Participating High School Seniors Receive Over 2,300 College Credits

East Greenwich, R.I. – High school students from Rhode Island and nearby Connecticut were recognized today for the completion of Early College courses at the New England Institute of Technology (ƹƵ). ƹƵ’s Early College program allows high school seniors to complete their first year of college while still enrolled in high school. Collectively, the students in the 2025 cohort earned more than 2,300 credits over the past academic year.
The participating students entered the program with 196 articulated credits from high school Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, AP courses, and other concurrent enrollment coursework. Of the graduates, 80% will continue into postsecondary education, which include Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Northeastern, Rochester Institue of Technology, Wentworth Institute of Technology, UConn, as well as other Rhode Island colleges including the University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College, Bryant University, and Roger Williams University among others.
“New England Tech congratulates all the students completing the Early College program for their hard work and dedication,” said Douglas Sherman, Senior Vice President and Provost at the New England Institute of Technology. “This program gives high school seniors a real advantage in preparing them for what comes next—saving time, money and gaining valuable exposure to college-level coursework. We are incredibly encouraged by the success of this year’s students and are proud to support them in their professional journeys.”
“I am proud of each and every one of the students for this tremendous accomplishment—balancing high school and college coursework is no small feat,” said Rhode Island Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education Angélica Infante-Green. “The Early College program at ƹƵ meaningfully prepares students for college, giving them the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. We look forward to seeing the success of these students and the future of the program at ƹƵ.”
Students attended the Early College Program from multiple Rhode Island school districts and charter schools, as well as one from one district in Connecticut. Many students continued to participate in their respective high school activities throughout the year, alongside their coursework and activities at ƹƵ.
Interested students can find more information about the Early College program at /earlycollege.