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Early College Programs

Dual, concurrent, and associate pathways.

Earn College Credit in High School

Atlantic Cape Community College is proud to partner with local high schools to give students the opportunity to earn college credit while still enrolled in high school. Our Early College programs, such as dual credit, concurrent courses, articulated credit and associate degree pathways, allow students to earn college credits at reduced tuition, saving both time and money. These opportunities provide a head start toward completing an associate degree and earning transferable credits to a four-year college/university.

Information For High School Partners

Choose Your Path

Dual Credit

Dual Credit is taking select classes at your high school that also count for college credit at Atlantic Cape. Same classroom. Bigger payoff. Credits land on your Atlantic Cape transcript and align with transfer planning.

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Concurrent Credit

Concurrent Credit is taking an Atlantic Cape course taught by our faculty, often online, so you build a true college transcript before graduation. You choose options that match your goals and schedule.

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Articulated Credit

Articulated Credit is earning Atlantic Cape credit for approved high school courses after you enroll, so you skip entry level classes you already mastered and move ahead faster.

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Associate Pathways

Associate Pathways is a planned mix of dual and concurrent courses that lets you complete a large part of your associate degree in high school. And yes, earning your college degree while you finish high school is possible. Two graduations. One victory lap.

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Partner & Student Support

Information for High School Partners

For high school administrators and teachers, visit our High School Partners page for more information about the dual credit approval process, registering for dual credit, important deadlines, instructor requirements, and CTE enrichment programming and career exploration.

Still have questions? Check out our FAQ page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Student Resources

Atlantic Cape Student Resources
As an Atlantic Cape student, you will have access to all student resources. Find links to information on academic advising, career advising tools, campus events, and more.

Tutoring @ the Library
High School students enrolled at Atlantic Cape have access to our free tutoring services and library resources.

NJ Transfer
NJ Transfer is the go-to resource to learn how your community college credits will transfer to other two and four year colleges in New Jersey.

Have Questions?

We're here to help.

Contact your high school guidance office or:

Kevin Coopersmith
Senior Manager of Early College Programs
Phone: (609) 343-4991

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