Athens Technical
College

Dual Enrollment for High School Students

Dual Enrollment (Dual Enrollment) is Georgia's new dual enrollment program. It provides high school students with opportunities to earn college credit while working on their high school diplomas. This program replaces ACCEL, HOPE-Dual Enrollment, and the previous Dual Enrollment program. Students in 9^th,10^th,11^th, and 12^th grades, attending a participating Georgia high school or an approved home study program are eligible to participate. In order to qualify as Dual Enrollment participants, all private and public high schools and home study programs within Georgia operating pursuant to O.C.G.A. �20-2-690(c) must submit a Dual Enrollment High School/Home Study Program Participation Agreement.Students may take occupational and career courses or academic core courses that can transfer to University System of Georgia colleges and universities. Please click USG-TCSG Transfer Courses for a current listing of transferable courses. Courses students choose each term must be listed on their Dual Enrollment applications to be approved by their high school and the postsecondary institution.

How to Apply

1. Meet with your High School counselor and complete the Recommendation/Permission Form
2. Request transcripts from your high school be sent to the college (Students must be on track to graduate and be in good academic standing, 2.0 GPA or higher on a 4-point scale.)
3. Submit the Admissions Application - Dual Enrollment and the Waiver of Confidentiality
4. Submit official ACT or SAT scores to the college. If you do not have ACT or SAT test scores, sign up for the college's placement exam (ACCUPLACER) View Athens Technical College Test Score Requirements.
5. If you are a home-school student, submit the Home School Declaration of Intent and the Dual Enrollment annual home-study participation agreement.

Once Accepted

1. After acceptance to Athens Technical College, Dual Enrollment students must complete the New Student Orientation and E-Learning Orientation in order to be eligible to register for their first semester at the college
2. Review the Dual Enrollment Program Specifics handout
3. Meet with high school counselor and Dual Enrollment Staff to register for classes
4. Get parking permit and picture ID while on campus

The courses students choose each term must be listed on their Dual Enrollment applications and must be approved by their high schools and the postsecondary institutions they will be attending.

Before Classes Begin

By taking college-level classes and receiving books and supplies at no expense to me, my family has saved tremendously. The courses I have taken through the Dual Enrollment program would have otherwise cost nearly $11,000.

Lauryn W., Senior Clarke Central High School

1. Students attending an eligible public or private high school or participating in the GAMES Academy or the Advanced Academy of Georgia should complete the online Dual Enrollment funding application, while students attending a home study program should complete the paper Dual Enrollment funding application. Both applications are available at www.gafutures.org. Submit applications prior to each semester beginning.
2. Set up your Athens Technical College email and check regularly.
3. The first day of class, take your class schedule and picture ID to the college�s library to check out textbooks. Be sure to return all textbooks to the college library as soon as final exams are over.

Frequently Asked Questions

Staff

Tracie McGhee, High School Coordinator
Tracie McGhee earned a Bachelor's in Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Georgia and since 2008 serves as the college's High School Coordinator. She has been a part of post-secondary technical education for 17+ years working with the Dual Enrollment program, admissions, student services, and economic development.
Office Location: Athens Campus, H Building, Room H-743A
Phone: 706-355-5050

Ellie Bradshaw Dual Enrollment Admission Assistant
Ellie Bradshaw earned an Associate's Degree in Business Administrative Technology from Athens Technical College. She served as the Athens Technical College's receptionist for almost 3 years before joining the Dual Enrollment team in June 2016.
Office Location: Athens Campus, H Building, Room H-733
Phone: 706-355-5050