High School & Early College
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At Houston City College, high school students can start earning college credit before graduation through our High School & Early College programs. Students take real college-level courses that count toward both their high school diploma and future degree.
Getting a head start builds confidence, saves time and tuition, and creates a clear path toward transferring to a university or entering the workforce. With strong partnerships, flexible options, and dedicated support, we make starting college early both achievable and rewarding.
Get a Head Start on Your Future
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Dual Credit
Houston City College (HCC) provides high school students the opportunity to earn college credit and high school credit through concurrent enrollment with HCC while still in high school.
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Upward Bound
The Upward Bound program recruits high school students primarily from the 9th and 10th grades in order to aid and encourage them to successfully complete high school, to enroll in and complete a post-secondary education.