There are opportunities for area high school students to earn college-level credit by participating in the Concurrent Enrollment Program. They are as follows:
College in the High School (CIHS):
Students enroll part-time in college credit-bearing course offered at their high school.
A student wishing to concurrently enroll in Columbia-Greene Community College courses at their high school must:
- be currently enrolled in a high school pursuing a Regents diploma
- submit to the College a CIHS Application and Registration Form, which may be obtained through their high school guidance office
- submit official transcripts of all high school course work completed at the time of application
- have a minimum 80% average in the academic area they wish to study, or in a required course prerequisite; an 80% in English may be considered if there is no academic history in the desired area of study
- meet all course pre- and co-requisite requirements including minimum prerequisite course grades
If qualified, students will automatically be registered for the courses requested on their Application and Registration Form. An official letter of acceptance and registration will be mailed followed by billing, payment, and Certificate of Residence information.
CIHS students must adhere to all non-matriculated policies as outlined in the College Catalog and are typically enrolled part-time in no more than 11 credits each semester. If a CIHS student wishes to register for more than 11 credits in one semester, they must consult with the Director of College in the High School or a C-GCC academic advisor prior to registration.
Concurrent Enrollment at Columbia-Greene Community College:
Students simultaneously enroll in campus-based courses while in high school or homeschool.
- A student wishing to enroll in Columbia- Greene Community College while simultaneously enrolled in high school:
- must submit the Early College Application with appropriate signatures and permission of parent/guardian and school official (School Counselor, Principal or Superintendent).
- must submit an official transcript of all high school work completed at the time of application.
- must have a minimum of an 80% average in the academic area in which he/she wishes to study, or an 80% in English and/or an 80% in Math if there is no academic history in that desired academic area.
- may be required to take a placement exam. Course placement will be determined by college readiness assessment (Multiple Measures Placement test and/or advising consultation).
- A student wishing to enroll in Columbia- Greene Community College while a homeschooled student:
- must be currently enrolled in a homeschooling program approved by the New York State Board of Regents.
- must submit the Early College Application with appropriate signatures and permission of parent/guardian and school official (School Counselor, Principal or Superintendent).
- must submit official documentation from the school district (on the school’s letterhead) or accredited institution that an IHIP is on file for the semester attended.
- may be required to take a placement exam. Course placement will be determined by college readiness assessment (Multiple Measures, Placement test and/or advising consultation).