gcsu.edu/admissions
Oce of Admissions
Georgia College & State University
Campus Box 23
Milledgeville, GA 31061-0490
800-342-0471
478-445-2774
UNDERGRADUATE
APPLICATION
2023/2024
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Georgia College & State University (GCSU) aims to produce graduates who are well prepared for careers
or advanced study and who are instilled with exceptional qualities of mind and character.
As the state’s designated public liberal arts university, Georgia College & State University is committed
to combining the educational experiences typical of esteemed private liberal arts colleges with the
aordability of public higher education. GCSU is a residential learning community that emphasizes
undergraduate education and oers selected graduate programs. The faculty is dedicated to challenging
students and fostering excellence in the classroom and beyond. GCSU seeks to endow its graduates with
a passion for achievement, a lifelong curiosity and exuberance for learning.
The admission policy of GCSU is to accept those applicants who provide evidence of a high potential
for success at the university. A potential student is considered for admission without regard to race,
creed, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, age or national origin. All documents submitted for
admission to Georgia College become the property of the university.
Admission to GCSU is not a guarantee of admission to a particular college or major. Separate and
sometimes higher requirements for admission into a college or major are described in the GCSU
electronic catalog at gcsu.edu/catalog.
Acceptance or denial of each applicant is determined by the Oce of Admissions and/or the Oce of the
Registrar, and is subject to the right of appeal as outlined by the university and as provided by the bylaws
of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. If necessary, an applicant should contact the
Oce of Admissions regarding details of the appeals procedure.
The GCSU Oce of Admissions is located in the historic Mayfair Hall (c. 1910), at 404 West Hancock
Street. Our oce hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Our phone number is 478-445-2294.
Campus tours are oered on weekdays and Saturdays (except holiday and special event weekends), when
the university is in session. Reservations are required. Tour reservations can be made online at gcsu.edu/
tours or by contacting the Oce of Admissions.
Students with disabilities are invited to contact Disability Services at 478-445-5931 to determine how their
disability may be accommodated. In these particular cases, campus visits are especially encouraged.
When making reservations for a campus tour, please let us know how we may help to make your visit a
pleasurable experience.
Georgia College & State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on
Colleges to award baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern
Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Georgia College
& State University.
In compliance with the federal law known as the “Clery Act,” the Georgia College & State University Annual Security and Fire
Safety Report is available for review. It contains information on campus crime statistics, safety programs, and GCSU policy.
Hard copies are available at the Department of Public Safety, Human Resources, and the Oce of Admissions. You may also
request a hard copy by emailing [email protected] or view an electronic copy at gcsu.edu/publicsafety.
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INFORMATION COMMON TO ALL APPLICANTS
FOR UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION
This application is intended for use by U.S. Citizens and permanent residents of the United States. International
Student Application forms and information may be obtained from the GCSU International Education Center, Campus
Box 49, Milledgeville, GA 31061, by calling 478-445-4789 or by visiting gcsu.edu/international.
Application for Admission
• All prospective students must submit a completed Application for Admission.
• Electronic application submission is preferred. The electronic application is found at gcsu.edu/apply.
• Students who do not attend the term for which they apply may update their application within one year by using the update form
found at gcsu.edu/apply.
• Students who applied more than one year ago, but did not enroll, must submit a new application and all supporting documents.
A printable application is available on the web at gcsu.edu/apply.
Application Processing Fee
A non-refundable $40 application fee ($35 online) is required of:
• All first-time applicants (freshman and transfer)
• Applicants who applied or were enrolled six or more years ago
No application processing fee is required of:
• Former GCSU students enrolled within the past six years
• Applicants aged 62 and above
• Applicants who applied and paid the application fee within the past six years, but never enrolled
• Dual Enrollment Applicants
Ocial Supporting Documents
• All high school transcripts and test scores must be sent directly from the high school or testing center to the GCSU Oce of
Admissions, Campus Box 023, Milledgeville, GA 31061. Faxed documents and copies provided by the student are NOT considered
ocial and will not be considered for admission purposes.
• Transcripts must be sent directly from each and every college attended to the GCSU Oce of Admissions, Campus Box 023,
Milledgeville, GA 31061. Faxed documents and copies provided by the student are NOT considered ocial and will not be used
for admission purposes. Courses from one institution that are listed on another college transcript will not substitute for an ocial
transcript. Prior educational experience may not be omitted from an application package.
