High School Counselor's Resources

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For High School Counselors

We Are Here to Support Your Students

This page is your dedicated resource for everything related to GPTC Dual Enrollment. Whether your students are exploring career pathways, earning transferable college credits, or pursuing the Accelerated Career program, our High School Initiatives team is here to make the process as smooth as possible for you and your students.

You will find eligibility requirements, step-by-step application guidance, course information, key dates, and direct contact information for your county coordinator -- all in one place.

HSI is here to support all of your students and YOU any way we can. If there is ever anything we can do to make our partnership easier for you, please let us know!

Quick Reference

Who Do Your Students Call?

Every question has a right answer. Share this routing guide with students and families so they reach the right office the first time.

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GPTC IT Help Desk

Contact for

›Cannot log in to GPTC email or MyGPTC portal

›General technical issues with GPTC student systems

›Help installing required testing extensions

How to reach them

✉studentsupport@gptc.edu

📞404.297.9522 ext. 5399

⚠ Not available after 5pm or on weekends

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GPTC Blackboard Support

Contact for

›Cannot log in to or access Blackboard

›Blackboard technical errors or missing course access

›Submission or assignment display issues

How to reach them

✉gptconline@gptc.edu

📞404.297.9522 ext. 5499

📋Submit a Blackboard Help Form

⚠ Not available after 5pm or on weekends

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Course Instructor

Contact for

›Questions about course content, assignments, or exams

›Questions about a grade

›Attendance concerns or requests for extensions

How to reach them

✉Find the instructor's email in the syllabus or Blackboard

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High School Initiatives Office

Contact for

›Enrollment, registration, and scheduling questions

›Withdrawal requests (after counselor approval)

›General DE program questions

›AP score submissions and program change requests

How to reach us

✉dualenrollment@gptc.edu

📞404.297.9522 ext. 1313

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GPTC Financial Aid

Contact for

›Questions about GA Futures funding status

›SSN mismatch issues between GPTC and GA Futures

›SAP standing and financial aid eligibility questions

How to reach them

✉financialaid@gptc.edu

📞(404) 297-9522 ext. 1360

📋Submit a Financial Aid Form

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GPTC Student Accessibility Services

Contact for

›Registering for accommodations at GPTC

›Questions about disability documentation

›Understanding what accommodations GPTC can provide

How to reach them

✉accessibility@gptc.edu

📞(404) 297-9522 ext. 1155

📋Submit an Accessibility Request Form

Where to Start

Eligibility & Funding

Career Pathway Courses

Grade Levels10th, 11th & 12th

Minimum HS GPA2.0

Placement Test Required?No

Credential TypesTCC, Diploma, AAS

Academic Core Courses

Grade Levels11th & 12th Only

Minimum HS GPA2.5

Placement Test Required?No*

Guaranteed TransferAll GA Public Colleges +

Tuition for approved courses (fees may still apply)

Credit hours funded by GA Futures

Course withdrawals = loss of DE funding

Not covered by GA Futures: lab/materials fees ($10–$40 per course), malpractice insurance for health programs, and repeat courses after a failure.

Academic Core Course Eligibility -- Score Requirements

Academic core courses include English, History, Psychology, Economics, College Algebra, and others that are part of our Early College Essentials program. Students must meet GPA requirements and at least one test score requirement listed below.

2.5

Minimum unweighted high school GPA required for all academic core courses -- or students may qualify by earning the test scores listed below.

ELA & General Core Courses (English, History, Psychology, Economics, etc.)

Test Min. Score

PSAT or SAT -- Reading/Writing section 450

GA ELA Milestones / EOC 525

Math Course Requirements

Course Min. Score

MATH 1111 -- College Algebra (must have completed Advanced Algebra in HS) SAT/PSAT 410

MATH 1113 -- Precalculus SAT/PSAT 530

MATH 1131 -- Calculus SAT/PSAT 620

Alternative: Accuplacer Next Generation Placement Exam

Students who do not have qualifying PSAT, SAT, or Milestones scores may still be eligible by earning qualifying scores on the Accuplacer Next Generation exam (Min 200 / Max 300). Students can schedule a test and find more information through the GPTC Assessment Center.

