Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment is a program designed for exceptional high school students who wish to take approved classes at the College of Coastal Georgia. When satisfactorily completed, such courses will count both toward high school and college credit. Tuition for this program is funded by state revenues.

Interested in earning college credit now? Take the first step and join us for an informational meeting as we highlight the benefits of the Dual Enrollment program, topics pertaining to the admissions process, financial funding, and academic advising. The program will last approximately 45 minutes to one hour.

• 3.0 minimum high school GPA in core curriculum classes
• On track to complete Required High School Curriculum requirements
• 11th and 12th Grade students must meet minimum test score requirements:
  • SAT or PSAT Minimum Requirements:
    • 1050 Combined score (EBRW + Math), 480 Evidence Reading/Writing score, and 440 Math score
  • ACT Minimum Requirements:
    • 20 Composite score, 17 Math score, and 17 English or Reading score
• 10th Grade students are required to meet the minimum scores of:
  • 1200 SAT Combined (EBRW + Math), EBRW 480 + Math 440, or 26 ACT Composite score, 17 English or Reading, and 17 Math

• Step 1: Discuss your plan to apply for Dual Enrollment with your parents and high school counselor. Work with your high school counselor to ensure you meet the Dual Enrollment requirements (i.e. GPA, SAT/ACT scores, etc). Your high school counselor will assist you in selecting your high school classes, and your college academic advisor will assist you in selecting your college classes.
• Step 2: Apply to the College of Coastal Georgia here. If you wish to speak to an admissions counselor to get more information before applying, please contact Shane Apps at 912.279.5776, or sapps@ccga.edu.
• Step 3: Apply online for the Dual Enrollment program through GAfutures.org. Your high school counselor will be able to assist you with setting up your account. After completing the Dual Enrollment application, you need to meet with your high school counselor to discuss approved courses.

• Visit Coastal Georgia's class schedule here and click the checkbox to highlight Dual Enrollment courses.
• Approved courses include:
  • Core academic areas (english, math, science, social studies, and world foreign languages).
  • Course categories such as fine arts, physical education, and health are no longer eligible.
  • The list of courses approved for Dual Enrollment funding can be found here.

• The Dual Enrollment funding cap is 30 credit hours. The hours are based on hours paid by Dual Enrollment funding for terms of enrollment in the program.
• All first-time students are subject to the Dual Enrollment funding cap.
• Students may choose to self-pay for additional credit hours/courses beyond the funding cap of 30 credit hours.

What is the Windward Scholars Program? 

The Windward Scholars program is reserved for the elite group of students who began their collegiate career as a Dual Enrollment student at the College of Coastal Georgia fall 2016 or after.

What are the benefits for being a member of the Windward Scholars Program? 

Being named a Windward Scholar comes with a number of benefits:

• Automatic Acceptance into the Fall Cohort – Congratulations, you are in! No additional applications, essays, red-tape, test scores, or paperwork. Your acceptance to the Windward Scholars program not only guarantees your spot in our fall freshman class, but counts you among the elite in the cohort.
• Scholarship Opportunities – As a member of the Windward Scholars, students are eligible to receive one of 20 Rose Scholarships for Windward Scholars - a $2000 scholarship - awarded at $500 per semester to qualifying students for two years. Up to 20 students accepting admission to the Scholars program will be drawn at random, and awards will be assigned for use starting in the Fall semester.
• Exclusive Windward Scholar Orientation – As a Windward Scholar, we realize that what you need to know to begin your time as a full-time student is different than other freshmen. That’s why we’ve designed a special orientation program for you on Friday, July 29, 2022. We will be sending more information to you about this specially-designed session after your acceptance. 
• Priority Registration Each Semester – Course selection is an important part of setting yourself up for success, and the earlier you are able to choose your classes, the better. As a member of the Windward Scholars Program, you will be given the opportunity to select and register for your classes on the first day of registration each term being able to lock in the classes you need at the times you want. 

How do I accept my invitation to the Windward Scholars Program? 

Membership in the Windward Scholars Program is by invitation only. If you have received an invitation and would like to accept, please click the link below to complete your registration form prior to May 1, 2022.

Accept my invitation

If you have not received and invitation but would like to be considered for the program, please contact the Office of Admissions at (912) 279-5701 or admissions@ccga.edu to inquire about your eligibility.