Dual Enrollment
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UPCOMING EVENT
• Dual Enrollment and Advanced Academics Information Meeting - Thursday, November 16, 2023, 6:30-8 p.m. at Rockdale Career Academy
- MANDATORY for students and parents interested in Dual Enrollment or AP (Advanced Placement) classes for 2024-2025.
RCPS Dual Enrollment Contact:
Tanya Cobb,
[email protected]
770-860-4274
Please read all of the steps below in order to participate in Dual Enrollment.
Dual Enrollment (DE) is a dual-credit program that allows high school students (11th and 12th and some 10th) the option of pursuing college credit through approved colleges and universities-- either as a full- or part-time college student. Students who successfully complete an approved academic course from the state’s DE course list earn both high school and college credits. Students must apply and be accepted to a participating eligible postsecondary institution. College approved courses taken must count toward high school graduation requirements. The program pays for college tuition, books, and mandatory fees.
Information Meeting Recording
CLICK HERE or see below to watch the video recording of the 2022 RCPS Dual Enrollment and Advanced Academics Information Meeting held online November 15, 2022.
How to Apply for Dual Enrollment
Students interested in participating in Rockdale County’s Dual Enrollment program for 2024-2025 MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON.
The earlier a student applies, the better. If the steps are not completed by the deadline, the student will not be able to participate in Dual Enrollment in the fall.
There is also a contract to be completed in Step 6 below. Please complete all steps prior to completing the contract.
Step 1: Indicate your interest in Dual Enrollment on the RCPS Dual Enrollment Interest Form (CLICK HERE).
Step 2: Attend a Dual Enrollment Information Session (offered each fall; November 16, 6:30-8 p.m. at Rockdale Career Academy). If you cannot attend a meeting, please view the recorded version above as soon as possible.
Step 3: Meet with your high school counselor for advisement. Discuss college options and admissions requirements. Most of our students attend the following institutions, with course offerings at RCA, but you are not limited to these colleges:
• Ga. Piedmont Technical College https://www.gptc.edu/technical-education/high-school-students/
• Point University https://point.edu/admissions/dual-enrollment/
• Clayton State University https://www.clayton.edu/admissions/undergrad/dual-enrollment
• Georgia Military College https://gmc.edu/admissions/join-dual-enrollment.cms
Step 4 : Apply to your chosen college on the college website by DATE TBA, and take any tests necessary for admittance (SAT, ACT, PSAT, Accuplacer). Supply the college will all required documentation. Requirements will vary depending on your college of choice. It is the responsibility of the student to submit all documents to the college.
Step 5: Go to www.gafutures.org and complete the required Dual Enrollment Funding Application by DATE TBA (opens in February each year), following the procedures at https://www.gafutures.org/hope-state-aid-programs/scholarships-grants/dual-enrollment/application-procedure-and-deadline/
The student and parent must complete the application prior to being registered for DE classes.
Step 6: The student and parent must complete the RCPS Dual Enrollment Contract online (CLICK HERE) by DATE TBA.
Important Notes:
- You must be accepted to the college in the spring to take the DE classes in the fall.
- If you are attending a college that does not offer classes at RCA then it is your responsibility to apply and register at the college by the stated deadlines.
What is Dual Enrollment?
Dual Enrollment (DE) is a dual-credit program that allows high school students (11th and 12th and some 10th) the option of pursuing college credit through approved colleges and universities-- either as a full- or part-time college student. Students who successfully complete an approved academic course from the state’s DE course list earn both high school and college credits. Students must apply and be accepted to a participating eligible postsecondary institution. College approved courses taken must count toward high school graduation requirements. The program pays for college tuition, books, and mandatory fees.
RCPS Dual Enrollment Presentation from October 26, 2021.
Scroll down for text of presentation PDF.
GADOE brochure on Dual Enrollment
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Useful Links
For general Dual Enrollment questions at RCPS, contact Ms. Tanya Cobb at [email protected] or [email protected]
• Ga. Piedmont Technical College https://www.gptc.edu/technical-education/high-school-students/
For GPTC questions, contact Ms. Kimberly Sanders at [email protected]
• Point University https://point.edu/admissions/dual-enrollment/
For Point University questions, contact Ms. Carroll at [email protected]
• Clayton State University https://www.clayton.edu/admissions/undergrad/dual-enrollment
For Clayton State University questions, contact Ms. Miles at [email protected]
• Georgia Military College https://gmc.edu/admissions/join-dual-enrollment.cms
For Georgia Military College questions, contact Ms. Anderson at j[email protected]
• Georgia Student Finance Commission (gafutures.org) https://www.gafutures.org/hope-state-aid-programs/scholarships-grants/
• Dual Enrollment Program - GaDOE https://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/CTAE/Pages/Transition-Career-Partnerships.aspx
• To find out if courses will transfer to other institutions: https://gatracs.org/
• For information about Georgia's public colleges and universities, University System of Georgia (usg.edu) https://www.usg.edu/
• For information about Georgia's technical colleges, TCSG Technical College System of Georgia, https://www.tcsg.edu/