Dual Enrollment
Dual Enrollment is a college acceleration program available to TFS Upper School students. Through Dual Enrollment, students have the opportunity to take college courses to earn credit for both high school and college. With 22 different college-level courses offered on campus, TFS students have a unique advantage in preparation for the next stage of education.
Benefits of Dual Enrollment
- Opportunity for students to become acquainted with college-level work
- Unlike AP courses which require a certain score on an examination at the end of the course, DE classes with passing grades earn high school and college credits*
- Cost savings – DE students taking two to three college courses each semester during their junior and senior years graduate from high school with 24-30 college credits
- TFS alumni indicate DE courses have resulted in cost savings, prepared them for the rigors of college, the ability to graduate college early, add a dual major/minor, or begin graduate work
Class of 2023
- 88% of students took Dual Enrollment courses on campus
- The average student graduated with 22 college credit hours
- The class of 2023 graduated with over 2040 college credit hours earned
Class of 2018-2023
- Over the past five years, 90% of graduates participated in the Dual Enrollment program
- Graduates earned over 9,000 college credit hours
- Graduates earned an average of 27 college credit hours
What do TFS alumni have to say about the Dual Enrollment program at TFS?
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COLLEGE: University of Georgia
BOARDING OR DAY: Day
CREDIT HOURS COMPLETED: 38
CREDIT HOURS ACCEPTED TO MY COLLEGE: 34
HOW DO YOU FEEL YOU BENEFITED FROM THE DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM AT TFS?
"The courses prepared me well for my university workload. The Dual Enrollment credits gave me peace of mind first and foremost."
COLLEGE: University of Georgia
BOARDING OR DAY: Day
CREDIT HOURS COMPLETED: 30
CREDIT HOURS ACCEPTED TO MY COLLEGE: 30
HOW DO YOU FEEL YOU BENEFITED FROM THE DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM AT TFS?
"Very well! Early in my freshman year, a lot of my peers were already struggling with time management and the workload while I was enjoying my time in college. I avoided taking crowded freshman classes, I saved plenty of money, and I may even graduate a year early if I continue on my current path (taking 16 hrs/semester). UGA has a 4+1 masters program, so I could feasibly earn two degrees in four years since I've already saved a year of school by taking Dual Enrollment classes at TFS."
COLLEGE: University of North Georgia
BOARDING OR DAY: Day
CREDIT HOURS COMPLETED: 9
CREDIT HOURS ACCEPTED TO MY COLLEGE: 9
HOW DO YOU FEEL YOU BENEFITED FROM THE DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM AT TFS?
"The teaching speed and content prepared me to work quick, and stay on top of work! I was able to save money, and also I was able to only have to take one more English class for my college experience."
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COLLEGE: Wofford College
BOARDING OR DAY: Day
CREDIT HOURS COMPLETED: 49
CREDIT HOURS ACCEPTED TO MY COLLEGE: 16
HOW DO YOU FEEL YOU BENEFITED FROM THE DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM AT TFS?
"While at TFS, I earned 49 college credits and felt very well prepared. The transfer of credits to my college will allow me to add two minors. The study and time management skills I learned in high school have also been a huge benefit."
COLLEGE: Washington & Lee University
BOARDING OR DAY: Boarding
CREDIT HOURS COMPLETED: 42
CREDIT HOURS ACCEPTED TO MY COLLEGE: 16
HOW DO YOU FEEL YOU BENEFITED FROM THE DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM AT TFS?
"A lot of my peers didn't know how to manage their time between homework and school work. Especially at W&L, the social scene is very taxing, and many people's grades slip because of that. Having taken similar classes before, the workload was very familiar to me. I was able to balance out my time very well and was also lucky enough to find friends who are just as driven as I am. Besides coming into college with credits, Dual Enrollment classes give high school students exposure to more abstract teaching methods. W&L is a liberal arts school, and a lot of the humanities classes require us to analyze and discuss text. Honestly, I credit my English and History class for that ability prior to coming to W&L. I also found that I struggled less with lab formats because my science classes helped me to problem solve during lab and also execute my labs more thoroughly."
