GMC Dual Enrollment

• State-funded program that allows high schoolers to take college-level classes while still in high school

• Students are enrolled in college classes and are considered “regular” college students

• Allows high schoolers to begin earning college credit

• Juniors or Seniors with a 2.5 or higher GPA

  • Further eligibility requirements for English or Math courses

• Sophomores who have a qualifying SAT or ACT score

• Must be enrolled in a public, private, or homeschool high school program

• Georgia residents

At GMC, students have the freedom to take as many Dual Enrollment classes as they see fit—not just the courses their high school counselor may recommend. Our advisors can help you explore your full range of options, ensuring your schedule aligns with your goals, interests, and future college plans.

• 45 quarter-hour cap (12 hours per term)

• Decision made by the student and counselor’s recommendation

• Funding caps are set and maintained by the Georgia Student Finance Commission

Ready to explore your options? Schedule a call with a GMC Dual Enrollment Coach today.

Students:

• Caring and dedicated faculty

• Diverse experiences inside and outside of the classroom

• Challenging coursework designed to help you advance educationally and personally

• Small classes

• Access to student activities and campus facilities

• Treatment as a college student

• Grades do follow you to your high school transcript and beyond

Parents:

• DE students are treated as college students

• Federal protection of information

• GMC works directly with the high school counselor

• An environment designed for your student to be successful

Students seeking dual enrollment must provide the following:

1. A properly completed official application. No application fee required.
2. Minimum cumulative unweighted high school grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale.
3. Complete the GAFutures application process for Dual Enrollment.
4. Must submit official, qualifying SAT, ACT, or placement scores or have high school transcripts evaluated for placement.
   1. If SAT/ACT scores are submitted, then they must meet the following requirements:
      1. SAT Critical Reading score of at least 480 (prior to March 2016), OR an SAT Reading score of at least 26 (after March 2016), OR ACT English score of at least 20.
      2. SAT Math score of at least 440 (prior to March 2016), OR an SAT Math score of at least 24 (after March 2016) OR ACT Math score of at least 18.
   2. If the Next Generation Accuplacer Placement test is taken in lieu of the SAT or ACT, the following is required:
      1. No score less than 240 in Reading, 4 on the Write Placer component, and 251 in Math.
      2. The following are the minimum Next Generation Accuplacer Placement test sub-scores for qualifying Dual Enrollment placement: no score less than 240 in Reading, 4 on the Write Placer component, and 251 in Math.
5. Must exempt Learning Support Services (LSS) English and Reading prior to registering for courses with LSS English or Reading as a prerequisite.
6. Must exempt Learning Support Services (LSS) Mathematics prior to registering for courses with LSS Mathematics as a prerequisite.

Home-schooled students wishing to participate in the dual enrollment program must submit official documentation indicating compliance with the following criteria:

1. A properly completed official application. No application fee required.
2. A list of courses completed.
3. Complete the GAFutures application process for Dual Enrollment students.
4. Must submit official, qualifying SAT, ACT, or Accuplacer scores or have high school transcripts evaluated for placement as indicated under Admission Standards-Dual Enrollment program.
5. Must exempt Learning Support Services (LSS) English and reading prior to registering for courses with LSS English or reading as a prerequisite.
6. Must exempt Learning Support Services (LSS) mathematics prior to registering for courses with LSS mathematics as a prerequisite.

Students entering as dual enrollment students are seen as college students; therefore, all college policies apply to include those students entering with a disability.

The college seeks to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all programs, activities, and services. GMC as a post-secondary institution adheres to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to provide equal access. For the full policy, the Disability Services webpage. Dual enrollment students needing accommodations follow the same verification process as any GMC student.