York College of Pennsylvania Expands College in the High School Program Through New Partnership with

York College of Pennsylvania Expands College in the High School Program Through New

Partnership with Dover Area High School

YORK, Pa.

— York College of Pennsylvania and Dover Area High School are giving students a

head start on college credits. Through a new partnership in YCP’s College in the High School

program, Dover students can now earn college credits, taught to the same standards as

on-campus courses, without ever leaving their high school classrooms.

The program is designed to expand access to higher education. This approach helps bridge the

gap between high school and college.

Dover students will be able to register for their first course, Principles of Management, during

the upcoming school year. Courses are taught in alignment with York College syllabi by qualified

high school instructors or YCP faculty.

Lauren Martin, Assistant Director of Admissions and Dual Enrollment Coordinator at York

College, said the partnership is proof of the shared commitment of creating meaningful

academic opportunities for students.

“The goal of ‘College in the High School’ is to expand access to higher education,

” Martin

said.

“Students can earn college credit in a familiar environment, without worrying about

transportation, stressful AP exams, or high testing fees. They leave high school with a

YCP transcript and credits accepted at other institutions, giving them a head start on their

college career.

”

Dr. Brian Hazlett, Vice President of Enrollment Management at York College, emphasized

the importance of making college-level learning more accessible to all students.

“Expanding access to higher education is one of the most meaningful ways we can

prepare the next generation for success,

” Hazlett said.

“College in the High School breaks

down financial, logistical, and even psychological barriers that can stand between a

student and their college dreams. When students can experience college-level learning in

a familiar environment, they gain the confidence, credits, and momentum to thrive once

they step onto a campus.

”“Through this dual enrollment experience, students not only engage with advanced coursework

but also gain a meaningful preview of the demands of a college course,

” Dover Area School

District Superintendent Dr. Catherine Houck said.

“Dover is proud to partner with York College to

offer this opportunity as part of our commitment to preparing students for success beyond high

school.

”

The Dover partnership marks the fifth for the College in the High School program, joining

Dallastown Area High School, Mount Saint Joseph High School, Hempfield High School, and

the Milton Hershey School. The College aims to continue expanding in the coming years.

“In five years, we hope to have partnerships with the majority of schools in York County

and beyond,

” Martin said.

“Opening access to higher education is very important to us,

and I can’t wait to see all the opportunities we’ll be able to provide for high schoolers in

our community.

”

For more information about York College’s College in the High School program, visit

www.ycp.edu/dual-enrollment.

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Established in 1787, York College of Pennsylvania is a private, four-year college located in the

city of York, a hub of arts and industry between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Housed on 190

picturesque acres, the College is known for its focus on experiential learning and community

engagement, serving over 3,500 undergraduate and graduate students in more than 70

baccalaureate majors, along with 30+ professional graduate degree and certificate programs.

Deeply rooted in the liberal arts and recognized for excellence in its professional business,

education, engineering, and nursing programs, York is ranked among the nation’s Best Value

Schools by Niche. The College’s robust recreation and athletics program is among the best in

the region and is home to 24 NCAA Division lll sports teams and 30+ intramural sports. A

Princeton Review Best Northeastern College, York prides itself on its experienced, engaged

faculty, its high-impact and student-centric philosophy, and its long-standing commitment to

affordability and accessibility.