Note: The University System of Georgia has announced that the three most selective public universities in the state of Georgia
will require standardized test scores for fall 2024 admission for first-year students. As one of the top three most selective public
universities in the state, Georgia College & State University will require the SAT or ACT for admissions for fall 2024. Keep in mind,
GCSU employs a holistic admissions review process that takes into account a variety of factors such as GPA, diculty of courses
taken in high school, your essay, résumé, and letters of recommendation. In addition, you may submit self-reported test scores for
initial admissions review. If you are admitted using self-reported scores and choose to enroll at Georgia College & State University,
you will need to submit ocial test scores by May 1, 2024.
Tuition Classification Information
University System of Georgia students are responsible for registering under the proper tuition classification. In general, classification of
in-state status for tuition purposes requires an individual to have established domicile in Georgia for a minimum of 12 consecutive months
immediately preceding the first day of classes for the term in which the student plans to enroll.
Domicile is defined as a person's present, permanent home where the individual intends to stay indefinitely and to which the
individual returns following periods of temporary absence. Temporary residence does not constitute the establishment of one's domicile.
Residence is defined as the state and country where an individual currently lives. An individual may reside in Georgia without
having established domicile in the state. See above definition of domicile.
Institutional Codes for GCSU
5252 SAT/AP/CLEP
0828 ACT
001602 FICE
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TRANSFER/TRANSIENT/RETURNING STUDENT APPLICANT TIMELINE
Transfer, Transient, Post-Baccalaureate, Second Undergraduate Degree, and Returning (former) student applications are
processed by the Oce of Admissions. Student applications are evaluated once the file is complete with all supporting
documents received. Evaluations and notifications are processed on a rolling basis. Students are strongly encouraged to
complete the application process as early as possible and well in advance of posted deadlines. Qualified students are
admitted on a space available basis. Admission files should be complete for the following terms by the indicated deadline:
⊲ Fall ........................ July 1
⊲ Spring .......November 1
⊲ Maymester .........April 1
⊲ Summer ...............May 1
TRANSFER ADMISSION
(Including Post Baccalaureate and Second Undergraduate Degree applicants)
Transfer applicants have (or will have at the time of enrollment) at least 30 semester (45 quarter) hours post high school
graduation and be in good academic standing. Students with less than 30 hours of transferable college credit are also subject
to the freshman evaluation process. Admission decisions are based on the total student portfolio and demonstrated potential for
contribution to the university and probability for success in the unique environment of the GCSU community.
Minimum Transfer Student Admission Requirements
⊲ Applicants with less than 30 earned semester credit hours: 2.5 Transfer GPA required + Freshman Evaluation
⊲ Applicants with 30 or more semester credit hours: 2.5 Transfer GPA required
⊲ Applicants to the General Nursing Program and 2.75 Transfer GPA required, regardless of earned credit hrs.
College of Education programs:
The John H. Lounsbury College of Education and the School of Nursing have separate and competitive admissions application
procedures and requirements in addition to admission to the general university. Please contact the College of Education at 478-
445-4056 or the College of Health Sciences at 478-445-1076 for additional information.
Transfer applicants must submit to the GCSU Oce of Admissions,
Campus Box 023, Milledgeville, GA 31061
the following documents for admission consideration:
Required Items
n 1. Undergraduate Application for Admission (select Transfer)
n 2. Application fee (non-refundable)
n 3. Ocial transcript from each and every college
previously attended.
Optional Items
n 5. Professor/teacher recommendation
n 6. Résumé of extracurricular activities
TRANSIENT ADMISSION
Transient applicants are students enrolled in another college or
university that receive permission from the Registrar of that institution
to seek temporary (one term only) admission to GCSU. Transient
students must be in good standing at their home institution.
Transient applicants must submit the following documents to the
GCSU Oce of Admissions, Campus Box 023, Milledgeville, GA
31061 for admission consideration:
n 1. Application for admission.
n 2. Application fee (non-refundable).
n 3. Ocial Transient Letter from the registrar of the institution
in which the student is regularly enrolled, indicating good
standing and recommending admission to GCSU as a
transient student. Transcripts of college work completed
elsewhere are not required since transient students are not
admitted to degree programs at GCSU.
n 4. Proof of Lawful Presence Verification
RETURNING GCSU STUDENTS
“Returning” or “Re-admit” applicants were once enrolled at GCSU,
but have been absent for one or more terms (summer semester
excluded). Re-admit students are subject to Catalog polices for
academic standing (such as warning, probation, dismissal, or
exclusion). Students who have attended another college since leaving
GCSU are considered for readmission based on their entire academic
background.
Returning applicants must submit to the GCSU Oce of Admissions,
Campus Box 023, Milledgeville, GA 31061 the following documents
for admission consideration:
One year or less since term of last enrollment:
n 1. Notification to the Oce of Admissions of intent to re
enroll prior to the posted deadline. Submit “Application
Update Form” found at gcsu.edu/apply. Early notification/
application is strongly encouraged.
n 2. Ocial Transcript from each and every college attended
since leaving GCSU, if any.
