First-Time College Students
We are so excited you have decided to further your education. Begin your quest here by choosing the category that best describes you. Should you have questions, please contact the Admissions Office Toll-Free at 877.238.8664 or admissions@mga.edu.
Traditional Freshmen
Has it been less than 5 years since your expected high school graduation date?
Have you graduated from an accredited high school or an accredited home school WITHIN the last five years and not attended college?
Freshman Regular Admission
- All applicants must submit SAT or ACT scores and must have a high school diploma. The high school diploma must be issued from a high school accredited by a regional accrediting association, the Georgia Accrediting Commission, the Georgia Private School Accrediting Commission, the Accrediting Commission for Independent Study, or from a public school regulated by a school system and state department of education.
- Applicants applying for in state tuition must satisfy the lawful presence requirement. The most common documents that will satisfy this requirement are a Georgia Driver’s License or a copy of a certified birth certificate. For a complete list of approved documents, click here.
- All applicants must submit proof of immunization and any other supporting documents requested.
- Applicants who have a High School Certificate (also called a Certificate of Performance) or a Special Education Diploma will not be considered to be high school graduates for admission purposes.
- Middle Georgia State University will accept old and new SAT scores for admission purposes. Applicants may submit scores from either the old SAT or the new SAT (offered beginning spring 2016).
Freshman Requirements†
Students must meet all the following criteria for entrance into the institution:
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- Required Test Scores
- SAT Scores:
- 330 Critical Reading and 310 Math for test taken before March 2016
- 19 Reading and 360 Math for test taken after March 2016
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- ACT Scores: 12 English and 14 Math
- SAT Scores:
- Required Test Scores
- Minimum Freshman Index of 1860
- Freshman Index = 500 x (HSGPA) + (SATCR) + (SATM) or
- Freshman Index = 500 x (HSGPA) + [42 x (ACTC)] +88
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Completion of 17 Required High School Curriculum Units (RHSC)All applicants for programs leading to the baccalaureate programs (B.S.) who graduated from high school less than five (5) years before the term they plan to enroll should have completed the Required High School Curriculum (RHSC) requirements specified by the University System of Georgia. Completion of the USG’s Required High School Curriculum (RHSC) requirements and graduation from a high school accredited by a regional accrediting association (such as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) or the Georgia Accrediting Commission or from a public school regulated by a school system and state department of education. Students who graduated from high school in 2012 or later must present high school credits for seventeen (17) specified units. Students graduating from high school prior to 2012 must present 16 units. The 17 specified units for students who graduated in 2012 or later are:
- MATHEMATICS: Four (4) units of Mathematics, including Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry and a fourth year of advanced math or Mathematics I, II, III and a fourth unit of mathematics from the approved list.
- ENGLISH: Four (4) units of English which have as their emphasis grammar and usage, literature (American, English, World), and advanced composition skills.
- SCIENCE: Four (4) units of science, with at least one laboratory course from the life sciences and one laboratory course from the physical sciences. Georgia Public high School graduates must have at least one (1) unit of biology, one (1) unit of physical science or physics, one (1) unit of chemistry, earth science, environmental science, and one (1) unit of a fourth science.
- SOCIAL SCIENCE: Three (3) units of social science, with at least one (1) unit focusing on United States studies and one (1) unit focusing on world studies.
- FOREIGN LANGUAGE: Two (2) units in the same foreign language emphasizing speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Two (2) units of American Sign Language may be used to satisfy this requirement.
In addition to the RHSC, students are encouraged to take additional academic units in high school to improve their probability for admission and success.
A restricted percentage of beginning freshmen who do not meet regular freshman admission criteria may be considered for admission to Middle Georgia State University as a limited admit.
†Please note that admission standards are subject to change.
Program Admission Requirements
Depending on your major, some programs may have additional requirements beyond the general university admission standards. Refer to the MGA academic catalog for more information.
Have you graduated from a non-accredited high school or non-accredited home school WITHIN the last five years and not attended college?
Freshman Regular Admission
- All applicants must submit SAT or ACT scores and a Home Schooled Portfolio. The Home Schooled Portfolio should include courses taken as well as course descriptions.
- Applicants applying for in state tuition must satisfy the lawful presence requirement. The most common documents that will satisfy this requirement are a Georgia Driver’s License or a copy of a certified birth certificate. For a complete list of approved documents, click here.
- All applicants must submit proof of immunization and any other supporting documents requested.
- Applicants who have a High School Certificate (also called a Certificate of Performance) or a Special Education Diploma will not be considered to be high school graduates for admission purposes.
- Middle Georgia State University will accept old and new SAT scores for admission purposes. Applicants may submit scores from either the old SAT or the new SAT (offered beginning spring 2016).
