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2027 Indiana Early College Summit

From Goal to Game Plan
June 3, 2027 | 9 AM to 4 PM ET
New Palestine High School
4485 South Victory Drive, New Palestine, IN 46163 

Join us on June 3

The Indiana Early College Summit turns five in 2027—and we’re going big to celebrate on June 3. More breakout sessions. More activities. More opportunities to learn and connect. Get ready for our best Summit yet!

Call for Proposals Now Open

Interested in presenting a session at the 2027 Indiana Early College Summit? Applications are open through December 15. Applicants will be notified by mid-January 2027 regarding whether or not their proposal has been selected.

Proposal topics include:

  • Strategic approaches to earning college credit including the Early College model and the Indiana College Core
  • Expanding access to dual credit to more students
  • School- and state-level policies aimed at supporting dual credit efforts
  • Leadership strategies for building, strengthening and sustaining college-credit programs
  • Teaching and learning strategies that support student success in college-level coursework
  • Building effective partnerships between K-12 schools and higher education institutions
  • Using technology to expand access, strengthen instruction, and support student success

Sponsor the Summit

Sponsoring the 2027 Indiana Early College Summit is your chance to get your organization in front of around 500 educators and partners who are passionate about helping more students pursue college after high school. Our audience includes high school teachers, school counselors, college and career coaches, principals, and superintendents, plus partners from state agencies and higher education.  

Sponsorship Levels

View our sponsorship flyer with more information on sponsorship levels and benefits.

Exhibitor Opportunity

We also have opportunities for exhibitors in our Resource Hub. View our sponsorship flyer for more information. 

Ready to take your next step? Fill out our sponsor and exhibitor form to lock in your sponsorship level or sign up as an exhibitor. Contact Steve Combs (combss@uindy.edu), director of Early College, with questions.

Stay in the Know

Registration opens in early spring 2027. Sign up to receive updates about the Summit so you don't miss any important info.

2026 Early College Summit

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The [Indiana Early College Summit] provided important information related to early colleges as well as an opportunity to network with colleagues. I would recommend the Summit for anyone working with early colleges or related college in high school opportunities for students.

Stacey Stover
Michigan Department of Education