A Prescott High School option in partnership with Yavapai College.
Motivated seniors meet graduation requirements and earn college credits through courses taken on the Yavapai College campus.
If accepted to participate in the PHS Early College Program, any non-PUSD students must enroll as a student in PUSD for the upcoming school year
Program Information:
Earn college credit for free!
PUSD pays for tuition and books.
Participants take 3-5 Yavapai College courses on the YC campus each semester, earning an average of 24 credits each year.
After graduation, participants are still considered first-year college students - good for scholarships!
PHS and YC advisors can help tailor students' schedules to work around early bird and CTE classes, as well as athletics.
Students must be able to provide their own transportation
Highly supportive environment
PHS Early College Director is housed on the Yavapai College campus to provide support and monitor student progress weekly.
Students are still PHS students and are encouraged to participate in all PHS activities that they typically would.
College Success class and one-on-one guidance help students:
~ develop the skills needed to be successful in their transition to college
~ navigate the college admission process, including applications to schools, FAFSA, scholarships and more
Students have access to all Yavapai College resources, such as the academic advisors, learning/tutoring center, library, cafeteria, student 'lounge' and tons more!
2023-2024 PHS EC Calendar NEW.pdf2023-2024
PHS Early College Calendar
Note: Early college students do NOT have a full Fall Break week, and YC does NOT take the same holidays as PUSD
2024-2025 PHS Early College Calendar.pdf2024-2025
PHS Early College Calendar
Note: Early college students do NOT have a full Fall Break week, and YC does NOT take the same holidays as PUSD
Prescott High School Early College program at Yavapai earning high marks _ The Daily Courier _ Prescott, AZ.pdfMedia Spotlight
Prescott High School Early College progression plan for AGEC-A with Junior and Senior Year on YC Campus.docxCourse Pathway Example
Molly Orr, Program Coordinator and Student Success Coach
928-713-1461
Adam Neely, PHS and Early College Principal
928-445-2322
YC Prescott Campus Map with EC.pdfIf accepted to participate in the PHS Early College Program, any non-PUSD students must enroll as a student in PUSD for the upcoming school year