Beyond one year, but less than 6 years since last enrollment:
n 1. Application for admission.
n 2. Ocial Transcript from each and every college attended
since leaving GCSU, if any.
Six years or more since last enrollment:
n 1. Application for admission.
n 2. Application fee (non-refundable).
n 3. Ocial transcript from each and every college attended.
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FRESHMAN APPLICATION TIMELINE AND HOUSING REQUIREMENT
Fall semester decisions for first-time freshmen begin in late November and continue until enrollment goals have been met. It is
recommended that students apply as early as possible to be considered for admission, university housing and scholarship funding/need-
based financial aid.
FALL SEMESTER TIMELINE
Early Action – October 15
• Early Action applies to Fall Semester freshmen only.
• Early Action is non-binding and provides students with an early decision without obligation to enroll.
• Prospective freshmen participating in Early Action must submit their completed application package by October 15.
• Notification of admission decision will be mailed no later than mid-December.
• For Early Action admissions, the application, $35 application fee, ocial high school transcript, and personal
essay response are due by October 15.
• We will continue to accept ACT/SAT scores (both self-reported and ocial score reports) and optional materials ( résumé and
recommendation letters) through October 25 for Early Action admission.
• Students who apply during early action are considered for GCSU’s most prestigious President’s Scholarship Competition held in
early December where over $200,000 worth of scholarships are awarded.
• Notification of admission will be posted in late November.
Regular Admission – January 1 through April 1
• Prospective freshmen will submit their completed application package no later than April 1.
• Notification of admission will be made on a rolling basis subject to space availability.
Late applicants
• After April 1 late applicants will be evaluated on a rolling basis subject to space availability.
Student confirmation deposit and required housing contract – May 1
• All admitted first-time freshmen wishing to reserve a seat in the freshman class must submit the following:
• a $200 non-refundable enrollment confirmation deposit
• a $235 housing application fee and deposit ($200 of which is refundable up to May 1).
• Students are encouraged to submit their deposits as soon as they are certain of GCSU as their college choice. Note: Room
assignments and roommate preferences are based on date priority. Additional information will arrive with the acceptance package.
Any students admitted after May 1 must submit the confirmation deposit and housing materials within one week of receiving an oer
of admission.
• Any student canceling a housing contract after May 1 will forfeit the housing deposit.
SPRING SEMESTER TIMELINE
Freshmen applying for Spring semester are evaluated once the file is complete with all supporting documents received. Evaluations and
notifications are processed on a rolling basis. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the application process as early as possible and
well in advance of the posted deadline.
• Qualified students are admitted on a space available basis.
• Prospective Spring freshmen will submit their complete application package by November 1.
• The enrollment confirmation deposit ($200) and housing contract, application fee and deposit ($235) are due by December 1.
• Freshmen entering Spring Semester will be required to live on campus for one semester.
UNIVERSITY HOUSING –
RESIDENCE LIFE FIRST-YEAR RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
Georgia College & State University has a First-Year On-Campus Requirement for all students under the age of 21 (as of the first day of classes
of their entering semester), which requires all first-year students to live in university housing for a minimum of two consecutive semesters.
This policy is based upon the university's belief in the importance of the educational benefits in self-government, community living, group
discipline and the opportunity for relationships with faculty and sta members that campus housing provides.
A student may request an exception to GCSU's First-Year Residency Requirement based upon one of the following:
• being married;
• being the primary caretaker of dependent children;
• being a transfer student with 12 or more earned hours of coursework (not including dual enrollment and advanced placement credits);
• taking only online coursework;
• taking fewer than seven semester hours of GCSU academic or institutional credit;
• being strictly a dual enrollment student;
• qualifying for a Pell Grant AND residing with a parent or legal guardian at one's permanent residence located within Baldwin, Jones,
Wilkinson, Putnam, Washington, or Hancock counties;
• having unique hardship, including but not limited to students with disabilities that cannot be reasonably accommodated in student
housing.
Any request for an exemption must be made in writing to the Executive Director of University Housing at least 30 days prior to the start of
the semester in which the student intends to enroll.
Send your request to: University Housing, Georgia College & State University, Campus Box 60, Milledgeville, GA 31061
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Non-Traditional Students who have not attended high school or college within the previous five years and have earned fewer than 30 transferable
semester hours of college credit must provide evidence of exemption from Learning Support requirements. Learning Support requirements may
be satisfied by presenting appropriate minimum SAT or ACT scores, appropriate minimum ACCUPLACER (formerly known as COMPASS) or CPE
placement test scores from a USG institution, or appropriate minimum ACCUPLACER or ASSET placement test scores from a COC-accredited DTAE
college. For more information on Non-Traditional Student testing requirements, please contact the GCSU Testing Center at 478- 445-5016.
