Early College (Dual Enrollment) Program
Earn college credit while in high school.
Early College at Greenville Technical College (GTC) is designed for motivated high school juniors and seniors, who seek academic challenges and want to get a head start on advanced academic goals.
Getting an early start on college credits will:
- Save you time and money
- Let you experience college classes
- Help you explore academically-centered career planning
- Allow you to lighten your load or finish college ahead of schedule
Students of partnering schools should coordinate dual enrollment through their school counselors. Qualifying home-schooled students and students from other schools are also welcome to apply.
Mission:
Dual Enrollment and Early College exposes students to opportunities, provides students with access to college courses, removes barriers, and transforms lives through early exposure to industry and higher education.
Vision:
Dual Enrollment and Early College provides high school students with opportunities to pursue credentials for employment, transferability, and degree completion through innovation, forward-thinking, and industry partnerships.
For acceptance into the Early College (Dual Enrollment) Program, you’ll need to meet the following requirements:
- Be a current high school student - 16 years of age or older who has completed English 3. Students who are younger, but who otherwise qualify, may contact the Early College office to request consideration for an exception.
The following documentation will be required – details in the application instructions:
- Documentation to verify US Legal Presence
- Release of Information form (FERPA)
- Up-to-date high school transcript (unofficial)
- Acceptable SAT/ACT scores or take our placement exam
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects the privacy of the educational records of students.
- All students who participate in Early College must have a Release of Information (FERPA) form on file. The FERPA form allows the Early College school counselor to register & complete course changes for students, verify attendance, and receive grade report information. Parents have access to the same, to include billing, academic misconduct, grades and admissions information.
The following are some working guidelines for the Greenville Technical College Early College program:
- Students must have accountability for their enrollment in college courses. Students should develop advocacy skills and learn to communicate with instructors on their own regarding academic matters.
- Parents should not have direct contact with college instructors (email, text, phone) regarding their student’s grades and academic progress. Parents should not anticipate receipt of ongoing and specific updates from college instructors regarding their students’ academic progress throughout the semester.
- While parents should not contact instructors regarding students’ grades and academic progress, parents may attend a student-instructor conference. Meetings should be arranged and guided by the student rather than the parent.
Upcoming Admissions Dates
Please check the course schedules page for details on the acceptable drop period for individual classes.
| Credit Hours | Graduating 2021 |
Graduating 2022 |
Graduating 2023 |
Graduating |
Out-of-County Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $60.00 | $90.00 | $120.00 | $120.00 | $196.00 |
| 2 | $120.00 | $180.00 | $240.00 | $240.00 | $392.00 |
| 3 | $180.00 | $270.00 | $360.00 | $360.00 | $588.00 |
| 4 | $240.00 | $360.00 | $480.00 | $480.00 | $784.00 |
| 5 | $300.00 | $450.00 | $600.00 | $600.00 | $980.00 |
| 6 | $360.00 | $420.00 | $540.00 | $540.00 | $1,176.00 |
| 7 | $420.00 | $490.00 | $630.00 | $630.00 | $1,372.00 |
| 8 | $480.00 | $560.00 | $720.00 | $720.00 | $1,568.00 |
| 9 | $540.00 | $630.00 | $810.00 | $810.00 | $1,764.00 |
| 10 | $600.00 | $700.00 | $900.00 | $900.00 | $1,960.00 |
| 11 | $660.00 | $770.00 | $990.00 | $990.00 | $2,156.00 |
| 12 | $720.00 | $840.00 | $1,080.00 | $1,080.00 | $2,352.00 |
*Anticipated Graduation Year
Tuition for in-county students is locked as indicated above.
For out-of-county students, as allowed by law, Greenville Technical College will review tuition and fee rates every year and make needed adjustments. Note: This model is subject to change if there are significant changes to Lottery Tuition Assistance including the elimination of the use of LTA for high school students. We strongly encourage all students to take at least 6 credit hours.
** Inclusive Access courses have associated fees that cover book rental and on-line book access. Find out more about Inclusive Access in our FAQ.
Please be aware that the final amounts for student accounts (billing/fees) may take up to 4 weeks to be completed. Flex start courses may take longer which means your total bill may not be ready until 8 weeks after the start of the semester.
After you’ve taken Early College classes as a high school student, you may decide to continue your education with us as a college student. Continue to have smaller classes and quality instructors with one of the most affordable higher education options – plus you can transfer your credits to an accredited university if you want to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
Ready to get started?
The first step is to complete the college application, which is different from the one you completed for Early College. Find more details when you visit the steps to enrollment. Once you've been accepted, you will then need to submit a Program of Study Change Form found under Student Records on the Student Forms page. This will transition you from Early College to your new program of study.
13th Year scholarship opportunity for graduates of GTC Affiliated Charter High Schools
(Greenville Technical College Charter, Brashier Middle College, and Greer Middle College)
13th-year Scholarship Application (pdf) »
Transferring credits:
- PATH – Learn about transfer options at Greenville Technical College
- SC Trac – Use SC Trac to see how your Early College courses will transfer to other South Carolina colleges and universities
Need your GTC Early College Transcript?
