Joint enrolled applicants are individuals who have attained junior standing or higher in secondary school, and who apply for enrollment in suitable college or university coursework before completing secondary school. Often, students use the credits earned during joint enrollment to satisfy secondary-school graduation requirements. Joint enrolled students are only eligible for financial assistance through the Georgia Dual Enrollment Program.

4.4.1.1. Dual Enrollment

The Georgia Dual Enrollment program is open to high school students in the state of Georgia seeking to supplement their high school curriculum by enrolling in college courses that will fulfill high school course requirements and result in college credit.

Tuition for Dual Enrollment students is paid by the Georgia Student Finance Commission and required courseware and books are paid by the university. Additional fees, such as lab fees, may be the responsibility of the student. Students should refer to their billing statement for clarity.

A list of approved courses can be found at https://www.gafutures.org/my-gafutures/.

4.4.1.2. Deadlines

Priority will be given to students who complete their Oglethorpe application before registration for courses begins. Late applications are only accepted if class space allows. Deadlines for the upcoming semester can be found at https://oglethorpe.edu/admission/apply/.

4.4.1.3. Admission Consideration

Eligible candidates for joint enrollment have the social maturity to benefit from a collegiate experience and possess a minimum cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.4. Typically, students may take no more than five total courses during the period of joint enrollment. Students wishing to exceed five total courses must obtain the approval of the provost. Dual Enrollment students can register for a maximum of 15 credit hours per semester, with a lifetime cap of 30 hours. Additional credit hours may be taken at the student’s expense.

4.4.1.4. Application Requirements

The student must be enrolled in an accredited public/private high school or accredited home school program at the junior or senior level with a cumulative GPA of 3.4+ with proven rigor.

A completed application includes submission of the application form, payment of the application fee, an official secondary school transcript, and a letter of recommendation. Official ACT or SAT scores are optional.

Unaccredited home school students must provide a portfolio recording all high school work completed, a second recommendation letter, and a personal interview with the Dual Enrollment Manager.

4.4.1.5. Enrollment Policies

Joint enrolled students are eligible for course registration once degree-seeking Oglethorpe students have had an opportunity to register.

All entering students must fulfill the requirements of our immunization policy (see Sec. 6.5.). Instructions are available at https://oglethorpe.edu/life/support/wellness/health-services/immunization-and-insurance-requirements/.