Programs for high school students

Did you know MVCC has several ways students can begin their college career and earn college credits while in high school? Credits earned are transferable so you can continue your education at MVCC or take them with you as you continue to work on your degree. 

Dual Credit

MVCC’s Dual Credit program is a community service offered to area high school students enabling them to earn advanced standing or college credit for college classes attended in their own high school. Click here to learn more.

Proctor Magnet Bridge

Scholarship program open to students at Thomas R. Proctor High School in Utica.
Click here to learn more.

Utica Academy of Science Early College Program

Juniors and seniors at Utica Academy of Science can begin their college education by taking MVCC classes on campus. Juniors and seniors can spend their afternoons at MVCC working towards completing their first year of their associate degree and in select cases, seniors can spend their full day at MVCC earning 24 to 30 transferable college credits.

P-TECH (Pathways in Technology Early College High School)

Through a partnership with OHM-BOCES and local businesses, P-TECH provides a holistic educational experience centered around science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). Freshmen can join a flexible program lasting four, five, or six years, blending academic challenges with career-oriented learning. Upon completion, students receive a high school diploma and an associate’s degree from MVCC.

PROPEL (Program for Regional Opportunities & Pathways for Enhanced Learning)

In partnership with MO-BOCES, PROPEL offers students highly accessible, accelerated college completion pathways designed to cultivate a skilled regional workforce for high-demand industries.

Middle Settlement Academy at MVCC

In partnership with OHM-BOCES, nearly 60 alternative education students spend their entire senior year of high school on MVCC's Utica Campus.

STEP

The MVCC Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP), jointly sponsored by MVCC and the New York State Education Department, serves to encourage qualified high school students to consider careers in STEM fields and licensed professions. Click here to learn more.