GREENCASTLE, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College is proud to collaborate with North Putnam High School to offer a unique associate degree completion pathway for high school students. This innovative program allows eligible students to earn an associate of general studies degree before graduating high school, at no cost to them.
The program is open to students enrolled in courses that align with the Indiana College Core (ICC). The ICC consists of 30 credit hours of general education, college-level coursework that seamlessly transfers across all Indiana public colleges and universities. At North Putnam High School, students can complete the required ICC courses. To earn an associate degree in general studies from Ivy Tech, students must complete an additional 30 credit hours beyond the ICC. All courses that are part of the associate degree pathway are offered at North Putnam High School and count as both high school and Ivy Tech credit.
“We’ve worked closely with Ivy Tech to create a pathway that enables students to complete their associate degree before they even walk across the stage at their high school graduation,” said Dustin LeMay, superintendent of North Putnam Community Schools. “This partnership with Ivy Tech provides a truly unique opportunity for our students.”
Ivy Tech is the largest accredited community college in the nation. With more than 89,000 high school students currently enrolled in college-credit courses statewide, Ivy Tech has saved Indiana families nearly $87 million dollars in tuition. Plus, Ivy Tech credits transfer to more than 100 four-year universities in Indiana and beyond.
“We’re grateful to work with North Putnam High School’s leadership to offer this incredible opportunity,” said Tammy Keenan, site director at Ivy Tech Greencastle. “Dual credit and dual enrollment programs at Ivy Tech provide high school students with a head start in their education while saving money. Students can continue their education or enter the workforce right after graduation. This is an opportunity no student should miss.”
To learn more about the pathways available to North Putnam High School students, click here. For questions about how your student can take advantage of this opportunity, contact Scott Spencer, North Putnam High School’s academic advisor at sspencer@nputnam.k12.in.us.
For students who are not enrolled at North Putnam High School, there are still many dual credit and dual enrollment opportunities available. In fact, most high schools in Indiana offer dual credit options for their students. To explore these opportunities, visit ivytech.edu/dualcredit.
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.
