Frequently Asked Questions

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.

The most up to date online class offerings are located on the Truett McConnell Dual Enrollment webpage at: https://truett.edu/admissions/dual-enrollment/ . You can also call the Dual Enrollment Office at 706-865-2134 Ext. 2101 or Ext. 2102 to speak with someone who can tell you if TMU is offering a particular course you wish to take for the semester you are looking to attend.

Application Deadlines 2025-2026:   Fall Semester – July 1st; Spring Semester – November 1st
(If interested in applying after these dates, please contact dualenrollment@truett.edu before applying)

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 2025-2026 Tuition and Fees

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.

Yes, students can enroll in summer classes through Dual Enrollment at Truett McConnell. To ensure everything is set up before the summer session begins, the student’s school counselor must follow the normal process of inputting classes and approving funding through GA Futures before the end of the Spring semester, prior to the high school’s summer break. This ensures that all necessary steps are completed, and funding is secured before summer classes start.

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.

1. Go to the TMU website, fill out and submit the Dual Enrollment application through the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/vwzdGHe3tm.
2. Email your transcripts to dualenrollment@truett.edu OR mail your transcripts to the following address:

Office of Dual Enrollment

Truett McConnell University

100 Alumni Drive

Cleveland, GA 30528

1. Please request that your school counselor create an account and put your requested classes into GA Futures for you.

Please note: GAFutures application acceptance is different from acceptance to the institution of TMU.

The Dual Enrollment (DE) Office at TMU is responsible for registering high school students in TMU courses. The office will communicate important deadlines and registration processes to partnering school contacts several months before the start of both the Fall and Spring semesters.

Students must work closely with their respective high school officials to complete their registration. The high school official will provide official approval through the GA Futures dashboard for state-funded classes, or via the self-pay form for non-state-funded classes.