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At Central, high school students can get a head start at college even before they set foot on campus.
Through partnerships with schools across Connecticut, Central offers dual and concurrent enrollment programs that enable students to earn college credit through courses taught in their high school or on the Central campus. It’s a smart, affordable way to experience college-level academics early and build momentum toward your future.
A standout example: Students from Granby Memorial High School are earning credit in Introduction to Journalism, a concurrent enrollment course taught at Granby by qualified high school instructors using college-approved materials. When completed, students earn credit for Journalism 200 at Central.
Supported by a state Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund grant and developed in partnership with the Department of Journalism, this course helps students explore media, storytelling, and communication while staying rooted in their high school environment.
During a recent campus visit, Granby students observed a live newscast in production, engaged in conversations about broadcast journalism, and had lunch with Central’s journalism faculty and students.
The journalism course is just one part of a growing network. Schools across Connecticut, from Ansonia to Windsor, take part in Central’s dual and concurrent enrollment programs. Whether you're interested in communication, science, business, or the arts, the goal is the same: to help students prepare for college, explore their interests, and gain confidence in their next steps.
- Julian Layne '25
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