Application Deadlines & Requirements

Requirements by Student Type

Freshman Admission

  • High School Transcript / GED
  • GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • SAT or ACT Scores
    • SAT
      • Reading & Writing: 480+
      • Math: 440+
    • ACT
      • English or Reading: 17+
      • Math: 17+

Transfer Admission

Regular Admission

  • Earned 30 transferable credits
  • Cumulative college GPA 2.0+
  • All college transcripts

Conditional Admission

  • Earned 15+ transferable credits
  • On track to 30+ transferable credits before enrollment
  • Cumulative college GPA 2.0+

Application Deadlines

Applications will be available after these dates; however, decisions are based on the student’s ability to submit all required documents at least one week prior to the first day of classes.

Fall Semester

  • Fall Full Term and Minimester I (August Classes) – August 1
  • Fall Minimester II (October Classes) – October 1

Spring Semester

  • Spring Full Term and Minimester I (January Classes) – December 1
  • Spring Minimester II (March Classes) –  March 1

Summer Semester

  • Summer Full Term and Minimester I (May Classes) – April 1
  • Summer Minimester II (June Classes) – May 1

Honors College Deadlines

The Honors College application can be completed after students apply for admission to Georgia Southern University.

  • Priority Deadline: January 15 (to be considered for Honors College scholarships)
  • Final Deadline: April 15

Financial Aid & FAFSA

Fall 2025, Spring 2026, Summer 2026

Fall 2026, Spring 2027, Summer 2027

  • FAFSA Launch Date – October 1, 2025
  • Fall Priority Deadline – February 1, 2026

University Housing

Fall 2026

  • Application Available (Admitted Students) – November 1, 2025
  • Statesboro Campus Priority Deadline – March 1, 2026
  • Savannah & Swainsboro Campus Priority Deadline – April 1, 2026
  • Assignments are based on application complete date.

University College Deadlines

University College provides flexible admission pathways designed to meet you where you are and help you begin or continue your journey at Georgia Southern. Whether you are entering as a freshman with a high school diploma or GED, or transferring with prior college credit, clear GPA and transcript requirements ensure you are prepared to build momentum toward your degree.

Freshman Admission

  • High School transcript / GED
  • GPA of 2.0 or higher

Transfer Admission

Regular Admission

  • Earned 30 transferable credits
  • Cumulative college GPA 2.0+
  • All college transcripts

Conditional Admission

  • Earned 15+ transferable credits
  • On track to 30+ transferable credits before enrollment
  • Cumulative college GPA 2.0+