The Move on When Ready (MOWR) program provides opportunities for eligible students in grades 9-12 to enroll part or full-time in post-secondary institutions and take college courses to earn both high school and college credit.
What is Dual Enrollment?
MOWR is a dual enrollment program in which a high school student takes college courses and receives both high school and college credit. Participation eases the transition to college, provides students an early start on their college careers, and offers meaningful and challenging academic experiences to qualified students.
Cambridge students can participate in MOWR/Dual Enrollment courses three ways:
- Take college courses on campus at Cambridge HS (depending on enrollment)
- Take all courses on the college campus
- Take some courses at high school and some on a college campus
Who is eligible to participate?
Dual Enrollment is open to any student enrolled in high school, who is accepted by a state public or private postsecondary institution. Individual colleges may establish additional participation requirements, such as minimum GPA or test scores.
What classes can I take as a Dual Enrollment student?
College English and College Algebra may be offered for the 2016-17 school year depending on enrollment and will be taught on the Cambridge campus by Perimeter College faculty members. Other approved courses may be taken on the college campus and are identified as eligible by the Georgia Department of Education.
How do I pay for Dual Enrollment classes?
The Move on When Ready (MOWR) program provides assistance for college tuition, mandatory fees, and books. In some cases, students may be charged or expected to purchase course related fees, supplies, or equipment.
Some colleges may request the following supporting materials in addition to the application:
Test scores – Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. Make sure you have taken any required tests (SAT, ACT, or CLEP/AP if required) in time to meet upcoming deadlines. This may mean registering for the March/April test date. For the SAT visit www.collegeboard.org; for the ACT visit www.act.org.
Immunizations – Some colleges have their own form that needs to be completed by your t your local Health Department or your physician’s office. Copies from the high school will not be accepted.
Selective Service Registration – Required for males age 18 or older, register online atwww.sss.gov
Additional Items – Other items may be required, including, but not limited to: parental consent and verification of lawful presence. Check with your selected college for all requirements.
What steps do I need to take to participate?
□ Attend the mandatory student meeting to be held on 2/29/2016 at the start of all lunch periods in Room 2428. All required paperwork will be shared at this meeting. If not able to attend this meeting, then come by the Counseling Office after 2/29 to get information and required paperwork.
□ Apply to the college(s) of your choice before March 31st
Some colleges may have earlier deadlines. Contact the college of your choice for information on admissions and participation requirements. (Please note: the application for Georgia Tech Distance Calculus is not available until May 15th)
□ Submit supporting materials to the college by May 1st
Supporting materials such as immunization records, test scores, parent consent forms, residency documentation, etc. must be received by the college by this date.
□ Apply for tuition funding each semester
Complete the MOWR funding application on GAcollege411.org each semester. Failure to apply for funding in a timely manner may result in receiving a bill for tuition.
The deadline for all Fulton County students to submit applications to the college(s) and the Cambridge High School MOWR Packet 2016-17 packet to CHS Counseling Office is 4:00 p.m. on March 31, 2016. Applications will not be accepted after that time. Students who do not adhere to these deadlines may not be eligible to participate in MOWR.
Special Programs Night Dual Enrollment/MOWR Powerpoint MOWR Presentation 2016
Ga Tech Distance Calculus Information
Perimeter College MOWR Instructions and Information
MOWR FAQS for Parents and Students MOWR-Student-Parent-FAQ
Georgia Dept of Education Powerpoint New-MOWR-2015-GACTE
Cambridge MOWR Packet/Checklist Checklist