Participation in the Early College Program will allow students to quickly complete a two- or four-year degree or workforce certificate program. Dual enrollment through MCC-Longview allows students to take classes on the college campus while earning high school credit at the same time.
Courses are offered in the following Career Pathways: Business, Criminal Justice, Education, and General Education.
Students can enroll in 3 - 15 college credit hours per semester. The schedule allows students the flexibility to stay at their high school campus part-time or participate in another off-campus program. A student's graduation status may allow the student to attend MCC - LV full-time their senior year.
A full-time LSR7 Early College Program coordinator is located at the campus of MCC-LV for student support.
Gain Access to MCC Resources
As an Early College Program student, you will have full student privileges at MCC including advising, tutoring, libraries, student services and other programs.
Tutoring services in all subject areas and a writing studio are provided at no cost to students.
Students are able to seamlessly transfer to MCC and other colleges and universities.
CORE 42 and MOTransfer guarantees the transfer of credit to any two-and-four year Missouri public institution of higher education.
LSR7 provides an on campus coordinator to support and assist students and act as a liaison between MCC and LSR7.
Early College Program Benefits
Get a head start on your degree
Ease into college with support
Save money on college costs
Gain access to MCC resources
Receive a quality education
Continued access to high school and other career programs
Continue to participate in high school sports and activities (MSHSAA)
Flexible course schedule to accommodate work schedules, internships, community service.
Save Money
MCC dual enrollment reduces college tuition costs for high school students. The tuition cost for an Early College Program student is $58 per credit hour. (Regular tuition rate is $116 per credit hour)
Qualifying students receive free tuition and textbooks, funded by Lee’s Summit R-7.
Transportation from your high school to the MCC - Longview Campus is provided by the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District, with students also having the opportunity to provide their own transportation if they prefer.