Early College Academy
Build college credits and confidence
Kutztown University's Early College Academy provides accelerated access to college and careers for high school students.
We are partnering with school districts in Berks, Lehigh, Montgomery and Schuylkill counties to provide early access to college.
For 2026-27, We will offer three tracks (availability determined by each school district, contact your school counselor for details).
Timeline for 2026-27 school year
- September–December 2026 – In-person and virtual information sessions
- Tuesday, December 1, 2026 – Early application consideration deadline
- Tuesday, January 5, 2027 – Early decision day
- Friday, January 29, 2027 – Regular application deadline
- Friday, February 26, 2027 – Regular decision day
- Tuesday, April 21, 2027, at 9-11am – ECA Celebration and Induction Day
- Monday, August 16, 2027 – ECA Orientation Day at Kutztown University*
- Monday, August 23, 2027 – First day of classes*
*Tentative date pending publication of the KU 2027-28 Academic Calendar
Register for Virtual Information Sessions
- Registration opening soon
Participating Districts
Kutztown University has partnered with a number of districts for this exciting program.
For More Information
Is your district interested in partnering with KU? Have any other questions?
Office of Clinical Education and Partnerships
Email: clinicaleducation@kutztown.edu
Phone: 610-683-4256
Are you a student interested in dual enrollment, but your district isn't yet participating in the Early College Academy?