College Access

Bristol Community College is committed to improving higher educational attainment within our community. Through College Access Dual Enrollment programs, students can begin their academic journey as early as 9th grade.

College Access Programs

See your school counselor or contact Bristol to find out which program matches your needs!

For Students

Dual Enrollment, Home School & Self-Pay

The Massachusetts Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Partnership (CDEP) provides opportunities for Massachusetts high school students to take college-level courses for free or at a discounted price and earn credit toward high school completion and their future college degrees. For more information, please visit Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Partnership / Strategic Initiatives / Massachusetts Department of Higher Education. Contact Bristol to learn more!

For Schools

Career Vocational Technical Education (CVTE)

Are you a CVTE high school in Bristol's community area? We may have free college level courses for your students! Contact Bristol to learn more!

Contract Courses

Some high schools purchase dual enrollment contract courses for their students to access college level curriculum for college and high school  credit. Contact Bristol to see if this is a good option for your community!

Early College

Bristol Community College participated in grant-funded Designated Early College Programs with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). If you are interested in an Early College partnership, please contact Christine Scafidi at Christine.Scafidi@BristolCC.edu.

College Access is a proud partner of Bristol's TRiO & ETS programs.

Student Benefits

• Earn college credits while in high school
• Supported "First-Year" college experience
• Personalized advising to assist the student in achieving their academic & career goals
• Access to ALL of Bristol's student services including:
  • Student clubs
  • Tutoring services
  • Office of Disability Services
  • Multicultural Student Center
  • and more...

College Access Contact Information

Director, College Access
Christine Scafidi, M. Ed., CAGS.
Phone: 774.357.3348
Email: Christine.Scafidi@BristolCC.edu

Academic Coordinator, Early College
Michele Almeida, MPA, MA.
Phone: 774.357.2750
Email: Michele.Almeida@BristolCC.edu
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Academic Coordinator, CDEP, Dual Enrollment, Homeschool
Heckerly Flores-Maria, M. Ed.
Phone: 774.357.2803
Email: Heckerly.FloresMaria@BristolCC.edu
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