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Admission from High School

The College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC), SAT/ACT scores, and the high school academic grade point average are all key factors considered in freshman admission decisions.

College Preparatory Curriculum

In order to be admitted, freshmen are required to complete the University System of Georgia's College Preparatory Curriculum requirements at either:

Course	Units	Required Course Emphasis
English	4	Literature (American, English, World) integrated with Grammar and Usage and Advanced Composition Skills
Mathematics	4	Algebra I and II, Geometry and a fourth year to include courses such as Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry, Algebra III, Pre-calculus, Discrete Mathematics , Calculus, AP Calculus, Statistics, IB Mathematics, Analysis
Science	3	Must include at least one lab course from Life Science and one lab course from the Physical Sciences
Social Science	3	Must include U.S. History and World History
Foreign Language	2	Must be in the same language and must emphasize speaking, listening, reading, and writing

• A regionally accredited high school
• Or a University System recognized high school

A minimum of 16 CPC units are required in the following subject areas:

* Two additional academic units are required, in addition to the above 16 units.

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Table of Contents

• President's Message
• General Information
• About This Catalog
• Admissions Information
  • Admission Procedures and Deadlines
  • Admission from High School
  • Regular Freshman Admission Standards (Full Admission)
  • Limited Freshman Admission Standards
  • Alternatives for Home Schooled Applicants and for Others
  • Joint Enrollment/Early Admission/The ACCEL Program
  • Advanced Placement Opportunities
  • Admission from Other Colleges
  • Transfer Admissions
  • Award of Transfer Credit
  • Special Admission Categories
  • Regents Engineering Transfer Program (RETP)
  • International Students
  • Sources for Test Scores and Required Forms
• Financial Aid Information
• Financial Information
• Student Affairs
• Academic Regulations and Administrative Procedures
• The USG Core Curriculum
• Programs of Study
• Core Course Descriptions
• Degree Course Descriptions
• Faculty

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