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UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

*To be official, transcripts must be sealed and mailed to Georgia Southern by the school that you attended or submitted through gacollege411.

IF YOU ARE AN ENTERING FRESHMAN

Complete the application form (7 pages).

Be sure to attach your $30 non-refundable application fee payable to Georgia Southern University (check or money order only, please).

Be sure your date of birth and signature are on your application form and on your check or money order.

Ask your high school counselor to mail your application, along with your official* high school transcript, to:Office of Admissions, Georgia Southern University, P.O. Box 8024, Statesboro, GA 30460-8024

When you take the SAT or ACT, request that a copy of your score report be sent to Georgia Southern. Our school code is 5253 for the SAT and 0830 for the ACT.

IF YOU ARE A TRANSFER STUDENT

Complete the application form (7 pages).

Be sure to list all of the colleges you have previously attended.

Be sure your date of birth and signature are on your application form and on your check or money order.

Be sure to attach your $30 non-refundable application fee payable to Georgia Southern University (check or money order only, please).

Submit the application form to the Office of Admissions, Georgia Southern University, P.O. Box 8024, Statesboro, GA 30460-8024.

Request an official* transcript from each college you have previously attended.

If you have completed fewer than 30 semester or 45 quarter hours have your high school send us your official* transcript and make sure it includes your SAT/ACT scores. If not, then please submit the scores separately from the testing agency. Our school code is 5253 for the SAT and 0830 for the ACT.

APPLY EARLY FOR ADMISSION

In order to be processed for admission for a specific term, applications must be received by the Office of Admissions by the following dates:

Fall Semester May 1 (freshman) / August 1 (transfer or Accel/joint enroll)Spring Semester December 1Summer Semester April 1

Normally, all students who have applied or updated their applications prior to the application deadline for a specific term will be considered for admission.However, the University reserves the right to cease accepting or processing applications at any time. Therefore, students are encouraged to apply or update wellin advance of the application deadline for their intended term. International applicants must submit materials 30 days prior to the standard deadline.

REQUIRED HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM

Students who graduate from high school in 2012 or later must present credits for seventeen (17) specified units. Students who graduated earlier than 2012 mustpresent credit for sixteen (16) specified units. The 17 (16 for students who graduated in 2011 or earlier) specified USG units are:

1. Mathematics: Four (4) units of Mathematics, including Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. For students who graduate from a Georgia public school in 2012or later, the 4 units of Mathematics must include a course at the level of Math 3 or higher.

2. English: Four (4) units of English which have as their emphasis grammar and usage, literature (American, English, World), and advanced composition skills.

3. Science: Students who graduate in 2012 or later must have four (4) units of science. Three (3) units of science are required for those who graduated in2011 or earlier. Students need at least one laboratory course from the life sciences and one laboratory course from the physical sciences. Georgia publichigh School graduates must have at least one (1) unit of biology, one (1) unit of physical science or physics, and one (1) unit of chemistry, earth systems,

environmental science, or an advanced placement science course.

4. Social Science: Three (3) units of social science, with at least one (1) course focusing on United States studies and one (1) course focusing on world studies.

5. Foreign Language: Two (2) units in the same foreign language emphasizing speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Two (2) units of American SignLanguage may be used to satisfy this requirement.

Students will be accepted during their senior year based on high school average and SAT/ACT scores on the condition that the course requirements will be met.The courses required for regular admission to institutions of the University System represent the minimum standards set forth by the Board of Regents.

Contact the Office of Admissions for specific information at [email protected] or 912-478-5391.

If your first language is not English, we will require the Michigan Test in addition to the TOEFL.


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STUDENT NAME

Last Name First Name Middle Name

Suffix (Ex: Jr, Sr, II, III) Preferred First Name Former Name

MAILING ADDRESS

Street City

State Zip Country

CONTACT INFORMATION

Home Phone Number Daytime Phone Number Cell Phone Number

E-mail Address

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Social Security Number Sex Male Female

Race (Check all that apply) American Indian/Alaskan Native Asian Black/African American Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander White

Ethnicity Hispanic Non-Hispanic

Date of Birth City of Birth Country of Birth

Citizenship Status Born U.S. Citizen Naturalized Citizen Permanent Resident (Foreign U.S. Resident) Alien (Foreign Non-resident)

If non-resident alien or permanent resident, what is your country of citizenship?

If you currently reside in the U.S. but are not a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident, what is your current immigration status?

