Roger Williams University’s Extension School and Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District Launch Early College Program

RWU Extension School launches first Early College program in Massachusetts, partnering with Dighton-Rehoboth to provide students with college-level math curriculum that enables them to earn credit before graduation.

PROVIDENCE, R.I., August 26, 2025 – Roger Williams University (RWU) Extension School is expanding its Early College programming with its first Massachusetts partnership, launching a college-level math course with the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District for the 2025–2026 school year.

“This Early College partnership with Roger Williams University empowers our educators, ignites the minds of our students, and helps shape their futures with purpose and possibility,” said Frederick Souza, assistant superintendent for the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District. “It reflects the vision outlined in our DRiving Toward 2030 strategic plan and gives students real-world, college-level learning experiences. Thanks to the collaboration of our teachers, this program removes barriers and opens doors, allowing students to earn credit, build confidence, and see themselves as capable, college-ready learners.”

RWU Math Professor Koray Ozer designed and prepared the math curriculum, which includes pre-calculus, for Dighton-Rehoboth educators to teach. The class will be open to both juniors and seniors. All students who earn a grade of B or higher in the course will receive both high school credit and four RWU college credits.

“This program is a powerful opportunity for our students to get a head start on their college journey while still in high school,” said Dustin Demers, principal of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School. “We are grateful for the support of RWU and our educators, who are committed to helping students achieve their goals.”