D’Youville Advantage Plan - Dual Enrollment - Early College

Jump Start Your Future

D’Youville University is proud to offer dual enrollment opportunities that allow high school students to earn college credits, advance academically, and explore future college and career pathways.

Going beyond traditional dual enrollment, D’Youville’s unique Advantage Program provides a comprehensive early college experience through meaningful partnerships with schools, educators, and families. Students benefit from intentional academic pathways, personalized support, and opportunities to complete their college degrees in less time.

Rooted in equity, access, and opportunity, the Advantage Program is designed to strengthen college and career readiness, expand educational opportunities, and support long-term student success.  

Whether you are a student exploring early college opportunities, or a school/district interested in dual enrollment or potential partnerships through BOCES CoSer agreements, we look forward to working together to expand educational opportunities.

For High School Students

Start College Early. Finish Ahead.

Talk with your high school teachers, school counselor, or principal about opportunities to earn college credits through D’Youville University’s Advantage Program. By participating in dual enrollment courses, students can get a head start on their college education while building confidence and preparing for a successful transition to higher education. Students who choose to continue their education at D’Youville benefit from a more seamless pathway into degree programs, with opportunities to save time, reduce tuition costs, and accelerate their progress toward earning a college degree. 

 

Why Participate?

  • Earn transferable college credits
  • Explore future majors and career interests
  • Strengthen college applications
  • Build confidence in college level coursework with academic support
  • Reduce the time it takes to earn a college degree
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 Highlights

  • 3 credit college courses
  • Designed for high school students
  • Earn College Credit through course completion and not a single standardized test score
  • Online and Summer Course Offerings
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Make it Count

Our Dual Enrollment courses are worth 3 college credits and are designed to provide high school students with an engaging introduction to college level learning in a flexible and supportive environment.

The following High School courses and their corresponding DYU course equivalencies have been approved. If your school offers a course that is not currently listed, we welcome the opportunity to collaborate with you to explore additional courses.
 

For High Schools

Partner with D’Youville University

D’Youville University partners with schools and districts to expand access to college coursework and create meaningful early college opportunities for students.

Through Dual Enrollment partnerships, districts can provide students with affordable and accessible pathways to earn college credits while still in high school.  Going beyond traditional dual enrollment, our Advantage Program offers intentional academic pathways, personalized support, and opportunities for students to accelerate their progress toward a college degree and future career.

Benefits of Partnering with DYU

Expand Student Opportunities

 Provide students with access to college level coursework, early exposure to higher education, and opportunities to earn college credit while still in high school.

Empower Teachers Through Instructional Autonomy

Unlike AP courses that culminate in a condensed timeline that relies on a single standardized examination, our dual enrollment allows qualified teachers to deliver college-aligned coursework with greater instructional flexibility.  Students earn credit through course completion rather than a single exam score.

Flexible Program Options

D’Youville offers opportunities to collaborate for additional course equivalencies, customized partnership discussions, and online and summer programming

Strengthen Postsecondary Pathways

Build meaningful connections between high school and higher education through collaborative programming, student advising, and support

Invest in Student Success Through Cost Effective Partnerships

Through eligible BOCES Cooperative Service Agreements (CoSers), school districts may qualify for state aid on dual enrollment expenses making early college opportunities more affordable and sustainable

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Establish an Agreement with DYU

Schools and Districts interested in establishing or expanding a Dual Enrollment partnership with D’Youville University are encouraged to connect with our team team to discuss

  • Partnership opportunities
  • Eligible courses and pathways
  • NYSED requirements
  • CoSer opportunities
  • Enrollment and registration processes
  • Customized supports
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Ontario Students

Boarding 2 Bridge: An Early College Pathway for Ontario Students

Ontario Students can get a head start on college through Boarding 2 Bridge, a unique component of D’Youville’s Advantage Program.  This cross-border early college pathway provides students with the opportunity to begin earning college credits while completing high school, along with guaranteed admission into DYU for eligible students.  

This program is currently offered in partnership with Buffalo Seminary for female students.  DYU is actively working to expand this opportunity for male students from Ontario through an additional school partnership.  We look forward to sharing more details as these plans continue to develop!

Buffalo Bridge Connecting Ontario Students to DYU Buffalo
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Meet the Director

John J. Crangle

Director - D'Youville Advantage Program

Mr. John J. Crangle III is the Director of D’Youville University’s Advantage Program overseeing the University’s Early College and Dual Enrollment initiatives. With 25 years of experience in education including roles as a high school social studies teacher, coach, assistant principal, and high school principal Mr. Crangle brings extensive experience in educational leadership, program development, and student success to D’Youville University.

He is committed to building meaningful partnerships, promoting equitable access to higher education, and creating innovative opportunities that empowers students in their academic and future career pathways.

Connect With Us

Interested in partnering with D’Youville or learning more about the program? Email us at cranglej@dyc.edu. You can also explore the D'Youville Advantage Plan brochure for additional information.

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