DUAL ENROLLMENT ADMISSION
FRESHMAN ADMISSION
Freshman applicants are or will be high school graduates that have earned less than 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of transferable college credit
coursework (not including dual enrollment and advanced placement credits).
The successful freshman applicant will demonstrate his or her potential for success by completing a rigorous College Preparatory Curriculum with a
competitive grade point average, show strong SAT or ACT score results and provide a well developed personal essay. The middle 50% of admitted
students for Fall 2022 had SAT total scores ranging from 1110-1250 (EBRW + M subscores only), 23-28 ACT Composite and high school grade point
averages ranging from 3.51 to 3.93 (calculated on academic courses only). These numbers are provided only as guidelines. Students whose test scores/
subscores may subject them to screening for Learning Support/Remedial placement will not be considered for admission.
Admissions decisions are based on the total student portfolio and demonstrated potential for contribution to the university and probability for success in
the unique environment of the GCSU community. In the application review process, GCSU strives to discover students who will bring academic and
creative achievements, elements of diversity, a proven commitment to community service and who have the potential to make significant contributions to
society. GCSU seeks inquisitive freshmen who exhibit the desire to develop an analytical mind; a sense of civic and global responsibility; sound ethical
principals; respect for human diversity and individuality; eective writing, speaking and qualitative skills; and a healthy lifestyle.
Completion of the USG's Required High School Curriculum (RHSC) is mandatory for admission to GCSU. The minimum requirements include:
• 4 units of English • 4 units of Science including at least 2 units of laboratory science
• 4 units of Mathematics, with Algebra 1 or • 3 units of Social Science (must include one unit focusing on US studies and
Mathematics I being the minimum level for consideration one unit focusing on world studies)
• 2 units of the same foreign language
A word about SAT and ACT scores: Freshman and/or transferring freshman applicants must submit at least one ocial SAT or ACT score report. Scores
must be sent directly from the testing agency to GCSU. GCSU currently utilizes only the Evidence Based Reading and Writing and Math scores from the
SAT and the English or Reading, Math and Composite scores from the ACT.
Freshmen with transferable college credit must ALSO have a minimum cumulative transfer grade point average of 2.5 for admission, and must be eligible
to immediately return to their previous college. See page 4 for additional transfer admission information.
Self-Reported Test Scores:
In an eort to expedite the application completion process, GCSU will allow self-reported test scores for initial admission review via the self-reported
Score Form, which can be found in your admission portal after you have submitted your application.
Freshman applicants must submit the following documents to the GCSU Oce of Admissions, Campus Box 23, Milledgeville, GA 31061 for admission
consideration:
n 1. Application for admission
n 2. Application fee (non-refundable)
n 3. Ocial high school transcript
n 4. Submit your ocial SAT or ACT scores to school code 5252 or 0828,
respectively. GCSU will allow self-reported test scores for initial
admissions review. Students admitted using self-reported scores
must submit ocial test results by May 1.
n 5. Personal Essay – See Part II of this application
n 6. Ocial college transcripts, if applicable
(i.e., Dual Enrollment Credits)
n 7. All U.S. Permanent Residents must include a photocopy
(front and back) of the Permanent Residence Card.
Optional items (highly recommended):
n 8. Teacher Recommendation Letter(s)
n 9. Résumé of extracurricular activities
(organizations/honors/awards/athletics, etc.)
Georgia’s Dual Enrollment (DE) program allows high school students to earn
college credit while working on their high school diploma.
Georgia College & State University Admission Criteria for Dual
Enrollment (Must meet one of the following set of criteria):
CRITERIA A -
Have a minimum 580 Evidence-based Reading/Writing (EBRW) and 560
Math on the SAT OR 23 English & 22 Math on the ACT, AND a High School
academic GPA of 3.0 or higher (as calculated by the Oce of Admissions).
CRITERIA B -
Have a minimum 1050 (EBRW+Math, with a minimum of 480 EBRW and
a minimum of 440 Math) on the SAT OR 20 ACT Composite (with a minimum
of 17 on the English or Reading and Math sections), AND a High School
academic GPA of 3.5 or higher (as calculated by the Oce of Admissions).
CRITERIA C -
Test Optional Dual Enrollment Admissions students may submit one required
essay prompt (200-300 words) in lieu of test scores and a High
School academic GPA of 3.2 or higher (as calculated by the Oce of
Admissions)
⊲ Students must complete the 10th grade and be on track to complete the
Required High School Curriculum (RHSC).
