Offering College Readiness Opportunities for Elementary, Middle, and High School Students
Early College Programs at Lake-Sumter State College foster a community of college-ready students by providing targeted college and career preparation programs, college-credit opportunities, holistic student development, and a sense of belonging for youth in Lake and Sumter Counties. These programs provide learning opportunities for students as young as 1st grade all the way through 12th grade. Together, we are committed to preparing the youth of our communities to confidently enter higher education and their careers.
Early College Programs
Early College Programs – AICE-to-AA Academy
The AICE to AA academy allows students to complete their AICE diploma and continue with Lake Sumter State College to…
Early College Programs – Criminal Justice Early College Academy
The Criminal Justice Early College Academy is a four-year program at Mount Dora High School that allows students to explore…
Early College Programs – Dual Enrollment
Dual enrollment is a type of Early College Program that allows secondary students to take postsecondary coursework and simultaneously earn…
Early College Programs – Early Admission
Early Admission is a form of dual enrollment that allows eligible students to complete their first full year of college…
Early College Programs – Emerging Lakehawks
The Emerging Lakehawks Program, funded by Lake-Sumter State College (LSSC), is a non-credit certificate program designed to prepare students for…
Early College Programs – Engineering Tech Early Career Academy
The Engineering Tech Early Career Academy is a fast-track program to a College Credit Certificate. The Early Career Academy is…
Early College Programs – Health Sciences Collegiate Academy
The Health Sciences Collegiate Academy (HSCA) is an accelerated program for Lake County students to explore STEM and health science…
Early College Programs – Kids’ College
Join Kids’ College at Lake-Sumter State College this summer! Our enriching program for 1st-9th graders combines academic learning with creative…
Early College Programs – Leaders-in-Training (LIT) Leadership
The Leaders in Training (LIT) Program offers high school students (10th-12th grades) leadership training and 75+ public service hours during…
Early College Programs – Sumter County Early College Academy
The Sumter County Early College Academy provides a fast-track program to a college degree (AA). The Early College Academy is…
Early College Programs – Talent Search
The Talent Search Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, prepares middle and high school students for college by…
Early College Programs – The Villages Early College Academy
The Villages Early College Academy is an accelerated program offered through a partnership between Lake-Sumter State College and The Villages…
Early College Programs – Xploration Youth Development Courses
Xploration Youth Development Courses offer engaging non-credit courses and programs for students in 4th through 12th grade. Choose from flexible…
Contact Information
General Inquiries
(352) 435-6346
EarlyCollege@lssc.edu
Kirsten Gamboa – Early College Operations Manager
GamboaK@lssc.edu
Dr. Roland Nuñez – Executive Director of Early College Programs
NunezR@lssc.edu