All applicants for admission to Southern Polytechnic State University must have all required credentials, including the certificate of immunization, on file in the Admissions Office by the application deadline date for the term in which the applicant plans to enroll.
The university reserves the right to withdraw admission prior to or following enrollment if the student becomes ineligible as determined by the standards of the University or Board of Regents.
All admissions materials must be received by the dates in the following schedule:
International applicants applying from outside of the United States must submit all admissions documents, including Immunization Certificates, at least 60 days prior to the above deadline dates.July 1 for the Fall term
November 1 for the Spring term
April 1 for the Summer term
Admission Requirements for the Master's Program in Computer Science
The Master of Science program with a major in Computer Science is designed to enhance career options for a broad mix of students, from those with an academic background in computer science just beginning their careers to those who have worked for years as computer professionals who may have academic credentials in other fields. Although no specific undergraduate major is required, applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited school.
Admission Procedure
Applicants for admission to the Master of Science program with a major
in Computer Science must submit the following to the Admissions Office:
In addition to having a baccalaureate degree from an accredited school, one of the following must be met for a student to be considered for this MS program at Southern Polytechnic State University:
Basic
(a) undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better (out of a possible 4.0) or the equivalent, andAdvanced
(b) submission of official GRE scores.
Alternative
A student holding a baccalaureate degree from an accredited school
who does not meet the criteria for Basic or Advanced categories may be
admitted upon convincing the faculty of the CS department of extraordinary
alternative qualifications (e.g., lengthy and distinguished employment
in the computer field) that would predict the likelihood of success in
completing the MS program
Admission Requirements for the Master's
Program in Construction
Admission to the Master of Science program with a major in Construction
is open to persons holding the bachelor or higher degree in engineering,
engineering technology, construction management, construction technology,
architecture, management, or related degree from an accredited college
or university. Preference in admission will be given to applicants having
professional experience in a construction work environment. The admission
procedure is competitive in that students will be admitted only if their
academic accomplishments and work experience demonstrate that they can
successfully complete the program.
Admission Procedure
Applicants for admission to the Master of Science program with a major
in Construction must submit the following to the Admissions Office:
(a) an application for admission to the program,International students should refer to the International Students sub-section for additional admission requirements.
(b) an official copy of scores from the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or scores from the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT),
(c) an official transcript from each college the applicant has attended,
(d) a certificate of immunization,
and, in addition;
(e) at least three recommendation forms which have been completed by supervisors, professors, or professional colleagues; one of which must be from the current supervisor. These must be sent directly to the Construction Department.
Admission Criteria
Applicants for admission to the Master of Science program in Construction
must meet the following criteria:
Conditional Admission: Applicants not meeting the minimum requirements will be considered for conditional admission based on an evaluation of undergraduate GPA, professional industry experience, GRE/GMAT scores, and commitment for graduate studies. A written statement of applicant's professional career goals is required with the application for conditional admission to the program.
Admission Procedure
Applicants for admission to the Master of Science program with a major
in Engineering Technology must submit the following to the Admissions Office
no later than the semester deadline date before the beginning of the semester
in which the applicant plans to enroll:
Admission Requirements for the
Master's Program in Information Technology
The Master of Science in Information Technology program is designed
to enhance career options for a broad mix of students. The program is designed
for those students interested in pursuing a career in the management and
performance of information systems planning, development, implementation
and operation. Although no specific undergraduate major is required, applicants
must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited school. Students will
be evaluated on an individual basis and will be admitted only if their
academic accomplishments, recommendations and motivation predict the ability
to complete the program successfully.
Admission Procedure
Applicants for admission to the Master of Science program with a major
in Information Technology must submit the following to the Admissions Office:
One of the following must be met for a student to be fully admitted to this MS program at Southern Polytechnic State University:
Basic
Admission Requirements for the Master's
Program in Management
Admission to the Master of Science program with a major in Management
is open to persons holding the bachelor or higher degree from an accredited
college.
