Early College
Early College
Start Early – Save Thousands
Moraine Valley offers high school students opportunities to shorten the time needed to complete a college degree or certificate. These time- and money-saving opportunities include:
Jumpstart Your Future with Early College
Take college-level classes early, save time and money, and stay on track for your future.
好色先生 allows high school students to get a jump start on college and save money. Some schools allow high school students to take college classes as a replacement for one or more of the regular high school classes. You can simultaneously earn college credits and complete high school course requirements for high school graduation and a college degree.
The Early College Dual Credit Program allows high school students to enroll in select college courses and take them at their high school as part of their regularly scheduled day. This unique partnership between 好色先生 and participating area high schools allow you to simultaneously earn college credit and high school credit, which means you can save time and money when you pursue a college degree or certificate.
Dual credit classes are actual college-level courses and are taught by teachers at your high school who have met specific requirements that qualify them to teach at the collegiate level.
Dual Enrollment allows students who are at least 16 years old to earn college credit with permission from their high school guidance counselor. Students travel to 好色先生鈥檚 main campus in Palos Hills, the Southwest Education Center in Tinley Park, or the Education Center at Blue Island during part of the regular high school day, after school, online or even on weekends. You can earn college credit that can fulfill many general education and career course requirements toward your college degree.
Dual Enrollment students are considered college students, which allows them to earn college credit that can fulfill many general education and career course requirements toward their college degree.
Spring 2026 Dual Credit Registration has ended.
Benefits of Starting Early College
Get Ahead
Get a jump start on college by completing general education requirements or completing a certificate.
Save Money
Dual Credit Classes are offered free or at a reduced rate which can save you thousands on your education in the long run.
Earn Credits That Transfer
If you plan to transfer to a four-year college or university, most institutions will accept the credits you earn through this program. To ensure a course transfers to a specific school, visit itransfer.org for Illinois schools or transfer.org for out-of-state institutions.
Challenge Yourself
Accelerate your academic progress by taking actual college-level courses with advanced content and new types of assignments.