Early College Programs

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Dual Enrollment and The Westfield Promise – Your Path to Success Starts Here!

Westfield State offers a Dual Enrollment program, offering high school students a streamlined path to acquire college credits and seamlessly transition into higher education, enhancing your overall high school experience. Additionally, our dynamic initiative, The Westfield Promise, in collaboration with Westfield Public Schools, Holyoke Public Schools, and Springfield Public Schools, empowers you to earn up to 13 college credits before high school graduation, significantly advancing your journey toward a college degree. Explore these programs to accelerate your learning and confidently step into a future filled with success!

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Dual Enrollment

Enrich your high school journey with Dual Enrollment, a gateway to numerous advantages. By successfully completing college courses, you not only boost your GPA but also become acquainted with college-level material, faculty, and the campus environment. This experience allows you to explore the resources available on a college campus, providing valuable insights. Graduating high school with transferable college credits, you emerge equipped with the confidence and strategies essential for pursuing a successful college degree. Dual Enrollment opens doors to academic excellence and sets the stage for a seamless transition to higher education.

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The Westfield Promise

The Westfield Promise is an early college program offered through Westfield State in collaboration with Westfield Public Schools, Holyoke Public Schools, and Springfield Public Schools. While The Westfield Promise is open to any qualified student, priority is given to students who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Earn up to 13 college credits before high school graduation, greatly increasing the likelihood of pursuing and earning a college degree! 

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Your path to success starts here – make Westfield State your destination of choice!