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Joint enrolled applicants are individuals who have attained junior standing or higher in secondary school, and who apply for enrollment in suitable college or university coursework before completing secondary school. Often, students use the credits earned during joint enrollment to satisfy secondary-school graduation requirements. Joint enrolled students are only eligible for financial assistance through the Georgia Dual Enrollment Program.

4.4.1.1. Dual Enrollment

The Georgia Dual Enrollment program is open to high school students in the state of Georgia seeking to supplement their high school curriculum by enrolling in college courses that will fulfill high school course requirements and result in college credit.

Tuition for Dual Enrollment students is paid by the Georgia Student Finance Commission and required courseware and books are paid by the university. Additional fees, such as lab fees, may be the responsibility of the student. Students should refer to their billing statement for clarity.

A list of approved courses can be found at https://www.gafutures.org/my-gafutures/.

4.4.1.2. Deadlines

Priority will be given to students who complete their Oglethorpe application before registration for courses begins. Late applications are only accepted if class space allows. Deadlines for the upcoming semester can be found at https://oglethorpe.edu/admission/apply/.

4.4.1.3. Admission Consideration

Eligible candidates for joint enrollment have the social maturity to benefit from a collegiate experience and possess a minimum cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.4. Typically, students may take no more than five total courses during the period of joint enrollment. Students wishing to exceed five total courses must obtain the approval of the provost. Dual Enrollment students can register for a maximum of 15 credit hours per semester, with a lifetime cap of 30 hours. Additional credit hours may be taken at the student’s expense.

4.4.1.4. Application Requirements

The student must be enrolled in an accredited public/private high school or accredited home school program at the junior or senior level with a cumulative GPA of 3.4+ with proven rigor.

A completed application includes submission of the application form, payment of the application fee, an official secondary school transcript, and a letter of recommendation. Official ACT or SAT scores are optional.

Unaccredited home school students must provide a portfolio recording all high school work completed, a second recommendation letter, and a personal interview with the Dual Enrollment Manager.

4.4.1.5. Enrollment Policies

Joint enrolled students are eligible for course registration once degree-seeking Oglethorpe students have had an opportunity to register.

All entering students must fulfill the requirements of our immunization policy (see Sec. 6.5.). Instructions are available at https://oglethorpe.edu/life/support/wellness/health-services/immunization-and-insurance-requirements/.

4.4.2 - Transient

Transient applicants are individuals who are enrolled and pursuing a degree at another college or university, and who wish to take a very limited number of courses at Oglethorpe. Transient students may enroll for a maximum of 16 semester hours. Transient students are not eligible for financial assistance.

4.4.2.1. Deadlines

For all start sessions, transient applications are considered on a rolling admission basis. Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are completed, provided that sufficient time remains for processing and enrollment.

4.4.2.2. Admission Consideration

Candidates for transient admission must be in academic good standing at their current college or university. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that the current institution will accept coursework completed at Oglethorpe. Transient candidates must meet any prerequisites for the courses in which they seek to enroll.

4.4.2.3. Application Requirements

A completed application for transient admission includes the following:

Submission of the transient application form. This form is available online at
https://oglethorpe.edu/admission/apply/.
Payment of the application fee.
Official transcript from the current institution.

4.4.2.4. Enrollment Policies

Transient students are eligible for course registration once degree-seeking Oglethorpe students have had an opportunity to register.

4.4.3 - Special Status

Special status applicants are individuals who wish to take a limited number of post-baccalaureate classes at Oglethorpe for academic credit, or who are non-traditional students who desire to begin college coursework prior to being admitted to a degree-seeking program.

Special status students may enroll for a maximum of 16 semester hours. Individuals desiring to enroll for additional courses must apply as regular, degree-seeking candidates. Special status students are not eligible for financial assistance.

4.4.3.1. Deadlines

For all start sessions, special status applications are considered on a rolling admission basis. Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are completed, provided that sufficient time remains for processing and enrollment.

4.4.3.2. Admission Consideration

Candidates for special status admission must meet one of the following criteria:

Graduated from another accredited college or university.
At least 22 years of age.

Special status candidates must meet any prerequisites for the courses in which they seek to enroll.

4.4.3.3. Application Requirements

A completed application for special status admission includes the following:

Submission of the special status application form. This form is available online at https://oglethorpe.edu/admission/apply/.
Payment of the application fee.
Official transcript from the last institution attended, or a copy of the secondary school or college diploma.

4.4.3.4. Enrollment Policies

Special status students are eligible for course registration once degree-seeking Oglethorpe students have had an opportunity to register.

4.4.4 - Audit

Audit applicants are individuals who wish to take a course at Oglethorpe without receiving academic credit. A student who audits a course may attend it for educational enrichment but is not required to take course examinations or complete other course requirements. Auditing students are non-degree-seeking and are not eligible for financial assistance.

4.4.4.1. Deadlines

For all start sessions, audit applications are considered on a rolling admission basis. Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are completed, provided that sufficient time remains for processing and enrollment.

4.4.4.2. Admission Consideration

Audit candidates must meet any prerequisites for the course(s) in which they seek to enroll.

4.4.4.3. Application Requirements

A completed application for admission as an auditing student includes the following:

Submission of the audit application form. This form is available online at
https://oglethorpe.edu/admission/apply/. Proof of last education experience in the form of a diploma or transcript is required.
Payment of the application fee.

4.4.4.4. Enrollment Policies

Auditing students are eligible for course registration once degree-seeking Oglethorpe students have had an opportunity to register.

4.4.5 - Certificate Programs

Certificate applicants are individuals applying for admission into a non-degree seeking certificate program. Certificate students may enroll only in the courses required for certificate completion. Certificate students are not eligible for financial assistance.

4.4.5.1 Deadlines

For all start sessions, certificate applications are considered on a rolling admission basis. Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are completed, provided that sufficient time remains for processing and enrollment.

4.4.5.2 Admission Consideration

Candidates for certificate admission must meet the following criteria:

High school diploma
Good academic and social standing at the last institution enrolled.

4.4.5.3 Application Requirements

A completed application for certificate admission includes the following:

Submission of the certificate application form.
Payment of the application fee.
Official transcript from the last institution attended (high school or college).
If the applicant has completed fewer than 24 college semester credit hours, both a college and high school transcript are required.

4.4.5.4 Enrollment Policies

Certificate credits can count toward a degree at Oglethorpe University. Students may change their official status from certificate-only to degree-seeking after completing the certificate program but may begin the process sooner.

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