• State-funded program that allows high schoolers to take college-level classes while still in high school
• Students are enrolled in college classes and are considered "regular" college students
• Allows high schoolers to begin earning college credit
who is eligible for de?
• Juniors or Seniors with a 2.5 or higher GPA
⚬ Further eligibility requirements for English or Math courses
• Sophomores who have a qualifying SAT or ACT score
• Must be enrolled in a public, private, or homeschool high school program
Georgia Residents
How many classes can you take?
• 45 quarter hour cap
⚬ 12 hours per term
• Decision made by the student and counselor recommendation
• Funding caps are set and maintained by the Georgia Student Finance Commission
How to get started
Touch base with high school counselor
Eligibility
Class selection
Fill out an application at gmc.edu
Waiver code STARTHERE
Complete the funding application through GA Futures
Student application
Parent Acknowledgement
Counselor course approval
Submit the Reverse Transfer Initiative Form
Reverse Transfer Initiative (RTI)
Students who have earned at least 23 credit hours with GMC and have transferred to a four-year institution without an Associate Degree may “reverse transfer” earned credits at their four-year institution to complete an Associate Degree with GMC. This process makes it possible for students to earn their Associate Degree while continuing to work on their Bachelor’s Degree.
What can you expect?
Students...
• Caring and dedicated faculty
• Diverse experiences inside and out of the classroom
• Challenging coursework designed to help you advance educationally and personally
• Small classes
• Access to student activities and campus facilities
• Treatment as a college student
• Grades do follow you to your high school transcript and beyond
Parents...
• DE students are treated as college students
⚬ Federal protection of information
• GMC works directly with the high school counselor
• An environment designed for your student to be successful
STUDENT SUCCESS STUDENT SUCCESS
GMC is dedicated to academic achievement. We want each GMC student to reach their fullest potential and thrive while on our campus.
GMC provides each student access to our advantageous student support services:
Free Tutoring
Dual Enrollment Coaches
Success Coaching Success Coaching
Student Success Platform
Used to identify, track and engage/connect students with resources for academic needs All correspondences from Starfish will go to GMC email
Uses a FLAG system
Raised by faculty, staff and students
2nd and 4th week and as needed
Kudos- Keep Up the Good Work
Minor- Attendance, Low/Missing Grades
Major- In Danger of Failing
Preparing for Success Preparing for Success
GMC Attendance Policy
Participation and Honesty
Quiz for online courses
Understanding the Syllabus
Logging into Portal
Checking Bulldogs Email and Canvas
GMC Portal GMC Portal
(first letter of your first name, your last name, month and day of your birth @bulldog.gmc.edu)
Your initial password is your date of birth mmddyy
