College Prep & High School Programs

SUNY Erie Offers a number of programs that enable high school students to earn credits prior to entering college at SUNY Erie.

 

Advanced Studies

Why not get a jump on your college career while still in High School?

SUNY Erie’s Advanced Studies Program is open to all high school juniors or seniors of average or better academic ability interested in beginning their college studies while still in high school. Sophomore students may be recommended by their teacher or school counselor.

Eligible students may apply to SUNY Erie by using the Advanced Studies Application provided to the classroom instructor by the Coordinator of the AS program. Be sure to get your application in on time, as there is a deadline for each class.

To view our most up to date forms related to Advanced Studies, including the registration form, visit our ISSUU site.

 

 
All Advanced Studies courses are offered by the high school teacher. A letter grade will be given in June on the SUNY Erie transcript for the college course taught online/remotely by the high school teacher.  your family is experiencing a financial hardship, SUNY Erie can help with setting up a payment plan with NO Late Fees.  However, please note, transcripts cannot be released until the course is paid-in-full. Please call 851-1463 to make a good faith payment and to discuss payment arrangements, or email Ashley Fohrd at fohrda@ecc.edu.


Biology, Biomanufacturing, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Aided Drafting & Design, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood, Emergency Medical Technology, English, Environmental Science, Foreign Language (Spanish, French), General Studies, Health, Wellness & Physical Education Studies, History, Information Technology, Mathematics, Networking and Telecommunications, Paralegal, Visual Communications and Graphic Arts


Akron, Alden, Amherst, Bishop Timon, BPS – Bennett, East, McKinley and South Park, Buffalo Academy of Science, Cardinal O’Hara, Charter School for Applied Technology, Cheektowaga, Clarence, Cleveland Hill, Depew, East Aurora, Eden, Erie 1 and 2 BOCES, Frontier, Grand Island, Hamburg, Health Sciences Charter, Iroquois, John F. Kennedy, Kenmore East and West, Lackawanna, Lake Shore, Lancaster, Maritime Charter, Middle College, Mt. Mercy Academy, North Collins, Orchard Park, Orleans/Niagara BOCES, Park School, Pioneer, Sacred Heart Academy, Salamanca, Springville-Griffith Institute, Stanley G. Falk, Starpoint Sweet Home, Tapestry Charter, Tonawanda, West Seneca East and West, Williamsville East, North and South.

For more information, visit the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnership.


Sheryl Duquette
(716) 851-1270, duquette@ecc.edu


College Preparatory Programs

 

Pathway to Success offers three distinct college preparatory program pathways leading to college success.  All programs are non-credit and tuition-free.

The High School Equivalency Preparatory (HSE) Program (formally known as the GED program) assists eligible individuals in obtaining their New York State HSE diploma and prepare for the national TASC exam.

The Pathways English as a Second Language (ESL) Program helps to prepare incoming English Language Learners (ELLs) for college admission by offering courses to improve their English skills and college readiness.

The Pre-Collegiate Program offers developmental courses in math and English skills, as well as ESL concepts to prepare students for college-level courses.


The High School Equivalency Preparatory (HSE) Program (formally known as the GED program) assists eligible individuals in obtaining their New York State HSE diploma and prepare for the national TASC exam. The HSE Preparatory Program is offered through our partnerships and assists those lacking a high school diploma to obtain their high school equivalency diploma.

Features
  • Available at all three campuses and various site partnership locations
  • Support from case managers, mentors, and instructors
  • Enrollment is ongoing and open throughout the year
  • Prepares you for the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) exam in all five areas; reading, writing, social studies, science and mathematics to achieve a New York State High School Equivalency Diploma
  • Assistance, upon obtaining your HSE diploma, in discovering the next "Pathway" to college
Partnerships include:

Buffalo Public Schools, Kenmore-Tonawanda School District, Journey’s End Refugee Services and Catholic Charities.

Apply Online


The Pathways English as a Second Language (ESL) Program helps to prepare incoming English Language Learners (ELLs) for college admission by offering courses to improve their English skills and college readiness. The program will assist both students that possess international high school diplomas and those seeking their high school equivalency diploma necessary for admission to the college.

