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Dual Enrollment

Qualified high school students can begin working toward their college degree, while also earning high school credit through the Dual Enrollment Program.

Clayton State's Dual Enrollment Program provides students with the resources and support needed for a successful transition to college, while also offering the opportunity to continue their education at Clayton State as undergraduate students.

Important Announcement

If you are considering applying to Clayton State for dual enrollment admission, there's great news!

Applying just got easier through Summer 2026.

Clayton State will not require incoming dual enrollment students in the 11th or 12th grades, who have a core high school GPA of 3.0 or higher, to submit ACT or SAT scores for admission, following the University System of Georgia's test-optional initiative.

See the Test Optional Note section below for more info.

 

Admission Requirements

New Dual Enrollment Students

Apply online via GAfutures.

Submit an Official Transcript

Applicants must provide a high school transcript showing at least one full year of academics. Official transcripts must include the institution’s seal and be submitted in one of the following ways:  

  1. In-Person or By Mail - Deliver or mail your transcript in an unopened, official envelope to:  
       Office of Undergraduate Admissions  
       Edgewater Hall, Suite 150  
       2000 Clayton State Boulevard  
       Morrow, GA 30260-0285  
  2. Electronically - Submit through approved providers like eSCRIP  (for students with existing eSCRIP account), Clearinghouse, Parchment, or GaFutures.
  3. By Email – If your previous institution(s) offers this service, request that your high school counselor or institution email your official transcript directly to: transcripts@clayton.edu. 

Minimum Scores for Admission

Tenth graders need a minimum composite score of 1200 on the SAT or 26 on the ACT in a single national test administration to qualify for admission.

For 11th and 12th graders, there’s more flexibility; you can use the SAT/PSAT, ACT/PreACT, or ACCUPLACER to fulfill the Math and English requirements. If you meet one score requirement but not the other, you may face restrictions on course placement.  Additionally, some 11th and 12th graders may not have to provide test scores for admission. Please see the Test Optional Note section below for more information.

   10th graders 11th and 12th graders
  SAT SAT/PSAT
Evidenced-Based Reading & Writing 480 480
Math 440 440
Total 1200 not required
  ACT ACT/PreACT
English or Reading 17 17
Math 17 17
Composite 26 not required
ACCUPLACER
Reading  and
Write Placer
 not required 237
4
Math (QAS)
 not required 258

 

Submit Official SAT/ACT/Accuplacer Scores

Students not qualifying for the Test Optional Policy must submit official test scores to Clayton State University using the following codes: 

 - SAT and AP exams: College Board code #5145. 

- ACT exam: ACT code #0803. 

 Tenth graders must also send test scores to Georgia Futures: email their SAT scores to dualenrolllmet@gsfc.org or use code #2225 to request official electronic ACT scores. For detailed submission instructions, refer to Georgia Futures' guidelines. 

Take the ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer at Clayton State

Clayton State University periodically administers college entrance and placement exams, including the SAT, ACT, and Accuplacer, at our on-site testing center. Contact Testing Center at (678) 466-4495, for more information.

TEST OPTIONAL NOTE
Fall 2023 - Summer 2026

Eligibility – Tenth graders are still required to submit test scores. However, from now until Summer 2026, students in the 11th and 12th grades with a core high school GPA of 3.0 or higher do not need to provide official ACT/SAT scores when applying for Dual Enrollment.

Test score requirements will resume Fall 2026. All students applying for Fall 2026 and beyond will be required to submit ACT/SAT scores for admission consideration.  

 Applicants seeking to submit AP/IB scores, which are not necessary for admission but are encouraged for students seeking college credit, must be submitted from the testing service. Learn more about Clayton State's AP Credit Policy. 

*Students who are in 10th grade must submit test scores. 

Test Score Composite Minimums for 10th Graders:

  • ACT - 26
  • SAT - 1200

 

Minimum SCORES TO EXEMPT CoREQUISITE LEARNING SUPPORT

 Dual Enrollment students may only enroll in an English or mathematics course if they exempt placement in corequisite Learning Support.

Course

Requirement

 ENGL 1101 MATH 1001, MATH 1101, MATH 1401, STAT 1401 MATH 1111
High School GPA 3.0  with at least 2 RHSC English units successfully completed2 3.1 with Algebra II, Advanced Algebra or equivalent HS course successfully completed2 3.2 with Algebra II, Advanced Algebra or equivalent HS course successfully completed2
  OR OR OR
SAT 480 ERW  440 Math  510 Math 
  OR OR OR
PSAT 480 ERW  440 Math  510 Math 
  OR OR OR
ACT 17 English
or
17 Reading 		 17 Math  20 Math
  OR OR OR
PreACT 17 English
or
17 Reading 		 17 Math   20 Math
  OR OR OR
ACCUPLACER 237 Reading Comprehension
and
4 WritePlacer 		 258 Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics 266 Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics 
  OR OR OR
Transfer Coursework Transferable credit for an Area A English course3   Transferable credit for an Area A mathematics course3 

NOTES:
1 Institutions may establish additional or higher requirements for Dual Enrollment admission and placement.
2 High school courses with a grade of “C” or higher may be counted as successfully completed.
3 Must meet the minimum grade requirement for the institution which may be a “C” or higher.

Core GPA - Dual Enrollment applicants must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative high school GPA in academic subjects, calculated using grades from the Required High School Curriculum (RHSC) units: English, Math, Social Science, Science, Foreign Language, and AP Computer Science.

Elective courses, such as Art, P.E., or Yearbook, are not included in the GPA calculation

  • Eligibility – Meet the by core GPA, age/grade level, test score, and high school credit minimums for your grade level.
  • Parent/Guardian Consent – Submit a completed DE Parent Agreement, available through the GAfutures Dual Enrollment Funding Application for eligible students or the Self-Pay Course Approval Form for those ineligible for funding. 
  • On-track to Graduate – Be on track to complete the USG Required High School Curriculum (RHSC) and high school graduation requirements.
  • Fall:
    • Priority* Deadline - July 15
    • Regular Deadline - Aug. 1
    • Final Document Deadline - Aug. 10
  • Spring:
    • Priority* Deadline - November 15
    • Regular Deadline - Dec. 1
    • Final Document Deadline - Dec. 10
  • Summer:
    • Priority* Deadline - April 15
    • Regular Deadline - May 1
    • Final Document Deadline - May 10

*BENEFITS OF APPLYING BY THE PRIORITY DEADLINE

Applying by the priority deadline offers several key advantages for students:

  • Applying early ensures timely decision notifications, providing more time to plan and reducing the stress associated with waiting for admission decisions.
  • Early applicants receive priority consideration for financial aid and scholarships.
  • Early applicants also have enhanced opportunities for securing spots in desired academic courses and preferred housing options.

 

Other Opportunities For Admission

Many home-educated students have chosen Clayton State University for dual enrollment.

Home School Applicants from accredited programs can apply online via GAfutures.

Those who haven't completed an accredited program must apply using the portfolio method by submitting the document: Home School Students - Portfolio Procedure 2024-2025.

Dual Enrollment Continuation

Are you currently enrolled at Clayton State for dual enrollment and interested in continuing your education as a college freshman? Check out this quick checklist to learn more about applying for undergraduate admission.