Definition: High school juniors and seniors enrolled in accredited Georgia public or private high schools who wish to enter college and earn college credit while they complete their junior and/or senior year of high school.
The Accel Program is designed for high school juniors and seniors enrolled in accredited Georgia public or private high schools who wish to enter college and earn college credit while they complete their junior and/or senior year of high school. Under Accel regulations, students may simultaneously receive high school Carnegie unit credits and college credit hours. Beginning Winter/Spring term 2005, Accel funding will apply only to the five CPC areas (English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, and Foreign Language). Accel applicants must have prior approval of their parents or guardian, high school counselor or principal, and must be enrolled in an accredited high school. Interested students should contact their high school counselor. All Accel applicants should be on track for the College Preparatory Curriculum diploma seal. Their high school grade point average (as calculated by the College on academic subjects only) must be at least 3.0. Accel applicants are also required to submit official college entrance examination scores. Minimum scores for Accel admission are:
- 480 Critical Reading and 460 Math on the SAT or 20 English and 19 Mathematics on the ACT and
- At least 970 combined SAT, or ACT composite score of at least 21
Documentation required for Accel status includes:
- Completed application for admission as an Accel student with the appropriate application fee. Accel students are encouraged to apply online.
- High school transcript with an academic grade point average of at least 3.0
- SAT or ACT scores as specified above (Test scores must come directly from the issuing agency or on an official high school transcript. Photocopies of score reports will not be accepted.)
- Letter of permission from parent or guardian
- Completed Certificate of Immunization
- Verification of Lawful Presence
In addition to applying to Gainesville State College, students who are participating in the Accel program must also complete the Accel application through the Georgia Student Finance Commission. Information on the program and its requirements and limitations can be found at www.gsfc.org.
Accredited Home School Admission for Joint Enrollment
Home schooled students who participate in an accredited home school program, as recognized by the USG, will meet the same admission criteria as all other students applying for Joint Enrollment.
Non-Accredited Home School and Non-Accredited Private School Admission for Joint Enrollment
Home schooled students who participate in a non-accredited home school program or non-accredited private school, are required to meet the following criteria in order to be eligible for admission:
- Minimum SAT score of 530 Critical Reading and 530 Mathematics sections, or ACT 23 English and 22 Math (Test scores must come directly from the issuing agency. Photocopies of score reports will not be accepted.)
- Minimum cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 or higher on courses taken from the required 17 CPC units
- Exemption of all LS requirements for early admission
- Letter of permission from parent or guardian
- On track towards the completion of the University System of Georgia 17-unit RHSC requirements and high school graduation
- Home schooled students are eligible for ACCEL funds