Windsor Central High School’s Class of 2020 has become the first full class in history to be immediately admitted to SUNY Broome.

 

The two schools announced the Windsor CSD/SUNY Broome College Express Partnership Wednesday at the Windsor Central High School auditorium.  

 

 

 

“Windsor’s mission is to prepare our students to be future-ready. The College Express Partnership is a great option as they weigh their academic and professional choices after graduation,” said Dr. Jason Andrews, Superintendent of the Windsor Central School District. “This partnership not only shows how accessible higher education is to our students, but also provides workshops that will help them in whatever avenue they choose. It is our desire to prepare students to make positive contributions to the community after they leave high school by providing them with clear pathways to success.” 

 

Whether students plan to attend SUNY Broome, have other post-high school plans, or are still uncertain, they will have the opportunity to attend their local community college following graduation. While completing their senior year of high school, they can also engage in free “learning workshops,” regardless of whether they choose to attend SUNY Broome. Workshops will include such topics as scholarships, financial aid, advising, housing, placement assessment and more.

“For the very first time in Broome County, 100% of a high school graduating class will have an established path to college – which is what makes the College Express Partnership so exceptional,” said SUNY Broome President Kevin E. Drumm. “This partnership exemplifies the community college mission: to make a high-quality, affordable college education accessible to everyone.”

 

Some Windsor students are already taking advantage.

 

"I think it's exciting for students beause they know they have another home away from home. They can go ten minutes away and learn," said WCHS senior Emily Swartwout, who applied to SUNY Broome's Dental Hygiene program.  "I've heard from a lot of people it's one of the best programs in the area. It's one of the toughest but people have told me that I can do it."

 

"It's good to know I can always fall back to SUNY Broome if I wanted to. I can go there for two years and transfer if I want. It's a great school," said senior Riley Payne.