Blue Ridge Early College
A Message From The SCC President
"Southwestern Community College is proud to offer all Blue Ridge Early College students an opportunity to complete up to two years of college credit - up to and possibly including associate degrees - at the same time as they earn their high school diplomas."
- Dr. Don Tomas, President SCC
For 3 of the past 10 years, Southwestern has been named in the top ten community colleges among the 980 in the United States. All credits earned while students are dually enrolled transfer to any other state college or university in North Carolina. Students who earn Associate's Degrees during high school years have the opportunity of transferring to any other State university as juniors. For those who need extra time, the invitation to stay in Blue Ridge Early College for a 13th year is extended.
Most importantly, all students in grades 7-13 are eligible to participate, and there is no cost to families for tuition or books. Beyond the 12th and 13th years, the Blue Ridge School Education Foundation and generous donors are privileged to provide $47,600 in scholarships for further study making it possible for all educational dreams to come true.
- Brent Speckhardt, Principal, Blue Ridge Early College
Helping Build the Future of the Blue Ridge...
