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Early College

Earn your college degree and high school diploma at the same time

Michigan’s Early College program allows students to earn a high school diploma and associate’s degree in five years.  Cleary University’s partnership with LESA means all Livingston County public school students can earn a high school diploma and an Associate Degree in Business Management at the same time for FREE. 

When you’re done with the program, you’ll be halfway to your bachelor’s degree, with 60 college credits under your belt. You can stay here at Cleary, or transfer those 60 credits to another school.

Here is How it Works

  1. Enroll at your high school and Cleary.
  2. Complete course work at our Howell campus during your 12th and 13th year.
  3. Walk the stage twice to collect your high school diploma and your Associate Degree in Business Management. 

Early College Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

Through our partnership with the Livingston Educational Service Agency (LESA), students at all Livingston County public schools can participate in Early College at Cleary University. The program begins your junior year.

Cleary University is a business college. A business degree is a great choice because of its versatility. You will graduate with a broad foundation in various aspects of business  that can be applied to a wide range of industries and job roles.

The cost is covered by your local school district.

During your fourth and fifth years in the Early College program, you will spend your day taking classes at Cleary University’s Howell campus. 

Call us at (800) 686-1883 or email admissions@cleary.edu. We’ll be happy to answer your questions and schedule a tour so you can get to know us better. We’ll make it easy to save time and money getting your business degree!

Mackenzie House

I was confused and anxious for the new roads ahead of me. Coming to Cleary was probably the best thing that could have happened. I walked away a different person.”

  • Pinckney Community High School
  • Cleary Early College ABA
  • Cleary BBA
  • Cleary Plus One MBA

Julie Heslip

“It’s really exciting and cool at 19 and only being a year out of high school I already have my associate’s, and all my credits transfer to Lake Superior State University.”

  • Hartland High School
  • Cleary Early College ABA, 2024