Dual Enrollment

Apply online via GAfutures.

Applicants must submit a high school transcript that reflects 1 full year of high school academics. Official transcripts must have the institution’s seal and must be presented in an unopened official envelope from the sending institution. Once we receive your transcript, you will complete orientation and register for classes with your Dual Enrollment Advisor.

Submit an official transcript

We can accept your transcripts in-person, by mail, or electronically.

You may mail or deliver your transcripts to: Office of Undergraduate Admissions Edgewater Hall, Suite 150 2000 Clayton State Boulevard Morrow, GA 30260-0285

We currently accept electronic transcripts from E-Transcript providers such as:

• eSCRIP  (for students with existing eSCRIP accounts)
• Clearinghouse
• Parchment
• GaFutures
• Mail (Admissions-Edgewater Hall)
• Walk-In (Admissions-Edgewater Hall)

If your previous school(s), college(s), or universities offer this service, submit official transcripts to: transcripts@clayton.edu.

Submit Official SAT/ACT/Accuplacer Scores

TEST OPTIONAL NOTE
Fall 2023 - Summer 2026

Students with a core high school GPA of 3.0 or higher who are applying for Dual Enrollment admission are NOT required to submit official ACT/SAT scores for admission consideration. However, test scores will continue to be required to apply for Zell Miller scholarships in accordance with State of Georgia requirements.

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.

When requesting scores, use Clayton State University's College Board code #5145 for the SAT test and for AP exams. Use Clayton State University's ACT code #0803 for the ACT test.

Minimum SCORES for admission

High School GPA	3.0
Age/Grade Level	Evidence the student is on-track for completing high school graduation requirements and the Required High School Curriculum (RHSC).
Consent	Parent/Guardian
The English or Math Score Requirement must be met (Fall 2025 and beyond):
English Score Requirement Minimums	480 SAT or PSAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing
	OR 17 ACT or PreACT English or Reading
	OR 237 Accuplacer Reading and 4 WritePlacer
Math Score Requirement Minimums	440 SAT or PSAT Math
	OR 17 ACT or PreACT Math
	OR 258 Accuplacer Math (QAS)
Additional Requirements/Information	Students meeting one score requirement but not the other are subject to course placement restrictions. Students must submit a high school transcript showing they are on-track for graduating high school and completing the USG’s Required High School Curriculum (RHSC). Parent/guardian consent is required. The consent is obtained from the GAFutures Dual Enrollment Funding Application for those eligible for funding and from the Self-Pay Course Approval Form for those ineligible for funding.

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

Students with a core high school GPA of 3.0 or higher who are applying for Dual Enrollment admission are NOT required to submit official ACT/SAT scores* for admission consideration. However, test scores will continue to be required to apply for Zell Miller scholarships in accordance with State of Georgia requirements.

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

Minimum SCORES TO EXEMPT CoREQUISITE LEARNING SUPPORT PLACEMENT

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.

• Dual enrollment applicants must also have a minimum cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in academic subjects as calculated by the institution for admission purposes.
  • Academic subjects include the Required High School Curriculum (RHSC) units of English, Math, Social Science, Science, Foreign Language, and AP Computer Science. For admission purposes, the applicant's GPA will be calculated using grades in these subjects only. Grades earned in elective classes (e.g. Art, P.E., Yearbook) will not factor in the GPA calculation for Dual Enrollment admission to Clayton State University.

• Students must be on track towards the completion of the USG Required High School Curriculum (RHSC) and high school graduation requirements.
• Students applying to participate in the Dual Enrollment program must submit a completed Dual Enrollment Student Participation Agreement signed by the student, parent/guardian, and high school counselor. If the student is not applying to the Dual Enrollment program, written consent of his or her parent/guardian must be submitted.
• All students must satisfy the Immunization requirements prior to the first day of classes.
• Students must submit proof of lawful presence in the U.S. to the Office of Admissions in Suite 150 of Edgewater Hall or to admissions@clayton.edu (GA driver’s license, GA driver’s permit, U.S. passport, or birth certificates are accepted)
  • For a list of accepted documents, see Verification of Lawful Presence. 

• 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.

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.