Who Can Apply to ECA?
You are eligible to apply if you reside in one of the following ECA districts. You can also apply through Schools of Choice if you do not reside in one of the ECA districts or you reside in a county adjacent to Washtenaw County.
- Ann Arbor Public Schools
- Chelsea Public Schools
- Dexter Community Schools
- Lincoln Consolidated School
- Manchester Community Schools
- Milan Area Schools
- Saline Area Schools
- Van Buren Public Schools
- Whitmore Lake Public Schools
- Ypsilanti Community Schools
If the number of applicants exceeds the number of available slots, a lottery is conducted in accordance with the procedures established by the WEOC Joint Steering Committee. In addition to the required grade level, all applicants will be required to complete a series of skill assessments, participate in a student/parent interview, and complete other ECA requirements.
If you have additional questions, please email Crystal Jackson at jackson@earlycollegealliance.info
ECA 2025-26 Application Information
Enrollment Information
2025-2026 Enrollment: The ECA & ECA Academy is still accepting enrollment applications for the 2025-2026 school year! Families are encouraged to apply and students will be accepted into the program based on open enrollment slots per district. Enrollment applications can be submitted by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
For more enrollment information, please email Mrs. Jackson.
Shadow Day
The ECA is hosting formal Shadow Day experiences for prospective students and families. This will be a chance for students to shadow a student in ECA high school classes for either a morning or afternoon. We will provide special programming for parents/guardians while students are in class, including a Q & A session with the Principal and current students, parents, & guardians.
Shadow Day is for CURRENT 8th, 9th, or 10th grade students. Students are only allowed to attend ONE Shadow Day per school year.
Please CLICK HERE to sign up for Shadow Day!
VIRTUAL Information Meetings
Click on a meeting date to register.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025, ~ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
You must register in advance for these meetings. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.