A Smart Way to Get Ahead, Early!
Early College Pathway (ECP) is an award-winning program designed to help high school students earn a two-year degree, sometimes even before they graduate from high school!
Participants receive cohort-style learning, with an excellet pre-vetted pattern of courses that helps students complete their goals while reducing the stress of the college experience.
Learn more today about what we have to offer!
A Clear Advantage
In Early College Pathway, you can earn a two-year college degree and also complete the University of California lower-division general education requirements.
Save time, save money, and get ahead!
The Price Is Right!
All Early Pathway College courses are free and most books are free or open access!
College counseling support is provided, with more than 60 University of California transferable units available. Some school districts also allow college courses to count for A-G and college credit.
You May Save Thousands
Enrolling and completing college units through the ECP program provides families significant tuition savings, potentially thousands of dollars.
Review our pathway roadmaps to understand the pattern of courses offered through ECP, and view the list of participating schools to better understand our early middle school recruitment!
How ECP Works
ECP works with participating schools to recruit incoming high school students. Coordinated recruitment begins every spring semester at the middle schools. Participants take a preset pattern of Delta College courses starting their freshmen year. The program is a four-year commitment and ends spring of their senior year. Every semester, participants receive coordinated high school and college counseling services.
Steps to Joining ECP
- With the help of ECP support, complete the college early start form.
- Enroll in required ECP Roadmap courses. (Counseling, Gen ed, and major courses)
- Every semester meet with your college counselor.
- Complete ECP goals
- Graduate from a two-year college your senior year in high school.
An Award-Winning Program
ECP program at Mountain House High School was honored by the California School Board Association (CSBA) with the Golden Bell Award for our work in establishing the Mustang Early College Pathway! This award recognizes outstanding programs and governance practices of school boards in school districts and county offices throughout California.