The ESL Program offers the following benefits:
  • Available on-campus and various off-site partnership locations
  • Support from case managers, mentors and instructors
  • Enrollment is ongoing and open throughout the year
  • If needed, preparation for the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) exam to obtain a New York State High School Equivalency Diploma
  • ESL Pre-Collegiate and ESL RISE courses to help ESL students improve reading and writing skills necessary for successful performance in college level courses
  • Assistance in discovering the next "Pathway" in college
Partnerships include

Buffalo Public Schools, Kenmore-Tonawanda School District, and Catholic Charities


The Pre-Collegiate Program offers developmental courses in math and English skills, as well as ESL concepts to prepare students for college-level courses by offering the following workshops:

  • Pre-Collegiate Reading\Writing (60 instructional hours): This course is the first non-credit level for adult learners seeking developmental English skills in reading and writing.  This course provides adult learners with general study concepts and patterns to promote future educational experiences.
  • Pre-Collegiate Developmental Mathematics (60 instructional hours): Developmental Math is designed to assist adults and GED graduates with developmental math to give them the skills necessary to enter a college level class. This course provides adult learners with general study concepts and patterns to promote future educational experiences.
  • Pre-Collegiate ESL (360 instructional hours): This course is non-credit level for adult learners designed to improve ESL students’ reading and writing skills necessary for successful performance in college level courses. The goal of the ESL Reading and Writing Skills Workshop is to develop skills necessary for credited coursework, increase students’ ability to succeed in their major and in their chosen career field.  Students must be available between 8:30 am – 3:30 pm during the Fall/Spring for 15 weeks and during the Summer for 12 weeks.
Features
  • Three session starts: late winter (January–February), fall (mid-September) and summer (June)
  • Math skills class covers introductory-level through college-level concepts
  • English skills class covers introductory-level through college-level reading and writing
  • ESL skills class covers English comprehension, appropriate vocabulary, grammar and punctuation, basic computer and essay writing.
  • Students may register for one or both of the reading/writing and math classes
  • Smaller classes that allow students to receive more personal attention
  • Best suited for the student who has not been in a formal educational setting in a few years
  • Recognizes that academic preparation supports college-ready coursework

In addition to availability at all three campuses, there is also an off-site location at City Mission.

Apply Online


City Campus, 45 Oak Street, Room 110 and 138 (EAL)
(716) 851-1109
North Campus, Gleasner Bldg, Room 156
(716) 851-1423
South Campus, Building 4, Room 4204B
(716) 851-1691


Request information on College Preparatory Programs 

HSE/Tasc information

High School Agreements

The purpose of these agreements is to encourage students to follow a career pathway from high school to college!  Earn SUNY Erie credit for work you are already doing in high school.

Advantage to students
  • These agreements eliminate the duplication of learning and reduce the required number of credit hours necessary to graduate from SUNY Erie.
  • A student can enroll into a program at SUNY Erie with credits already completed in high school.
  • Articulated credit is free of cost and is awarded after the student is accepted at SUNY Erie.
How to apply for articulation credit
  • Maintain an 85 percent average in the high school course, complete the course, and graduate from your high school.
  • Ask your guidance office to send your transcript and complete your SUNY Erie application to admissions.
  • You will receive a letter from Admissions confirming they received your request for credit.
  • When you come to SUNY Erie to register for classes, know which courses you are eligible to receive credit for and be sure not to register for those classes.

High School/BOCES Articulation Credit Form

Current High School Agreements
Buffalo Public Schools: Bennett, Burgard, East, Emerson, Hutch Tech, McKinley, Olmsted, Riverside
Other Schools: Child Care Resources Network, Erie 1 BOCES, Erie 2 BOCES CCB, Genesee Valley BOCES, Lockport, Monroe 2 BOCES, Orleans/Niagara BOCES, Rochester City East

Contact (716) 270-2826, choices@ecc.edu

Say Yes
The Say Yes Scholarship at SUNY Erie will cover remaining tuition charges after all federal, state and institutional grants and scholarships are applied. The amount of the tuition scholarship is dependent on the number of consecutive years a student has attended a Buffalo public or charter school through grade 12.