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Early College STEM Academy

The Early College STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Academy is a partnership between the Madison Metropolitan School District and Madison College.
The Academy is designed to expand access to college courses in science, technology, engineering and math and to increase opportunities for students to earn college credit in high school at no cost to them or their families. Learn more about the Early College STEM Academy in this Curriculum Overview

See what current students (and their parents) enrolled in the Early College STEM Academy have to say about their experience so far. 

Current 10th grade students are encouraged to apply, with a special emphasis on those that are traditionally underrepresented in STEM and STEM-related fields, including students who identify as female and students of color. The online application window will be open from November 6, 2023 until January 26, 2024. If you or your student would like to learn more about this opportunity please register for one of our online information sessions listed below. Registering will give you access to a login for the event. In the meantime, please contact your student’s counselor with questions.

Early College Stem Academy Students
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Application will open on November 6, 2023 and close February 2, 2024

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Students Enjoying Class

Learn more about the Early College STEM Academy

Congratulations to our inaugural cohort on earning a 3.6 grade point average in the first semester! This article by the Wisconsin State Journal does a great job of highlighting and explaining the program.

Apply for the Early College STEM Academy

The online application for Early College STEM Academy is available now. Application will open on November 6, 2023 and close January 26, 2024

High school sophomores must meet the following criteria: Minimum 2.25 grade point average; 90% attendance rate

All students are encouraged to apply, with a special emphasis on those that are traditionally underrepresented in STEM and STEM-related fields, including students who identify as female and students of color.

 

Virtual Informational Sessions-

November 14, 2023  (6-7 pm)
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December 6, 2023 6th (6-7 pm)
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Jan. 17, 2024 (6-7 pm)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Information

For general questions about the program, contact Mary Jankovich at 608-663-1902

Capital High - Marianne Matt

East - Sarah Elmore

La Follette - Carrie Garlough

Memorial - Emily Cochran

Shabazz - Elizabeth Long

West - Karen Coombs and Joanna Williams

Armon, an Early College STEM Academy student looks on an item with a light.