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Requirements by Student Type

Find Georgia Southern admission requirements by student type, including freshman, transfer, graduate, international, adult, military and returning students.

Freshman Admission

  • High School Transcript
  • GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • SAT or ACT Scores
    • SAT
      • Reading & Writing: 480+
      • Math: 440+
    • ACT
      • English or Reading: 17+
      • Math: 17+
    • CLT
      • Verbal Reasoning + Grammar/Writing: 36+
      • Quantitative Reasoning: 13+

Transfer Admission

Regular Admission

  • Earned 30 transferable credits
  • Cumulative college GPA 2.0+
  • All college transcripts

Conditional Admission

  • Earned 15+ transferable credits
  • On track to 30+ transferable credits before enrollment
  • Cumulative college GPA 2.0+

University College Requirements

Freshman Admission

  • High School transcript / GED
  • GPA of 2.0 or higher

University College provides flexible admission pathways designed to meet you where you are and help you begin or continue your journey at Georgia Southern. Whether you are entering as a freshman with a high school diploma or GED, or transferring with prior college credit, clear GPA and transcript requirements ensure you are prepared to build momentum toward your degree.

Transfer Admission

Regular Admission

  • Earned 30 transferable credits
  • Cumulative college GPA 2.0+
  • All college transcripts

Conditional Admission

  • Earned 15+ transferable credits
  • On track to 30+ transferable credits before enrollment
  • Cumulative college GPA 2.0+

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Application Deadlines

Applications will be available after these dates; however, decisions are based on the student’s ability to submit all required documents at least one week prior to the first day of classes.

Fall Semester

  • Fall Full Term and Minimester I (August Classes) – August 1
  • Fall Minimester II (October Classes) – October 1

Spring Semester

  • Spring Full Term and Minimester I (January Classes) – December 1
  • Spring Minimester II (March Classes) –  March 1

Summer Semester

  • Summer Full Term and Minimester I (May Classes) – April 1
  • Summer Minimester II (June Classes) – May 1

Honors College Deadlines

The Honors College application can be completed after students apply for admission to Georgia Southern University.

  • Priority Deadline: January 15 (to be considered for Honors College scholarships)
  • Final Deadline: April 15

Financial Aid & FAFSA

Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027

Fall 2027, Spring 2028, Summer 2028

University Housing

Fall 2027

  • Housing applications will open Statesboro, Armstrong and Swainsboro students November 3.
  • Feb. 1 Deadline: Students who complete their application by February 1 will be the first group to self-select (May 17–21).
  • Apr. 1 Deadline: Special Groups (RLC, SARC-Approved, and Honors Program): Complete applications by April 1 to participate in early self-selection (April 27–29).
    • All Other Students: Complete applications by April 1 to participate in the second self-selection group (June 7–11).
  • Jun. 1 Deadline: Students who apply before June 1 will be the third group to self-select (June 15–17).
    • Note: Students who apply June 1 or later will receive their assignment by email and will not be eligible for self-selection.
  • Jun. 22 – Jul. 15: Room changes and swaps window (Opens June 22, Closes July 15).
    • Note: No assignment changes, including swaps within a unit, will be processed until after the process reopens following OMI.