UWG expands dual enrollment program into Coweta County | Education

“This is an amazing opportunity that allows Go West Early Scholars to shorten the time to complete their college degree by as much as a year,” said Kimberly Scranage, UWG’s vice president of strategic enrollment management. “In turn, students can use that flexibility to graduate college sooner, study abroad and strengthen their resumes through experiential learning opportunities like internships.”

The program is free, allowing students to save more than $18,000 in tuition, textbooks and fees. Classes will be held at UWG Newnan, and transportation will be provided to and from the area high schools.

“Dual enrollment within an actual university setting is an amazing opportunity for high school students, and it is one of the best values available for the families of students who go on to attend college,” said Coweta County School System Superintendent Dr. Evan Horton. “Our community is fortunate to have an institution like the University of West Georgia with such a strong local presence, and we are excited to partner more closely with them to provide our students with these opportunities.”

Classes available in the program include English, U.S. history, college algebra and precalculus, public speaking, and psychology.

UWG is waiving test score requirements for 11th- and 12th-grade dual enrollment applicants with an academic GPA of 3.0 or higher, which is the minimum acceptable GPA in the program. The application deadline for the Fall 2024/Spring 2025 academic year is May 1.