early colleges

The University of Michigan-Flint’s Early College programs offer high school students a unique opportunity to earn college credits while completing their high school education. Through partnerships with local school districts, these programs enable students to take accredited courses taught by UM-Flint faculty, often on their high school campuses or at UM-Flint. Participants can earn transferable college credits, providing a head start on their higher education journey and reducing the overall cost of a college degree. Each Early College program is tailored to meet the needs of its community, preparing students for success in various academic and career paths.


Byron Early College

Byron Area Schools, in collaboration with the University of Michigan-Flint, will offer students the Byron Early College, a unique opportunity for Byron Area school students to earn college credits while enrolled in Byron for a fraction of the cost of traditional college tuition.

Clarkston Early College

Clarkston Community Schools, in collaboration with the University of Michigan-Flint, is proud to announce the Clarkston Early College, a unique opportunity for Clarkston and Brandon students to earn college credits while enrolled at their high schools for a fraction of the cost of traditional college tuition.

Carman-Ainsworth STEM Early College

University of Michigan-Flint and Carman-Ainsworth High School introduce Carman-Ainsworth STEM Early College. This STEM-focused Early College will provide an opportunity for high school students to earn college credits in the highly demanded field of Medical/Sciences.

Genesee Early College

Genesee Intermediate School District operates Genesee Early College in partnership with the University of Michigan-Flint. GEC is an intensive, state-of-the-art, five-year high school that combines the best elements of the high school and early university experience. 

Grand Blanc Early College

Grand Blanc High School, in partnership with the University of Michigan-Flint, launched the Grand Blanc Early College during the 2015-2016 school year. This exclusive opportunity is available to Grand Blanc High School students entering their junior year. Students who choose to participate in this unique opportunity will commit to a five-year high school and college experience.

Southern Lakes Early College

Fenton Area Public Schools, Linden, and Lake Fenton are collaborating with UM-Flint to offer Southern Lakes Early College to high school juniors and seniors. The initiative allows motivated students to earn up to 48 college credits by taking accredited courses taught by UM-Flint faculty on-site at Fenton High School.