1. and preparation for, higher education.
Providing access to,
and preparation for, higher education.
Nella Quasnitschka
Office of Early College Programs,
University of Connecticut

2. UConn Early College Experience (est. 1955)
UConn Early College Experience (ECE) is the oldest concurrent enrollment program in the Nation, celebrating 63 years of community engagement.
UConn ECE allows motivated high school students to take UConn courses at their high schools for both high school and college credit.
Every course taken through UConn ECE is equivalent to the same course at the University of Connecticut.

3. National Perspective
UConn ECE is a model of national excellence with the longest running concurrent enrollment program in the U.S.
UConn was a founding member of the national accreditation association, the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP)
Reaccredited in 2014

4. The UConn Early College Experience Community
UConn ECE Program Staff
High Schools
Students & Families
UConn Faculty Coordinators
UCONN
The UConn Early College Experience Community
UConn includes many different offices who support our program and its operations
UConn Faculty Coordinators are the discipline specific UConn Faculty members who oversee the instructors who teach the courses in the high school and ensure course comparability
UConn ECE Program Staff consists of myself and 7 other full time employees who manage all program logistics and are here for you for anything you may need.
High Schools are our most important advocate for the program.
The principal
Site Representative who serves as the liaison between the high school and UConn.
Library Media Specialist who would have access to UConn’s Libraries’ electronic resources and be able assist students taking courses with any course related research.
Instructors
Students & Families are the ones that we are here to provide an early college experience to!

5. Instructors
High School instructors are certified by the specific UConn department based on academic standards.
Certified as University of Connecticut adjunct faculty members
Lending privileges at all UConn libraries
Direct partnership with UConn faculty from their department
Professional development opportunities where instructors share knowledge, strategies, and techniques
Courses through UConn ECE are taught by University certified high school instructors who serve as adjunct faculty members and receive many of the academic privileges granted to UConn faculty.
In order to become certified, an instructor must meet the requirements set by the UConn and NACEP. Applicants must be currently employed at either a UConn ECE partner high school or interested in starting the program at his/her high school.
The deadline to submit certification applications for the academic year is January 31, 2018.
**All discipline-specific certification requirements can be found on the UConn ECE website at

6. Students Receive highly transferable college credit
An understanding of college course requirements
Access to all University of Connecticut library resources
Competitive edge in the college admissions process
Flexibility with course schedule when in college
Scholarship opportunities as seniors
Save time & money
Student are able to start their college career while still in HS and receive highly transferable college credit. A study was done by the research and development team on Concurrent enrollment transfer which found UConn ECE credits transfer 87% of the time.
Students will transition from high school to college knowing they are prepared for the academic work that lies ahead. They can recognize a college syllabus and know the academic requirements of a college course.
Students will receive an official UConn transcript which will make them a competitive applicant during the admissions process.
Save time! Attending college with credits allows students the opportunity to study abroad, do an internship, community service, or double major. Some students may even have the opportunity to graduate in 3 years depending on the number of ECE credits earned while still in HS.
Mention AP Courses

7. UConn ECE offers a significant financial savings in paying for college!
3-Credit Course
UConn On-Campus
$125
$2,048
ECE = $20 processing fee plus $35/credit
UConn = $548 in fees plus $500/credit
FERPA Waiver and be an authorized user
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Full-year and fall course bills are due November 22.
Spring course bills are due January 8

8. Student Facts UConn ECE students earn approximately 9 credits
84% of ECE students earn credit with a C or higher
There is an average of 9 credits per student.  We offer 67 courses:  50 courses at the 1000-level, 5 courses at the 2000-level, and 12 courses at the 3000-level.  The 2000-level courses are in Engineering, Animal Science, and Plant Science.  The 3000-level courses are mostly foreign language and two courses in plant science. 
This picture is of students participating in the Annual French Immersion Day and Quiz Bowl competition. They proudly designed their own UConn ECE t-shirts for the day. ECE hires about seven graduate students from the French Department to offer a morning and afternoon immersion experience. Then the students meet up and compete in a Jeopardy style quiz bowl, all in French.
Globalization Conference, Art Show, etc… some of our student events run throughout the year

9. ECE Program Highlights 2017-2018
5 Schools & Colleges- Agriculture & Natural Resources, Engineering, Fine Arts, Liberal Arts & Sciences, School of Education
67 courses in 31 departments
12,682 students taking advantage of CEC courses around the state (20,587 registrations)
1,320 course sections
925 instructors teaching
205 partner high schools (CT only) with 190 who are actively teaching classes

10. Registration Deadlines
April 30th Registration systems open
June 1st Deadline for applications
June 29th Deadline for course enrollment
Add/Drop
August 15th Add/Drop begins & registration systems reopen
September 14th Late application deadline
September 28th Late enrollment deadline to add/drop with fee

12. We look forward to working with you!
Thank You!
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