Academic Outreach

Our programs connect high school students to their personal interests, academic and/or career goals.

GRCC's Academic Pathways and programs can set you up to transfer seamlessly from high school to college, or graduate and get a head-start on your career. 

Our programs

We offer:

  • Education at a reduced, or even free, tuition rate.
  • A smooth transition from high school to college.
  • A head start on your degree.

Programs for high school students

Concurrent Enrollment

Let our faculty come to you. Participating high school student earn high school school and college credit in the same location.

Cruisin' to College

Visit area schools, earn college credit and receive a $500 stipend - all in one eight-week summer program.

Dual Enrollment

Earn college credit and gain higher ed. experience in high school.

Early/Middle College

Earn a high school diploma and associate degree in a 13th year experience.

GEAR UP

Gain the skills and preparation needed to graduate on time and enroll in postsecondary education.

Grand Rapids Learning Center

Accelerated, online high school credit/diploma recovery and credit opportunities. Offered in partnership with Grand Rapids Public Schools.

Regional sites for learners of all ages

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Grand Rapids Community College is committed to assisting all members of our community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, campus police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures, and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. The report also contains information about crime data for three previous calendar years. Statistics include reported crimes which occurred on campus, in certain non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by GRCC, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by law and is provided by the Grand Rapids Community College Police Department.

The Annual Security Report is available on the Grand Rapids Community College Police Department website at https://www.grcc.edu/annualsecurityreport. If you would like to receive a printed copy of the Annual Security Report, you can stop by the GRCC Police Department at 25 Lyon Street NE or you can request a copy be mailed to you by calling (616) 234-4012.

Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 requires that all entities receiving federal funds or financial assistance prohibit sex discrimination and sexual harassment in their education programs and activities. Learn more about Title IX at https://www.grcc.edu/generalcounsel/titleix.

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