BCS Early College at Woodlawn and Wenonah High Schools is a dual enrollment program where high school students take courses for both college and high school credit.

The earned college credits not only satisfy requirements for high school graduation, but they also may be applied toward a degree at Jefferson State Community College, Lawson State Community College, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, or possibly transferred to another college or university.

BCS Early College gives motivated students an opportunity to start college while in high school. Students have the opportunity to take courses they may not be offered in a typical college curriculum. They also are exposed to potential career paths and learn what is expected of college students.

Students in BCS Early College earn college credit while in high school at no cost. With the rising cost of college, successful participation in BCS Early College will reduce the financial burden of higher. education for students and their families. Not only are BCS Early College program participants ahead of their high school peers when they graduate, they also ahead of college peers, because they save time and money!

Rising 9th-grade students with at least a 3.0 grade point average can apply for BCS Early College. Applicants should have strong test scores, and good academic and attendance records. All students must be willing to work hard.

There is no cost. The program is free.

Yes! You will complete courses on a college campus alongside others who are freshmen or sophomores at Jefferson State, Lawson State, or UAB. Early College allows students to earn up to 60 hours of college or an AA degree at no cost!

Download one of the brochures below or contact BCS Early College Coordinator Nieshel Fall.

Click one of the buttons below to apply for the Early College Program today!