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Pre-Collegiate Programs

At Monroe Community College, our Precollegiate Programs give you a head start on your future. You can earn college credit with dual enrollment, get academic support, and explore degree and career options long before graduation. Explore your options and see just how achievable a college degree can be. 

Contact Pre-Collegiate Programs

Location:  
Brighton Campus
Building 11, Room 261C 
585-292-3196

Why Start Early?

Get Ahead

Start earning real college credits now. Explore majors and career paths long before you need to decide on one. Then build your skills and enter college with momentum.

Get Support

You don’t have to navigate college prep alone. You can access everything from tutoring to advising to help you stay on track now and in the future. Advisors and instructors guide you through courses, credit decisions, and planning.

Make College Accessible & Affordable

Save money by earning credits early. While MCC is already an affordable option, our programs are designed to reduce barriers, making college more achievable for every student.

Opportunities that Move You Forward

Start early college at Monroe Community College. Our Precollegiate Programs let students in grades 7–12 earn credits, explore careers, and prepare for a degree. 
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Programs designed for students in grades 7 through 12
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Pathways to get ahead and stay supported on your way to a college degree
Transfer
Use the credits you earn toward a degree at MCC

Pre-College Program Options

College Now

Dual Enrollment
College Now allows you to take college courses at your high school. Earn up to 21 credits that count toward both your high school diploma and an MCC degree. You'll learn from approved high school instructors who work closely with MCC faculty. Check if your school participates and explore the available pathway options.

Liberty Partnerships Program

Get College-Ready
With the Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP), you get academic and personal support from 7th grade through senior year. You’ll connect with advisors at your school, join tutoring sessions, and take part in activities that help you prepare for college and your future. LPP works with schools in the Rochester City School District (RCSD).

Upward Bound

Support for First-Generation Students
Upward Bound is MCC’s TRIO program. It supports first-generation students from 9th grade through graduation. Upward Bound offers after-school tutoring, college visits, SAT/ACT prep, academic workshops, a six-week summer program, and more. Our goal is simple: help you graduate from high school, get into college, and succeed once you’re there. Learn more about program requirements and how to enroll.

Precollegiate Programs FAQs

 

Partner With Us

MCC partners with districts across the region to expand access to college credit, academic support, and student success services. Reach out to explore how we can work together.