EDGE (Earn a Degree Graduate Early)

Transitional Education Specialist
(304) 367-4208
studentservices@pierpont.edu

Complete a career pathways program at your high school or technical center and you could earn EDGE credit through Pierpont Community & Technical College.  In fact, all WV Career & Technical Centers provide classes that could allow you to earn free college credits. 

Will EDGE help me? 

If you earn EDGE credits and continue on the same pathway, then the classes you took in high school will count towards both high school and college! Many students are able to graduate college early and save money because of the courses they took in high school. 

How do I transfer my credits? 

After completing a CTE program at your high school, follow these steps to receive college credit for you classes: 

• Request an EDGE transcript at: https://www.pierpont.edu/academics/special-programs/edge

• Send your complete high school transcript to Pierpont 

Utilize the EDGE Scholarship: 

• Fill out an application for the EDGE scholarship at:  https://www.pierpont.edu/academics/special-programs/edge

• The deadline for the scholarship is April 1st

Current EDGE pathways include: 

• Drafting

• Law and Public Safety 

• Allied Health Science

• Pro-Start Restaurant Management

• Computer Systems Repair Technology

• Careers in Education

• Graphic Design