Early College Southbridge

Early College Southbridge is a program that allows students to take college courses while still in high school while supported by wraparound programs that expand their understanding of the value of college. The early college courses are aligned with MassCore, which means students not only earn QCC credits on a QCC transcript, but they also satisfy high school graduation requirements at the same time. The goal of the program is for students to earn at least 12 credits in one of the four academic pathways.

ECS courses are located at the high school, on the QCC Southbridge Campus and occasionally at QCC Worcester (although this is rare). The location of the course will be indicated at the time of registration. QCC Southbridge is located on the first floor of the building with its own unique space, a security officer, signage and separate location in the building away from the general high school classrooms. Courses located at QCC Worcester will be supported by free transportation there and back to Southbridge High School.