How to Apply
Application Instructions
STEP 1: Fill out the student application
DCECHS application window opens January 2026 and applications due by March (Specific date TBD). Tell your School Counselor if you are interested. Applications and other requirements are available through our website.
STEP 2: You should receive an email confirmation with your application attached. If you do not receive email confirmation please contact Cat Pritchard at PritchardC@davie.k12.nc.us as soon as possible. The last section of the google form will prompt you to provide the names of three teachers who will provide feedback as part of your application. This needs to be two core teachers (math, ELA, science, social studies) and one core/encore teacher. The purpose of this feedback form is to get first-hand information from teachers about your personal character, work ethic and academic ability in the classroom. This information will be used to help the committee make an informed decision on placement.
STEP 3: Teacher Feedback deadline: (TBD for 2026-2027 School Year)
STEP 4: Committee Meetings (follow-up with middle schools) and Student Placement Decisions: March
Step 5: DCECHS Final invitations will be sent out by April
STEP 6: Student acceptance or decline of placement: Final date to accept or reject offer to attend is May
Freshman Orientation for students and parents will be in May from 5:30 - 6:30 at the Early College (specific date TBD). More details about this event will be sent students, parents, and schools in late April.
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Timeline of Events
Application Opens: January 10
Application Closes: March 7
Teacher Feedback Forms due: March 17
Acceptance Letters Sent: April 7
Final Student Decision Deadline: May 1
More information will be available at events on the following dates:
Explore Davie (at DCHS): February 13 at 6:00pm
Open House (at Early College): February 18 at 5:30 pm