Dual Enrollment and Early Admission

Dual and Joint enrolled students who wish to use the Student Activity Center (SAC) facility and the University Health Services must pay for those services out-of-pocket directly to those departments. The cost for SAC per semester is $75 and the Health Clinic is $46.

What is the dual enrollment program at Clayton State University?

The Dual Enrollment Program offers qualified high school juniors and seniors the option to begin working toward their college degrees while still pursuing their high school diplomas. This program enables participants to fulfill high school graduation requirements by taking college courses that provide dual credit, so they simultaneously complete high school course requirements.

What is the Early Admission Program at Clayton State University?

The Early Admission Program offers qualified high school students the opportunity to enroll as full-time college students following completion of their junior year in high school. Very few students participate in the Early Admission Program.

Why should I consider being a dual enrolled student at Clayton State?

Clayton State University has implemented one of the most innovative Dual Enrollment Programs in the State of Georgia. It’s student-centered, family-friendly, and maintains a collaborative partnership with the surrounding school systems, private educational organizations, and communities.

The intent of the Dual Enrollment Program is to enhance students' credentials, capabilities, and confidence while giving them the opportunity to get an early start with their college coursework. As a result, students:

• Are better prepared to later attend colleges or universities
• Earn their undergraduate degrees faster
• Gain confidence in their scholastic abilities
• Have an educational experience that impresses future admissions counselors and employers
• Begin their professional careers earlier

What are the participation requirements for the Dual Enrollment Program?

To participate in the Dual Enrollment Program, a student must be enrolled in a Georgia public or private secondary high school (or the equivalent) which is accredited by one of the following:

• A regional accrediting association (such as the SACS)
• Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC)
• Georgia Private School Accrediting Commission (GAPSAC)
• Accrediting Commission for Independent Study (ACIS)
• Public school regulated by a school system and GaDOE

 
In some cases, certain “home school” or private secondary education organizations or groups are recognized by the Georgia Student Finance Commission, as approved by the Georgia Accrediting Commission (http://www.coe.uga.edu/gac/).

In addition, a student must be:

• Classified as a high school junior or senior pursuing a high school diploma
• Enrolled in an eligible Georgia public or private college/university or public technical college as a dual enrollment student taking approved college degree-level course work
• A legal resident of Georgia
• A U.S. citizen, national of the U.S., or eligible permanent resident alien
• In compliance with Selective Service registration requirements
• In compliance with the Georgia Drug-Free Postsecondary Education Act of 1990
• Not in default or owe a refund on a student financial aid program
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress, as defined by the college

Are there any funding programs that support dual enrolled students at Clayton State University?

The State of Georgia has two funding programs.  They are:

ACCEL

• For public, private, or non-traditional education center students who participate full-time or part-time as dual-enrolled students
• Pays all tuition expenses
• Courses do NOT count towards 129 credit hours covered by the HOPE Scholarship Program if the student graduates high school eligible for the HOPE Scholarship

Move On When Ready (MOWR)

• For high school students who participate full-time as dual-enrolled students
• Pays tuition expenses for 12 credit hours; students pay tuition for any additional courses
• Pays all mandatory fees but no extra course fees
• No book allowance
• Courses do not count towards maximum 129 credit hours covered by the Hope Scholarship Program
• Students must start dual enrollment program in a fall semester

What kind of classes do dual enrolled students take at Clayton State?

Generally, students participating in dual enrollment or the early admission program take college-level courses from the University System of Georgia core curriculum or courses for which core curriculum courses are prerequisites or co-requisites. In addition, courses listed in the ACCEL High School Course Directory are the core courses authorized and funded under the ACCEL Program.

Students may enroll in appropriate elective courses as approved by the high school counselor and the Clayton State academic advisor. Students must have completed two units of a foreign language to enroll in a college foreign language course and three units of science prior to enrolling in a college science course.

Do dual enrolled students attend classes at Clayton State part-time or full-time?

Dual enrolled students have the option (pending approval) of enrolling either part-time or full-time.

• Part-time: the student generally spends the majority of his or her schedule working on the high school curriculum and attend one or two college courses at Clayton State.
• Full-time: the student generally attends all or the majority of his or her schedule at Clayton State, and either doesn’t take any high school courses or takes only one or two high school courses

The decision to participate in the Dual Enrollment Program on a part-time or full-time basis depends on many factors and may require input from the student, parents or guardian, the high school counselor or principal, and the Dual Enrollment program director or academic advisor.

