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DeVry University Advantage Academy - Georgia

Classes start on May 5, 2025

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Online Dual Enrollment | Decatur and DeKalb Counties

Our Georgia Advantage Academy program offers qualifying 11^th and 12^th grade students from both the Decatur and DeKalb school districts the opportunity to earn an Undergraduate Certificate in Programming Essentials while completing their high school diploma. This two-year undergraduate certificate program is completed virtually, with 100% of their courses taken online. To ensure students have the support they need, they will have access to their high school success center to attend live lectures and complete coursework. To round out the college experience, learners in this program will be assigned a Student Support Advisor and will have access to DeVry University resources, including the e-library and 24/7 tutoring.

Advantage Academy Program Benefits

Dual Enrollment

Take both college and high school courses throughout your junior and senior year, and you’ll earn an undergraduate certificate while in high school.

Accelerated Education

Get a head start on your college education. In addition to your diploma, you can graduate high school with an Undergraduate Certificate in Programming Essentials.

No Out-of-Pocket Costs

Students will utilize the Georgia dual enrollment funding to cover the cost of tuition, books and any additional fees and should work with their high school counselor to complete the application process. This program is no cost to the student or their family.

Professional Educators

Board-certified public school teachers and DeVry professors ensure a quality education.

Personalized Support

From University services to library and lab access to tutoring and mentoring, you can get the individualized support you need.

Experiential Learning

Our solid curriculum has been developed with industry input, so you'll learn the skills needed to bridge the gap between high school, college and the working world.

Continuous Learning

Once you earn an undergraduate certificate through Advantage Academy, you can continue your education by applying qualifying transfer credits toward an associate or bachelor’s degree program at DeVry.¹

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to apply for Advantage Academy, you must meet the following requirements:

Be a Decatur or DeKalb School District High School student who has successfully completed required 9th and 10th grade courses
Have a minimum high school cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher, have a good attendance rate and meet placement requirements

How to Apply

If you meet the eligibility requirements, you'll need to complete the following steps:

Sign up and attend an information session with a parent or guardian
Complete the Advantage Academy application
Meet enrollment standards of DeVry’s admissions test
Submit completed recommendation form

Who To Contact

To learn more about Advantage Academy, including information session dates, please contact your high school counselor.

¹ At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied. Future programmatic changes could impact the application of credits to a future program. Refer to the academic catalog for details.