Provide visa type and number:

How long have you lived in the US? Month(s) Year(s)

Native Language English Other Have you taken the TOEFL? Yes No

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Parent/Guardian 1/Spouse: First Name Last Name Middle Initial Suffix

Street City State Zip

Phone Number E-mail Address Relationship Father Mother Guardian/Other Student Spouse

Georgia Southern Graduate Yes No

Employer Title Highest Degree Earned Never Attended High School Some High School High School Diploma

Technical School Some College Bachelor Degree

Masters Degree Professional Degree Doctoral Degree

Parent/Guardian 2: First Name Last Name Middle Initial Suffix

Street City State Zip

Phone Number E-mail Address Relationship Father Mother Guardian/Other Student Spouse

Georgia Southern Graduate Yes No

Employer Title Highest Degree Earned Never Attended High School Some High School High School Diploma

Technical School Some College Bachelor Degree

Masters Degree Professional Degree Doctoral Degree


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EMERGENCY CONTACT

First Name Last Name Relationship

Street City

State Zip Phone Number

OTHER INFORMATION

Have you ever been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation?

Yes No

If yes, explain in 100 words or less.

Have you ever entered a plea of guilty, a plea of no contest, a plea of nolo contendere, an Alford plea to a criminal charge, or a plea under a first offender act? Yes No


Do you currently have disciplinary or academic misconduct charges pending against you from a high school or a postsecondary institution?

Yes NoIf yes, explain in 100 words or less.

Have you ever been disciplined, suspended, or expelled for conduct code violations from a high school or a postsecondary institution?

Yes No



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ADMISSION INFORMATION

Applicant Type High school graduate or will be graduating high school this year

GED

Accel/Joint Enrolled or Move on When Ready with Georgia Southern

Joint Enrolled with another college

Mature (out of high school 5 or more years)

Transient (Will attend Georgia Southern for 1 semester only)

Jr. College Transfer (Attending a 2-year institution)

Sr. College Transfer (Attending a 4-year institution)

Post Graduate (Already have a Bachelors degree)

Which semester do you plan to enter? Fall Spring Summer Year

For major, please check one of the Undergraduate or Pre-professional programs:

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Accel/Joint Enrolled Transient Transient East Georgia College

Accounting

Athletic Training

Anthropology

Art - Studio Art

Art - 2D Drawing, Painting, Print, Paper & Book Arts

Art - 3D Ceramics, Sculpture, Jewelry & Metals

Art - Graphic Design

Art History

Biology

Biology - Education

Broadcasting

Business

Business - Education

Chemistry

Chemistry - Education

Child & Family Development

Communication Studies

Community Health

Computer Science

Construction Management

Early Childhood Education

Economics

Engineering - Civil Engineering - Electrical

Engineering - Mechanical

Engineering - RETP - Aerospace

Engineering - RETP - Biomedical

Engineering - RETP - Chemical & Biomolecular

Engineering - RETP - Civil

Engineering - RETP - Computer

Engineering - RETP - Electrical

Engineering - RETP - Environmental

Engineering - RETP - Industrial

Engineering - RETP - Materials Science

Engineering - RETP - Mechanical

Engineering - RETP - Nuclear & Radiological

Engineering - RETP - Polymer, Textile & Fiber

English

English - Education

Exercise Science

Fashion Merchandising & Apparel Design

Finance

French/Modern Languages

General Studies

General Studies - Web

Geography

Geography - Education

Geology

German/Modern Languages

Graphic Communications Management

Health & Physical Education

History

History - Education

Information Systems Information Technology

Information Technology - Web

Interior Design

International Studies

International Trade

Journalism

Justice Studies

Logistics & Intermodal Transportation

Management

Marketing

Mathematics

Mathematics Education

Middle Grades Education

Music

Music Composition

Music Education - Choral Sequence

Music Education - Instrumental Sequence

Music Performance - Instrumental

Music Performance - Jazz/Piano

Music Performance - Piano

Music Performance - Voice

Nursing

Nutrition & Food Sciences/Dietetics

Philosophy

Physics

Physics - Education

Political Science

Political Science - Education

Psychology

Public Relations

Recreation Sociology

Spanish/Modern Languages

Special Education

Speech Communication

Sport Management

Theater

Undeclared

Writing & Linguistics

* RETP (Regional Engineering Transfer Program)


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PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

Pre-Dentistry/Biology

Pre-Dentistry/Chemistry

Pre-Dentistry/Physics

Pre-Law

Pre-Medicine/Biology

Pre-Medicine/Chemistry

Pre-Medicine/Physics

Pre-Optometry/Biology

Pre-Pharmacy/Biology

Pre-Pharmacy/Chemistry

Pre-Veterinarian

HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION

Full Name of High School Graduation Date

City County State

Senior year high school courses you have taken or will complete this year prior to enrolling at Georgia Southern University

Course Title Credit

1.