Freshman Requirements†
Students must meet all the following criteria for entrance into the institution:
-
- Required Test Scores
- SAT Scores:
- 330 Critical Reading and 310 Math for test taken before March 2016
- 19 Reading and 360 Math for test taken after March 2016
- or
- ACT Scores: 12 English and 14 Math
- SAT Scores:
- Required Test Scores
- Freshman Index = 500 x (HSGPA) + (SATCR) + (SATM) or
- Freshman Index = 500 x (HSGPA) + [42 x (ACTC)] +88
A restricted percentage of beginning freshmen who do not meet regular freshman admission criteria may be considered for admission to Middle Georgia State University as a limited admit.
†Please note that admission standards are subject to change.
Program Admission Requirements
Depending on your major, some programs may have additional requirements beyond the general university admission standards. Refer to the MGA academic catalog for more information.
Have you graduated from an international high school and not attended college?
Graduates of an International High School
International Students: Middle Georgia State University offers a multitude of degree options for international students. International students wishing to be considered for admission must complete the steps listed below. If you have additional questions regarding international student admissions, please contact the Office of Admissions at 478.471.2800.
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- Apply online and pay the $30 non-refundable fee!
- Foreign high school/secondary and post-secondary transcripts must be submitted to an International Credentials Evaluation Service for a course-by-course evaluation. The official evaluation document (prepared by the service provider) should then be sent directly to the Middle Georgia State University Admissions Office. For your convenience, several educational credential evaluation service providers are listed below.
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Josef Silny & Associates, Inc.
7101 SW 102 Ave
Miami, FL 33173
Website: www.jsilny.com
Phone: 305.273.1616World Education Services
PO Box 5087
New York, NY 10274-5087
Website: www.wes.org
Phone: 212.966.6311Educational Credentials Evaluators
PO Box 514070
Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470
Website: www.ece.org
Phone: 414.289.3400SpanTran
2655 Le Jeune Rd
Suite 602
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Website: https://www.spantran.com/
Phone: 305.749.0333
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- Submit an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or Cambridge Test score report.
Either the TOEFL, IELTS, or Cambridge Test is required for all applicants whose first language is not English and who did not attend a secondary school where English was the primary language of instruction. Information on each of these tests can be found at the link(s) in the table above.TOEFL Internet Based 69 www.ets.org IELTS 6.0 www.ielts.org Cambridge Test 169 www.cambridgeenglish.org - Submit official SAT or ACT scores. Middle Georgia State University will accept old and new SAT scores for admission purposes. Applicants may submit scores from either the old SAT or the new SAT (offered beginning spring 2016). Scores from the SAT or the ACT are required for all international students. Students must score at least 430 CR/400 M on the old SAT (taken before March 2016) or 24 Reading/440 Math on the new SAT (taken after March 2016), or 17 E/17 M on ACT.
- Submit an affidavit of financial support, a letter from your family or sponsor stating they will pay for your education, and certified bank records showing three months of transactions with a balance of at least $24,625 per year available to you for your educational and living expenses in the United States. Please be advised that Middle Georgie State University does not offer a financial aid program for International Students.
- Review and comply with the Middle Georgia State University Mandatory Student Insurance Program.
- International students are required to submit proof of immunization for certain communicable diseases. Immunization certification must be submitted on the form supplied by the college. Health insurance is mandatory for international students.
- Submit additional information as requested by the Admissions Office.
- Maintain your F-1 Visa Status
International Students: Middle Georgia State University offers several degree programs online. International Students who wish to pursue an online degree while remaining in their own country should follow steps 1-3 and notify the Office of Admissions that you wish to be a distance learner studying in your own country.
Please note that admission standards are subject to change.
Program Admission Requirements
Depending on your major, some programs may have additional requirements beyond the general university admission standards. Refer to the MGA academic catalog for more information.
Non-Traditional Freshmen
Has it been 5 years or more since your expected high school graduation date?
Have you graduated from an accredited high school or an accredited home school five or more years ago and not attended college?
Non-Traditional Freshman Admission
- All applicants must have a high school diploma or a General Educational Development Diploma (GED).
- The high school diploma must be issued from a high school accredited by a regional accrediting association, the Georgia Accrediting Commission, the Georgia Private School Accrediting Commission, the Accrediting Commission for Independent Study, or from a public school regulated by a school system and state department of education.
- Graduates from a non-accredited high school or non-accredited home-school must submit the Home School and Non-accredited high school applicant procedures documentation to be considered for regular admission. Documentation submitted must demonstrate that the applicant has completed be comparable to an accredited high school diploma.
- All applicants must submit proof of immunization, lawful presence and any other supporting documents requested.
- Applicants who have a High School Certificate (also called a Certificate of Performance) or a Special Education Diploma will not be considered to be high school graduates for admission purposes.
Freshman Requirements†
Students must meet the following criteria for entrance into the institution:
- Completion of high school diploma or GED. Official GED Transcript/Diploma Request Form
†Please note that admission standards are subject to change.
Program Admission Requirements
Depending on your major, some programs may have additional requirements beyond the general university admission standards. Refer to the MGA academic catalog for more information.