How do I apply to be a dual enrolled or early admission student at Clayton State?

As a preliminary step, please contact the Office of Academic Outreach at (678) 466-5000 or dual-enrollment@clayton.edu to indicate initial interest in the Clayton State University Dual Enrollment Program or Early Admission Program. Interested families are also encouraged to discuss the programs with the student's high school counselor or principal.

Dual Enrollment and early admission students must first be admitted to Clayton State University and are required to provide the following application materials to the Office of Recruitment and Admissions:

• A completed Clayton State University Application for Undergraduate Admission. It is recommended that prospective dual enrolled students print out, complete, and submit a paper application. You can print out a paper application here.
• Official SAT or ACT scores
• Current official high school transcript (in an intact, unopened institutional envelope with your high school’s seal)

Clayton State University does not accept electronic college or university  transcripts.

Although it’s not a part of the student’s admission file, students who are accepted at Clayton State University must also submit a completed Certificate of Immunization form to the Office of Recruitment and Admissions. You can find the form here.

The application deadlines posted on the http://admissions.clayton.edu web page must be met in order to be guaranteed consideration for the following term.

What are the admission requirements for the Dual Enrollment Program or Early Admission Program?

The minimum admission standards for dual enrollment and early admission are:

• For ACCEL:  Minimum SAT I score of 970 (combined verbal and mathematics sections) or ACT Composite of 20
• For MOWR:  Minimum SAT I score of 530 on both the verbal and mathematics sections or ACT composite of 22
• Minimum cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 or higher in courses taken from the Required High School Curriculum
• Exemption of all learning support requirements for early admission
• Written consent of parent or guardian (if the student is a minor)
• On track towards the completion of the University System of Georgia Required High School Curriculum requirements (16 units) and high school graduation

Students intending to complete their Required High School Curriculum or high school graduation requirements by enrolling in college courses must also meet the following admission requirements:

• English and/or social science - students planning to complete their 4th year of high school English and/or social studies requirements with college credit must have an SAT I Verbal score of 530 or higher or ACT English score of 23
• Math - students planning to complete their 4th year of high school mathematics must have completed Algebra I and II and Geometry and have a SAT I Math score of at least 530 or ACT Math scores of at least 22

What do I do after I’m accepted at Clayton State University?

After a student is accepted at Clayton State University with dual enrolled or early admission status, he or she then completes either the ACCEL or Move On When Ready (MOWR) application:

• To find the online ACCEL or MOWR applications, click here.
• When the ACCEL or MOWR application is finalized by the Office of Academic Outreach, the information is forwarded to the Clayton State Office of Financial Aid.

In addition, the student will receive information from both the Office of Recruitment and Admissions and the Office of Academic Outreach regarding:

• Taking the ACCUPLACER test, which helps determine which math courses the student should initially take (if applicable)
• Orientation
• Coursework advisement
• Class registration

Do dual enrolled and early admissions students have to follow Clayton State’s Notebook Computer Policy?

Yes! Clayton State University’s Notebook Computer Policy requires every student to have ready access throughout the semester to a notebook computer that meets the ITP Choice requirements for the student's academic program (find out more about ITP Choice and hardware/software requirements at http://itpchoice.clayton.edu/).

Clayton State makes a standard software load available to students through a technology fee which is included in tuition. It is the student's responsibility to contact The HUB (Clayton State’s IT Help Desk) to schedule an appointment during the first two weeks of each semester. Additional software necessary for specific courses and/or programs will be available for purchase from the university bookstore and/or other vendors.

Where do dual enrolled and early admission students take their college classes?

Dual enrolled and early admissions students may take their Clayton State coursework at the main campus in Morrow, Georgia, and also at convenient off-campus instructional sites in Peachtree City, Fayetteville, Locust Grove, McDonough, and Ft. McPherson.

Can dual enrolled and early admission students take Clayton State courses during the summer semester?

ACCEL and Move On When Ready Program funding is not available during summer terms. However, students may choose to enroll in summer semester courses to take advantage of small class sizes and to accelerate their educational plans.

What should I do if I have specific questions or concerns about being a dual enrolled or early admission student?

Please contact Tammy Carter, Dual Enrollment Coordinator, at the Office of Academic Outreach at TammyCarter@clayton.edu or (678) 466-5010.