Early College
Mission Statement: The Early College Program gives students within the Northwest High community the opportunity to earn up to a Liberal Arts Transfer Associate of Arts Degree during their high school experience.
Earn a transfer degree through Metropolitan Community College while you earn your high school diploma!
Open to all qualified Omaha Public Schools students who:
- Choose Northwest High in their 9th-grade selection and attend Northwest to be a part of the Early College program.
- Display appropriate behavior and school attendance.
- Thank you for your interest in the Northwest High Early College Program!
- You must also choose Northwest High as your first choice in high school selection to be considered for admission into the Early College Program.
- Completion of this application does not guarantee your admission into Northwest High or the Early College Program.
The application will be open from 12/2 to 4/30 @ 11:59 pm. Students must log in with their OPS Office 365 account.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can apply?
- How do I apply?
- Where is the Early College Program located?
- Is there a cost to participate?
- What courses will be required to complete?
- Will transportation be provided for students within the Early College Program?
- Will I be required to complete any additional courses?
- What are my options if I discover the Early College Program is not for me?
- If I participate in the Early College Program will I still be able to take Advanced Placement courses?
- How does successful completion of the Liberal Arts Transfer Associate of Arts Degree impact entrance into a bachelor's degree granting college?
- Will the Liberal Arts Transfer Associate of Arts Degree transfer to other colleges or universities?


