EARLY COLLEGE

EARLY COLLEGE

 

VU's Early College Program

Vincennes University is the statewide leader in Early College partnerships. VU's Early College Program is designed for students who want to get a jump start on their college education while still attending high school by offering various pathways which allow students to earn both a high school diploma and an Associate's Degree or a Certificate of Graduation.

Transcripted college credits are available to eligible high school students who enroll in Vincennes University courses offered at approved Indiana partner high schools or career centers.

Why Choose Vincennes University's Early College Program?

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Save on Tuition

Earn college credits while still in high school and significantly reduce the cost of your degree. Get a head start on your degree without the financial burden.

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Graduate with a Degree

Complete your Associate of Science degree while you're still in high school and participate in VU's commencement ceremony.

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Continue your Success

Seamlessly transfer into one of VU's bachelor's degree programs with your associate degree credits already completed.

Accreditation

Accreditation is awarded to programs after a comprehensive peer review by a team of experienced representatives from NACEP-accredited concurrent enrollment programs.

Vincennes University’s Dual Credit programs are accredited by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP), the only national accrediting organization focused specifically on concurrent enrollment program quality. NACEP accreditation ensures that college courses taught by high school instructors are as rigorous as the courses offered on the VU campus, providing students with a seamless transition to postsecondary education.

Mailing Address: 121 S. Estes Drive, Suite 100-F, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Phone: (919) 593-5441
Email: info@nacep.org
Website: https://www.nacep.org/

Learn more about Full Accreditation.



Contact Information

Dr. Lori Pence

Associate Provost for K12 Programs

(317) 381-6040 lori.pence@vinu.edu

Dr. Nicole Shankle

Dean of Academic Early College

(317) 381-6002 nshankle@vinu.edu

Stefany Deckard

Dean of CTE Early College

(317) 381-6033 stefany.deckard@vinu.edu




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