Hall County Schools has a unique partnership of the University of Georgia and Ivester Early College, through the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES): The CAES-Ivester Rising Scholars Program (CAES-IRSP) is ideal for high-achieving, rising seniors with academic and career interests in the Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (Vet, Biomedical, Microbiology, Ag Business, Geologist, Horticulture, Animal Health, Ag Agent, Marine Bio, Fisheries, Sustainability and more!). 
 
This partnership and competitive Program of Choice will allow UGA to offer selected Hall County high school rising seniors an opportunity to enroll in and receive Dual Enrollment credit for CAES courses taken at UGA on the UGA Campus through Ivester Early College. Hall County Schools will provide transportation to and from Ivester Early College and the UGA campus for the designated courses. 
 
Eligible rising high school seniors must complete the IRSP application (Part I) by April 1, 2024 for first look acceptances; however, applications will continue to be accepted until full or the UGA deadline. Applicants will be notified by April 15, 2024 of their status, and students who meet or exceed eligibility requirements will be selected to complete the UGA Dual Enrollment application (Part II).  SAT/ACT scores will be required for UGA consideration so plan accordingly.  Do not wait to take the qualifying tests - take by May.  Dual Enrollment - UGA Undergraduate Admissions
Students must have a qualifying ACT or SAT.  If you need to take one of these tests, dates are below:

ACT date:  April 13, 2024 and must register by March 8th.


​SAT: Below
Timeline - NOTE:  Applications will be open Oct. 2, 2023
CAES Ivester Rising Scholars Program 

 ACT or SAT scores are required by UGA for DE although they will use a holistic process to evaluate applications. Students who have not yet taken the ACT or SAT will need to register and take in time for UGA's consideration (Must take by May).  Send scores from CollegeBoard or ACT directly to UGA admissions.

You do not need ACT or SAT scores to apply.  Go ahead and submit application and references to Ivester.

Before March 1 is first look date; we take rolling admissions.  Applications will continue to be accepted through Ivester until full or the UGA deadline. 

March 15, 2024, Ivester Rising Scholar Applications Due 
Apply through the Ivester Admissions tab on home page 

By April 5, 2024 
First round Applicants notified of acceptance status - Semifinalists only will be asked to complete the UGA Dual Enrollment application. 

May 2024 
UGA Deadline to submit UGA Dual Enrollment application for IRSP semifinalists.
Students will work with IEC and their school guidance counselor to complete the UGA Dual Enrollment Application. 

​June 2024
Semifinalists notified of final acceptance status by UGA. 
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IRSP Classes are delivered in-person and include current UGA students. Course selection is limited to CAES courses at UGA identified yearly for the CAES - Ivester Rising Scholars Program.
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