Albany State University — Introduction (2024)

Albany State University Application Information

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Information andInstructions: READ PRIOR TO COMPLETING APPLICATION

1.DO NOT SUBMIT THISONLINE ADMISSION APPLICATION IF YOU:

a. Areapplying to the Graduate School(Complete the Graduate Application for Admission)

b. Didyou previously attend Albany State University or Darton College as an undergraduatestudent? if "yes", (ClickHere to Complete the Readmission Application)

2.Follow the instructions carefully and click on "Apply Now" at the top rightcorner of this page.

3.The application fee is $25.

PriorityApplication Deadlines

Thesedates are for priority consideration. Applications will be available afterthese dates; however, decisions are based on the students ability to submitall required documents by the General Admission deadlines. International applicants mustsubmit materials 30 days prior to the standard deadline.

• Springsemester: November 1
• Summersemester: April 1
• Fallsemester: June 1

GeneralApplication Deadlines

Studentswishing to be fully considered for admission should submit all applicationmaterials by the application deadline dates below to receive full considerationfor admission for their desired term of entry. Students that apply after the applicationdeadline will be considered for admission, but will not be guaranteedacceptance to the university for the requested term.

New Freshman AdmissionsProcess

1. Applyonline.

2. Pay the $25non-refundable application fee online or enter an acceptable fee waiver code as yousubmit your application.

We accept application fee waiver codesfrom College Board, ACT, and NACAC. Please contact the Office of Admissions andRecruitmentfor assistance on how to obtain the application fee waiver code at229-500-4358 or email us at admissions@asurams.edu.

3. Submit Official high school transcript to the Officeof Admissions

Youcan do this by logging into your account at www.gafutures.orgor www.parchment.com or you can contactyour high school counselorand request they send a copy of your officialtranscript. The Required High School Curriculum is used to calculate your highschool GPA, soit may appear lower than you originally anticipated because wedo not include courses like weight lifting, health, art, drama, etc.

Ifyou have dual-enrollment credits from institutions other than Albany StateUniversity, please request the official transcripts fromwww.studentclearinghouse.org,or www.parchment.com.

4.Sendus official copies of your SAT/ACT scores from the testing agency. (SAT code:5004 / ACT code: 0782)

5. Check your admission status online.

AdmissionRequirements

Freshman applying for Spring, Summer and Fall 2022 are required to submit official SAT and/or ACT test scores to be considered for the Bachelor degree programs and must have a high school GPA of at least a 2.0.

Freshman who do not submit SAT and/or ACT test scores can be admitted into our access pathway programs.

Applicants are required to submit their official high school transcript and complete an application to receive an admissions decision.

The University System of Georgia has authorized this change. Prospective freshman must meet all other admission requirements, including satisfactory completion of the required high school curriculum and all other requested documentation. ASU admission counselors remain available to assist applicants and prospective students via phone 229-500-4358 and emailadmissions@asurams.edu.

TheOffice of Admissions considers the following when evaluating students foradmission to Albany State University.

Prospectivefirst-year students must meet one of the following admission criteria:

HighSchool GPA & Required High School Curriculum

• Bachelors program with a 2.0+unweighted GPA with Evidence Writing 480 & Math 440 SAT or
• Bachelors program with a 2.0+unweighted GPA with English or Reading 17 & Math 17 or
• Freshman with a highschool GPA above 2.0 without ACT or SAT test scores can be admittedinto our Access to Pathway Program
• If you choose notto take one of the tests, you will be automatically placed in Math and Englishlearning support courses.

Requirements includesatisfactory completion of the Required High School Curriculum and all otherrequested documentation.

YourHigh School GPA is calculated by the Office of Admissions using the 17 RequiredHigh School Curriculum courses listed at the bottom of this page. Additionalinformation can be found at Staying on Course. Grades will be used as listed on yourofficial high school transcript; Albany State University does not add or removeweight for accelerated courses.

Requirementsinclude satisfactory completion of the Required High School Curriculum and allother requested documentation.

The University System of Georgia authorized thischange.

For Access Pathway to Certificate,Associates and/or Bachelors Degree Requirements

Minimum SAT/ACT scores and Freshmen Index are notrequired for those applying to the Associate Pathway at Albany StateUniversity. Applicants are screened for Learning Support placement bytaking the NEXT GEN ACCUPLACER Examas part of the admission process. A minimum 2.0 High School GPA isrequired.

For Transfer Students and Students Seeking aSecond Degree

1. Submitofficial transcripts from all previously attended colleges, regardless of thelength of attendance or amount of credits earned, sendan official transcriptto ASUs Office of Admissions.

2. Ifyou have earned fewer than 30 transferable college credit hours, thenstudent(s) must meet freshman requirements.

3. Alltransfer students must meet minimum cumulative grade point average of a 2.0.

For Readmit Students (Student who havepreviously attended Albany State University and/or Darton State College)

1. Submitofficial transcripts from all previously attended colleges, regardless of thelength of attendance or amount of credits earned, sendan official transcriptto ASUs Office of Admissions.