Admission Procedure
Applicants for admission to the Master of Science program with a major
in Management must submit the following to the Admissions Office no later
than the semester deadline date before the beginning of the semester in
which they plan to enroll:
Admission Criteria
Applicants for admission to the Master of Science program in Management
must meet the following criteria:
| Regular admission index: | GMAT + (200 x undergraduate GPA) = 900 |
Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
Application forms and testing schedules for the GMAT may be obtained
from the Admissions office at Southern Polytechnic State University or
from the Educational Testing Service (ETS), P.O. Box 6103, Princeton, NJ
08541-6103. The telephone number for ETS is (609) 771-7330. In order to
have scores forwarded to Southern Polytechnic State University you must
provide Southern Polytechnic State University's reference code number (5626)
on your test application.
Admission Requirements for the Master's
Program in Quality Assurance
Admission to the Master of Science program with a major in Quality
Assurance is open to persons holding the bachelor or higher degree in engineering,
engineering technology, or related degree from an accredited college. Preference
in admission will be given to applicants having professional experience
in a technical work environment. The admission procedure is competitive
in that students will be admitted only if their academic accomplishments
and work experience demonstrate that they can successfully complete the
program.
Admissions Procedure
Applicants for admission to the Master of Science Program with a major
in Quality Assurance must submit the following to the Admissions Office
no later than semester deadline date before the beginning of the semester
in which the applicant plans to enroll:
Admission Criteria
Engineering and Technology Concentration:
1) Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in engineering, engineering
technology, physical sciences, and other technically orientated majors
from an accredited college or university.
2) Applicants should have at least two consecutive years of experience
in a full-time quality or closely related professional position.
3) Applicants must have at least a 2.70 (on the 4.00 scale) undergraduate
grade point average.
4) Applicants must score a minimum of 500 on at least one of the three
components (verbal, quantitative, analytic) on the General Test of the
Graduate Record Examination (GRE). [With permission, the results of other
graduate aptitude examinations that have already been taken may be used
in place of the GRE. Students already holding a recognized master's degree
may also be exempted from this requirement.]
5) Applicants should have college credit for a basic statistics math
course that included hypothesis testing and confidence intervals. Students
may be allowed to take QA 6610 in lieu of this requirement and use this
course as a free elective.
6) Applicants must have college credit for a two (or more) course sequence
in a physical science that included laboratories.
Quality Systems Concentration:
1) Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in engineering, engineering
technology, physical sciences, business, social science, education, or
other technical and non-technical majors from an accredited college or
university.
2) Applicants must have at least a 2.70 (on the 4.00 scale) undergraduate
grade point average.
3) Applicants must score a minimum of 500 on at least one of the three
components (verbal, quantitative, analytic) on the General Test of the
Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
Admission Status
The program coordinator in conjunction with the graduate admissions
committee determines the student admission status.
1) Full Graduate Status have met all the criteria shown above and have been judged acceptable by the graduate programs committee.Admission Requirements for the Master's Program in Software Engineering
2) Post-Baccalaureate students are graduate students who have not met all the criteria shown above. They are limited to 12 semester hours of graduate credit, during which they must qualify for full graduate status. Post-Baccalaureate students are not guaranteed full graduate status.
3) Provisional students are graduate students who have not met all the criteria shown above. They are limited to designated courses, either graduate or undergraduate, during which they will be evaluated to determine their likelihood of success. Provisional students are not guaranteed full graduate status.
Admission Procedure
Applicants for admission to the Master of Science in Software Engineering
program must submit the following to the Admissions Office:
In addition to having a baccalaureate degree from an accredited school and documentation of a minimum of two full years of full-time work in software development and/or maintenance, one of the following must be met for a student to be considered for this MS program at Southern Polytechnic State University:
Basic
Alternative
A student holding a baccalaureate degree from an accredited school
who does not meet the criteria for Basic or Advanced categories may be
admitted upon convincing the faculty of the CS department of extraordinary
alternative qualifications (e.g., lengthy and distinguished employment
in the computer field) that would predict the likelihood of success in
completing the MS program.
