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Early College Programs

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…
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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