Shiawassee Early College/Dual Enrollment Program
Early College Information
What is Early College?
The Shiawassee Early College Program (SECP) is a 3-year program that allows selected students to extend high school by one year in order to earn both their high school diploma and up to 60 college credits. Our current post-secondary partners include Baker College, Lansing Community College, Mott Community College, and University of Michigan-Flint. Students in the SECP will follow a prescribed program of study, with classes being offered online, in-person, or a hybrid format.
Successful Outcomes
Student who complete the 3-year program will earn one or more of the following:
- a MEMCA technical certificate
- the Michigan Transfer Agreement (30 transferrable credits)
- a professional certification
- an Associates Degree/or up to 60 college credits.
Who Can Participate?
The program is offered as a consortium between Byron Area Schools, Corunna Public Schools, Durand Area Schools, Laingsburg Community Schools, Morrice Area Schools, New Lothrop Area Public, Schools, Owosso Public Schools, Perry Public Schools, Shiawassee RESD, and our post-secondary institution partners.
- Our program is also open to private school and home school students in the county.
- Students can participate starting in grade 11 and continue through a 5th year.
How to Apply
Applications for the 2025-2026 school year will be available in October 2024.
Dual Enrollment Information
What is Dual Enrollment?
Dual Enrollment through the Shiawassee RESD is a supplement to a students' high school experience. Students are eligible to take college courses their junior and senior years of high school. Our current post-secondary partners include Lansing Community College, Mott Community College, and Baker College. Classes are offered in an online, in-person, or a hybrid format.
Successful Outcomes
Students will work with their high school counselor to fit dual enrollment courses in their high school schedule. Students can earn college credits while also seeking their high school diploma.
Who Can Participate?
The program is offered as a consortium between Byron Area Schools, Corunna Public Schools, Durand Area Schools, Laingsburg Community Schools, Morrice Area Schools, New Lothrop Area Public Schools, Owosso Public Schools, Perry Public Schools, Shiawassee RESD, and our post-secondary institution partners.
- Our program is also open to private school and home school students in the county.
- Students can participate as early as grade 10, with the consent of their high school counselor, and continue through grade 12.
How to Apply
Applications for the 2025-2026 school year will be available in October 2024.
Schedule a Meeting with Early College Staff
We are available for appointments by phone, zoom, or in person. Please call 989-743-6102 or email Lora Phelps at phelps@sresd.org to schedule an appointment.
Appointments can be made for help with online course navigation, scheduling classes, additional program information, and tutoring services.
Please include your full name, college attending, phone number and email address along with some notes regarding the purpose of the meeting when making the appointment.
We look forward to meeting with you!
Office location: 201 E. Washington Ave, Vernon, MI 48476
Office phone: 989-743-6102
Student Resources
Baker Student Information
Baker College Student Resources
Log in to your MyBaker to access your unofficial transcript, One Stop services, IT support, and any other services you need.
- Academic Resource Center- disability services, library services, tutoring services.
- FERPA request instructions
LCC Student Information
LCC Student Resources
- D2L Resources
- Accessibility Services
- Help Desk- technology and log-in support
- Library
- Official Transcript Request
- Peer Tutoring Services
Mott Student Information
Mott CC Student Resources
- FERPA release
- Help Desk- technology and log-in support
- Library Resources
- Peer Tutoring Services
CLEP Testing Information
CLEP is another way to earn college credit for free. If you would like more information, please contact Brittany Wiggins or Casie Stiles.
CLEP College Board Website- Visit this link for more information on why students should take advantage of CLEP testing opportunities, potential fees involved, and more!
Exams Offered- Click her to view the list of offered CLEP tests.
Study Courses- Students can earn a free CLEP voucher after completing a Modern States study course. Visit this link for more information.
College & CLEP- To view CLEP acceptance information from the Top 10 Colleges Shiawassee County students enroll in, visit this link.
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