- Visit Official transcript request to request Greenville Technical College transcripts through Parchment service
Director of Early College
Tameka Brown
(864) 250-6722
Tameka.Brown@gvltec.edu
Assistant Director of Early College
Ron Bachman
(864) 236-6521
Ron.Bachman@gvltec.edu
Administrative Coordinator
Sharyn Gmerek
(864) 250-8733
Sharyn.Gmerek@gvltec.edu
Office location
225 S. Pleasantburg Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
ARC Building 603, Office 410
CONTACT US
Sharyn Gmerek
Administrative Coordinator
(864) 250-8733
EarlyCollege@gvltec.edu
Office location
225 S. Pleasantburg Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
ARC Building 603, Office 410
READY TO GET STARTED?
STEP 1 – APPLY
Ready to get started? Start with the application.
New Early College students
- Apply for program admission here.
- View these detailed instructions for the application (pdf) to help you with the process.
Returning Early College students
If you have attended within the last 3 semesters, you do not need to reapply.STEP 2 – PREPARE DOCUMENTATION
During the enrollment process (whether done independently or with your counselor), be prepared to upload the following required documents:
- Declaration of Legal Presence in the US form along with a scanned copy of at least ONE verifying document
Citizens- Valid Driver’s License
- Valid Learner’s Permit
- Valid SC State ID
- Valid Birth Certificate accompanied by a current school-issued picture ID
- Valid US Passport
Non-Citizens *
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- Valid federally-issued VISA stamp and Passport information page
- Valid Permanent Residency Card [front and back]
- Valid Employment Authorization [front and back]
* PLEASE NOTE: Permanent Residence Cardholders and certain VISA classifications are eligible for in-state tuition rates. Employment Authorization Cardholders are eligible for out of state tuition only. For further information, contact International Student Advisor, Emily Terry (Emily.Terry@gvltec.edu).
- SAT/ACT scores (if scores not available, you must complete the college placement test)
- See the Placement page for general information on acceptable scores, testing location options, and a peek at sample questions. You will also find test preparation resources.
- For Home School Students interested in Dual Enrollment, if you need to take the placement test (Accuplacer), please contact our office at earlycollege@gvltec.edu or (864) 250-8733.
- An unofficial high school transcript (from your counselor)
STEP 3 – ENROLL IN CLASSES
For returning or newly accepted students, the links below provide instructions and access to the online enrollment process. You’ll use this process to enroll in courses or change courses if needed.
Detailed instructions for enrolling (pdf)
Select the form that applies to you. This form is used to identify the specific courses you would like to take and it can also be used to add, drop or withdraw from courses.
- Enrollment form for students from partnering Greenville County high schools, charter high schools, or career centers (see Early College School Partners in the FAQ for complete list)
- Enrollment form for home-school students or students from other schools (private schools, online academies, etc.)
Online Learning Requirement: COL 111 (E-Learning Success)
Effective fall 2018, students who are either new or returning to GTC after a three-semester break AND who plan to take any online course(s) must complete a 1-credit, online COL 111 course designed to foster success in an online learning environment. While COL 111 could be helpful to any student, it is not currently required for continuing students or students who plan to take only face-to-face or blended courses.
- Before registering for any fully online course, affected students must have either completed COL 111 successfully (prerequisite) or be registered for COL 111 (co-requisite) in the same term.
- Faculty members have designed COL 111 to introduce students to basic computer skills and functions necessary to navigate the Blackboard learning management system. COL 111 also includes assignments for students to self-assess whether they are prepared for online learning.
- Unlike other courses, COL 111 tuition is set at $25 and there is no additional textbook cost.
STEP 4 – PAYING FOR EARLY COLLEGE
Please be aware that the final amounts for student accounts (billing/fees) may take up to 4 weeks to be completed. Flex start courses may take longer which means your total bill may not be ready until 8 weeks after the start of the semester.
Tuition
Students of Partnering Schools:
- Fall or Spring Semester: Greenville Tech invoices the school. Students must make tuition payments directly to the school and not to Greenville Tech.
- Summer semester: Students will pay Greenville Tech directly.
Home School Students: Greenville Tech invoices the home school family directly.
Book Fees
Students of Partnering Schools: Book fees are not included in tuition. Please check with your school for fee information.
Home School Students: Book fees are not included in tuition. Pay directly to the bookstore.
STEP 5 – ACCESS AND RESOURCES
Now that you have enrolled for classes, the next step is to establish and access all your important technology and resource information. View this printable Student Access and Resource Guide (pdf) to help you:
- Determine your GTC username
- Access GTC4me (the student portal or information hub)
- Access Blackboard (which allows you to check for class assignments and communicate with your instructor, advisor and classmates) PLEASE NOTE: Blackboard is not available until about 24 hours before a class starts
- Access Gmail (your official college email account for receiving updates from your instructor(s), the business office, public safety, etc.)
Once you are enrolled, you can view your schedule on GTC4me > Self-Service > Student Planning.
Please note: Purge and Advising notifications viewed on self-service do not pertain to Early College students.
- Early College students are not subject to being purged due to non-payment.
- Early College students are not required to complete an online orientation (PASS session).
Visit Student Resources to take advantage of all the resources available to you as a Greenville Tech student.