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 students earn high school and college credit in the same location.

Cruisin' to College

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

Dual Enrollment

Earn college and high school credit and gain higher education experience while in high school.

Early/Middle College

Middle College is a 13th year experience giving students 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.

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

Faculty & Staff

Staff

A copy of the GRCC's Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for review. This report is required by the federal law and contains statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain non-campus buildings or property owned and controlled by GRCC; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The ASR also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual misconduct, emergency procedures, and other matters. This report is available online at https://www.grcc.edu/annual-security-report. You can also request a hard copy by visiting the GRCC Police. If you would like to receive a printed copy of the ASR, 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.

GRCC does not offer or accept any reward or remuneration from a secondary school, college, university, agency, or organization for placement or recruitment of military students.

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