⊲ Students must meet USG state learning support exempt minimums.
Admissions Process
All students wishing to apply as a Dual Enrollment student at Georgia
College must complete the regular application for Undergraduate
Admission and submit all necessary documents listed below. You may
choose “Dual Enrollment” on the application under Student Type.
• Application (the application fee is waived)
• Ocial High School transcripts of all courses and grades to date
• List of current courses in progress
• Ocial SAT or ACT scores
• Completed DE Student Participation Agreement online at gafutures.org
*Immunization records and verification of lawful presence are required
before a student is allowed to attend classes.
Priority Deadlines
Fall – July 1
Spring – November 1 (if space is available)
Summer – May 1
For additional information, please visit
gcsu.edu/admissions/dual-enrollment
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MAJORS
College of Arts and Sciences
Art ARTS
Biology BIOL
Chemistry CHEM
Criminal Justice CRJU
English ENGL
Environmental Science ENVS
Geography GEOG
History HIST
Liberal Studies LIBS
Mass Communication MSCM
Mathematics MATH
Music MUSC
Music Therapy MUST
Philosophy PHIL
Physics PHYS
Political Science POLS
Psychology PSYC
Rhetoric RHET
Sociology SOCI
Theatre THEA
Undecided GENS
World Languages and Cultures WLAC
(French and Spanish concentrations available)
J. Whitney Bunting College of
Business and Technology
Accounting ACCT
Computer Science CSCI
Data Science DASC
Economics ECON
Finance FINC
Management MGMT
Management Information Systems MISS
Marketing MKTG
Undeclared Business BUND
John H. Lounsbury
College of Education
Elementary Education PECE
Middle Grades Education PEDM
Special Education PEDX
College of Health Sciences
Exercise Science EXSC
Nursing PNUR
Public Health PUBH
Pre-Professional Programs
(Students who designate a pre-professional program
must also select a major from the above list)
Pre-Dentistry PDEN
Pre-Engineering PENG
Pre-Forestry and Natural Resources PFOR
Pre-Law PLAW
Pre-Medicine PMED
Pre-Occupational Therapy POCC
Pre-Optometry POPT
Pre-Pharmacy PPHA
Pre-Physical Therapy PPHT
Pre-Physician Assistant PPAS
Pre-Veterinary Medicine PVET
MINORS
Anthropology ANTH
Art History ARTH
Biology BIOL
Black Studies BLST
Business Administration
(for Non-Business Majors only) BBAD
Ceramics ARTR
Chemistry CHEM
Computer Science CSCI
Creative Music Media CRMM
Criminal Justice CRJU
Dance DANC
Economics ECON
English ENGL
Environmental Science ENVS
Finance FINC
French Language and Culture FREC
Geography GEOG
Geology GEOL
Global Health Studies GPHS
Graphic Design GRPD
History HIST
International Studies INTL
Latin American, Caribbean, LCLS
Latino-a Studies
Logistics LOGI
Management MGMT
Management Information Systems MISS
Marketing MKTG
Mathematics MATH
Museum Studies MSTD
Music MUSC
Outdoor Education OUTD
Painting ARPT
Philosophy PHIL
Photography PHOT
Physical Education PHED
Physics PHYS
Political Science POLS
Printmaking ARPM
Public Health PUBH
Rhetoric RHET
Sculpture in Expanded Media ASCU
Sociology SOCI
Spanish Language and Culture SPAC
Theatre THEA
Urban Studies Minor URST
Women and Gender Studies WMGD
For Additional Information, please
contact any of the following at area
code (478)
Admissions .......................... 445-2294
Athletics ................................ 445-6341
Disability Service ................ 445-5931
Financial Aid/
Scholarships ...................... 445-5149
Graduate Admissions ...... 445-6289
Housing ................................ 445-5160
Institutional Equity
and Diversity ....................... 445-4233
Public Safety ....................... 445-4400
Orientation .......................... 445-0948
Registrar .............................. 445-6286
ROTC .................................... 445-2732
College of Business and
Technology ....................... 445-5497
College of Education ........ 445-4546
College of
Health Sciences ............... 445-5122
College of
Arts and Sciences ............ 445-4441
Student Activities and
Greek Life ....................... .445-4027
Toll free ........................ 800-342-0471
ANNUAL SECURITY
AND FIRE SAFETY REPORT
The GCSU Annual Security and Fire
Safety Report includes crime statistics
for the previous three years concerning
reported crimes that occurred On
Campus; in or on certain Noncampus
buildings or property owned or controlled
by GCSU; and on Public Property
within, or immediately adjacent to
and accessible from, the campus. The
report also includes institutional policies
concerning campus security, such as
policies concerning alcohol and drug
use, crime prevention, the reporting of
crimes, sexual assault, fire safety policies/
statistics and other matters. Hard copies
are available at the Department of Public
Safety, Human Resources, and the Oce
of Admissions. You can have a hard copy
mailed to you by calling 478-445-3082 or
get it on-line at gcsu.edu/publicsafety/
annualreport.htm.
gcsu.edu/apply
$40 Non-Refundable Application Fee for new applicants.
