BLOOMINGTON – Ivy Tech Community College’s Bloomington campus will host an information session about early college options on Thursday, April 19 for high school age and home school students in grades 8-12 and their families. Ivy Tech will provide information on early college programs that allow students to earn college credits in high school, how to save on college costs, transfer opportunities, and more. The event will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Ivy Tech, located on the west side of Bloomington at 200 Daniels Way.

Early college programs such as dual credit and dual enrollment enable students to enroll in college classes that transfer to bachelor’s degree programs and to earn associate degrees in high-demand, high-wage careers.

Ivy Tech offers more than 100 transfer programs with in- and out-of-state schools. Ivy Tech credits transfer to in-state colleges and universities including Ball State University, Indiana University, Indiana State University, IUPUI, Purdue University, University of Southern Indiana, Vincennes University, and Western Governor’s University.

Ivy Tech Bloomington offers degree programs in more than 40 high-demand career areas, including advanced automation & robotics technology, business technology, health sciences, information technology, and transportation/logistics.

Ivy Tech offers online and evening classes, and the lowest tuition in the state.

The Bloomington campus offers an immersive college experience with service-learning courses and robust student life programming that includes student government, leadership, recreational sports, clubs, fitness classes, guest speakers, and much more.

A complete list of Bloomington associate degree programs can be found online at ivytech.edu/bloomington/academics. Enrollment for summer and fall 2018 semesters opens on Monday, March 19.

 

About Ivy Tech Community College

Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.