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Early College

Earn college credits in high school.

Get ahead and save

money.

For Orangeburg and Calhoun County high school students, Early College is a great opportunity to earn college credits and complete a certificate, diploma or degree before you graduate high school.

Students in Early College gain confidence in their abilities and get exposure to possible career paths and future plans.

It’s also a great way for both parents and students to save a lot of money on future college tuition.

Meet a Graduate

Meagan is a recent college graduate who started her college career in OCtech’s Early College program.

Traditional

There are

four types

of Early College programs:

Traditional Early College Enrollment

Based on high school schedule

District Honors Academies

Orangeburg Advanced College
Calhoun County Honors Academy
HSHP Warriors Academy

Technical Scholars

Welding

Career Academy

Engineering Technology
Advanced Manufacturing
Healthcare

Visit the Career Academy page

Dual enrollment students also take college credit courses that also count toward high school graduation requirements.

Concurrent enrollment students take college credit courses to enhance transfer opportunities and career interests. Concurrent credits do not reflect on high school transcripts.

Both options require a school counselor’s or principal’s permission to take courses at OCtech.

You can learn more about all four options in the Program of Study Guide:

Early College Program of Study Guide

Honors

There are

four types

of Early College programs:

Traditional Early College Enrollment

Based on high school schedule

District Honors Academies

Orangeburg Advanced College
Calhoun County Honors Academy
HSHP Warriors Academy

Technical Scholars

Welding

Career Academy

Engineering Technology
Advanced Manufacturing
Healthcare

Visit the Career Academy page

These are competitive cohort programs designed for degree-seeking students.

Beginning in the ninth grade, students participate in a cohesive and intensive honors academy that leads to both high school diploma and associate degree completion.

The academies are structured to maximize university transfer with an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree.

You can learn more about all four options in the Program of Study Guide:

Early College Program of Study Guide

Technical

There are

four types

of Early College programs:

Traditional Early College Enrollment

Based on high school schedule

District Honors Academies

Orangeburg Advanced College
Calhoun County Honors Academy
HSHP Warriors Academy

Technical Scholars

Welding

Career Academy

Engineering Technology
Advanced Manufacturing
Healthcare

Visit the Career Academy page

Students participate in OCtech Welding certificate programs that result in industry-recognized credentials required for the workforce.

You can learn more about all four options in the Program of Study Guide:

Early College Program of Study Guide

Pathways

Career pathways give you plenty of choices.

OCtech has 18 Early College Career Pathways that help students select courses relevant to their chosen field or interests. Our career pathways allow students in Early College to take coursework as soon as they meet college entrance requirements and the high school’s criteria to participate.

Early College Career Pathways List