Cross the bridge from a Gordon State Dual Enrollment student to a Freshman Highlander!
It's an easy transition for students who have started their college experience at Gordon State College as a Dual Enrollment student to continue their education as a Freshman!
GSC DUAL ENROLLMENT TO FRESHMAN CELEBRATION!
Join us for a special night to celebrate your accomplishments! Students who attend this event will be awarded a GSC cord to wear at your high school graduation!
Take the Next Step as a Highlander!
Did you know that by applying to Gordon State College, you can be considered for the Dual Enrollment to Freshman Scholarship, to be awarded during our Dual Enrollment to Freshman Celebration? This scholarship is designed to help you continue your academic journey with financial support as you transition from dual enrollment to a full-time freshman at GSC.
Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your future and be recognized for your hard work. Apply to Gordon State College today to be eligible.
Apply for the Dual Enrollment to Freshman Scholarship
We can’t wait to celebrate your accomplishments and welcome you as the newest Highlanders.
STEPS TO BECOME A GSC FRESHMAN
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Sign into the Gordon State Application Portal
- The student's admissions to the GSC Dual Enrollment program does NOT guarantee acceptance as a Gordon State Freshman. Read below for more information.
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Submit Official Final High School Transcripts
- Transcripts must be sent to Admissions from the student's high school to be considered official. Freshman students are unable to begin a Summer semester if they have not yet graduated high school or if their transcript does not show a passed graduation date. Please view our Academic Calendar for start dates!
REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE
Application
The student's admission to the GSC Dual Enrollment program does NOT guarantee acceptance as a Gordon State Freshman. Current dual enrollment students will need to submit an application. Students MUST complete the GSC Application and have their official final high school transcript sent to the Office of Admissions to be admitted as a freshman. Students will not receive a freshman schedule until admitted as a freshman.
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An official copy of all completed high school work must be submitted to the Office of Admissions from the student's high school. High school GPA will be calculated based on the Required High School Curriculum (RHSC).
Applicants may be awarded a regular admission with a current high school transcript IF the students has a 2.0 GPA in the RHSC and less than 5 deficiencies.
Applicants may be awarded a final admission after the Office of Admissions has received the official final high school transcript from the student's high school. The transcript must show a graduation date to be considered final. The student must have a 2.0 GPA in the RHSC and less than 3 deficiencies. Students may satisfy one or more RHSC deficiencies through standardized exams such as the Accuplacer.
Students who have taken college credit at another institution must have their official transcripts sent to GSC Admissions. We are unable to provide college courses shown on a high school transcript.
Test Scores (To Opt Out of Learning Support)
Applicants may choose to send SAT, ACT, and/or Accuplacer scores to opt out of Learning Support. SAT or ACT test scores may be sent to the Office of Admissions directly from CollegeBoard.org, ACT.org, from the students’ high school, or the student may download the PDF of the official score report.
Learning Support Placement is determined according to these criteria effective SPRING 2024
Click here for more information on the Learning Support Program in English and Math.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF SEMESTER
While you are getting your transcripts to us, you can also securely upload your Proof of Lawful Presence and Immunization Records using our application portal.
Verification of Lawful Presence
Any student requesting to pay at the in-state tuition rate will be required to provide verification of lawful presence in the United States in order to be classified as an in-state student or awarded an out-of-state tuition waiver. Students residing in a border state may reach out to registrar@gordonstate.edu for a waiver.
With the exception of Military ID Cards, copies of the following may be accepted if the document is unexpired.- U.S. Passport Book
- U.S. Passport Card
- U.S. Certificate of Citizenship
- U.S. Certificate of Naturalization
- U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad
- U.S. Birth Certificate (photocopy is not acceptable)
- U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident Card
- U.S. Military ID Card (no copies – worksheet must be used)
- Certain Driver’s License & State-Issued ID Cards - Temporary/interim/permit driver's licenses and IDs are not acceptable (must have the REAL ID symbol and front and back is required)
- Georgia Voter ID Card
Immunization Record
- You may have your physician complete the downloadable document or request your immunization records from your physician or local health department.
- Students may request an exemption from the immunization requirement if it conflicts with their religious beliefs or if they are enrolled in a completely online program and will not utilize on-campus facilities, including (but not limited to) dining halls, on-campus housing, libraries, recreational facilities, or educational buildings, nor change their program to take any in-person classes. If you are using an exemption, please download the Immunization Record, complete the Student Information section on the top half, check the exemption box that applies, sign and date the form, and submit it using the link in our Application Portal.