DUAL ENROLLMENT

Dual Enrollment allows high school students to earn college credits while simultaneously completing their high school diploma. This program provides a unique opportunity for students to get a head start on their college education by taking courses that count toward both high school graduation requirements and college degree prerequisites. Dual Enrollment not only helps students save time and money but also prepares them for the rigor of college-level coursework.

Dual Enrollment programs can vary depending on the school district, but many larger high schools offer introductory college courses or provide access to Dual Enrollment through partnerships with local universities, such as Truett McConnell University. This allows students to simultaneously earn college credits while fulfilling high school graduation requirements.

Students have several options for taking these dual credit courses:

• At their high school (if offered)
• Online
• In person on the Truett McConnell campus

While there are many course options available through TMU, the most common Dual Enrollment courses include:

• English
• College Algebra and Math
• History and Social Studies
• Speech
• Sciences

These courses help students fulfill core college prerequisites, giving them a head start on their higher education journey while still completing high school.

To be eligible for Dual Enrollment through Truett McConnell University, high school students must be enrolled in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade at an eligible high school or home study program, as outlined in O.C.G.A. 20-2-690. Students must also meet the specific Dual Enrollment admission requirements set by Truett McConnell.

For Truett McConnell University, eligibility requires:

• A minimum 3.0 GPA
• Submission of the Truett McConnell Dual Enrollment admissions application.

Additionally, the student’s high school must input and approve the selected coursework in the GAFUTURES system. Alternatively, if students are self-paying for courses, they must submit a self-pay form before enrollment can be finalized.

Yes, Dual Enrollment courses do affect your college GPA. Since these are college-level classes, they require more time and effort compared to typical high school courses. Students should expect to spend additional time reading and studying.

It is important to remember that your final grade in these courses will appear on your college transcript and impact your college GPA. Therefore, performing well in Dual Enrollment courses is crucial, as these grades will follow you into your future college education.

Students must secure funding for Dual Enrollment courses through one of two methods:

1. GA Futures Funding Application: This must be approved by both a parent/guardian and the respective high school official. It covers the credit hours provided through the state funding system.
2. Self-Pay Form: For any credit hours not covered by state funding, the student must submit a self-pay form.

Note: If a course is not covered by state funding for any reason, the student will be invoiced at the institutional rate as advertised on TMU’s website under Cost Overview.

AP classes and Dual Enrollment courses are similar in that both can help you earn college credit, but they differ in key ways:

• AP Classes: These courses culminate in an exam, and students must pass the exam to earn college credit. AP courses are often taken by students who already have a strong understanding of the subject material.
• Dual Enrollment Courses: These involve a full semester of coursework, with students participating in lessons, assignments, and tests throughout the course. Credit is earned based on the student’s performance in the class, not a single exam.

In short, AP classes focus on exam performance to earn credit, while Dual Enrollment courses emphasize learning and participation throughout the semester to receive a grade and college credit.

Online Dual Enrollment (DE) classes at Truett McConnell University do not always follow the university’s on-campus calendar.

These asynchronous courses allow students to work at their own pace, with consistent due dates for assignments throughout the semester.

However, unlike online courses, in-class sessions will follow the university’s break schedule, ensuring that students attending in person will have scheduled breaks.

This distinction provides flexibility for online learners while maintaining structure for those attending on-campus sessions.

Out-of-state students are not eligible for GA State funding resources, so they must submit a self-pay form listing the classes they wish to take. The process for acceptance to Truett McConnell is the same as for all Dual Enrollment students, requiring the submission of an application and transcripts.

To request a self-pay form, please contact Dualenrollment@truett.edu.

TMU uses Single Sign-On (SSO) to make it easier for you to access the Online Classroom. To log in, use the same email address and password you would use for your truett.edu email. When prompted, click the “Sign in with Microsoft” button.

Please note:

• New online accounts are created 24-48 hours after your email account is set up.
• For new students, your online account will not be created until approximately one week before the start of each term.

You can view the start of term dates on the academic calendar at: TMU Academic Calendar.

The Accuplacer exam is ONLY required if the student would like to take a more advanced Math course such as MA 116, MA 200, or MA 220. It is not required for MA 101 or MA 102 if high school prerequisites have been met.

If you wish to test, the process differs for virtual versus on-site testing. Please send your request, along with your date of birth, first and last name (no nicknames), and a valid email address, to dualenrollment@truett.edu. Once your information is received, the Dual Enrollment Office will follow up with further details and instructions.

Students must take the Accuplacer test before enrolling in MA116 (Pre-Calculus), MA200 (Statistics), or MA220 (Calculus) unless they have completed the required prerequisites with a grade of C- or higher. MA102 is required for MA116 and MA200, and MA116 is required for MA220. The Accuplacer is not required for MA101 or MA102.

The score requirements for the Accuplacer test are:

MA101/102: Not required

MA116/200: AAF=254

MA200/220: AAF=272

To complete the GA futures funding application:

• Visit https://www.gafutures.org/ to get started.
• A tutorial on setting up a GA futures student account is provided here: Dual Enrollment Create an Account and Funding Application Tutorial – YouTube.

• Once you have completed your portion of the GA Futures application, your parent/guardian must electronically complete the Parent Participation Agreement section of your application.

• Provide your parent/guardian’s email address.
• Parent receives an email to complete the online acknowledgment.
• Communicate your class requests with your high school official. Your eligible participating high school counselor (or home study official) must approve your Dual Enrollment courses and funding application through their GA futures online dashboard.
• You must be accepted by TMU then the eligible participating college must approve your Dual Enrollment courses and funding application on their end prior to enrollment into a specific class(es).

Homeschool Students

Please note: Your homeschool official must FIRST establish a GAFutures account as an “education professional” BEFORE you begin the DE online application. Your high school’s name will need to be established in the GAFutures system for you to complete the application. Instructions for registering your high school are in a downloadable PDF provided here:

Homeschool GA Futures Information (opens in new window)

Contact GA Futures

If you are experiencing trouble with your GA Futures account, you can contact their support team at 1-800-505-4732. They can assist with any issues specifically related to your GA Futures account and help resolve your concerns.