Dual Enrollment Checklist
Talk with High School Counselor
- Determine eligibility (see Dual Enrollment Eligibility Requirements below)
- School districts reserve the right to implement additional eligibility requirements
- Discuss potential course opportunities and scheduling
Dual Enrollment Eligibility Requirements
- Cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher and at least a 3.0 or higher in the subject area of enrollment or
- ACT sub scores of 18 in English, 19 in Reading, and 19 in Math
- If only taking CTE courses (i.e., Mechatronics), a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher is required
- Homeschool students must have the above listed qualifying ACT scores on file
Complete Dual Enrollment Application
- Visit the Apply web page to complete application
- Make sure to choose Dual Enrollment – High School as the Application Type
- Once each section is completed, be sure to click Application is Complete and I agree to the terms to successfully submit application.
Complete TN Dual Enrollment Grant Application
- Visit the TSAC Student Login Portal to create an account
- Once account is created, complete the application for the Dual Enrollment Grant (DEG)
- Students must maintain a 2.0 collegiate GPA to remain eligible for grant monies in
the future
- If GPA drops below a 2.0, the DEG is lost.
- Dual Enrollment Grant Application deadlines are as follows:
- Fall: September 15 / Spring: February 1 / Summer: May 15
Consent Form
- 48 – 72 hours after the application is submitted, the consent form can be completed
- Most likely, a Dual Enrollment Coordinator will come into the high school to help all DE students complete this.
- High School Transcript
- This will be uploaded by the high school counselor or registrar upon completion of the consent form.
Test Scores
- If you have taken the ACT or SAT make sure the scores are sent to Motlow (they are often included on your high school transcript).
- Homeschool students are required to have ACT/SAT scores on file
Additional Information
- If a student turns 18 years of age while taking classes, proof of citizenship will be required, and proof of draft registration will be required for all males.
- As a dual enrollment student, any dual enrollment course taken becomes part of the
student’s permanent college transcript.