Roane State Community College

A student in grade 9 or 10 who has been classified as "academically gifted" by evaluation through the multi-disciplinary team process may earn college credit while in high school. To be eligible for the program the applicant must have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) which approves specific college courses. Students will only be allowed to to register for courses designated on the IEP. Applicants in this category should:

1. Submit an application for admission.
2. Complete an application for the Academically Gifted program.
3. Have a grade-point average of 3.2 or better on a 4.0 scale.
4. Obtain approval from the high school principal and the Vice President for Student Learning.
5. Submit a copy of the student’s IEP showing those courses or a list of the approved courses from a school official must be sent to the Director of Student Enrollment and Recruitment before registration will be allowed.  In lieu of the IEP, official letters from the secondary administration, specifically listing recommended college courses will be accepted.
6. Submit a high school transcript.
7. Submit one of the following: ACT scores, SAT scores, Pre-ACT scores, Accuplacer scores, or have a minimum unweighted high school GPA of 3.60 or higher.
8. Submit a completed Dual Enrollment Participation Form.

Home-schooled students should contact the Dual Studies Office for instructions regarding the Academically Gifted category. Students who are not yet in high school should contact the Office of the Vice President of Student Learning for information regarding enrollment.