Transfer Student Requirements

Transferring to Georgia Southern Guide

A student who has taken a college or university course after graduation from high school is considered a transfer student for purposes of admission to Georgia Southern.

Transferring to Georgia Southern

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Transfer Requirements

Regular Transfer Admission

To be considered for regular transfer admission, students should:

1. Have earned a minimum 30 transferable semester hours (45 quarter hours) from regionally accredited post-secondary institution(s).
2. Hold a cumulative college GPA 2.0+ (On all transferable work attempted).
3. Be eligible to return to their current school.

Conditional Transfer Admissions

Freshmen Transfer Admissions

Adult Students

Important Application Information

• Students are required to send transcripts from all post-secondary institutions where they have attempted work. All transcripts must be received before an admissions file will be reviewed. All official transcripts must be received before an admitted student will be registered for classes.
• Remedial, learning support, and required high school curriculum make-up courses do not count towards transfer hours or the transfer GPA. If you have these types of courses, you are no longer eligible for Freshman Transfer Acceptance.
• The Georgia Southern Office of Undergraduate Admissions will only maintain a record of non-enrolling student test scores and transcripts for five years. Admission applications and fees are only kept for two years.
• Information for Military, Veterans, & Family

Courses in Residence

Students must earn at least 25% of their degree requirements in residence at Georgia Southern University (Statesboro, Armstrong, or Liberty Campuses). The last 30 semester hours of work must be earned at Georgia Southern University (Statesboro, Armstrong, or Liberty Campuses), unless an exception is made for the student to be a transient student at another institution. A student cannot complete requirements immediately following the term he/she is in attendance as a transient student at another institution unless an official transcript of transient credit is received by the Registrar prior to the end of the semester at Georgia Southern University.

STEM Course GPA Boost

Beginning with the 2017-2018 academic year, the cumulative HOPE/Zell Miller grade point average (GPA) calculated will include weighted grades for specific science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) college courses. The grade for any such course will be increased by an additional 0.5 point if such grade is a B, C, or D. More information about STEM weighted courses. 

This only affects students receiving the Georgia HOPE/Zell Miller Scholarship.

Questions?

Email us at: transfers@georgiasouthern.edu

Transferring to Georgia Southern Guide

All application materials for all campuses should be mailed to: 
Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 8024,
Statesboro, GA 30460

Steps to Transfer to Georgia Southern 

1. Apply Online
   • Pay the $30 non-refundable application fee or upload an official application fee waiver.
   • NACAC Transfer Fee Waiver
   • Active Duty Military Application Fee Waiver
2. Submit your official transcripts.
   • Submit official transcripts from ALL previously attended post-secondary institutions! Please review the transcript delivery options below:
     • Electronic Delivery Method: transcripts must be sent directly to our office in order for it to be considered official. If an email address is needed, please have them send your transcripts to admissions@georgiasouthern.edu.
     • Traditional Mail Delivery Method: transcripts must be in original envelope, sealed from the institution they are being requested from. They must be mailed to:
       Office of Admissions
       P.O. Box 8024,
       Statesboro, GA 30460
   • Do you need help finding out how to request your transcripts? Start by reaching out to the Registrar’s Office at your previous institution.
3. Check your status online
   • This status will reflect whatever we have in our records at that exact moment. You will be aware of our admissions decision as soon as it is made without having to wait for an admissions letter.
   • Please note that it can take 7-10 business days for your checklist to update after your documents are received. If your documents are not marked as received after 7-10 business days, please forward a copy of your transcript confirmation email to transfers@georgiasouthern.edu.
   • Once complete and ready for review, we will provide an admissions decision within 2-3 weeks. Please note that if additional documents are needed that your checklist will update to reflect outstanding requirements. 
   • Decision Timeline – Summer and Fall term applicants are admitted on a rolling basis beginning in September. Decisions are posted online through the status check page.

All application materials should be mailed to: 
Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 8024,
Statesboro, GA 30460

Last updated: 5/4/2022