University of Connecticut Early College Experience

UConn Early College Experience (ECE) provides academically motivated students with the opportunity to take university courses while in high school. These challenging courses allow students to preview college work, build confidence in their readiness for college, and earn college credits that provide both an academic and a financial head-start on a college degree.

UConn ECE instructors are high school teachers certified as adjunct professors by the University. UConn ECE faculty foster independent learning, creativity and critical thinking – all important for success in college.  Courses include Environmental Science, French IV, French V, Latin IV, Latin V, Spanish V, Physics 1, Physics C, and Medical Careers.  Courses under review for this program with potential credit are UCONN Drawing, EMT, and English 1010.  To support rigorous learning, University of Connecticut academic resources, including library and online classroom access, are available to all UConn ECE students.

UConn ECE students must successfully complete the course with a grade of C or above in order to receive University credit. UConn credits are transferable to many colleges and universities.

Students are charged $90 for a two credit course, $125 for a three credit course, and $160 for a four  credit course.  per credit processing fee. For additional program information visit:  www.ece.uconn.edu.