The Knox School offers college equivalency courses in the humanities, arts, and sciences that can be applied toward high school graduation and accepted at a multitude of colleges and universities.

Knox’s college equivalency program consists of concurrent enrollment classes that allow high school juniors and seniors to take college courses during their regular school hours, while simultaneously working toward high school graduation. Courses are taught using a college-level syllabus and resources, while students remain on the Knox campus. Students participating in the program are held to the same academic standards as the college students who take courses on Stony Brook University and Suffolk County Community College campuses.

Upon completion of the college-equivalency course, students may obtain an official academic transcript from the college or university. Acceptance of credit for college-level coursework is under the domain of the receiving colleges and universities.

Eligible students can enroll in college-equivalency courses taught right on our own campus by our esteemed, qualified educators who hold advanced degrees and experience in higher education.

To inquire or register for one of our college-level courses, please contact Dean of Academics Donna Pergola at dpergola@liashapiro.com or call (631) 686-1600.

The Accelerated College Education (ACE) program helps high school students develop the skills necessary for a successful college career, familiarizes them with the demands of university coursework, and introduces them to the learning environment and resources of a major university before they enter college full-time. Students enroll in Stony Brook University courses taught in their high school. Stony Brook tuition and fees are waived; students pay only a non-refundable $300 ACE Program Fee for each course.

Upon successful completion of ACE course requirements, students will receive credit from Stony Brook University for the course(s) in which they have enrolled and for which they have paid and an official Stony Brook University transcript so they may transfer the credit they earned to their four-year college institution.

Registering for this course also entitles Knox students to a Stony Brook University Student I.D., with free admission to Stony Brook University’s NCAA Division I home games and access to the University’s libraries.

Suffolk County Community College’s Beacon Program is a concurrent enrollment program that allows high school juniors and seniors to take college courses at The Knox School during their regular school hours, while simultaneously working toward high school graduation. With the assistance from the Dean of Academics and College Counselor at Knox, students may plan their future education by creating a “pathway” of high school courses offered through the Beacon Program, affording them the opportunity to jump-start their college education and enhance their college admissions application.