Early College High School Programs
Schenectady Smart Scholars Early College High School
About the Program
Located at Schenectady High School's main campus, the Schenectady Smart Scholars Early College High School is a grant-funded program which allows high school students to pursue and obtain, at minimum, 24 college credits while earning their High School Diplomas. Funded by the New York State Education Department, Smart Scholars is a partnership between SUNY Schenectady and Schenectady High School. Admitted students participate in a multi-stage application process, which occurs in 8th grade, and participate in a summer college classes at SUNY Schenectady and College in the High School classes at Schenectady High School's main campus. Every year a cohort of up to 250 students are admitted to the program.
Schenectady Smart Transfer Early College High School
About the Program
Located at Center City in downtown Schenectady and at SUNY Schenectady's main campus, the Schenectady Smart Transfer Early College High School is a grant-funded program which allows high school students to pursue and obtain associate’s degrees while earning their high school diplomas. Students can automatically transfer to a 4-year institution to complete their bachelor’s degrees. Funded by New York State Education Department, Smart Transfer is a partnership between SUNY Schenectady, University at Albany, SUNY Delhi and Schenectady High School. Students apply and are accepted in 8th grade, undergoing a multi-stage application process and then participating in a rigorous 6-week summer program at SUNY Schenectady. Smart Transfer is modeled after existing Early College High Schools in the country and allows students to learn in a fully immersive college setting. Every year a new cohort of students are admitted to the program with the goal of graduation from both SUNY Schenectady and Schenectady High School after four years.