Early College Academy
In this section:
Accelerate Your Career
Butler offers an incredible opportunity for high school students to earn their associate degree, credential or certificate while still in high school. Just imagine, by the time you walk across the stage for your diploma, you could also be ready to enter the workforce, or transfer to a four-year university. If you want to fast-track your success, we can help! We offer both one and two-year programs.
One Year Programs: TechStart
Early College TechStart programs offer intensive August - May scheduled training in career and workforce programs. TechStart offerings include: Diesel Tech, Auto Tech, Culinary, Welding, Cyber Security, Digital Media, Digital Marketing, and Game & Simulation Design. Students in TechStart programs earn industry credentials and certificates in order to go right into the workforce upon high school graduation. Many of these courses are included in the Excel in Career and Technical Education (CTE) initiative through the state of Kansas, which decreases the cost through tuition waivers for high school students.
Two-Year Programs
Early College Academy programs are two-year transfer programs which enable students to earn their Associate Degrees while in high school. Students complete general education courses and fulfill all of the state requirements for any major at Wichita State, K-State, KU, Pittsburg State, Fort Hays, Emporia and Washburn universities. Students can enroll in Pre-Health Professions, Pre-Nursing, Education, Engineering Studies, Digital Media, Digital Marketing, Game & Simulation Design. If students would like to begin courses in Business, Secondary Education, Livestock Management, Exercise Science or any other interest, they can create their own individualized transfer plan in the area of emphasis of their choice with the Early College MyTrack option.
Early College Academy Student Enrollment
In addition to the main enrollment steps, Early College Academy students have a couple more actions to take. In order to enter the program, you will need to interview with us for acceptance and then attend orientation. We encourage you to view the Early Academy tracks to see what areas of study are available.
Interview With Us
The interview will determine if you are a fit for the program. You meet with a director to discuss your interests, gauge which pathway is right for you and pick classes. Remember to get started with your high school counselor.
- If taking classes at your high school, enroll with a Butler representative at your school.
- If taking classes online or on campus, enroll with an advisor at a Butler campus location.
Attend Orientation
Meet with new classmates as you learn about Butler resources, policies and technology — including Canvas and MyButlerCC — and ways to get involved at New Student Orientation.
Orientation gives you the materials and tools you need for success in and out of the classroom. Orientation is based on your location and program type and we provide you with the details well in advance.
725 Graduates in our first 10 YRS
$30 Million in Transfer Scholarships
$2.5 Million in savings
The Lasting Impact of Early College
Not only are you joining a growing cohort of successful graduates by taking college courses as a high school student, you save money while at Butler and beyond.
Contact Us
Email: highschool@butlercc.edu
Phone: 316.322.3254
Email: EarlyCollegeAcademy@butlercc.edu
Phone: 316.323.6139