International Students: Please see note on Page 3.
Oce of Admissions
Georgia College & State University
Campus Box 23
Milledgeville, GA 31061-0490
1-800-342-0471 • 478-445-2774
UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION – PART I
Please print neatly using blue or black ink or type • Please complete all sections
Social Security Number
(required of all applicants)
Last Name
Middle NameFirst Name
Jr./III/Etc.
Mailing Address
Cell Phone
Home Phone
State
Zip Code
City
County
Current Employer:
Preferred Name:
Student E-Mail Address
Semester You Plan To Enter:
Status:
Fall
Beginning Freshman
Non-Degree Amendment 23
Transfer Former Student* Dual Enrollment Post Baccaluareate Second Undergraduate Degree
Male
Spring
Female
Maymester Summer I Summer II Full Summer
Parent E-Mail Address
Apt. #
- -
- -
- -
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Sex:
See denition, pg. 7
/ /
Date of Birth:
Religious Denomination: (optional)
State
City
Place of Birth:
State
City
Parent/Guardian/Spouse First Name Parent/Guardian/Spouse Last Name
Parent/Guardian/Spouse Mailing Address
What is your intended major:
(Use only major codes listed on page 8)
*Former GCSU Students:
Date Last Enrolled
Previous Name(s) Used
What is your intended minor:
(Use only major codes listed on page 8)
If yes, list area of interest:
(Use only major codes listed on page 8)
Applicant Referral Option:
In the event I am not accepted for admission to Georgia College & State University, I consent to have my contact information (name, email address,
phone number, mailing address, etc.), academic interests (intended degree, intended major, etc.), and academic data (SAT/ACT results, GPA, etc.) shared
with other colleges and universities within the University System of Georgia that may match my academic prole. I understand that this is a completely
voluntary choice, and my response will not affect my application for admission to Georgia College & State University.
Zip Code
Returning Transfer Returning Transient
Have not attended another college since leaving GCSU
Yes No
Do you plan to pursue a
preprofessional program?
Parent(s) Guardian Spouse
Yes No
Yes No
Are you a student from a homeless situation as dened by Georgia Code Section 20-3-66(4)?:
Per Georgia Code Section 20-3-66(4) a “student from a homeless
situation” is a U.S. citizen who graduated from a Georgia high school
(or an equivalent high school in another state) or who has received a
HiSet or GED diploma awarded by the Technical College System of
Georgia (or the equivalent in another state) and who meets all of the
following:
1. Is under the age of 24;
2. Currently lacks, or during the previous academic year lacked,
a xed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence as described
under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act;
3. Has not for any period within the last 12 consecutive months been
incarcerated in an correctional institution, detention center, jail, or
other similar facility after having been committed of a crime; and
4. Can provide a letter of support or evidence of the homeless
situation from one of the following:
• A local educational agency homeless liaison, as provided for under the
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act;
• The director, or his or her designee, of:
– an emergency or transitional shelter, street outreach program,
homeless youth drop-in center, or other such program serving homeless
youth or families;
– a program funded under Part A of Title IV of the Social Security Act;
– The state or tribal organization that administers a state plan under Part B
or E of Title IV of the Social Security Act;
• Staff of a university accredited under the laws of this state; or
• Such other similar professional, as deemed appropriate by the postsecondary
educational institution such as the campus’ Embark Designated Point of
Contact Representative.
Convictions shall include: a nding of guilty by a judge or jury, or a plea of guilty or a plea of nolo contendere, irrespective of the pendency or availability
of any appeal or application for collateral relief.
If yes, please briey describe the criminal offense to include the offense, the date of the offense, and what you have
done to avoid a repeat offense. In some circumstances you may be asked to provide additional information and/or
documentation beyond the information below.
If yes, please briey describe the pending criminal offense to include the offense, the date of the offense, and what you
have done to avoid a repeat offense. In some circumstances you may be asked to provide additional information and/or
documentation beyond the information below.
