JPEC & Adrian College

A Partnership that Defines the Future!

Jackson Preparatory & Early College (JPEC) and Adrian College have a partnership that expands dual-enrollment, strengthens transfer articulation, and increases access to postsecondary opportunities.

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A Stronger Pathway from High School to College...

Dual Credit Opportunities

• Take real AdrianCollege classes while in high school, with credits counting toward both JPEC graduation and AdrianCollege bachelor's degrees.
• Recognition of articulated Jackson College and Jackson Area Career Center credits toward applicable Adrian bachelor’s degrees.
• Guaranteed admission to AdrianCollege for Early College graduates who finish with a 3.0+ GPA.

Articulation & Transfer Pathways

• Eligibility for Adrian’s freshman scholarship programs (based on Adrian’s criteria).
• Clear transfer pathways in high-demand majors (engineering, business, computer science, teacher education, health sciences).
• Accelerated master's degree options (such as 3+2 / 2+2)

Student Support

• Annual Adrian College campus visit—with free bus transportation for families, academic department tours, and sessions with faculty, students, admissions, and financial aid.
• No additional tuition or fees charged to JPEC students for covered dual-enrollment courses.
• Equity-centered supports aimed at first-gen, low-income, and students with disabilities 
• Dedicated AdrianCollege advising that coordinates with the JPEC counselor; summer bridge, bootcamps, and peer mentoring to be explored.