Dual Enrollment - WHAT IS IT? ➢ Allows students to take college coursework for credit towards both high school graduation and postsecondary requirements. ➢ The program is offered during all terms of the school year; fall, spring and summer semesters
ELIGIBILITY ➢ Students entering 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade at an eligible high school. ➢ Students who meet college entrance requirements ➢ GPA, SAT/ACT scores, age or grade levels ➢ Students who receive counselor’s recommendation ➢ Demonstrates initiative, self motivated, with good organization skills ➢ Ready for college level classes
BENEFITS OF DUAL ENROLLMENT ➢ Prepare for transition to college ➢ Earn college credits while in high school ➢ Up to 15 credit hours per semester ➢ Reduce cost of attending college ➢ Program pays for tuition, books and mandatory fees ➢ Improve GPA – 1 quality point added for Dual Enrollment courses ➢ Considerations ➢ AP vs. Dual Enrollment College Specific ➢ Transferability
WHAT ABOUT HOPE? ➢ Courses taken through Dual Enrollment do not apply to HOPE course limits. (HOPE applies to up to 120 credit hours) ➢ Dual Enrollment core courses receive a .5 quality point for HOPE GPA calculations
Steps of the Dual Enrollment process 1. Earn admission to the Dual Enrollment institution. 2. Complete the GA Futures Application online through www.gafutures.org 3. Meet with your Lambert High counselor to map out your courses and complete the Student Participation Agreement. 4. Register for your college dual enrollment courses through the college procedures. 01/19/10
Student Participation Agreement ➢ Student Participation Agreement (SPA) ➢ Why is it needed? ➢ Funding ➢ Course Verification
GA Futures Application The GA Futures Application for Dual Enrollment must be completed for each term of Dual Enrollment participation. 01/19/10
Please Welcome our Panelists University of North Georgia – Imani Cabell Lanier Tech – Christopher Jones GA Military – Brooke Bruton Georgia State U – LaSean Price Students – Riley Davis and Max Colley
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Dual Enrollment Checklist Speak with your counselor Dual Enrollment Student Participation Agreement Form UNG application for admission ($30 fee not required) Official transcript Official ACT/SAT scores Verification of lawful presence *UNG only accepts rising juniors and seniors
Approved Dual Enrollment Courses Dual Enrollment covers courses offered in the following fields: Business & Computer Science Fine Arts English/ Language Arts Foreign Language Health & Physical Education Social Science Family & Consumer Sciences Healthcare Science Engineering & Technology Mathematics Education Science
UNG Dual Enrollment eCore • Fully online • Allows for flexibility in schedules • 30 classes to choose from • $28 per test – (Unless proctored by the high school)
Benefits of Dual Enrollment ✓ Does not count against 127 HOPE or Zell Miller credit hours cap Tuition covered up to 15 hours per semester ✓ ✓ Get a jump start on college Immersed in college life, while still having opportunity to ✓ enjoy high school activities ✓ Courses apply to high school and college credit Online classes available ✓
Opportunities are Endless at UNG! ▪ Participation in clubs and organizations ▪ Use of UNG resources ▪ Attendance of sporting events ▪ Honors Program ▪ Working in the tutoring centers ▪ Undergraduate Research ▪ Academic Honor Societies ▪ Career Services ▪ Summer residential Cyber Security Program (Dahlonega) ▪ Serving as SI (Supplemental Instruction) leaders
Summer Language Institute (SLI) • Summer residential program for rising high Study one of these school sophomores, juniors and seniors languages! Located on the Dahlonega campus • Arabic, Chinese, Korean, • Earn high school credit Russian, German, Portuguese Apply Now for Summer 2019!
WHY Dual Enrollment? Finish College Earlier! • Earn college credit while in high school (ability to earn up to an associate)! Start your job search earlier or enter a graduate program earlier! • Save Money! • Dual Enrollment college courses are paid for which saves you money later! • Why not get 1-2 years of college paid for?
