Hall County Schools is excited to announce 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). This program is ideal for high-achieving students with academic and career interests in the Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. 
 
This partnership 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, 2023 for first look acceptances; however, applications will continue to be accepted until full or the UGA deadline. Applicants will be notified by April 15, 2023 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

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Timeline - NOTE:  Applications Closed for 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 directly to UGA.

April 1 is first look due date; however, applications will continue to be accepted until full or the UGA deadline. 
Ivester Rising Scholar Applications Due 
Apply through the Ivester Admissions tab on home page or https://tinyurl.com/iecapply2324

By April 15, 2023 
First round Applicants notified of acceptance status - Semifinalists will be asked to complete the UGA Dual Enrollment application. 

May 2023 
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 2023
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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