College Advancement Program (CAP)

_{Attention High School Students!}

Get up to 66% off college tuition.
Jump years ahead of your graduating class.
Be a High School Junior or Senior and a College Freshman at the same time!
Earn High School credit and College Credit simultaneously at participating
high schools by enrolling in the CAP/Dual Credit Program.
Students may receive an Associates Degree in ONE YEAR after high school graduation.
Save up to $2000.00 of your College tuition expenses.
Clinton Community College courses are transferable to most colleges.

By enrolling in the CAP program at Clinton Community College you can earn credit
toward a College degree before you earn your High School Diploma.

_{Four Ways to Participate in CAP!}

Take courses at your high school
Take courses at CCC Campus during “off-peak” hours
Distance Learning (online)
Hybrid Courses (online & campus)

_{What is the College Advancement Program (CAP)?}

The mission of the College Advancement Program (CAP) is to better serve the needs of the local high school student population. The CAP Program enables high school students to receive, simultaneously, both high school and college-level course credit, offering a successful transition from one educational experience to another. Programs include Associate in Applied Science and Liberal Arts.

_{Who is eligible for the CAP Program?}

Admission to the CAP program is designed to ensure the success of students. For acceptance, students who wish to take CAP/Dual credit courses through their high school must:

Have completed their sophomore year of high school
Be recommended for admission by a high school counselor, principal, assistant principal or superintendent
Meet the same placement test requirements as on-campus students (i.e. English)

_{Who teaches CAP?}

CAP Program Instructors have CCC faculty status, and as such, hold appropriate credentials.

_{How can the CAP/Dual Credit Program Help Students ?}

Students will:

Get a head start on their college education at one-third the cost
Gain self-confidence in their ability to do college-level work
Save money and time
Receive an official College Transcript

_{What is “OFF-PEAK”?}

Off-Peak class times are Mondays,Wednesdays,and Fridays before 9 am and after 2 pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays before 9:30 am and after 1:45 pm. CAP courses are available at one-third the standard tuition rate.

_{Do CAP Credits transfer to other colleges?}

Credits will transfer to most other colleges and universities; however, each institution has its own policies and regulations concerning the transfer of credits. Students are advised to check with the college(s) they are considering regarding transferability.

_{College Advancement Program Courses Currently Offered at Participating Area High Schools:}

General Biology I & II
Microbiology
General Chemistry I & II
General Physics I & II
Business Law I & II
Business Math
Microcomputer Applications
English Composition
Literature and Composition
Intermediate French I & II
Physical Geology
Meteorology
Fundamental Economics
History of Early America
History of Modern America
Intro to Psychology
Intermediate Spanish I & II
AutoCAD
Blueprint Reading & Schematics
AutoCAM
Digital Electronics
Intro to Computer Graphics
Mathematical Functions
Elementary Statistics
Pre-Calculus
Fundamental Economics
Calculus & Analytical Geometry I & II
Finite Math
Accounting I & II
US Government and Politics

CAP/Dual Credit Participating Schools:

Au Sable Valley Central School
Beekmantown Central School
CV-TEC
Northeastern Clinton Central School
Northern Adirondack Central School
Peru Central High School
Plattsburgh High School
Saranac Central School

For information contact Willow Nolland at (518) 562-4142

Students should follow the advice of their high school counselors in determining appropriate class loads.