Early College
Early College Program
With the support from the State of Massachusetts and the City of Cambridge, the Early College Program is a collaboration between local colleges and universities, and the Cambridge Public Schools. These exciting new partnerships aim to increase college access for CRLS students.
Early College programs work to combine parts of high school and college to provide students with the opportunity to experience and complete college level academic coursework for high transferable credit, and at the same time gain exposure to a variety of academic and career opportunities. There are no prerequisites to apply, and the program's focus is on equitable access for students traditionally underserved by higher education including Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) students, students who are first in their family to attend college (first-generation) students on free and reduced lunch, Multilingual Learners, and students with disabilities.
Two programs are available: one with Lesley University and the other with Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology (Franklin Cummings Tech). The program is open to students in grades 10-12 (Lesley University) and grade 12 (Franklin Cummings Tech).
Questions? Contact the Early College Office: earlycollege@cpsd.us
Lesley Early College Program
All courses are taught on the Lesley University campus in Cambridge by Lesley University faculty during 4th Block. Courses are available in such fields in public speaking, psychology, math, and sociology.
Students should request an Early College course during course selection if they are interested in applying.
**Their course request serves as their application. Students must also complete a supplemental questionnaire. Students will be notified of their application status by May 2025. Not all students who request the course will be admitted.**
This Early College Program will provide students with the assistance needed to be successful in their coursework, utilizing the same academic support and coaching model developed for the undergraduate student body. These supports include:
A full program orientation
Training on the learning management system
Tutor support for class attendance and assignments
Workshops on navigating college classrooms, career connections, and mental wellness
Support from university representatives, including advising, career resources, internships, and the Center for Academic Achievement
Faculty will collaborate with support staff to ensure student success
Collaboration with school personnel to strengthen student and family connections
Franklin Cummings Tech Advance Standing Associates Program (ASAP)
The Advance Standing Associates Program (ASAP) is for seniors who want to start earning an associate degree while they are still in high school. Students are fully released to Franklin Cummings Tech for their senior year.
Accepted ASAP students receive:
A year of college tuition, fees, and books at no cost to students.
Admission as sophomores to one of Franklin Cummings Tech’s associate or bachelor’s degree programs after graduating from high school. As a result, ASAP students can earn their college degree just one year after their high school diploma and complete their first year of college coursework for free.
Franklin Cummings Tech Qualifications and Requirements
Students will need to submit:
Early College Application Form (Franklin Cummings Tech)
High school transcript
Proof of required vaccinations
Students must also:
Attend 80-90% of high school classes
Be interested in an associate or bachelor's degree program
Follow the expectations in the Early College Student Contract
Students will be notified of their admission status by May 2025
| Course # | Designation | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZBF901 | BFCIT Advanced Manufacturing and Automation | 80 | Details | |
| ZBF902 | BFCIT Engineering Technology | 80 | Details | |
| ZBF903 | BFCIT Automotive Technology | 80 | Details | |
| ZBF904 | BFCIT Computer Information Technology | 80 | Details | |
| ZBF905 | BFCIT Construction Management | 80 | Details | |
| ZBF906 | BFCIT Health Information Technology | 80 | Details | |
| ZBF907 | BFCIT Mechatronics Engineering Technology | 80 | Details | |
| ZBF908 | BFCIT Opticianry | 80 | Details | |
| ZBF909 | BFCIT Renewable Energy Engineering Technology | 80 | Details | |
| ZL001 | Lesley Art & Design | 10 | Details | |
| ZLE02 | CCOMM-1502 Public Speaking | 10 | Details | |
| ZLH02 | CPSYC 1101 Intro to Psychology | 10 | Details | |
| ZLH04 | CSOCL-1101 Introduction to Sociology | 10 | Details | |
| ZLH05 | CANTH-1101 Cultural Anthropology | 10 | Details | |
| ZLM01 | CMATH-1010 Making Meaning with Math | 10 | Details |
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