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Is there a minimum GPA requirement for admission?

Please visit the following links to find specific admission requirements for each program:

Is there a minimum GRE requirement for admission?

The GRE is no longer required for admission.

Do you offer any classes online?

The DrPH in Public Health Leadership, the MPH in Applied Public Health, the MPH in Public Health Informatics, and the Public Health Certificate are online. Other degree concentrations have some courses with sections that are taught online or in hybrid format from time-to-time.

How much does tuition cost and how can I check on my financial aid process?

Visit https://finserv.georgiasouthern.edu/bursar/office-of-student-accounts/tuition-and-fees/ for tuition costs by semester. Look under Professional Programs, Distance Education, and Online Programs for tuition costs for your degree of interest. To check your financial aid status visit https://em.georgiasouthern.edu/finaid/ or call the Financial Aid Office at 912-478-5413.

What is the SOPHAS application fee? Is there a waiver?

This information is on the SOPHAS Applicant Help Center page.

What are the SOPHAS application deadlines?

Visit the JPHCOPH Application Deadlines for the various application deadlines.

How can I check on my application status?

Applicants can check to see which documents have been received by logging into the SOPHAS Applicant Portal and clicking on “Check Status”.

How will I know if my materials have been received?

Applicants can check to see which documents have been received by logging into the SOPHAS Applicant Portal and clicking on “Check Status”.

How is the admission decision made?

Admission into the graduate programs within the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health (JPHCOPH) is competitive and decisions are based on the application as a whole. Please visit the following links to find specific admission requirements for each program:

Where should my official transcripts be sent?

Please visit the following links to find specific admission requirements for each program:

Who should I get to provide recommendations?

Please visit the following links to find specific admission requirements for each program:

What information must be included in my Statement of Purpose and how long should it be?

Please visit the following links to find specific admission requirements for each program:

How long does it take to make an application decision?

Please refer to the timeline in the SOPHAS Quick Start Guide.

  • SOPHAS Timeline – To ensure your application is mailed (sent) to JPHCOPH on time, all materials should be received by SOPHAS at least four (4) weeks prior to the JPHCOPH application deadline date. Once your application is considered complete, it can take up to four (4) weeks to be processed and verified by SOPHAS.
  • Georgia Southern University Timeline – Each application must be verified by SOPHAS. The JPHCOPH does not review an application until all SOPHAS and JPHCOPH supporting document requirements have been received. Additional supporting documents may include but are not limited to additional letters of recommendation, official international transcript evaluations, official English language proficiency scores, proof of citizenship, etc.

What is the policy for transfer of credits?

A graduate student may transfer graduate credit from a regionally accredited institution. Additionally, graduate credit from the American Council of Education (ACE) for National Board Certification may be accepted for elective credit hour(s) in a Master’s or Education Specialist’s program of study. Up to nine (9)1-2 transferred credit hours (unless otherwise noted by the program of study) may apply toward a graduate degree provided the following are met:

  • The institution offers the graduate degree program for which the student has been admitted at Georgia Southern University. (Not required for transfer of ACE transcript credit.)
  • An official transcript is sent directly to the College of Graduate Studies from the institution in which the graduate work was taken.
  • The credit earned must be less than seven (7) years prior to the date of completion of the graduate degree.
  • The student’s advisor or major professor must approve the transfer credit as a part of the student’s approved program of study.

Is there a degree time limit?

All requirements must be completed within seven academic years from the date of first enrollment for study following admission to the program as degree-seeking. For transfer students, the seven-year time limit commences with the earliest semester during which transfer credit was earned.

Where and what time are classes held?

It depends on the degree concentration. Traditional, face-to-face courses are typically held Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. A few courses are taught in a hybrid format with an online component and face-to-face component. The DrPH in Public Health Leadership, the MPH in Applied Public Health, the MPH in Public Health Informatics, and the Public Health Certificate are online.

Am I required to attend a New Student Orientation?

Yes, all new degree-seeking students must attend a Mandatory New Student Orientation. Event information (date/time/location) will be emailed to all new students prior to Orientation.

When is the Intent to Enroll Form due?

Upon acceptance to the JPHCOPH, students will be asked to let us know whether they plan to attend. Responses are entered into the admissions application and are due approximately one (1) month before the semester begins.

What should I do if I would like more information or have questions about a degree program?

Please email JPHCOPH‑admissions@georgiasouthern.edu and we will be happy to provide you with more information.

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