Your Complete Guide to Getting In & Getting Started
Step-by-step instructions for applying, submitting documents, securing GA Futures funding, and getting into your classes — all in one place.
What You Need Before Starting
To apply for Dual Enrollment at Atlanta Metropolitan State College, you'll need to complete the admissions application, pay the application fee, submit supporting documents, and complete your ACCEL funding application through GA Futures.
Full Process Overview
What Does It Cost?
- ✓ Complete the ACCEL Program application at gafutures.org
- ✓ A new ACCEL application must be submitted for each semester
- ✓ Covers tuition for approved dual enrollment courses
- ✗ The $20 application fee is not covered — you pay this once
There is a $20 non-refundable application fee when you apply. This is a one-time charge for the admissions application and is not covered by GA Futures funding.
Apply to AMSC
Go to apply.atlm.edu → click your submitted application → view the Documents section. It shows documents still needed vs. those already received as "submitted."
Finding Your Student ID Number
You'll receive your AMSCID# (student ID) once your admissions application is received and processed. To retrieve it at any time: go to atlm.edu → Students → Student Portal → scroll down → Retrieve ID → enter your info and click Search.
Required Documents
Transcripts sent from a student's personal email or fax are considered unofficial and will NOT be used for admissions decisions.
What to Submit
- ✓ Official High School Transcript — showing GPA and credits earned to date
- ✓ SAT or ACT Score
- ✓ Immunization Form
- ✓ Lawful Presence Documents — if seeking in-state tuition (see Lawful Presence section)
- ✓ College Transcripts — if you have any prior college coursework
Mail physical documents to:
Atlanta Metropolitan State College, Office of Admissions
1630 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30310
How to Request Your High School Transcript
Most high school transcripts can be requested digitally. Here are your options by county/district:
| District / Service | How to Request |
|---|---|
| GA Futures Transcript | gafutures.org/resources/student-resources/ → scroll to bottom → "High School Transcript Request" tile → login → "My High School Transcript" |
| Parchment (most schools) | parchment.com |
| Atlanta Public Schools | apsga.scriborder.com |
| DeKalb County Schools | dekalbschoolsga.org/records-and-transcripts |
| Clayton County Schools | clayton.k12.ga.us |
| Cobb County Schools | cobbga.scriborder.com |
| Henry County Schools | tinyurl.com/4vbapsvh |
| GED Transcripts | ged.com/life_after_ged |
GA Futures / ACCEL Funding
Note: It must be at least 30 days since you last sent a transcript to the same school.
What ACCEL / GA Futures Covers
- ✓ Tuition for approved dual enrollment courses
- ✓ Mandatory fees required for enrollment
- ✓ Required textbooks for approved courses
- ✓ Must apply each semester — funding is not automatically renewed
- ✗ The $20 AMSC application fee is not covered
- ✗ Non-mandatory fees (parking, meal plans, etc.)
- ✗ Unapproved courses not in the Dual Enrollment Course Directory
- ✗ Repeated or withdrawn courses — 2 withdrawals = permanent loss of funding
You cannot receive funding to repeat or retake a course you have already taken.
Withdrawing from a Dual Enrollment course two (2) times makes you permanently ineligible for future GA Futures funding. Think carefully before dropping.
Learn more about the ACCEL Dual Enrollment program at gafutures.org →
After Acceptance
Post-Acceptance Checklist
What Happens at Orientation
New Student Orientation at AMSC is where you meet with an advisor and receive your actual class schedule. You do not self-register in a portal like some universities — orientation is a required step before classes begin. Make sure to bring your acceptance letter and any documents they request.
If a Dual Enrollment Student Later Applies for Freshman Admission
If you completed Dual Enrollment with fewer than 30 transferable hours, you must meet the 2022 freshman admission requirements including applicable SAT/ACT requirements.
If you completed 30 or more transferable hours through Dual Enrollment, your admissions decision will be based on your college GPA rather than freshman credentials.
Important Deadlines
These are the official written deadlines. Apply early and get everything moving to avoid last-minute stress. All application materials, transcripts, and your ACCEL funding application should be submitted together.
Submit your ATLM application, all documents (transcript, SAT/ACT, immunization), and your ACCEL funding application at gafutures.org well before this date.
Submit your AMSC application, all documents, and a new ACCEL funding application for the Spring semester by this date.
Submit your AMSC application, all documents, and a new ACCEL funding application for the Summer semester by this date.
Even if you're already enrolled, you must submit a brand new ACCEL Program application at gafutures.org for each semester you want funding. Missing this means you pay out of pocket.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for Dual Enrollment at AMSC you must be a current 10th, 11th, or 12th grader and meet the following:
- ✓ 3.0 GPA on Required High School Curriculum (RHSC) courses
- ✓ Meet qualifying minimum test scores (see table below)
- ✓ 10th graders: eligible only with a minimum 1200 SAT or 26 ACT composite on national test administration
Minimum Test Score Requirements
| ACT | SAT | ACCUPLACER |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum composite of 20 17 English or Reading · 17 Math |
Minimum total of 1050 480 ERW · 440 Math |
237 Reading · 4 WritePlacer · 258 Math |
For important semester dates including add/drop deadlines, holidays, and final exams, visit the AMSC Registrar's academic calendars page.
atlm.edu — Academic Calendars →
Holds & How to Remove Them
Dual Enrollment Funding Hold
The hold clears once all three parties complete their steps in GA Futures:
- → Student: complete the ACCEL application and add Atlanta Metropolitan State College
- → Parent: complete the Parent Acknowledgment email (or at gafutures.org/DEparent)
- → High school counselor: approve your courses in the GA Futures system
Transcript Hold
All official transcripts must be received and processed before you can be accepted. Transcripts sent from a student's personal email or fax are considered unofficial and will not be used.