Reading (ANGR) 236 min. score

Writing (ANGW) 249 min. score

Quantitative Reasoning (ANGQ) -- Math 1111 245 min. score

Advanced Algebra (ANGA) -- Math 1113 249 min. score

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Application Steps

Students complete two applications before they can register for classes: one to GPTC and one through GA Futures for state funding. Both must be fully completed -- including parent portions -- before moving to registration.

Apply to GPTC

Students apply online using their legal name, a personal (non-school) email, and Social Security Number. No dashes in number fields. Select: Dual Enrollment / your selected county / Interdisciplinary Studies / correct semester.

Apply at gptc.my.site.com/apply Step-by-Step Application Guide (PDF) No test scores needed in most cases

› Submit an Unofficial Transcript: Email a transcript with a visible GPA to DualEnrollment@GPTC.edu. Students using Infinite Campus can find it under "Documents." Counselors may send this on the student's behalf.

› Parent Completes Their GPTC Portion: When the student submits their application, a participation agreement is automatically emailed to the parent or guardian to complete. No separate form needed.

Important: The DE Office does not have access to transcripts submitted through GA Futures, and many GA Futures transcripts do not include the GPA. Transcripts must be emailed directly to DualEnrollment@GPTC.edu.

Complete the GA Futures Funding Application

Students log in or create an account at gafutures.org, navigate to "My Dual Enrollment Profile," select GPTC, confirm SSN and date of birth, complete the participation agreement, and submit. A new GA Futures application is required each school year (May–April).

GA Futures Step-by-Step Guide (PDF) Required every school year Required at every DE college in Georgia

› Parent Completes GA Futures Portion: After the student submits, parents receive an email to complete their section using the Dual Enrollment Application ID and the student's date of birth.

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Registration Steps

Once both applications are complete and accepted, students move through three registration steps before they are officially enrolled in their courses.

Student Completes Mandatory Orientation

All new dual enrollment students must complete the GPTC Dual Enrollment Orientation before they can be registered for classes. The orientation is online and covers academic expectations, communication standards, funding requirements, and student responsibilities.

Complete Orientation at gptc.edu/deoi

Counselor Approves Courses in GA Futures

Students work with you to choose courses that fit their graduation plan. You then approve the selected courses in GA Futures. GPTC will not register a student without counselor approval in GA Futures -- this protects the student's funding and their path to on-time graduation.

Your action required Approval does not equal registration

Student Submits Registration Request

Once orientation is complete and your GA Futures approval is on file, the student submits the GPTC registration request form. This is the final step before they are officially enrolled for the semester.

Submit Registration Request Form

Important: Students who withdraw from two or more courses will lose Dual Enrollment funding. Early conversations about course load and student readiness can make a real difference.

Support Services

Accessibility Services

IEPs and 504 Plans Do Not Automatically Transfer

At the college level, students must self-identify to receive accommodations. GPTC's Accessibility Services Office reviews each request and supporting documentation to determine what accommodations are reasonable for the student's dual enrollment course.

Please encourage students with IEPs or 504 Plans to connect with Accessibility Services before their first semester. Early outreach prevents delays in receiving support.

Contact Accessibility Services

Calvin Kennebrew Jr. ADA/504 Coordinator (404) 297-9522 ext. 1155 accessibility@gptc.edu

FERPA Reminder: Parents cannot contact professors about grades or coursework without a Student Information Release Authorization on file. Students must advocate for themselves directly. Even with a FERPA waiver, parents cannot make changes to a student's account, such as adding or dropping courses.

What Students Can Earn

Available Courses & Credentials

Academic core courses count toward high school graduation and are guaranteed to transfer to all Georgia public colleges.

ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

ENGL 1102Literature and Composition

ENGL 2130American Literature

MATH 1111College Algebra

MATH 1113Precalculus

MATH 1127Introduction to Statistics

HIST 1111World History I

HIST 1112World History II

HIST 2111U.S. History I

HIST 2112U.S. History II

POLS 1101American Government

PSYC 1101Intro to Psychology

SOCI 1101Intro to Sociology

HUMN 1101Intro to Humanities

ECON 1101Principles of Economics

ECON 2105Macroeconomics

ECON 2106Microeconomics

BIOL 1111/LBiology I & Lab

CHEM 1211/LChemistry I & Lab

PHYS 1111/LIntroductory Physics I & Lab

Guaranteed to transfer to all Georgia public colleges, including:

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural CollegeGeorgia College & State UniversityMiddle Georgia State University Albany State UniversityGeorgia Gwinnett CollegePerimeter College at Georgia State Atlanta Metropolitan CollegeGeorgia Highlands CollegeSavannah State University Augusta State UniversityGeorgia Institute of TechnologySouth Georgia State College Clayton State UniversityGeorgia Southern UniversityUniversity of Georgia College of Coastal GeorgiaGeorgia Southwestern State UniversityUniversity of North Georgia Columbus State UniversityGeorgia State UniversityUniversity of West Georgia Dalton State CollegeGordon CollegeValdosta State University East Georgia CollegeKennesaw State UniversityAny TCSG College Fort Valley State UniversityMedical College of GeorgiaSkidaway Institute of Oceanography

Our courses transfer many other places too! For out-of-state or private colleges, search the school name + "course equivalency" -- most schools have a tool to show exactly how GPTC credits transfer.

Note on self-pay courses: ARTS 1101 (Art Appreciation) and MUSC 1101 (Music Appreciation) are not covered by GA Futures. Students must complete a self-pay form before the first day of class.

Career Pathway programs allow students to earn technical certificates, diplomas, or an AAS degree in high-demand fields. Available to 10th–12th graders with a 2.0 GPA.

Automotive

Engine Performance TechnicianElectrical/Electronic SystemsChassis TechnicianEngine Repair TechnicianClimate Control TechnicianTransmission/Transaxle SystemsAuto Maintenance & Light Repair

Business

Social Media SpecialistMarketing SpecialistComputerized Accounting SpecialistHuman Resource ManagementLegal Administrative AssistantSmall Business Marketing ManagerEntrepreneurship CertificatePayroll Accounting Specialist

Healthcare

Nurse AidePhlebotomy TechnicianOptical Laboratory TechnicianContact Lens Technician

Computers & IT

Cybersecurity FundamentalsPC Repair & Network TechnicianJava ProgrammerWeb Site DesignerMobile Application DeveloperMicrosoft Network AdministratoriOS App Development in Swift

Industrial & Trades

Basic Shielded Metal Arc WelderGas Metal Arc WelderPipe WelderHVAC TechnicianCarpentry FundamentalsResidential Wiring TechnicianLogistics Management SpecialistMechatronics Technician

Early Childhood Education

Child Development SpecialistInfant/Toddler Child Care SpecialistEarly Childhood ExceptionalitiesCDA PreparationFamily Child Care Specialist

Media & Design

3D Modeling & RenderingAnimation TechnologyMotion Graphics AssistantCAD Operator MechanicalDesign & Media Production Specialist

Cosmetology & Legal Studies

Hair DesignNail TechnicianBarberSalon SpecialistCrime Scene InvestigationCriminal Justice Fundamentals

TCC

Technical Certificate of Credit

Short-term credentials (typically one year or less) providing focused, job-ready skills for a specific technical field.

Diploma

Technical Diploma

Shorter workforce-focused programs with minimal additional academics. Recognized by employers and industry associations.

AAS

Applied Associate Degree

A two-year program designed for direct workforce entry. Some transfer agreements with four-year colleges exist.

