Early College Experiences

The UConn Early College Experience (UConn ECE) provides academically motivated students with the opportunity to take university courses while in high school.

These challenging courses allow students to preview college work, build confidence in their readiness for college, and earn college credits that provide both an academic and a financial head start on a college degree and other postsecondary opportunities.

UConn ECE instructors are high school teachers certified by the University of Connecticut. UConn ECE Instructors foster independent learning, creativity and critical thinking - all important skills for success in college and careers.

To support rigorous learning, University of Connecticut academic resources, including library and online classroom access, are available to all UConn ECE Students.

How to Get a UCONN Transcript

Students are responsible for requesting their official UConn transcript to be sent to the college or university of their choice. A transcript is only sent per request of the student.

Detailed instructions on the transcript request process can be found on the Not Coming to UConn - Request a Transcript page.

Students have access to view their unofficial UConn transcript through the University’s Student Administration System 24 hours a day.

All UConn credits earned through courses taken through UConn ECE will appear on a student’s UConn transcript, on the non-degree portion. If a student plans to attend UConn, the student will need to meet with their advisor to elect to move their UConn ECE credits to the degree portion of their academic record, or to reject them.

Specific policies and deadlines in regards to transferring credits vary by school. 

Students must meet with their UConn advisor to make an educated decision on how to use the credits they have earned or visit Pending Class Rules at the Non-Degree Decisions page for more information.

Students do not need to attend the University of Connecticut to have their courses recognized. While the UConn ECE Program Office cannot guarantee course recognition on behalf of another university, UConn credits offered through UConn ECE do transfer to other institutions 87% of the time.

Students are encouraged to explore the UConn ECE Credit Transfer Database, contact colleges and universities directly, save their syllabi, and contact the UConn ECE Program Office for any help transferring their credits. Students have earned college credits and should use them!

Southern Connecticut State University’s Early College program enables eligible high school students to enroll in and earn credit in college courses. Students apply and register; teachers can become certified to teach at their high school; and counselors facilitate the process. If you have any questions, please let us know. We look forward to helping you start on your Southern journey.

QU Academy from Quinnipiac University empowers motivated high school students to jumpstart their college careers before they arrive on campus. By enrolling in select courses from our School of Communications, School of Health Sciences and College of Arts and Sciences, local students in our partner districts can explore their interests while earning transferable college credits