Admission Requirements for the Master's
Program in Technical and Professional Communication
The Master of Science program with a major in Technical and Professional
Communication is designed for both experienced and beginning technical
communicators. Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited
school. Because professionals in this field come from many different fields,
no specific undergraduate major is required. Preferred (but NOT required)
for admission is some relevant work experience.
The admission procedure is competitive in this respect: students will be admitted only if their academic accomplishments, work experience, and/or writing ability demonstrate that they can successfully complete the program.
Admission Procedure
The Humanities and Technical Communication Department accepts master's
students for fall and spring - but not usually for summer term. Applicants
for admission to the Master of Science program with a major in Technical
and Professional Communication must submit the following to the Humanities
and Technical Communication Department:
Applicants must submit the following to the Admissions Office:
International students should refer to the International Students sub-section for additional admission requirements.
All materials should be submitted no later than by the semester deadline date before the beginning of the semester in which the applicant plans to enroll.
International Students
International applicants who do not possess a bachelor's degree from
a college within the United States must submit the following additional
information to the Admissions Office:
A minimum TOEFL score of 213 on the computer version or 550 on the paper version is required. International students on F-1 and J-1 visas must purchase medical insurance made available through Southern Polytechnic State University or provide proof of alternate coverage through a comparable policy.
International applicants applying from outside of the United States must submit all admissions documents, including Immunization Certificate, at least 60 days prior to the deadline dates.
Transfer Credit
Students may wish to transfer credit from other graduate programs in
which they have been enrolled. Transfer credit is limited to 25% of the
hours required in their programs subject to the discretion of the head
of the academic department where the program resides. Students may apply
for transfer credit if:
At the discretion of the department where a given Master's program is housed, a student who has supplied the above-stated materials for admission may be admitted as a post-baccalaureate student with the indicated major while full admission is being sought. Ordinarily, no more than 8 hours of graduate coursework completed in this provisional status may be applied to the degree.
Students Sixty-two Years of Age
or Older
Citizens of the State of Georgia who are 62 years of age or older may
attend Southern Polytechnic State University without payment of fees, except
for supplies and laboratory or shop fees, when space is available in a
course scheduled for resident credit.
To be eligible for participation under this amendment to the Georgia Constitution, such persons:
Graduate Certificate Program Admission
Requirements
Applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited
college.
Students applying for any of the graduate certificate programs must submit the following to the Admissions Office prior to the registration term:
(a) an application for graduate certificate program admission, along with a $20 nonrefundable application processing fee (check made payable to Southern Polytechnic State University),Registration Procedures
(b) an official college transcript showing degree earned date, and
(c) the certificate of immunization.
Eligibility
Registration for classes is held on the first day of the term. Students
who have received an official letter of acceptance to Southern Polytechnic
State University and returning students not on dismissal may register.
Classes begin the day following registration.
Drop/Add and Late Registration
Students may amend their class schedules and/or late register during
the drop/add period.
Student Course Schedule
Upon completion of registration or a change of registration, students
can print a copy of their schedule of courses. Students should keep the
schedule as part of their permanent records.
Registration Bulletin
Detailed information and instructions concerning registration may be
found in the registration bulletin. Students are urged to become knowledgeable
of, and to follow, these instructions explicitly. It should be understood
that any deviation from the prescribed procedure may result in unnecessary
delays in registration or errors in the resulting schedule.
An applicant will not be approved for academic advisement and/or registration until formally accepted by the Director of Admissions nor will he or she be permitted to attend classes until registration has been completed.
Registration Errors
It is the student's responsibility to follow the proper procedures
for registration or changes to registration and to verify that his or her
schedule of classes is correct. The Records Office cannot be held responsible
for errors resulting from the student's failure to execute the proper procedure
or verify his or her own schedule. Any problems experienced at registration
or as a result of registration should be reported immediately to the Records
Office.
Matriculation
Enrollment for the term is not complete until the student has properly
completed registration and paid all fees. Registration for students not
paying fees by the date specified in the registration bulletin will be
canceled for non-payment.