offered to rising high school juniors and seniors or qualified students during July – August.

Concurrent Enrollment: Earn College Credits While In High School

If a student’s goal is not to earn an Associates Degree, College Credits earned through Dual Enrollment can be used later toward degree requirements at ECC and/or transferred to a four-year college or university. Alternatively, students, not in Dual Enrollment, who wish to enroll in Essex County College courses while still in high school may apply to the College and take classes as a visiting student on any of our two campus locations. Courses are offered during the fall, spring and summer semesters. General Essex County College tuition and fees apply. 

Coming Soon

Discounted tuition rates for high school students residing in Essex County. Applicants must be at least 15 years of age at the time of registration and at least in their 2nd marking period of 10th grade (sophomore year) in high school. Placement testing or Academic Division pre – approval may be required for certain courses. Interested students should regularly visit the ECC website (www.essex.edu) for more information.