- → Check your document status at apply.atlm.edu → open your application → Documents section
- → Confirm with your counselor that the transcript was actually sent to AMSC
Lawful Presence Hold
Required for in-state tuition. See the Lawful Presence section for accepted documents and submission info.
You may see a tuition balance in your portal. GA Futures pays it after AMSC invoices them following the semester start. If you've exhausted your funding eligibility, you must pay the balance yourself by the deadline shown in the portal.
Registering for Classes
First-Time Students
Once accepted, you will receive an official Acceptance Notification with an invitation to New Student Orientation. At orientation you will be advised and receive your class schedule. You cannot register independently until this is done.
Browse Available Classes
You can search available courses before or after orientation here:
atlm.gabest.usg.edu — Class Listing →
Approved Course Directory
Only courses listed in the USG Dual Enrollment Course Directory qualify for GA Futures funding. Check before registering for anything.
USG Dual Enrollment Course Directory (PDF) →
How to Pick a Good Professor
Use ratemyprofessors.com → search "Atlanta Metropolitan State College" → look up by name. Register as early as possible — good sections fill fast.
Give Your Schedule to Your Counselor
Once registered, give a copy of your class schedule to your high school counselor. AMSC states this is required — your counselor needs to confirm which courses count toward your diploma.
Questions?
Contact Ivan McKee: imckee@atlm.edu · (404) 756-2774
Or visit the Office of Admissions in person at Building 650, 1630 Metropolitan Parkway.
Getting Your Textbooks (Free)
GA Futures funding covers required textbooks for approved dual enrollment courses. Check the AMSC Bookstore for materials assigned to your specific courses.
ATLM Bookstore → atlm.edu/campus-life/bookstore.aspx
Lawful Presence Verification
Accepted Documents
- ✓ Certified U.S. or U.S. Territory Birth Certificate (must clearly show raised or written seal)
- ✓ U.S. Certificate of Naturalization (USCIS form N-550 or N-570)
- ✓ U.S. Certificate of Citizenship (USCIS form N-560 or N-561)
- ✓ U.S. Certificate of Birth Abroad (DS-1350) or Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240)
- ✓ Current U.S. Passport
- ✓ Georgia ID or Georgia Driver's License (must have REAL ID symbol — "Not for REAL ID Purposes," "Federal Limits Apply," or similar marks are NOT accepted)
- ✓ Current and Valid Permanent Resident Card (USCIS I-151 or I-551) — front AND back required
- ✓ Current Military ID (must be presented in person — not accepted via upload)
Driver's License — Accepted States & Requirements
Only unexpired licenses/IDs with the REAL ID symbol are accepted. Temporary/interim licenses cannot be accepted. A few examples:
| State | Requirement |
|---|---|
| California | Must NOT be marked "Limited Term." Instruction Permits and Commercial Learner's Permits cannot be accepted. |
| Florida | Must NOT be marked "Temporary" |
| Georgia | Must NOT be marked "Limited Term" |
| North Carolina | Must NOT be marked "Limited Term" |
| Texas | Must NOT be marked "Limited Term" or "Temporary" |
View the full list of accepted states and requirements at the ATLM Admissions FAQ: atlm.edu/students/admissions-faq.aspx →
Where to Submit
Submit your Lawful Presence documents to the Office of Recruitment & Admissions:
- → In person: Student Services & Success Center, Building 650, 1630 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30310
- → Phone: (404) 756-4004
- → Email: admissions@atlm.edu or recruitment@atlm.edu
College Tips & What to Expect
No one tracks you. No reminders for missed assignments. Academic dishonesty can follow you for life. Read this before your first day.
- Log in to BrightSpace (D2L) at atlm.edu → myATLM every day
- Check your AMSC student email daily — all important communications go there
- Read the syllabus immediately for every class — it tells you grading, attendance, and due dates
- Remember your AMSCID# — you'll need it for everything
- No reminders: Professors don't chase you for assignments. It's entirely your responsibility.
- Grade components vary: Check the syllabus for how much each item is worth — it's different for every class.
- Academic dishonesty: Getting caught cheating goes to the Dean of Students and stays on your permanent college record. This can block future opportunities.
- Office hours: Professors have them — use them. Showing effort goes a long way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contacts
Fax: (404) 756-5686
registrar@atlm.edu
Student Services & Success Center, Building 650
Atlanta, GA 30310
Building 650
Campus Information
1630 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30310
Access portal: atlm.edu → myATLM (top right)
BrightSpace (D2L): accessible via myAMSC portal
Student Portal: atlm.edu → Students → Student Portal