How to apply

Our Early College program offers outstanding high school juniors and seniors in Georgia a unique opportunity to pursue high-quality, rigorous college courses while completing their high school requirements. Students can gain both high school and transferable college credit through our offerings.

To be eligible for our Early College program, you should meet the following criteria:

• Be a junior or senior enrolled at a public or private high school, or be homeschooled.
• Have a minimum 3.0 academic GPA in high school (as calculated by the Office of Admissions).
• If applicable, adhere to your high school’s specific eligibility requirements for participation.

For students bringing in Dual Enrollment credits, we ask for official college transcripts to credit completed courses.

For further details about Georgia’s Dual Enrollment program, visit www.gafutures.org. Out-of-state students, please contact our Office of Admissions at (800) 241-3754 for guidance.

Admission decisions are made considering your high school GPA and ACT or SAT scores. As part of your application, you should provide:

• A transcript detailing your high school coursework. If you participated in a formal homeschooling program, the transcript should come directly from that organization. If your curriculum was parent-designed, the transcript should outline the subjects studied.
• Official ACT or SAT scores.
• If applicable, GED scores should also be submitted, as they may be required to complete the admissions process.

Former YHC students wishing to re-enroll after a gap semester or longer should fill out the application for readmission. Acceptance is straightforward for those who have not attended another institution, provided there’s no hold on their account. However, students who pursued studies elsewhere after YHC must submit official transcripts of that coursework to the Office of Admissions and complete the Student Transfer Form. Transfer students can appeal their admission decision if needed.

International applicants to YHC who are first-time freshmen should:

• Complete the international application.
• If English is not your native language, provide proof of language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, SAT Critical Reading score, or ELS Language Center completion).
• Applicants who have completed high school in the U.S. will need to request an official copy of all transcripts be sent to the Office of Admissions.
• Applicants who have completed coursework at the high school/secondary school or university-level outside of the U.S. must provide a course-by-course transcript evaluation from an approved service, such as Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.

Post-admission requirements for international students include:

• A nonrefundable $300 enrollment deposit.
• Completion and return of the Financial Guarantee Statement (FGS). A Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20) will be issued upon approval of the FGS.
• A copy of your unexpired passport with photo ID.

• Complete the international application.
• If transferring from a U.S. institution with less than 30 hours of coursework, provide all post-secondary and high school transcripts.
• Transfers from a U.S. college/university with 30+ hours of coursework should submit college/university transcripts and a Student Transfer Form. Admissions decisions are based on college coursework with a minimum GPA requirement of 2.5. Those with a GPA below 2.5 must submit a Transfer Admissions Statement.
• Applicants who have completed coursework at the high school/secondary school or university-level outside of the U.S. must provide a course-by-course transcript evaluation from an approved service, such as Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
• If English is not your native language, provide proof of language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, SAT Critical Reading score, or ELS Language Center completion).

Post-admission requirements for international students include:

• A nonrefundable $300 enrollment deposit.
• Completion and return of the Financial Guarantee Statement (FGS). A Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20) will be issued upon approval of the FGS.
• A copy of your unexpired passport with photo ID.

Upon submission of the application and a non-refundable fee, the Office of Admissions will notify applicants of receipt and their admission status. Students who get admitted but do not enroll or those who haven’t attended within the last three semesters must reapply via a new application for readmission.

Admission requirements include:

• A completed Graduate Admissions application.
• Official transcripts from all previous higher education institutions. For international transcripts, a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by a NACES member is necessary.
• Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.75.
• GACE Program Admission Assessment scores, which can be exempted with acceptable ACT, SAT, or GRE General Test scores.
• GACE Content Assessment scores of at least 250 for each assessment.
• Georgia Educator Ethics Program Entry assessment completion.
• Notarized GAPSC Pre-Service Application along with a clear copy of a driver’s license or current passport.

All acceptances are subject to a clear criminal background check.

Students interested in transferring to YHC should complete the admission application. If you’ve completed 30 or more credit hours of academic-level college coursework, you’ll need to submit official transcripts from all previously attended institutions, accompanied by a Student Transfer Form for each. For those who’ve completed less than 30 hours of college credit, both an official high school and college transcript should be submitted.

Admissions decisions for transfers with over 30 hours of college-level credits rely on college coursework completed, with a minimum cumulative GPA requirement of 2.5. If your GPA falls below 2.5, submission of a Transfer Admissions Statement is required, elaborating on circumstances that negatively affected your academic performance and the steps planned for academic success at YHC. After review, the Admissions Committee may still request an interview, and their decision is final and binding.

YHC informs students about the extent of transfer credit accepted by the College prior to enrollment. To graduate, transfer students must fulfill all graduation requirements effective at the time of their admission to the College. Admission to YHC doesn’t necessarily assure admission into specific degree programs, which may need additional steps.