2012 APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

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General Information

1. Use this online application to apply for all undergraduate degree programs. Complete all parts that pertain to you.

2. The $50 application fee must be paid online with a credit/debit card (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express). This fee is nonrefundable. Once payment is authorized, your application is on its way to the Georgia Health Sciences University, and you can no longer make changes to it.

3. Upon receipt of your electronic application, a confirmation e-mail will be generated and sent to the e-mail address you provided. Once you have received this confirmation e-mail please proceed by submitting your supporting documentation. The following must be submitted by the application deadline before your application will be considered:

   1. An official transcript from EACH college and university attended. This includes any transient courses, joint enrollment, and transfer work. Transcripts should be mailed to GHSU's OAA directly from the Registrar's office of the institution. Applicants may also deliver or mail official transcripts to GHSU's OAA if the transcript remains in the original, unopened, sealed and stamped/signed envelope from the Registrar's office at the institution. (Download transcript form)

   2. Submit two references on the Georgia Health Sciences University Admissions Reference Form. The individuals you indicate as references on your application will be sent an e-mail with instructions for completing the online reference form. Online submission is required. If you have any problems or your references have any problems accessing or submitting the form online please contact an admissions counselor at (706) 721-2725.

   3. Applicants whose first language is not English must submit official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores. Minimum scores of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (Internet-based) are required for admissions consideration, but do not ensure acceptance. TOEFL scores must be less than two years old. Contact TOEFL/Educational Testing Service, PO Box 6155, Princeton, NJ 08541-6155, USA.

   College of Allied Health Sciences only:

   • SAT or ACT scores are required for applicants to some programs (see program's admission requirements at www.georgiahealth.edu/admissions/undergraduate_admissions.html for additional details). The only method GHSU accepts SAT or ACT scores are directly from the testing services. We will not accept scores received on high school or college transcripts. The Georgia Health Sciences University institutional code is 5406 for SAT scores or 0836 for ACT scores. These scores must be received prior to the application deadline to be considered.

   • Current CPR and first aid certification is required (except for Health Information Administration and Dental Hygiene) prior to enrollment for accepted applicants.

   • Satisfaction of legislative requirements on the history and constitutions of the United States and Georgia is required for graduation. Students transferring from another University System of Georgia institution should satisfy this requirement prior to enrollment, but may be completed during your first semester at GHSU.

   College of Nursing only:

   • SAT or ACT scores are required for ALL applicants regardless of age or education level. A minimum of 450 on the SAT Critical Reading section or 18 on the ACT English section is required for consideration. Average scores are much higher than the minimums. The only method GHSU accepts SAT or ACT scores are directly from the testing services. We will not accept scores received on high school or college transcripts. The Georgia Health Sciences University institutional code is 5406 for SAT scores or 0836 for ACT scores. These scores must be received prior to the application deadline to be considered.

   • Current CPR certification is required prior to enrollment for accepted applicants. CPR for Healthcare Providers by the American Heart Association is required.

   • Satisfaction of legislative requirements on the history and constitutions of the United States and Georgia is required for graduation. Students transferring from another University System of Georgia institution should satisfy this requirement prior to enrollment, but may be completed during your first semester at GHSU.

   All international applicants must also submit the following:

   • TOEFL scores, if your first language is not English. A minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (Internet-based) is required for admissions consideration, but does not ensure acceptance. TOEFL scores must be less than two years old. Contact TOEFL/Educational Testing Service, PO Box 6155, Princeton, NJ 08541-6155, USA.

     *Exemption from the TOEFL requirement is allowed for undergraduate transfer students who satisfy at least one of the following four criteria:

     • Complete courses equivalent to English Composition I and II at a regionally accredited U.S. college or university and earn at least a 2.5 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) on the two courses, with neither grade below a "C"
     • Submit a score of at least 430 on the Verbal portion of the SAT Assessment Test (SAT)
     • Submit proof of earning a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university at which English is the language of instruction
     
     

   • Verification of transcripts from foreign colleges and universities by an approved transcript evaluation service. See details at www.georgiahealth.edu/admissions/intstud.htm.

   • If accepted, international students must submit documentation of personal funds before a Form I-20 Certificate of Eligibility can be issued.

4. Individual programs may require an interview. Applicants who qualify for an interview will be contacted by the program's admissions committee.

5. Student financial aid information is available at www.georgiahealth.edu/students/finaid. The Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) is available at www.fafsa.ed.gov. You may contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at (706) 721-4901 or by e-mail at osfa@georgiahealth.edu.

6. In accordance with federal law, the Georgia Health Sciences University makes available, upon request, its annual security report which includes information concerning campus security policies and crime statistics. For a copy of this report, please contact GHSU Public Safety at (706) 721-2914. Students at distant site locations should contact the college public safety office at that location.