Early College Essentials TCC

Students taking academic core courses can still earn a Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) and walk at GPTC's graduation ceremony.

Requirements: ENGL 1101 (required) plus any 15 additional transferable core credits = 18 total credit hours.

ENGL 1101 (Required) + 15 transferable core credits 18 credit hours total Transfers to all GA public colleges

View Program Details

credit hours

Students can walk at
GPTC Graduation!

Important Dates

Key Dates at a Glance

📅 Semester Milestones

Semester Start DateMay 18

Last Day to Add/DropMay 20

Last Day to Withdraw PassingJune 22

Semester End DateJuly 24

🏭 Campus Closures

Memorial DayMay 25

JuneteenthJune 19

Summer BreakJune 29 – July 4

📅 Semester Milestones

Start of ClassesAugust 17

Last Day to Add/DropAugust 21

Last Day to Withdraw PassingOctober 9

Spring Registration BeginsOctober 19

Last Day of ClassesDecember 6

🏭 Campus Closures & Breaks

Labor DaySeptember 7

Thanksgiving BreakNov 23 – 27

For the complete academic calendar, visit the GPTC website. View Full Academic Calendar

Get Involved

Request a Session

Student Info Session

Invite our team to present the GPTC Dual Enrollment program directly to your students and families. We cover program options, the application process, funding, and answer questions live.

›Ideal for college nights and junior/senior presentations

›Available in person or virtually

›Customizable to your school's schedule

Request a Student Session

Counselor Info Session

Join our team for a session designed specifically for high school counselors. We cover the full process, your role in GA Futures approvals, program updates for the upcoming year, and open Q&A.

›Updates on new pathways and program changes

›GA Futures approval walkthrough

›Direct Q&A with the DE team

Request a Counselor Session

Your Dual Enrollment Team

Start with the coordinator for your school's county. Use the dropdowns to confirm your school assignment. Still not sure? Reach us at the department line below.

Newton County & Workforce Development Specialist

NiaMya Frazier

Newton County

fraziern@gptc.edu

·Newton College and Career Academy (Wednesdays)

·Newton High School

·Alcovy High School

·Eastside High School

·Peechtree Academy

·Covington Academy

·Georgia Connections Academy

·Homeschool

·Mundy's Mill

·Westlake HS

·Brookwood High School

Rockdale/DeKalb County & Dual Achievement Specialist

Lindsey Walker

Rockdale & DeKalb County

walkerl@gptc.edu

·Rockdale Career Academy

·Heritage High School

·Rockdale County High School

·Salem High School

·Rockdale County Virtual Campus

·Hills Academy

·Georgia Cyber Academy

·Arabia Mountain High School

·Clarkston HS

·Elizabeth Andrews

·Cross Keys HS

·Anointed Word

·Archer HS

·McEachern High School

·LoveJoy HS

·Atlanta Technical College Preparatory Academy (DAP Students)

DeKalb County & Retention Specialist

Michelle Tiller

DeKalb County

tillerm@gptc.edu

·Atlanta Area School for the Deaf

·Cedar Grove High School

·Columbia High School

·DeKalb Technical High School South

·Fugees Academy

·Lithonia High School

·MLK Jr. High School

·McNair High School

·Miller Grove High School

·Redan High School

·Stephenson High School

·Stone Mountain High

·Southwest DeKalb HS

·Towers High School

DeKalb County & Accelerated Career Specialist

Lydia Chappel-Moore

DeKalb County

chappell@gptc.edu

·Chamblee High School

·Decatur HS

·DeKalb Early College Academy (DECA)

·DeKalb School of the Arts

·Druid Hills High School

·Dunwoody High School

·Lakeside High School

·Parkview HS

·Drew Charter

·Shiloh High School

·Tucker HS

·All Accelerated Career Students

Department Line Reach the full team: dualenrollment@gptc.edu | (404) 297-9522 ext. 1313

Director of High School Initiatives

Lauren Lamoly

lamolyl@gptc.edu