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8. JOINT ENROLLMENT: The Joint Enrollment Program allows the high school student,
while continuing his/her enrollment in high school, to enroll in courses for college credit.
Tuition, mandatory fees and associated costs of attendance are the responsibility of the
student. The admissions requirements for joint enrollment are the same as those for the
MOWR Program outlined above.
9. Joint Enrollment Applicants (those attending high school who plan to enroll in courses for
college credit only) must provide:
a. Completed Darton State College application for admission along with the non-refundable
$20 application fee
b. An official copy of the high school transcript showing GPA and credits to date
c. An official copy of Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or ACT Assessment scores
d. A letter of recommendation from the high school counselor
e. Written consent from a parent or guardian for students under 18 years of age
f. A completed immunization form
g. Satisfaction of verification of lawful presence
10. PERSONS 62 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER: Darton State College and the University
System of Georgia have established the following guidelines for the enrollment of persons 62
years of age or older. Applicants for this program:
a. Must submit a properly completed application for admission and a $20 non-refundable
application fee. Applicants shall meet all System and institutional admissions
requirements.
b. Must be residents of Georgia, 62 years of age or older at the time of registration, and
must present a birth certificate or other comparable written documentation of age to
enable the College to determine eligibility.
c. May enroll as a regular or audit student in courses offered for resident credit, traditional
or online classes, on a “space available” basis without payment of fees except for
supplies or laboratory fees, or activity and athletic fees.
d. Must meet all System, institution, and legislated degree requirements if they are degree
seeking students.
11. NON-IMMIGRANT INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSIONS: Applicants who
were born outside the United States and must obtain a visa to enter the country are considered
international. To be considered for admission, international students must submit the
following materials:
I. Darton State College Admissions Application and $20.00 non-refundable
application fee
II. Official high school transcript or General Education Development test results
(GED). If transcripts are in a language other than English, an official English
translation is required. In some cases, an outside evaluation of secondary education
credentials may be requested. Photocopies or faxes are not acceptable. For
applicants who hold U.S. high school diplomas, we require an official transcript
detailing graduation date and type of diploma received. High school transcripts
must show a proof of graduation.
III. Official college or university transcript from each college or university attended.
Photocopies or faxes are not acceptable. Should you wish to obtain transfer credit
from a college or university outside the U.S. you must obtain an official evaluation
of your credit from one of the following professional academic credential
evaluation agencies:
a. WES
b. Josef Silny
Transfer credit from a college or university from outside the U.S. is awarded ONLY
when the transcript is accompanied by either of the above stated professional
evaluators.
IV. English Test Scores – applicants are required to have a minimum English test score.