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Explore why you were not admitted at this time along with several ways for you to enroll at one of our campuses. Additionally, our Admissions Counselors are available to meet with you in person or on the phone to discuss the specifics of your situation and assist you in reviewing all of your options.

Freshmen

Why Wasn’t I Admitted?

The application materials you submitted do not meet one or more of the minimum requirements set by the University System of Georgia and/or Georgia Southern University. These requirements include the following:

  • Successful completion of the Required High School Curriculum (4 English, 4 math, 4 science, 3 social science, and 2 foreign language credits).
  • A minimum high school grade point average (GPA) of 2.5+ in the Required High School Curriculum.
  • An acceptable score on the SAT or ACT:
    • The University System of Georgia requires minimum scores of 480 on the Evidence-Based Reading & Writing test and 440 on the math test (redesigned exam). Georgia Southern requires a minimum total SAT score of 1030.
    • The University System of Georgia requires minimum scores of 17 in English and 17 in math. Georgia Southern requires a minimum composite ACT score of 20.

Please visit your Admissions Status Check Page to view the test scores and GPA we have on record for you.

What Are My Options?

  • If your grade point average currently falls below a 2.5:
    • Confirm that we have the most up-to-date high school transcript on file. You can send in updated grades from your senior year fall term or spring term for re-evaluation.
  • If your test scores currently fall below the minimum required for admission, you can retake the SAT or ACT and we will reconsider your application once we have received the official new scores.
  • If you are deficient in any of the Required High School Curriculum areas and are currently enrolled in a class within that subject area, send in a course schedule to admissions@georgiasouthern.edu for re-evaluation.
  • If you reside near Hinesville, Georgia, you can speak with an admissions counselor to learn more about Georgia Southern University’s Liberty Campus and special enrollment opportunities available there.
  • You can attend another accredited college or university and complete 30 transferable semester hours (or 45 transferable quarter hours) with a satisfactory cumulative GPA to qualify for transfer admission. You can research other universities in Georgia online at usg.edu or tcsg.edu.
  • For students interested in attending classes in Statesboro, we highly encourage you to consider East Georgia State College’s Statesboro Campus. Students are eligible to use many of the Georgia Southern resources and some classes take place on our campus. We have developed seamless processes for transfer after completing 30 or more transferable credit hours. Learn more about the Bobcat to Eagle (B2E) program. Additional options include Ogeechee Technical College in Statesboro and Savannah State University and Savannah Technical College in Savannah.
  • All students have the right to appeal their admission decision. If you do not meet admission requirements but can provide evidence you can be successful at Georgia Southern, you can request your file be re-reviewed with additional information (i.e. recommendation letters or an explanation of special circumstances). Please contact your Admissions Counselor to discuss your situation before beginning the appeal process. Once you’ve done that, please complete the Appeals Form. You will need to login with your application account credentials. Note: The last date to submit an appeal for Fall 2024 enrollment is July 20, 2024.

Taking the first step toward continuing your education takes quite a bit of courage. We wish you the very best in attaining your educational goals. If you have any questions or would like more information, please call the Office of Admissions at 912-478-5391.

Transfer

Why Wasn’t I Admitted?

The application materials you submitted do not meet one or more of the minimum requirements set by the University System of Georgia and/or Georgia Southern University.  These requirements include the following:

  • At least 30 transferable semester hours of regular college credit (or 45 transferable quarter hours). Remedial, learning support, and college prep make-up courses do not count as transferable hours. Students with less than the required credit hour minimum must meet freshman admission requirements.
  • Completed any remedial, learning support, and college prep make-up courses. Satisfied the University System of Georgia learning support criteria.
  • At least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average in all attempted coursework.
  • Good academic standing at the last institution attended for both the final term and overall.
  • Eligible to return to previous institution.

What Are My Options?

  • You can return to your previous institution to earn additional transferable college credits and/or to increase your cumulative GPA. Your Georgia Southern application will remain on file for one year. If you would like to have your application reconsidered for a future term, complete the Term Update Form prior to the deadline for the semester in which you would like to enroll. You will need to submit updated transcripts at that time.
  • You may be eligible for Academic Renewal which could raise your GPA for admission. Learn more about Academic Renewal.
  • You can attend another accredited college or university to earn additional transferable credit and/or to increase your cumulative GPA. You can research other universities in Georgia online at usg.edu or tcsg.edu.
  • For students interested in attending classes in Statesboro, we highly encourage you to consider East Georgia State College’s Statesboro Campus. Students are eligible to use many of the Georgia Southern resources and some classes take place on our campus. We have developed seamless processes for transfer after completing 30 or more transferable credit hours. Learn more about the Bobcat to Eagle (B2E) program. Additional options include Ogeechee Technical College in Statesboro and Savannah State University and Savannah Technical College in Savannah.
  • All students have the right to appeal their admission decision. If you do not meet admission requirements but can provide evidence you can be successful at Georgia Southern, you can request your file be re-reviewed with additional information (i.e. recommendation letters or an explanation of special circumstances). Please contact your Admissions Counselor to discuss your situation before beginning the appeal process. Then complete the Appeals Form. You will need to login using your application account credentials. Note: The last date to submit an appeal for Fall 2024 enrollment is July 20, 2024.

Taking the first step towards continuing your education takes quite a bit of courage.  We wish you the best in attaining your educational goals. If you have any questions or would like more information, please call the Office of Admissions at 912-478-5391.