DUAL ENROLLMENT STUDENTS

At Georgia State University, we offer programs to give academically outstanding high school juniors and seniors who meet the application requirements the opportunity to enroll in undergraduate courses at the Atlanta Campus.

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Phone: 404-413-2500

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Admission for Dual-Enrollment Students
into Georgia State

GEORGIA STATE OFFERS DUAL ENROLLMENT AND
JOINT ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS.

Dual enrollment students take college courses that satisfy high school and college credits, and the tuition is funded by the Georgia Student Finance Commission.

Joint enrollment students take courses that typically earn college credit only, and students are responsible for their own tuition and fees.

One program, two options.

At Georgia State, you can join the Dual Enrollment Program through Perimeter College or the Atlanta Campus. Dual enrollment students at Perimeter College can take courses at any of our five Perimeter campuses or online. 1000- and 2000-level courses only are available through Perimeter. Dual enrollment students on the Atlanta Campus only take classes downtown and have a few options for 3000- and 4000-level courses. View Perimeter College’s dual enrollment admissions requirements.

Admissions Process and Requirements

Steps to
Apply

Steps to Apply

Submit Your Application.

Complete and submit an Undergraduate Application online.

Submit Test Scores.

Test scores are not required for consideration if you have a 3.4 or higher high school GPA.* You must still meet all dual-enrollment requirements.

*If your high school GPA is below 3.4, you must meet all dual-enrollment requirements AND submit test scores that meet the minimum score requirements for at least one of the two tests listed below:

SAT/PSAT: 580 Evidence-based Reading & Writing AND 560 Math (Submit scores through collegeboard.org using this code: 5251)
ACT/PreACT: 23 English or Reading AND 23 Math (Submit scores through act.org/content/act/en-georgia.html using this code: 0826)

Submit High School Transcripts.

Submit your official high school transcripts.

Ask your high school counselor to submit your transcript electronically through GA Futures or by mail to:

Cont.

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 4009
Atlanta, GA 30302-4009

Home-school applicants should follow this process outlined.

Note: Submit an official college transcript only if you have already been a dual enrollment student at another institution.

Check Your Status.

Want to know where you stand? Log in to the Status Check to track your progress online and ensure you meet deadlines and other requirements.

If your application has been admitted, review our Accepted Student Next Steps.

Eligibility, Requirements, Coursework, and Policies

Eligibility

Be a rising junior or senior
Be on track to graduate
Meet lawful presence requirements
Obtain approval from your high school guidance counselor and a parent or legal guardian
Must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements to remain eligible for Dual Enrollment Funding

Requirements

*To be admitted to the Atlanta Campus for dual enrollment, you must meet all the following criteria:

Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0, as recalculated by Georgia State.
Be on track to complete the Required High School Curriculum.
*Have minimum test scores for either the SAT/PSAT or the ACT/PreACT (see minimums below) UNLESS your recalculated GPA is 3.4 or higher. If your recalculated GPA is 3.4 or higher, we don’t require your test scores.

MINIMUM TEST SCORESSAT/PSAT: 530 Evidence-Based Reading & Writing AND 530 Math (Submit scores through collegeboard.org using this code: 5251)
OR
ACT/PreACT: 20 English or Reading AND 21 Math (Submit scores through act.org/content/act/en-georgia.html using this code: 0826)
Have a minimum First-Year Index of 2600***
Note: Students with a 3.4 or higher high school GPA (and are test-optional), have satisfied the minimum FI requirement.

***First-Year Index can be calculated using the formula for the SAT or the ACT, along with your high school GPA (HSGPA).

Requirements (cont.)

SAT FI Formula:
SAT FI= (500x HSGPA) + 1.06 x (SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing + SAT Math) – 74

FI Formula:
ACT FI= (500 x HSGPA) + (ACT composite x 42) + 88

Additional Case-Specific Requirements:

Students who wish to take collegiate-level math through dual enrollment must have completed Algebra II or higher.

Students interested in enrolling in a Math 1111 (College Algebra) or higher must take the Accuplacer Math Placement Exam. LEARN MORE ABOUT TESTING

Coursework

Students will take all coursework at the Atlanta Campus.
Dual enrollment courses must be selected from the approved course list.
A dual enrollment student must have completed Algebra II or higher in order to take collegiate level math.
All schedules are subject to the approval of Georgia State and appropriate high school officials.
Coursework taken through dual enrollment does not count against HOPE Scholarship or HOPE Grant hours.

Policies

Joint enrollment and dual enrollment students may not live in University Housing on campus and must have transportation to class. For more information, visit Parking and Transportation.

The Georgia State University Bookstore loans required textbooks to each dual enrollment student each semester, provided that students return the textbooks to the university at the end of each semester. Review the Textbook Policy.

For more information, review the Dual Enrollment Admissions Guidelines for University System of Georgia institutions, or visit the Georgia Department of Education.

Program
Costs

Program Costs

Dual Enrollment

The Georgia Student Finance Commission provides tuition and mandatory fees for dual enrollment students enrolled in up to 15 credit hours per semester in courses selected from an approved list. Other expenses, including lab fees, course supplies, meals, transportation and personal expenses, are the responsibility of the student and his or her parent(s) or guardian(s). Additional credit hours and classes not on the approved course list must be paid out of pocket. Classes taken from the approved course list do not count against HOPE scholarship hours.

Note: To remain eligible to participate in dual enrollment, students must earn a grade of C or better in all classes — whether covered or paid out of pocket.

Joint Enrollment

Participation in joint enrollment is funded entirely by the student and his or her parent(s) or guardian(s). To view tuition costs, visit Student Financial Services.

Dual Enrollment Deadlines

Deadlines are subject to change. We cannot guarantee a decision for applications and documents received past the listed deadlines.

Spring Semester

NOV. 1

Summer Semester

APR. 1

Fall Semester

MAY 1

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I live on campus as a dual enrollment student?

No, we do not allow high school students to live on campus in University Housing.

Can I take online or distance dual enrollment courses through Georgia State University?

Yes, students can take online course through Atlanta campus or Perimeter College campuses when available. Dual enrollment students on the Atlanta Campus are permitted to take online courses when available. Visit Georgia State Online for more information.

If you would like to take classes online through one of our Perimeter campuses, apply as a Perimeter College Dual Enrollment student.

Do I need to take the Math, Chemistry or Foreign Language Placement Exam?

Dual enrollment students must take the Math Placement if they plan to take Math 1111 (College Algebra) or higher. If you are not sure if you will be required to take the placement exam you can speak with your high school counselor about the classes you will take and you can speak to one of our admissions counselors for more information.

I am a dual enrollment student at another college/university. Should I apply as a transfer student or incoming freshman? Will my credits transfer?

Current high school students must apply as an incoming Freshman. Once you begin the enrollment process, we will articulate your credits from the college transcript and move you to the appropriate college status (freshman, sophomore, or junior). If you attend a college/university after graduating high school, you will be required to apply as a Transfer student.

To find out what credits will be accepted in transfer toward a degree program at Georgia State, please visit our website to select your school and view what we are currently accepting. Any credits not listed on the Transfer Equivalency Chart will have to be evaluated after your application has been submitted.