2

3.

4.

5.

6.

TEST INFORMATION

Have you taken the SAT?

Yes No

What was the combined Critical Reading & Math score? Did you have the scores sent to Georgia Southern?

Yes No

Have you taken the ACT?

Yes No

What was the composite? Did you have the scores sent to Georgia Southern?

Yes No

Have you taken AP exams?

Yes No

Subject(s)? Date Taken

Have you taken International Baccalaureate?

Yes No

Subject(s)?

Date Taken


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CURRENT OR PREVIOUSLY ATTENDED COLLEGES

College/University 1

City State


City State


City State


City State


City State

MILITARY SERVICE

Are you currently active duty military or a family member (spouse or child) of someone who is active duty military?

Yes* No

Are you currently a member of the Georgia National Guard or a family member (spouse or child) of someone who is a member of the Georgia National Guard?

Yes* No

What is your (or your parent/guardian/spouse) home state of record?

*If you answer yes to any of the above military-related questions, you may be asked to provide a copy of your current military ID card and orders assigning you to a Georgia military installation.

RESIDENCY INFORMATIONUniversity System of Georgia students are responsible for registering under the proper tuition classification. In general, classification of in-state status for tuitionpurposes requires an individual to have established legal residency and domicile in Georgia for 12 consecutive months prior to enrolling.

Residency is defined as the state and country where an individual currently lives. An individual may be residing in Georgia and may be classified as havingestablished Georgia residency for securing marital status, a drivers license, or classification of taxpayer status but does not meet the qualifications to establishdomicile in Georgia.

Domicile is defined as a persons present, permanent home where that individual intends to stay indefinitely and to which that individual returns following periodsof temporary absence. Temporary residence does not constitute the establishment of ones domicile. To acquire domicile, an individual must demonstrate intent toremain permanently or indefinitely.

In accordance with Board of Regents Policy 4.3.4, any student applying for in-state tuition will be required to provide validation of their lawful presence in theUnited States and proof of Georgia residency in order to be granted in-state tuition status.

Are you applying for in-state tuition?

Yes No

According to the definitions above, have you established and maintained legal residency and domicile in Georgia for at least 12 consecutive months immediatelypreceding the first day of classes for the term in which you plan to enroll?

Yes No

If you are under the age of 24, has a parent(s) or U.S. court-appointed legal guardian established and maintained legal residency and domicile (according to thedefinitions above) in Georgia for at least 12 consecutive months immediately preceding the first day of classes for the term in which you plan to enroll?

Yes No

IF YOU ANSWERED YES TO ANY OF THE ABOVE QUESTIONS, ALL OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED.


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RESIDENCY INFORMATION

What is your Georgia county of residence?

Have you ever lived outside the state of Georgia?

Yes No

If you have lived outside the state of Georgia, how long have you continuouslyresided in the state?

Months Years

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?

Yes No

Have you graduated, or will you graduate from a Georgia high school?

Yes No

Do you have a drivers license or state-issued ID?

Yes No

If yes, what state?

Do you own a motor vehicle?

Yes No

If yes, what state?

Do you have a voter registration?

Yes No

If yes, what state?

Did you file a state income tax return in the past year?

Yes No

If yes, what state?

Did your parent, court appointed legal guardian, or spouse claim you on theirstate income taxes in the last year?

Yes No

If yes, what state?

First Name:

Last Name:

Relationship:

Did your parent, court appointed legal guardian, or spouse claim you on their federal income taxes in the last year?

Yes No

APPLICATION CERTIFICATION & GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY HONOR CODE

I understand that any material false statement made knowingly and willfully by me on this application, or any documents attached hereto may, in accordancewith 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 fine of notmore than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not less than one nor more than five years, or both, subject me to prosecution in a court of law. Additionally, I furtherunderstand than 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.

Georgia Southern University Honor Code

On my honor, I pledge to be academically honest in all my coursework and will not tolerate the academic dishonesty of others. I also pledge to engage in ethicalbehavior on-campus and off-campus, to live an honorable lifestyle, and to create a campus environment that is characterized by individual responsibility, civility,and integrity.

Signature ________________________________________________________________ Date ___________________________________

Georgia Southern University Office of Admissions PO Box 8024 Statesboro, GA 30460 (912) 478-5391 admissions.georgiasouthern.edu


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