How Much Does it Cost to Participate?? Dual Enrollment Pays For: • Tuition (15 credit hours max per semester) • Mandatory fees • Required books What Will YOU Pay For: Course specific fees, i.e. lab fees ( typically around $50 for Natural Science Lab ) • • Art courses, language course, science course
Requirements to Remain as a Dual Enrollment Student To continue from semester to semester: • Students must maintain a minimum cumulative UNG GPA of 2.5 at the end of each semester beginning with the second semester of enrollment. • Students who earn less than a 2.0 in their first semester will lose eligibility for the program and may not continue.
UNG Dual Enrollment Student Expectations • Appropriate studying, time management & conduct • Spring Break (must follow UNG’s academic and holiday calendars) • Mandatory class attendance and importance of not being tardy (UNG Dual Enrollment absence policy) • Minimum cumulative UNG GPA of 2.5 • All grades earned at UNG transfer back as letter grades and figure into high school GPA as calculated by the high school counselor • High school IEP/504 and other plans do not automatically carry over without notification. Students with these plans are encouraged to seek assistance from UNG’s Student Disability Services office.
Update from Dual Enrollment to Traditional Freshman No need to reapply or pay application fee!! Two Easy Steps 1. Complete an Admissions Intent Form for Dual Enrollment students no later than June 1 st ! 2. Send in a current high school transcript Admission into the bachelor’s degree program as a freshman is extremely competitive and not guaranteed if a student is dual enrolled and wishes to continue at UNG as a freshman.
Application Deadlines submit application and supporting documents by: spring summer & fall March 15 th October 1
Admissions Contact Information Gainesville Campus Dahlonega Campus 678-717-3641 706-864-1800 admissions-gvl@ung.edu admissions-dah@ung.edu
WE HOPE YOU’LL JOIN US AT Questions? Imani Cabell Dual Enrollment Coordinator 678-717-3540 Imani.cabell@ung.edu
LIFE AT LANIER TECH
WHAT IS DUAL ENROLLMENT? WHAT IS DUAL ENROLLMENT The Dual Enrollment program provides eligible high school students the opportunity to take college courses to satisfy their high school graduation requirements while, at the same time, earn college credits
THE BENEFITS OF DUAL ENROLLMENT ? Free tuition, textbooks, and mandatory fees (course specific supplies, lab fees, & transportation ARE NOT INCLUDED) Students can attend classes 3 semesters per year (Fall, Spring, Summer) Students can take up to 15 credit hours per semester Dual Enrollment courses do not count against the future HOPE Scholarship/Grant cap hours Allows students a head start in the college experience and college credit Saves money towards a college degree No residency requirements
THE LANIER TECH ADVANTAGE LTC is Accredited by SACSCOC Students in grades 9-12 can apply LTC does not require a minimum GPA, SAT/ACT score, or a copy of your high school transcript for entry LTC has 5 campus (Hall, Forsyth, Dawson, Barrow, Jackson) plus online class options LTC has 42 majors to choose from (Degree, Diploma, Certificate options) LTC offers 28 general education courses (Articulation Agreement with USG) Students can take academic college-level courses and/or career and technical courses LTC offers small class sizes
42 PROGRAM AREAS THREE OPTIONS (CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA, DEGREE) Some Programs Include: • Accounting • Business Admin • Business Management • Horticulture • Early Childcare • Nurse Aide Certificate • Computer Information Systems • Criminal Justice • Design and Media Production • Interiors • General Education (Degree Level Core)
42 PROGRAM AREAS THREE OPTIONS (CERT, DIPLOMA, DEGREE) • Auto Tech • Electrical Systems Tech (age requirement -16) • Cosmetology (beyond Shampoo Tech, there is a $700 kit required) • Welding (VERY limited space!) • Medical Assisting (age requirement – 17, must take core first)
STUDENTS EXPECTATIONS Students: Are expected to conduct themselves in an orderly and cooperative manner Are expected to attend all scheduled classes & complete assigned work on time (communicate with professor) Must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA Must maintain a 67% completion rate Should be self-disciplined due to the rigor of college coursework Should dedicate a proper amount of study time to their coursework (GRADES STAY WITH YOU!) Are required to return books after each semester Will receive letter grades which will be submitted to their high school
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