Early Middle College FAQs
What schools participate in Early Middle College?
- Bronson High School
- Burr Oak High School
- Centreville High School
- Colon High School
- Constantine High School
- Mendon High School
- Sturgis High School
- Three Rivers High School
- White Pigeon High School
What is MEMCA and the MEMCA Certificate?
The MEMCA (Michigan Early Middle College Association) Certificate provides verification among the Michigan Department of Education, the school district, and the higher education partner that the graduate has successfully completed each of the following:
- The State of Michigan Merit Curriculum requirements
- A member school’s MEMCA approved College Readiness Curriculum
- A minimum of 15 college credit hours (non-remedial courses)
AND one of the following options:
- 100 hours of verified community services
- A minimum of 40 hours of verified career exploration, internship, job shadowing, or clinical experience
- Or a combination of the two that equals 70+ hours
- MEMCA must endorse the EMC’s Career and College Readiness Curriculum before the school awards the certificate to the student
The Michigan Department of Education therefore accepts these students as early college graduates from their approved EMC program or high school.
Will I ever have to pay for a course?
It depends. If the course(s) you want exceed the dollar amount that the high school is willing to pay, then you would owe a balance (this would be submitted to your high school, not Glen Oaks).
More importantly, if you FAIL a course or DROP it after Glen Oaks’ refund period, you could be responsible for reimbursing your high school.
Do these credits transfer?
Yes! Students have transferred their credits to many institutions across the state and beyond! We always advise students that if they have a school in mind, to contact them and make sure the classes they are taking make sense for the degree/certificate they will be studying in the future.
What do I need to do to get started?
- Check with the High School Guidance Office
- Meet with your high school guidance counselor to see if the EMC program is a good fit for you.
- Pick up a packet to take home and talk with your parents about participating in the EMC program.
- Prospective Student Submits EMC Application Online
- Student will go to Glen Oaks website – www.glenoaks.edu. Select Services → Online Services → Etrieve. To log in:
- If you know your Glen Oaks login, use the main login boxes.
- If you do not have a Glen Oaks login yet, login using one of these options.
Click to login using a Gmail account. Use this and your high school email & password to access Etrieve.
Click to login using a Microsoft account.
- Click on Forms -> Early Middle College SJC -> Application EMC Form.
- Student will complete form and all required information, before clicking Submit.
- Application will be sent to the high school guidance counselor and principal for review and approval.
- GOCC ID # is not required on the application.
- Student will go to Glen Oaks website – www.glenoaks.edu. Select Services → Online Services → Etrieve. To log in:
- Teacher Completes the Online Teacher Recommendation Form
- One teacher recommendation is required. The teacher listed on the EMC Application will be sent an email link to the Recommendation Form on Etrieve.
- High School Counselor will complete the Recommendation section of the EMC Application. Student does not need to request this; it will automatically be completed.
- Please Note: Submitting an application and/or additional documentation does not guarantee admittance into the EMC program.
- Student Meets Course Placement Requirements
- Multiples Measures (all English classes taken having a grade of B or higher, plus recommendation from the high school guidance counselor) is first considered for course placement. If needed, student will be asked to take the Accuplacer BEFORE attending EMC Bootcamp.
- Prospective student can contact the GOCC Learning Commons at (269)294-4295 to schedule a time for the Accuplacer or contact their high school guidance office to check availability of testing at the high school.
- If student completes ACT or SAT, the high school will provide these scores to EMC staff.
- EMC Application Documents are Reviewed & Processed
- EMC staff will review the EMC Application, High School Counselor Recommendation, Teacher Recommendation Form, placement scores, and any additional information provided by high school counselor & principal.
- Student is Accepted into EMC
- When student is accepted into the EMC program, student will receive an EMC Acceptance Letter in the mail. The letter will explain any additional steps the student will need to take.
- A GOCC Student ID # will be included on the acceptance letter. This will be required for additional documentation, so please keep it on file.
- EMC Student Attends EMC Bootcamp
- Accepted EMC students are required to attend bootcamp which includes state-approved college readiness curriculum (MEMCA) and help them connect with other EMC students. More information will be sent out over the summer regarding how to register for bootcamp, changes in dates or times and location. Student will only attend one date below.
- EMC Bootcamp 2023 – July 19th, 20th, 25th, 26th from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
- Parents & student are required to attend a Parent & Student Orientation to review the EMC Policies and Procedures.
- Parent & Student Orientation – Wednesday, July 26, 2023, from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm.
- Accepted EMC students are required to attend bootcamp which includes state-approved college readiness curriculum (MEMCA) and help them connect with other EMC students. More information will be sent out over the summer regarding how to register for bootcamp, changes in dates or times and location. Student will only attend one date below.