How does the College Ready Program at Arapahoe Community College compare to other concurrent enrollment programs?

AP (Advanced Placement), IB (International Baccalaureate), and other options allow you to earn college credit while still in high school. All of these programs are great ways for you to get the college credit you want and the rigor you demand. College Ready is different in that:

• You earn credit right when you finish the course
• No exit exam or post-course testing is needed
• Credit appears on your ACC transcript the same as if you had taken the course at our main campus
• Credit can apply directly towards a degree
  • Check with the accepting institution for credit acceptance and degree applicability

Will these courses transfer if I want to get a Bachelor’s degree?

With all degree programs, transfer credit is granted by the college that accepts the credit, not the college where the credit was earned. Other colleges can change their policies, so it’s always a good idea to check with the college where you would like to earn your final degree. At a minimum, you’re sure to earn credit at all of the Colorado Community Colleges through this program, and you’ll get the quality, support, and rigor that you would expect at our main campus.

What about articulated credit?

Articulated credit comes from specific agreements between ACC and your high school or middle school, or from ACC and a four-year college. These agreements allow you to complete a class at your middle- or high-school and transfer that credit to ACC if you decide to take classes as an ACC student. Sometimes the College Ready Program can help you make the most of articulated credit programs. For more information, see High School Transfer Agreements.