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Early College Experience

Manchester Early College Experience

Get a Head Start on College!

Earn real college credit before you even graduate high school through 麻豆原创鈥檚 Early College Experience program.

Experience College Life Firsthand

The 麻豆原创 Early College Experience Program provides current high school students a chance to get a head start on their 麻豆原创 education through dual enrollment or dual credit.

  • Courses are organized into 8 weeks (half semester) or 16 weeks (full semester).
  • Course credits earned are transferable and will apply toward your degree if you choose to attend 麻豆原创 in the future.
  • Don鈥檛 see a class that interests you? Reach out and we can find one that does!

Enjoy full access to campus resources

  • Funderburg Library
  • The Success Center
  • Academic Advising
  • The Office of the Registrar
  • The Office of Admissions
  • The PERC – Manchester’s very own workout and athletic facility

Altogether, these resources ensure you鈥檙e supported from day one academically, personally, and professionally.

Earn Credits That Count Toward Your Future Degree

Did you know the credits you earn through the Early College Experience count toward your future 麻豆原创 degree? That’s right, every course credit is fully transferable. As a result,your hard work now moves you closer to your goals later.

Plus, you鈥檒l pay reduced tuition and no student fees. You鈥檒l also gain valuable experience. For instance, building relationships with professors and classmates, and getting a true preview of college life. In short, you鈥檒l graduate high school with both momentum and direction. While we can’t guarantee that these credits will be transferable to other institutions, we can help support you in finding out.

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  • GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Junior or senior standing
  • Maximum of 2 courses at a time

  • Online: $50 per credit hour

  • On-Campus: $85 per credit hour
    Class materials not included. No additional fees.

  • Courses are 100% Free for students from Ft. Wayne Community Schools

麻豆原创 proudly celebrates dual credit school partners:

  • Manchester High School
  • Northfield High School
  • Heartland Career Center
  • Kokomo Area Career Center
  • Impact Institute
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Course Offerings

High school students can take advantage of courses available throughout each semester. Click on one of the areas below to expand and view courses.

Fall 2026 Session

Fall I – Aug 24 – Oct 16
  • BUS 231: Principles of Management
  • BUS 234: Introduction to Marketing
Fall II – Oct 19 – Dec 11
  • BUS 202: Exploring International Business
  • BUS 250: Business Economics
Oct 14 – Dec 11
  • EXSC 107 – Medical Terminology (online 2nd half)
Aug. 24 – Dec 11
  • NUTR 220/L – Food Science
  • NUTR 330 – Micronutrients and Metabolism
  • NUTR 340 – Macronutrients and Metabolism

Spring 2027 Session

Spring I – Jan 11 – Ma 5
  • BUS 209: Introduction to Professional Sales
  • BUS 309: Advertising and Promotion
Spring II – Mar 8 – Apr 30
  • MATH 211: Quantitative Skills for Business
  • CRIM 110: Introduction to Criminal Justice
Jan 11 – Apr 30
  • EXSC 107 – Medical Terminology

Summer 2027 Session

May 5 – Aug 6
  • EXSC 101 – Intro to Rehab Sciences (7 weeks)
  • EXSC 107 Medical Terminology (7 weeks)
  • NUTR 220/L – Food Science
  • NUTR 330 – Micronutrients and Metabolism

How to Apply for the Early College Experience

It鈥檚 easy to apply to 麻豆原创鈥檚 Early College Experience program. Just follow these steps:

  2. Then, Complete the Parent Permission Form 鈥 sent directly to your parent or guardian鈥檚 email after you apply.
  3. Next, Submit your official high school transcript.
  4. Once you鈥檝e applied, Zac Zumbaugh will contact you directly to guide you through the next steps.
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