Dual Enrollment at Gwinnett Tech

I Want to Participate in Dual Enrollment

1. I want to continue with dual enrollment. What should I do?

Dual Enrollment students who are currently enrolled in a college course must complete an updated GaFutures DE funding application for the applicable academic year to continue with dual enrollment.

2. What are the dates and deadlines for each semester?

Academic Calendar
  • Students must submit all required admissions items by the college deadlines for the semester.

3. What program of study major should I select on my college application?

Programs of Study Majors
  • You can select from a number of different programs. However, Dual Enrollment students can only take courses within their program of study. Please review the program of study options prior to completing your application.

4. How do I change my program of study major?

Change of Major Form
  • Send the completed form to DualEnrollment@GwinnettTech.edu. Be sure to note the change of major deadline on the academic calendar.
  • Students can find the Program Of Study options along with the Program major codes in the Online Course Catalog

5. I can’t access my admissions application. How can I get my account unlocked?

Go to Gwinnett Tech Application portal and click Forgot Password.

6. What is the Accelerated Career Pathways Option (formerly known as Option B/SB2)?

Accelerated Career Pathways
  1. Accelerated Career students simultaneously earn a high school diploma AND (1) any Associates Degree or (2) any Diploma or (3) two approved Technical Certificates of Credit (TCC).
  2. Students must complete the following nine (9) high school courses: 2 English, 2 Math, 1 Health/PE, 2 Science, 2 Social Students (see your high school for details).
  3. Accelerated Career Pathway (ACP) Approved List
  4. Admissions Application is valid for three semesters or while the student is actively participating in dual enrollment courses 
    • How to Submit an Admissions Application
    • Complete the DETA form
    • GaFutures Funding Application
    • Submit test scores and/or transcripts
      • Degree level programs, including Early College Essentials
      • Diploma or Certificate level programs
        • SAT: Reading 320 or 16; Writing 300 or 15; Math 360 or 18
        • ACT: English 13; Math 14, Reading 14
        • Accuplacer: Read 224, Write 236; Math 229,
        • PSAT: Reading 320 or 16; Writing 300 or 15; Math 360 or 18 (Not PSAT 8/9)
        • High School Cumulative GPA (completion of 9 grade) 2.0 or 73
      • We can accept your high school GPA by one of the following methods:
        • A transcript sent to our college from a 3rd party such as GaFutures, Parchment, etc.
        • A transcript from your high school emailed to DEAdmissionsDocs@GwinnettTech.edu
        • An official email from your high school stating your name, current grade level and your GPA/Hope GPA, sent to DEAdmissionsDocs@GwinnettTech.edu
        • An official sealed transcript brought to or mailed to our college
      • We can accept PSAT scores (Not PSAT 8/9) from the student if the score report is directly from CollegeBoard. The document must be an unaltered version, sent to us as a PDF that includes all pages and clearly shows the student’s name, month/year the PSAT was taken and the 2-digit or 3-digit score for each section 
      • We can accept SAT/ACT scores from CollegeBoard sent to our college
      • Accuplacer information can be found here:  Assessment Center Information
      • Accepted Dual Enrollment Students need only submit the following:
  5. Accelerated Career Pathway (ACP) Change of Major
  6. Accelerated Career Pathway (ACP) information on GaFutures

7. Who can access my college records (FERPA)?

Consent to Disclose (FERPA release)
  • All students are protected by FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act), regardless of the age of the student. Once a student begins classes, Gwinnett Technical College is only able to speak with the student regarding admissions, schedules, grades, etc. unless there is a FERPA release form on file with the college.
  • Even with a FERPA release form on file, only the student can make changes to their account. This includes adding, dropping, swapping, or withdrawing from courses, updating student information, or changing majors, or requesting transcripts. The student must be the one to request any changes are made to the student account, whether it be through email or in person.

8. What does Dual Enrollment funding cover?

  • For 10 graders, Dual Enrollment funding covers tuition, mandatory institutional fees and textbooks for approved CTAE Technical courses
  • For 11 and 12 graders, Dual Enrollment funding covers tuition, mandatory institutional fees and textbooks for approved CTAE Technical courses and approved Core General Education courses

9. What does Dual Enrollment funding not cover?

Refer to the Dual Enrollment Tuition Acknowledgment (DETA) form) form for a complete list of situations in which Dual Enrollment funding may not be applied

10. How can I continue with dual enrollment after my credit hours of dual enrollment funding have been exhausted?

  • Students can self-pay (tuition, fees, books)
  • Students in a HOPE Career Grant program of study can complete the DE Lawful Presence (DELP) Verification form to determine if they meet the eligibility requirements to receive HOPE grant and HOPE Career Grant funds to be applied towards tuition.  Email DualEnrollment@GwinnettTech.edu to request the form.

11. Attend a Dual Enrollment Virtual Information Session

Register for a Dual Enrollment Info Session
  1. Select the desired date
  2. Find the Dual Enrollment Virtual Information Session 4 – 5 PM
  3. Complete the form, then select register
  4. Review/edit if needed the RSVP details
  5. Select Done
  6. An email confirmation will be sent to you with instructions
  7. The virtual information link will be emailed to you one hour prior to the start time.