If yes to any of the three previous questions, explain in 200 words or less:
II. Disciplinary and Criminal Information:
Georgia College & State University is committed to maintaining a safe campus environment while providing students from all backgrounds the opportunity
to pursue a college education. Prior misconduct, criminal history, etc. are reviewed and may require an applicant to provide additional information; however,
applicants are infrequently rejected due to these issues, and we strongly encourage those applicants to apply. Applicants providing an afrmative response
to any question may be contacted to provide additional information. Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete their application process.
Yes
Yes
No
No
Have you ever been convicted of or pled guilty to a crime other than a minor trafc offense?:
Do you currently have disciplinary or academic misconduct charges pending
against you from a high school, college, or university?:
At the time you left your previous high school(s), college(s) or universities,
were you the subject of any disciplinary or academic misconduct proceeding? :
Have you ever been disciplined, suspended, or expelled for conduct
code violations from a high school or a post-secondary educational institution? :
Are there any criminal charges pending against you?:
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Applicants must request an ofcial transcript from EACH previous
college attended to be sent to the GCSU Admissions Ofce.
Will any of your transcripts arrive under a different name (e.g. maiden)?
Are you currently enrolled at the last institution attended?
Are you currently on suspension/dismissal/exclusion from any college?
If yes, what name?
If yes, date you will complete studies?
High School Name (No abbreviations, please)
Last College Name (No abbreviations, please)
Prior College Name (No abbreviations, please)
State
State
State
City
City
City
From (MM/YY)
From (MM/YY)
From (MM/YY)
To (MM/YY)
To (MM/YY)
To (MM/YY)
Dates Attended
Dates Attended
Dates Attended
Diploma, Degree or Hours Completed:
Diploma, Degree or Hours Completed:
Diploma, Degree or Hours Completed:
/ / /
/ / /
/ / /
Please submit additional prior colleges attended on a separate page.
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Will you have at least 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of
transferable college credit prior to enrolling at GCSU?:
If you are a Freshman, did you take the...
When did you request your scores to be sent to GCSU?
SAT:
ACT:
GED:
Evidence Based Reading
& Writing Score:
Math Score:
English Score:
Math Score:
Composite Score:
Reading Score:
Date taken:
Date taken:
Date taken:
III. Citizenship Status:
IV. Residency Information:
U.S. Citizen Alien, resident (please
submit documentation)
Visa Type Country of Citizenship (if not U.S.)
Yes No
Are you applying for in-state tuition?:
If you answered “yes” to the question above, all of the following must be answered:
As of the rst day of classes for the term you are applying, will Georgia have
been your present and permanent home (domicile) for at least 12 consecutive months?
What is your Georgia county of residence?
I have continuously resided in the state of Georgia since
If you have lived outside the state of Georgia, what was
your primary reason for moving to the state of Georgia?
Have you attended a Georgia
High School for at least one year?
Have you ever lived in another country or in any U.S. state/territory other than the
state of Gerorgia?
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No Yes No
Have you graduated, or will you
graduate from a Georgia high school?
Signature of Applicant (required of all applicants) Date
In what U.S. state/territory were the following issued:
Driver’s License
Motor Vehicle Registration
Voter Registration
In what U.S. state/territory did you le state income taxes in the past year?
Under the Age of 24 Information:
As of the rst day of classes for the term you are applying, will Georgia have
been the present and permanent home (domicile) of one or both of your parents
or U.S. court-appointed legal guardian for at least 12 consecutive months?
Yes No
What is the highest level of education obtained by your parent(s)/guardian(s)?
Parent/Guardian 1:__________ Parent/Guardian 2:__________
(A) Less than high school (B) High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED) (C) Some college but no formal award
(D) Certicate, less than an Associate’s degree (E) Associate’s degree (A.A., A.S., etc.) (F) Baccalaureate degree (B.A., B.S., etc.)
(G) Mater’s degree (M.A., M.S., etc.) (H) Doctoral/Professional degree (Ph.D., M.D., J.D., etc.) (I) Unknown
V. Military Information (Answer all)
Are you currently active duty, a veteran, a member of the National Guard, or a reservist
in the U.S. Armed Forces?
Please Specify: ____ Active Duty ____Veteran ____ National Guard ____ Reservist
Branch: ____ Air Force ____ Army ____ Coast Guard ____ Marine ____ Navy
If National Guard or Reservist, are you stationed or assigned to Georgia?
Are you the spouse or dependant child under the age of 24 of someone who is currently
active duty, a veteran, member of the National Guard, or a reservist in the U.S. Armed Forces?
Please specify current status/component of the military member:
____ Active Duty ____Veteran ____ National Guard ____ Reservist
Military members branch of service:
____ Air Force ____ Army ____ Coast Guard ____ Marine ____ Navy
Is the military member stationed
or assigned to Georgia?
