Monrovia Unified School District

Early College Program

WHAT IS THE EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM?

Early College is a free, structured program of study allowing students to earn a high school diploma and up to 58 units of transferable college credit with the goal of completing the UC/CSU Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum, having the possibility of earning additional units to obtain an Associate's degree, and earning a graduation seal of recognition.  Students in the Early College Program will earn college credit during the school day while simultaneously earning high school credit. Students will also receive free, in-class tutoring. Early College students are exempt from payment of registration, tuition, books and laboratory fees.

MINIMUM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS: (Not to be submitted with application.  These requirements will be verified through the district office).

• Successful completion of 8th grade courses
• Consistent academic performance in core subject area
• Regular school attendance

CONTINUATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Students must successfully complete the mandatory Counseling 160 course with the cohort during the summer prior to Grade 9 for maintain eligibility. This course may not be taken independently.
• Summer school dates are to be determined and will be shared at a later date.
• Students must pass all Early College courses with a C or higher for continued eligibility.
• Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA at Citrus College and a minimum 3.0 unweighted cumulative high school GPA.

IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES:

• Online application survey must be completed by 10:00 pm on Friday, March 6, 2026.
• Students not enrolled in a Monrovia Unified School must submit the most current district common writing assessment and 7th grade SBAC scores. Students whose school does not administer the SBAC must contact Mrs. Ramirez for acceptable alternative assessments to submit. Once submitting the online application survey, items can be scanned and emailed to [email protected] , hand delivered or mailed to Monrovia High School, 845 W. Colorado Blvd. Monrovia, CA 91016, Attn: Mrs. Ramirez, Assistant Principal by 10:00 pm on Friday, March 6, 2026.
• Each applicant will receive a letter indicating either contingent acceptance or non-acceptance into the MUSD Early College Program. A contingent acceptance or non-acceptance letter will be emailed to each applicant on Friday, March 13, 2026.
• A return online decision must be received from the student and parents/guardians by Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
• If a student declines or fails to accept an offer of admission to the Early College Program, their seat will not be guaranteed for the 2026-2027 school year.