2. AllReadmit students must meet minimum cumulative grade point average of a 2.0.

3. Additionalinformation may be required based on previous enrollment status at ASU. Areadmit Counselor will contact the student ifadditional information isrequired.

For Transient Students

Permission to take courses: Submit a letter of approvalfrom the dean or registrar of the institution where you are a resident listingthe courses you should take while enrolled at Albany State University.

For Dual Enrollment

1. Submitofficial high school transcripts to the Office of Admissions.

2. Aminimum grade point average of 3.0.

3. CombinedCritical Reading/Math SAT score of 970 OR ACT minimum English score of 17, Math17 and a composite score of 20.

For International Students

1. Submityour official academic transcripts from all U.S. high schools orcolleges/universities that you have attended or are attending.

2. Ifyou are not a college transfer student with at least 30 semester hours or 45quarter hours that can be accepted as credit at ASU, requestthat your officialSAT/ACT scores be sent to the Office of Admissions.

3. Submitofficial Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International EnglishLanguage Testing System (IELTS) scores.

4. Completeand submit the Certificate of Finances Form to the Office of Admissions.

General Admission Information

Legal Residency

1. To qualify as a legalresident of Georgia, the applicant, if over 24 years of age, must have lived inGeorgia for at least one year prior to the registration date. If the applicantis under 24 years of age, their parent(s) or legal guardian must haveestablished legal residence in Georgia for at least one year (12 months) preceding thefirst day of class.

2. Please note that thisbrief explanation of the residency regulation does not encompass all the ruleson residency. If the applicant is in doubt about their legal residencestatus, they should consult the general catalog for the "legalresident" rules and regulations of the Board of Regents for the UniversitySystem of Georgia, or contact the ASU Office of the Registrar at (229) 500-4358.

Campus Housing

East Campus, Housing and Residence Life Central, Hall 3

Direct line: (229) 500-2025

Email: asuhousing@asurams.edu

Housing and Residence Life provides anaffordable, comfortable, and secure living environment that fosters academicsuccess, personal development, and community engagement.

Housing Registration Opens:

Spring: October 5th

Summer: March 1st

Fall: February 1st

Click hereto access the Housing Portal

Please note that space in our on-campus housing is limited,and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Counseling and Student Accessibility Services

East Campus, Billy C.Black Building (Room 170)

Direct line: (229) 500-2013

Email: disabilityservices@asurams.edu

Albany State University iscommitted to providing reasonable accommodations to students with documenteddisabilities, as required under federal law. The purpose of accessibilityaccommodation is to provide equal access to the academic material and equal accessto demonstrate mastery of the material. Students with accessibility needs mustmeet all the academic requirements and standards.

Office of the Registrar

West Campus, Ram Central CBuilding (Student Center)

Direct line: (229)500-4358

Email: registrar@asurams.edu

The Office ofthe Registrar is committed tofulfilling our role in the educational mission of Albany State University byproviding effective and efficient academic support and assistance to thestudents, faculty, staff, and alumni of the University. We pride ourselves inbeing able to address the academic inquiries presented to us daily and on ourability to assist individuals with any questions they may have related tomatters of academic importance.

The Office of the Registrar works diligently to maintainaccurate academic records for all students and provide prompt, professional,and courteous service to the University community. Among the areas of servicewe provide are transcripts, letters of certification, graduation clearance, diplomareceipts, residency, AP scores, grading, out-of-state tuition differential waivers, FERPA, Universitygovernance, Veteran's Education Benefits, and general academicinformation.

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NON DISCRIMINATION INFORMATION FOR APPLICATION ANDCATALOG

Albany State University does notdiscriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, physical or mentaldisability, religion, or age in its programs or activities. Non-discriminationon the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972(20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations(34 C.F.R. Part 106). Title IX specifically states that

"No person inthe United States shall on the basis of sex be excluded from participation in,denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any educationprogram or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The University'scommitment to non-discrimination, including against sex discrimination, appliesto students, employees, and applicants for admission and employment. If you have questions about Title IX or believethat you or another member of the University community have been discriminatedagainst on the basis of sex. For sexdiscrimination claims or other inquiries concerning the application of Title IXof the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations, individualsmay contact this individual or the Assistant Secretary in the U.S. Departmentof Education Office of Civil Rights:

To report an incident of sexual discrimination/harassment, please click below.

https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?AlbanyStateUniv&layout_id=8

Inquiries may also be directed to:
United States Department of Education/Atlanta Office ofCivil Rights

61 Forsyth St. S.W. Suite 19T10

Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8927

Telephone: (404)974-9406

Email: ocr.atlanta@ed.gov

— Last updated by Albany State University on 4/11/2024 8:31PM PST