COLLEGE: University of North Georgia
BOARDING OR DAY: Day
CREDIT HOURS COMPLETED: 48
CREDIT HOURS ACCEPTED TO MY COLLEGE: 48
HOW DO YOU FEEL YOU BENEFITED FROM THE DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM AT TFS?
"It did a great job putting me ahead of others in both knowledge and career plan. I have experienced cost savings, and I will be able to graduate earlier than others in my class due to the Dual Enrollment courses taken at TFS."
COLLEGE: University of Georgia
BOARDING OR DAY: Day
CREDIT HOURS COMPLETED: 30
CREDIT HOURS ACCEPTED TO MY COLLEGE: 30
HOW DO YOU FEEL YOU BENEFITED FROM THE DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM AT TFS?
"I got used to reading more for the courses which helped when transiting to the college setting. I had more confidence before starting college as I had some classes completed already. It gave me the ability to take fewer classes a semester so that I could enjoy my classes and college life without being stressed about a huge course load."
COLLEGE: Piedmont University
BOARDING OR DAY: Day
CREDIT HOURS COMPLETED: 34
CREDIT HOURS ACCEPTED TO MY COLLEGE: 34
HOW DO YOU FEEL YOU BENEFITED FROM THE DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM AT TFS?
"Yes, the Dual Enrollment courses were more challenging than my college courses. Cost saving was a big one; the program helped me graduate a semester early."
COLLEGE: Kennesaw State University
BOARDING OR DAY: Day
CREDIT HOURS COMPLETED: 12
CREDIT HOURS ACCEPTED TO MY COLLEGE: 12
HOW DO YOU FEEL YOU BENEFITED FROM THE DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM AT TFS?
"It definitely increased my knowledge base. I was able to bypass having to take a few classes. Taking college algebra and precalculus, in particular, allowed me to begin taking calculus immediately upon enrolling in college without needing to spend a year in prerequisite classes."
COLLEGE: University of Georgia
BOARDING OR DAY: Day
CREDIT HOURS COMPLETED: 16
CREDIT HOURS ACCEPTED TO MY COLLEGE: 16
HOW DO YOU FEEL YOU BENEFITED FROM THE DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM AT TFS?
"I thought Dual Enrollment prepared me extremely well for college coursework. I was able to graduate in three years from UGA, as I had my freshman year completely finished going into college. That led to cost savings in not having an additional year of school."
COLLEGE: Emory University, Mercer University
BOARDING OR DAY: Boarding
CREDIT HOURS COMPLETED: 12
CREDIT HOURS ACCEPTED TO MY COLLEGE: 12
HOW DO YOU FEEL YOU BENEFITED FROM THE DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM AT TFS?
"It was great to experience a college workload before actually being enrolled as a college student. There were many advantages. It was more cost-effective, helped me fast-track through freshman year, and I believe I did better in the classes I took Dual Enrollment because of the smaller class size."
COLLEGE: Mercer University, Baylor University
BOARDING OR DAY: Boarding
CREDIT HOURS COMPLETED: 9
CREDIT HOURS ACCEPTED TO MY COLLEGE: 9
HOW DO YOU FEEL YOU BENEFITED FROM THE DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM AT TFS?
"Very well. I had the opportunity to take advanced courses earlier in my college career."
COLLEGE: University of Georgia
BOARDING OR DAY: Day
CREDIT HOURS COMPLETED: 9
CREDIT HOURS ACCEPTED TO MY COLLEGE: 9
HOW DO YOU FEEL YOU BENEFITED FROM THE DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM AT TFS?
"The Dual Enrollment courses were on par with the workload we had in college courses. I saved money on core classes and was able to advance my graduation date."
COLLEGE: Wagner College
BOARDING OR DAY: Boarding
CREDIT HOURS COMPLETED: 6
CREDIT HOURS ACCEPTED TO MY COLLEGE: 6
HOW DO YOU FEEL YOU BENEFITED FROM THE DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM AT TFS?
"I think the same as TFS classes. It allowed me to take more classes related to my major in college. I was able to have a double major and a minor when I graduated."
GSFC Dual Enrollment Information
*It is a best practice to check with target colleges and universities regarding credit or advanced placement for AP, DE, or IB courses. Policies vary on credit for coursework completed during secondary school.