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Students who are completing their high school education or have recently received their diploma and have not taken college or university courses after high school are considered freshmen.
Complete your application online. You will be prompted to create a GAfutures account if you do not already have one.
Request transcripts through GAfutures or from your counseling office to be sent to Georgia Southwestern. We accept mailed or e-transcripts, such as Parchment, eScrip-Safe, or GAfutures that come directly from the high school. You may bring transcripts to campus in person, as long as they remain in the original, sealed envelope from the school.
Optional - Please send official copies of your SAT or ACT scores using SAT Code: 5250 or ACT code: 0824.
You can review what information is needed and what documents have been received by checking your status online.
We will send a variety of emails to notify you of your acceptance and allow accepted students the opportunity to register early for housing, Storm Registration Days, and other exclusive opportunities.
If you haven't already taken a tour of our beautiful campus, schedule a visit today! Our admissions specialists are happy to welcome you into the hurricane family.
Georgia Southwestern offers all regular, incoming freshmen the Promise Scholarship, a guaranteed scholarship to students who meet the criteria outlined below. This scholarship is automatically awarded to students meeting academic requirements upon completing the GSW Scholarship Application online. Qualified freshmen are also encouraged to consider applying for the President Carter Leadership Program before the February 1st deadline when completing the GSW Scholarship Application.
*You must set up your GSW Student Email Account in order to submit a Scholarship Application.*
| Southwestern Promise - Blue Level |
Southwestern Promise - Gold Level |
|---|---|
| $1,000 Academic Scholarship | $1,000 Academic Scholarship $2,000 On-campus Housing Scholarship* |
| 1050 SAT or 20 ACT Composite 3.0 GPA OR No Test Scores with 3.6 GPA |
Minimum 1200 SAT or 25 ACT Composite 3.0 GPA |
Priority for Southwestern Promise will be given to students completing the application by February 1. Students must begin as Regular Beginning Freshmen during the Summer or Fall semesters to be eligible. All students may renew the scholarship for up to 4 years by maintaining a 3.0 GPA and remaining enrolled full-time.
*To receive an on-campus housing scholarship, the student must reside in university-owned housing.*
Test Score Requirements:
| With Test Scores | Without Test Scores |
|---|---|
| Preferred SAT of ACT test scores | - |
| 2.0 Required High School Curriculum GPA | 3.0 Required High School Curriculum GPA |
| 1940 Freshman Index (see formula below) | - |
*Students below these requirements may be eligible for admission through programs such as University College.*
*See below for preferred SAT/ACT test scores and explanation of required high school curriculum GPA and Freshman Index*
Preferred SAT & ACT Test Scores:
| SAT (GSW Code: 5250) | ACT (GSW Code: 0824) |
|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 480 | English or Reading: 17 |
| Math: 440 | Math: 17 |
Required High School Curriculum GPA
Understanding the Required High School Curriculum - Staying on Course Guide
Required Freshman Index
Regular Freshman Admission requires a minimum Freshman Index of 1940.
Freshman Index Formula:
GSW's University College is a special, limited program that includes additional, required opportunities for academic support, peer mentorship, and college success programming. This unique, on-campus program provides students with the tools necessary to earn a future to be proud of. Students seeking admission to GSW's University College should apply for admission and send their official high school transcript to Admissions.
Required High School GPA
Required Freshman Index
Students who have participated in Dual Enrollment while in high school must still follow the Freshman Admissions process which includes submitting an official high school transcript and (optional) SAT/ACT scores. These students are also able to apply for Beginning Freshmen Scholarships and live in the Freshmen Residence Hall.
Dual Enrollment Students are also required to send transcripts from all colleges attended before beginning courses at Georgia Southwestern, even if the college courses are listed on the high school transcript. College credit cannot be awarded from high school transcripts. Failure to submit these transcripts could result in delays in financial aid or registering for classes. It could also result in the retaking of a completed course or completing an extra course not needed for your degree.
Students completing dual enrollment with GSW may move their previous dual enrollment application to a Beginning Freshman by completing this form.
Students completing dual enrollment at other institutions may use the Transfer Articulation tool to see what courses should transfer from their current institution.
Students who take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and complete the accompanying AP exams are awarded credit based on the score and course equivalent determined by the appropriate GSW academic department. Freshman applicants should request an official score report from The College Board be sent to our Office of the Registrar. See how your credits will transfer.
GSW awards credit for scores of 5, 6, or 7 on the Higher Level examinations of the International Baccalaureate Program (IB) depending on the course. Freshman applicants should request an official score report from the IB Office be sent to our Office of the Registrar. See how your credits will transfer.
Students from accredited homeschool programs should follow and must meet regular freshman admission criteria.
Students from non-accredited homeschool programs (or non-accredited high schools) must complete the requirements outlined in the Admissions Application Procedures For Home Educated Applicants.
Accredited Homeschool Programs
Graduates from homeschool programs accredited by the following agencies should follow regular freshman admission requirements:
Students transferring from Dual Enrollment to Freshman student status at GSW should complete this application.
Remember to check your status online to see when items have been received and what items are still required.
Once accepted, students can use the Student ID Lookup to find their ID number to activate their Radar Student Email.
Make sure to complete the following items before you can begin registering for classes:
As required by Title IX, Georgia Southwestern State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any of its education programs or activities, including in admissions and employment. Inquiries concerning application of Title IX can be directed to GSW's Title IX Coordinator or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights. Please visit Georgia Southwestern State University’s Title IX webpage for more information.
The people at GSW make it special. Our campus is small enough that you can get to know your teachers and classmates and create relationships that you would not have at a much larger school. Everyone here is rooting for you and wants to see you succeed.