7. Providing false or incomplete information on this application or any of the documents supporting your application for admission can result in denial of admission, invalidation of an acceptance decision, or, following matriculation, administrative disenrollment or dismissal. Students are subject to disenrollment or dismissal for falsifying application information at any time during enrollment prior to graduation.

Instructions for Completing the Application

1. Follow carefully the instructions for completing each portion of the application. A final admissions decision cannot be made until your complete application is received. All sections must be completed prior to submission of your application. When you are finished, click the 'SUBMIT' button on the left column of any application screen.

2. Be sure your e-mail address is correct, as we will use e-mail for communication throughout the admissions process. Once your application has been received and processed you should also use the online status check available on our website to review your application status on a regular basis.

3. Be sure the e-mail addresses for your references are correct. Once you submit your application an e-mail will be sent to them directing them to our website to submit an online reference on your behalf. The e-mail will include your name and the program for which you applied.

4. Deadlines for completed 2012 applications, including program start terms, are indicated below. Please note that most programs enroll new students only one term per year. Submitting your application and materials early will ensure that your application is complete by the posted application deadline. You may not receive an admissions decision until after the posted application deadline.

   Program of Application	Start Term	Application Deadline
   Clinical Laboratory Science Clinical Laboratory Science for MLTs or CLTs
   BS Junior Transfer (Applicants who have earned a bachelor's degree should consider applying to the Masters in Clinical Laboratory Science. See www.georgiahealth.edu/Admissions/programs-graduate/clinical-laboratory.html)	Fall 2012	June 15, 2012
   Dental Hygiene
   BS Junior Transfer	Fall 2012	April 1, 2012
   Dental Hygiene Degree Completion
   The BS-DH Bachelor of Science Degree Completion Program is designed for dental hygiene graduates of accredited associate's degree programs.	Spring 2012	October 1, 2011
   	Fall 2012	April 1, 2012
   Health Information Administration
   BS Junior Transfer	Fall 2012	June 1, 2012
   Post Baccalaureate Certificate Health Information Administration
   This program is a "4+1" meaning the student who has earned a bachelor's degree in allied health, nursing or business/healthcare administration and computer science.	Fall 2012	June 1, 2012
   Nuclear Medicine Technology
   BS Junior Transfer	Fall 2012	April 1, 2012
   Nuclear Medicine Technology Bridge Program
   The NMT Bridge program is designed for Nuclear Medicine Professionals possessing a current CNMT or ARRT(N) certification who seek to enhance their preparation from an AS to a BS level education.	Summer 2012	January 1, 2012
   Nursing
   BS Junior Transfer (Applicants who have earned a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field should consider applying to the Clinical Nurse Leader Pre-Licensure program. See www.georgiahealth.edu/admissions/programs-graduate/clinical-nurse2.html)	Summer 2012	December 1, 2011 *Early application by October 15 is encouraged. Only the most highly qualified applicants will be offered early admission. If not selected for early admission, your application will remain active during the admissions cycle.
   Radiation Therapy
   BS Junior Transfer	Fall 2012	March 1, 2012
   Respiratory Therapy
   BS Junior Transfer	Fall 2012	April 1, 2012
   Respiratory Therapy
   Degree Completion Online or Campus The Bachelor of Science Online Degree Completion program is designed for students who are credentialed registered respiratory therapists and have completed the core curriculum for a bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy.	Fall 2012	June 1, 2012

   
   

5. Be sure to complete all the questions on this application. A tuition classification (in-state/out-of-state) ruling must be made before your application can be completely processed. If your classification should come into question, you will be asked to submit additional documentation to support this status. Additional information can be found at www.georgiahealth.edu/Admissions/TuitionClassification.html.

6. Submit the application. Before submitting your application, you may use the print function on your browser to print each page. You should print a copy for your records for future reference.

In accordance with Board of Regents Policy 4.1.6., all applicants for admission to Georgia Health Sciences University for fall 2011 or any academic semester thereafter, and who seek to be classified as in-state for tuition purposes, will be required to provide validation of residency and lawful presence in both the state of Georgia and the United States. Acceptance to the Georgia Health Sciences University is conditional until lawful presence is verified. ALL applicants must submit documentation that verifies his/her lawful presence in the United States at time of application to Admissions@georgiahealth.edu.

To complete this online application, type your answers in the corresponding fields or select your answers from the popup lists (where applicable).

After you complete a screen, click the NEXT button at the bottom or on one of the sections listed on the left column to move to a different screen. Before you are allowed to jump screens, we will inspect your data on the current screen for errors or inconsistencies. If errors or omissions are found, you will be returned to the screen to correct your answer(s). Otherwise, your data will be saved and you will proceed to the requested screen. We also allow you to skip to another screen without your new data being saved. Be aware that if you use the Skip & Jump function on the left column, data on the current screen will not be saved and will have to be reentered prior to submittal.

Once you have completed the application, click the SUBMIT button located on the left column to submit the application.

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