About Collegiate Connect
Collegiate Connect allows upperclassmen students to remain enrolled at their home school yet attend classes on campus twice per week, providing them access to college level rigor and campus life. This program is currently open to Central High School and CSLA students in the 2026-2027 school year.
Application Process
Applications:
Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are closed and will reopen for the 2026-2027 school year in November. Application information will be posted to our school website and social media channels. However, it is recommended to begin gathering documentation such as ACT/accuplacer scores, student transcripts, and a recommendation letter from a staff member at the student’s current school. Applicants will complete a form in which they will upload their most recent transcript, a letter of recommendation, contact information, and either ACT or Accuplacer scores. Incomplete applications will not be considered. See the FAQs for more information on the ACT/Accuplacer requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
Student Eligibility Criteria:
- Depending on the home high school, 11th or 12th grade;
- School counselor or administrator referral;
- A 2.8 GPA; and
- If taking a higher level math course, student must demonstrate college readiness on either the ACT or Chattanooga State Accuplacer (see FAQs for details).
Curriculum Requirements
Students will earn both high school and college credits by taking Dual Enrollment classes. Below are the requirements to obtain a high school diploma. Beyond these requirements, students will take Dual Enrollment classes aligned to the pathway of their choice.
| English | 4 credits |
| Math | 4 credits |
| Science | 3 credits (must be lab sciences) |
| Fine Art | 1 credit |
| Foreign Language | 2 credits of same language |
| Social Studies | 3 credits (Including Economics, US Government and US History) |
| Wellness: or ROTC |
1 credit 2 credits |
| Electives | 3 credits |
| Personal Finance | 1/2 credit |
| PE | 1/2 credit |
Computer Science: 1 credit (beginning with class of 2028)
Tuition and Fees
Dual Enrollment classes are based on the tuition rates set forth by Chattanooga State and may change annually. While we do offer grants for Juniors & Seniors, as well as a low-income scholarship for qualifying students, any remaining balance is the responsibility of the guardian(s) and student. See the FAQs for more information on these funding opportunities.
Out of state and out of district students will also be required to pay a percentage of the current out of state/district tuition rate to Hamilton County Schools. This tuition may fluctuate annually.
