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Early College Programs

The Villages Early College Academy

Empower Your Future: Discover our 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 High School. Students can earn credits toward an AA degree while participating in a specialized high school academy. They may take up to 18 credits per semester, with courses available online or at The Villages Charter High School. The program begins in the fall of junior year and lasts two years, featuring events like the Early College Summit and Early College Day.

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Overview

Students in this academy have the ability to earn their AA degree, taking all their classes at the Villages Charter High School. 

Program Highlights

  • Transferable Credits: Credits can be transferred to all state colleges and universities in Florida.
  • STEM and Health Sciences Focus: Explore careers in STEM and health sciences through hands-on activities and early college exposure.
  • Hospital Observation and Job-Shadowing: Gain real-world experience through observation and job-shadowing opportunities.
  • Local Partnerships: DirectConnect to UCF® guaranteed admission upon completion. Orlando Health, UF Health, and Advent Health.
  • Lakehawk Journey: Any College Credit Certificate not exceeding 24 credit hours may be used to satisfy elective credits.
  • Flexible Learning Options: Almost all courses in Leesburg and Clermont are offered online and on campus.

Important Note: Must be a senior in high school and have completed 3 college courses.

Program Length

2 years.

Program Cost

Tuition is 100% free.

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Outcomes

Students earning their AA degree can continue with one of Lake Sumter’s Associate of Science programs or Bachelor’s degree programs. Earning their AA degree qualifies for Direct Connect to UCF or applies these credits to any Florida State College or University. 

Having the ability to take some college classes or even complete their AA, students are afforded the opportunity to start full-time in their chosen career up to 2 years earlier than they would have if they had done high school the traditional way. Early college students are also more likely to enroll in college and earn their next college degree than students in comparable groups.

Students must be currently enrolled at The Villages High School to be eligible.

Students in grades 10 through 12 are eligible to participate.

A 3.0 unweighted high school GPA is required to qualify for the program.

Academic college readiness must be demonstrated through scores on a common placement test.

Contact

Dual Enrollment
Early College Programs

9501 U.S. Hwy 441
Leesburg, FL 34788

Hours: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Thursday

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Leesburg
South Lake

Phone: 352-435-6346
Email: earlycollege@lssc.edu

Kid’s College Office is located on the Leesburg Campus, Lake Hall, Room 129.

Application Process

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Review Admission Requirements

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Talk to your counselor about your interest

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Submit application and required documents

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Follow instructions in acceptance letter

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