Middle College | Grand Rapids Community College

Similar to dual enrollment, Middle College allows high school students to take college courses for both high school and college credits. Middle College — or Early Middle College — programs, allow students to participate in a 13th year experience intended to give them an opportunity to earn a high school diploma and up to 60 transferable credits and/or an associate degree or technical certificate while in high school.

We currently partner with the following districts:

Wyoming Public Schools - Wyoming High School
Cedar Springs Public Schools - Cedar Springs High School
Kentwood Public Schools - East Kentwood High School
GRPS/Ottawa Hills update to read Grand Rapids Public Schools - Ottawa Hills High School
KISD/Launch U update to read Kent Intermediate School District - Launch U
Kenowa Hills Public Schools - Kenowa Hills High School

Overview

Generally, high school Early Middle College programs identify qualifying students during their freshman year. These students begin the Early Middle College Program of Study beginning sophomore year. Some certificate programs may have different criteria. Please verify the process with the specific Early Middle College high school program.
Students complete the Michigan Merit Curriculum courses required for high school graduation along with college courses in each subsequent year of high school.
College course tuition, regular semester fees and textbooks may be paid by the secondary partner. Please note: There could be additional course fees that will be out of pocket expenses for students/families.
Student support services are offered to the students during the high school day.
Early/Middle college programs include a 13th year of coursework to complete their associate’s degree or certificate program courses.

View the Dual Enrollment and Middle College Handbook

Becoming a Middle College Student

Students must be currently enrolled at a participating high school / partner.
Students should meet with their high school counselor for approval and complete the high school internal application process.
Students must complete GRCC Middle College Application and meet with Counselor/Coordinator to submit all required documents.

Apply for Middle College

Questions?

If you have questions on how to apply, please contact the High School Department at dualenrollment@grcc.edu or call us at (616) 234-3007 and will be happy to assist you.

NACEP

Grand Rapids Community College is accredited by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) for the College courses taught at partnering Early Middle College sites by College Provided Faculty (CPF). NACEP works to ensure that these programs equal the rigor as those offered on campus and faculty follow College hiring and qualification processes. This accreditation ensures that all classes adhere to the highest standards so students experience a seamless transition to college.

GRCC is one of five colleges nationwide that follows the College Provided Faculty (CPF) model through our Middle College programming. The Early Middle College high school partnerships include Cedar Springs, East Kentwood, Kenowa Hills, Kent ISD - Launch U, GRPS Ottawa Hills and Wyoming high schools.