New Dual Enrollment Partnership Agreement With Little Flower High School

CENTER VALLEY, Pa. — DeSales University has entered a new partnership with Little Flower High School for Girls in Philadelphia, offering students the opportunity to earn college credit while completing their high school education.

The dual enrollment agreement provides Little Flower students with expanded academic opportunities and a seamless transition to higher education. In addition to strengthening their portfolios with university-level coursework, eligible students will benefit from guaranteed admission to DeSales programs in early childhood education, special education, secondary education, and the combined early childhood elementary and special education track.

“This partnership reflects our commitment to preparing the next generation of compassionate leaders in education,” said Erin McLaughlin, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts, Education, and Humanities at DeSales University. “By engaging in college-level courses early, Little Flower students will experience life as part of a university community while building a strong foundation for their future careers as teachers and mentors.”

As part of the partnership, DeSales University will also offer a renewable scholarship to Little Flower graduates who enroll full-time at DeSales after completing the dual enrollment program. Scholarship awards range from $22,000 to $30,000 per year, reinforcing DeSales’ commitment to making a high-quality Catholic education more accessible and affordable.

The collaboration also strengthens DeSales’ ties to the Philadelphia region by inviting high school students to connect with the university community and consider DeSales as a next step in their educational journey.

Little Flower families will benefit from the popular dual enrollment model, which allows students to earn credits that can shorten time to degree completion and reduce overall tuition costs.

“At Little Flower, we are committed to creating clear pathways to success for every student. This program, together with the university scholarship opportunity, will expand access to higher education and empower our students to secure bright and promising futures,” said Kristie Dugan, Little Flower President.

The agreement will officially launch with an announcement event on August 28, 2025, at Little Flower High School for Girls in Philadelphia.