FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 26, 2025
East Jackson Community Schools Partners with Albion College for Direct Admission
New partnership guarantees qualified seniors a clear path to Albion College admission.
Jackson—East Jackson Community Schools Superintendent Jeff Punches joined Albion College President Dr. Wayne P. Webster to sign a new partnership that guarantees admission to Albion College for seniors who meet eligibility requirements. The initiative simplifies the college application process and expands access for students who may have been hesitant to apply.
“This is a great opportunity for our kids,” said Jeff Punches, superintendent of East Jackson Community Schools.
"Albion College is proud to partner with East Jackson Community Schools on our new Direct Admit program to advance access and opportunity to our top-ranked college experience for local applicants," said President Webster.
Albion College’s Direct Admit program streamlines admission for students with a high school GPA of 2.9 or higher. Eligible students must graduate in the spring prior to enrolling at Albion in the fall as full-time, first-time college students.
Students interested in Albion College can learn more and submit the Direct Admit form at albion.edu/direct. Upon completion, they will receive conditional admission and a follow-up email with account set-up instructions. For additional information, contact Corey Grazul ’08, director of recruitment, at cgrazul@albion.edu or 517-630-1811.
About Albion College
Founded in 1835, Albion College is one of Michigan’s three original chartered institutions and ranked the #1 liberal arts college in the state by Wall Street Journal/College Pulse. Every student completes an experiential learning opportunity—such as an internship, research, study abroad, or community engagement project—ensuring graduates leave with both knowledge and real-world experience. Students benefit from a broad curriculum with no waitlists for majors, access to dual degrees, internships, off-campus study, and grant-funded research. Albion’s institutes and centers provide focused career pathways in business, policy, health sciences, sustainability, education, and social change, while the Prentiss M. Brown Honors Program emphasizes critical thinking and community through small classes and events. With 24 NCAA Division III varsity sports, 100+ student organizations, and a scenic campus along the Kalamazoo River near a vibrant downtown, Albion offers a rich academic and student life experience.