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No Yes No
I understand that any material false statement made knowingly and willingly by me on this application, or any documents attached hereto may, in accordance with O.C.G.A. 16-10-71, which provides that
upon conviction, a person who knowingly commits the offense of false swearing shall be punished by a ne of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than ve years, or
both, subject me to prosecution in a court of law. Additionally, I further understand that any such false statement may subject me to immediate dismissal from the institution. Further, I certify that, to the best of
my knowledge, the information submitted on this application is true and complete.
In accordance with Board of Regents Policy 4.3.4, all applicants who are accepted for admission or readmission to Georgia College & State University for Fall, 2011 or any academic semester thereafter, and
who seek to be classied as in-state for tuition purposes, will be required to provide validation of residency and lawful presence in both the State of Georgia and the United States. Acceptance to Georgia
College & State University is conditional until lawful presence is veried.
For more information, call the GCSU
Ofce of Admissions at 478-445-2294
or visit www.gcsu.edu/admissions.
If National Guard or Reservist, is the military
member stationed or assigned to Georgia?
UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATION
FOR ADMISSION
PART II – ESSAY
To be completed by all freshman applicants only.
Essay Instructions
⊲ The essay shall be between 200-300 words in length.
⊲ The essay shall be printed in a 10- or 12-point font and double-spaced.
⊲ For matching purposes, the essay shall include the applicant’s full name, address, and telephone number.
⊲ The essay may be mailed to Campus Box 23, Milledgeville, GA 31061 or emailed as a Microsoft Word or PDF document to [email protected].
As part of our mission to provide students with a liberal arts education, Georgia College & State University strives to create an atmosphere that instills in
students exceptional qualities of mind and character including respect for individuality. GCSU is dedicated to extending learning beyond the classroom
to foster critical thinking skills and help students develop the tools necessary to not only consume knowledge, but also produce knowledge. Our faculty
create a rigorous and challenging classroom experience and prepare students to combine that experience with real-world applications.
With this educational style in mind, please choose one of the two following essay topics:
Essay Questions
1. Given your own individual background and life experiences, what strengths or distinctions will you contribute
to the student body at GCSU?
2. Please describe the most important goal you have established for yourself regarding your future undergraduate experience
and explain how a Georgia College & State University education fits into accomplishing this goal.
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GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY
ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST AND
HELPFUL HINTS FOR APPLICANTS
THE APPLICATION:
¸ Complete all portions of the application.
¸ Be sure to read the signature statement/oath, sign and
date the application.
¸ Students applying as incoming freshmen and
transferring freshmen (with less than 30 earned
semester credit hours) must submit Part I AND Part II of
the GCSU application.
¸ Carefully proofread your application and essay.
¸ Attach to the application a check or money order for
$40 made payable to “GCSU.” Include the applicant’s
full name on the check. Do NOT send cash. The
application, the non-refundable application fee, and all
supporting documents must be received in the Oce
of Admissions by the stated application deadline.
¸ Please verify that your Social Security number is
correct on your application as well as your supporting
credentials (transcripts and test scores). Discrepancies
can result in admission and financial aid processing
delays.
¸ To check the status of your application, please visit
gcsu.edu/status-check.
THE CREDENTIALS:
¸ Freshmen and transferring freshmen must submit at
least one ocial set of SAT or ACT Scores. Only scores
from test dates that occurred in the last 5 years will be
accepted.
¸ Additional information such as teacher
recommendation letters and résumés of extracurricular
activities, while not required, are strongly encouraged
and will be reviewed as voluntary information provided
by the applicant.
¸ Ocial score reports are those sent directly to GCSU
from the testing agency. Scores must be received prior
to the appropriate application deadline. The following
are the Institutional Codes for GCSU:
• SAT/ AP/CLEP: 5252
• ACT: 0828
GCSU cannot request scores on your behalf.
¸ All U.S. Permanent Residents must include a
photocopy (front and back) of the Permanent Residence
Card.
¸ All materials must be received in oce by the Close
of Business on the day of the respective deadline.
Postmarks will NOT be utilized.
FALL FRESHMEN APPLICATION DEADLINES
• Early Action – October 15
• Scholarship Priority Consideration – October 15
• Regular Admission – April 1
• Confirmation and Housing Deposits – May 1
SPRING FRESHMEN APPLICATION DEADLINES
• Regular Admission – November 1
• Confirmation and Housing Deposits – December 1
TRANSFER/TRANSIENT/RETURNING
APPLICANT DEADLINES:
• Fall – July 1
• Spring – November 1
• Maymester – April 1
• Summer – May 1
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