Applying to a Master’s Program Just Got Easier
Georgia Southern undergraduates with a 3.00 GPA or higher can now apply to a master’s degree in less than 10 minutes–and we’ll even waive the application fee.
The Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies (JNACOGS) offers a streamlined admission option for several master’s programs. Currently enrolled undergraduate students aspiring to complete a master’s degree in their current or related area of study who meet a cumulative GPA requirement set by each program can qualify for this admissions pathway. Some participating degree programs may have additional criteria for eligibility.
How does it work?
Georgia Southern undergraduate students who meet the criteria outlined by the participating programs must complete the Preferred Admit Form prior or during their final semester of undergraduate coursework. Eligible students are fast-tracked through the graduate admissions process, exempting the student from the application fee, potentially waiving test scores, and other supplemental documentation required by the participating programs.
Students must submit the Preferred Admit Form prior to the program’s application deadline. All graduate program application deadlines may be found on the JNACOGs website. Eligible students may only use this fast-track admissions process for one participating graduate program.
As with all admission decisions, meeting the criteria does not guarantee admission. All admission decisions are subject to program availability and capacity constraints. Successful completion of an undergraduate degree is required for enrollment into any graduate program.
Participating Graduate Degrees for Preferred Admission
- Master of Science – Computer Science / GPA 3.0+ (Students completing a BS in Computer Science only.)
- Master of Science – Civil Engineering / GPA 3.0+ (Students completing a BS in Civil Engineering only.)
- Master of Science – Electrical and Computer Engineering / GPA 3.0+ (Students completing a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering only.)
- Master of Science – Electrical and Computer Engineering (Non-Thesis) / GPA 3.0+ (Students completing a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering only.)
- Master of Science – Information Technology / GPA 3.0+ (Students completing a BS in Information Technology only.)
- Master of Science – Manufacturing Engineering / GPA 3.0+ (Students completing a BS in Manufacturing Engineering only.)
- Master of Science – Mechanical Engineering / GPA 3.0+ (Students completing a BS in Mechanical Engineering only.)
- Master of Science – Mechanical Engineering (Non-Thesis) / GPA 3.0+ (Students completing a BS in Mechanical Engineering only.)
- Master of Art – Spanish / GPA 3.0+ (Students completing a BA in World Languages and Cultures with a Concentration in Spanish Studies or Spanish for the Professions)
- Master of Public Administration – Nonprofit Management (Hybrid) / GPA 3.25+
- Master of Public Administration – Public Management (Hybrid) / GPA 3.25+
- Master of Education – Evaluation, Assessment, Research & Learning (ONLINE) / GPA 3.0+
- Master of Public Health – Applied Public Health (ONLINE) / GPA 3.3+ (*Students completing a BSPH or Honors College only.)
- Master of Public Health – Biostatistics / GPA 3.3+ (*Students completing a BSPH or Honors College only.)
- Master of Public Health – Community Health Education / GPA 3.3+ (*Students completing a BSPH or Honors College only.)
- Master of Public Health – Environmental Health Services / GPA 3.3+ (*Students completing a BSPH or Honors College only.)
- Master of Public Health – Epidemiology / GPA 3.3+ (*Students completing a BSPH or Honors College only.)
- Master of Public Health – Health Policy and Management / GPA 3.3+ (*Students completing a BSPH or Honors College only.)
- Master of Public Health – Public Health Informatics / GPA 3.3+ (*Students completing a BSPH or Honors College only.)
- Master of Health Administration / GPA 3.3+ (*Students completing a BSPH or Honors College only.)
- Master of Accounting / GPA 3.25+ (Students completing a BBA in Accounting only.)
- Master of Science – Applied Economics / GPA 3.25+ (Students completing a BBA in Economics only.)
- Graduate Certificate – Applied Economics / GPA 3.25+ (Students completing a BBA in Economics only.)
- Master of Science – Communication Sciences and Disorders / GPA 3.7+ (Students completing a BS Communication Sciences and Disorders only.)
- Master of Science – Sport Management / GPA 3.5+ (Students completing a BS Sport Management only.)
*Minimum GPA requirements vary by program. Please check specific program requirements above.
Preferred Admit Form Program DeadlinesFrequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits to utilizing the preferred admit process?
- Eligible students can apply to a participating master’s program in less than ten minutes with no application fee. The quick and easy Preferred Admit Form does not require test scores, letters of recommendation, or essay components. Programs may still request additional materials, if necessary.
How do I complete the preferred admit process?
- It’s as simple as completing the Preferred Admit Form.
Do I need to complete the standard graduate application process as well?
- No. Once you have completed the Preferred Admit Form, you do not need to complete any additional application for that participating program.
For how many programs can I submit a preferred admit form?
- One. You may only complete the preferred admit process for one of the participating programs.
What GPA do I need to qualify for preferred admittance?
- Participating programs determine the minimum GPA required for admission to their specific program. The minimum GPA is currently a 3.0, however, some programs require a higher minimum GPA for qualification. Please see the listing above for more information.
I’m a transfer student. How is my GPA calculated for eligibility?
- For a transfer student, Georgia Southern will consider your institutional GPA only for admittance. Your transferred coursework is not included in your institutional GPA.
Does the preferred admit process guarantee my acceptance?
- As with all admission decisions, meeting the criteria does not guarantee admission. All admission decisions are subject to program availability and capacity constraints.