Admission Requirements

First Time Entering Students

First Time Entering Students Definition

A First Time Entering Student is defined as a student who:

• is completing or has recently received a high school diploma from an accredited high school, or has successfully completed a General Educational Development (GED) program
• may have participated in dual enrollment or early college programs while in high school
• has not enrolled as a degree-seeking student at any college or university following high school graduation.

First Time Entering Student Admission

1. Complete the New First-Time Student application for admission
2. Submit a preliminary (in-progress) transcript that includes all coursework through the latest completed semester (through at least the 11th grade) at the time of the application from an accredited high school or a transcript showing successful completion of a General Educational Development (GED) program
3. Have a 2.5 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale

Important information regarding High School Transcripts:

Applicants who are currently completing high school must submit a preliminary (in-progress) transcript that includes all coursework through the latest completed semester (e.g. sixth semester, junior year).

Andrew College distinguishes between unofficial and official transcripts. Unofficial (or self-reported) transcripts are accepted initially to complete the application, but the official final high school transcript showing proof of graduation and the date of graduation is required before enrollment.

Important information regarding Dual Enrollment/College Transcripts:

If you completed dual enrollment coursework while in high school, official copies of your college transcripts(s) are not required at the time of application or for an admission decision. Upon graduation from high school, official final transcripts from all post-secondary (college) institutions showing grades for dual enrollment coursework will be due to the Office of Admissions.  Dual enrollment credits will be evaluated for transfer, but the student will still be considered a first-time freshman for admission purposes.  Dual enrollment coursework will be evaluated only after the official transcript has been received directly from the awarding college.

Notes on ACT/SAT Test Scores:

SAT or ACT scores are not required for admission, but are recommended for scholarship consideration.

Home-Schooled Students

1. Complete the New First-Time Student application for admission
2. Submit a preliminary (in-progress) transcript that includes all coursework through the latest completed semester (through at least the 11th grade) at the time of the application from a home school that is a member of a regionally accredited home school association such as Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (https://www.sacs.org/)
3. Have a 2.5 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale
4. Provide a copy of the Declaration of Intent to Home School as filed with the local school board (needed when applying for HOPE).

Important information regarding High School Transcripts:

Applicants who are currently completing high school must submit a preliminary (in-progress) transcript that includes all coursework through the latest completed semester (e.g. sixth semester, junior year).

Andrew College distinguishes between unofficial and official transcripts. Unofficial (or self-reported) transcripts are accepted initially to complete the application, but the official final high school transcript showing proof of graduation and the date of graduation is required before enrollment.

Important information regarding Dual Enrollment/College Transcripts:

If you completed dual enrollment coursework while in high school, official copies of your college transcripts(s) are not required at the time of application or for an admission decision. Upon graduation from high school, official final transcripts from all post-secondary institutions showing grades for dual enrollment coursework will be due to the Office of Admissions.  Dual enrollment credits will be evaluated for transfer, but the student will still be considered a first-time freshman for admission purposes.  Dual enrollment coursework will be evaluated only after the official transcript has been received directly from the awarding college.

Notes on ACT/SAT Test Scores:

SAT or ACT scores are not required for admission, but are recommended for scholarship consideration.

Transfer Students

1. Complete the Transfer Student application for admission
2. Submit an official final high school transcript showing proof of graduation and the date of graduation from an accredited high school or a transcript showing successful completion of a General Educational Development (GED) program, unless the student has completed a minimum of 24 hours of college coursework
3. Submit official transcripts for all college coursework, an official transcript from each institution attended
4. A 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale combined GPA for all college coursework

Important information regarding High School Transcripts:

Transfer applicants are required to provide an official final high school transcript showing proof of graduation, and the date of graduation is required unless the student has completed a minimum of 24 hours of college coursework with a GPA of 2.0 or better.

Note that student-athletes may also be required to submit an official final high school transcript showing proof of graduation and the date of graduation from an accredited high school or a transcript showing successful completion of a General Educational Development (GED) program for eligibility purposes.  For athletic eligibility questions, contact the Athletic Director.

Important information regarding College Transcripts:

Transfer students are required to submit official transcripts for all colleges attended, whether or not credit was earned.  Transfer students should remember to submit college transcripts for all dual enrolment courses as well.

Notes on ACT/SAT Test Scores:

SAT or ACT scores are not required for admission, but are recommended for scholarship consideration.

Dual Enrollment

1. Complete the High School Dual Enrollment application for admission
2. Submit a preliminary (in-progress) transcript that includes all coursework through the latest completed semester at the time of the application from an accredited high school or a home school that is a member of a regionally accredited home school association such as Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (https://www.sacs.org/)
3. Have a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
4. Obtain prior approval from their high school counselor and their parent/guardian

Andrew College cooperates with high schools that participate in the Dual Enrollment program, available to eligible students in grades 11-12. Students who have authorization from their high school counselor and parental/guardian permission will be considered for admission. Participants in this program may earn college credit as well as high school course credit. 

Students may elect to enroll part-time or on a full-time basis at Andrew College. The minimum requirements for admission is a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and the recommendation of your high school counselor.  Students are responsible for registering with Georgia Futures for any funding that they may be eligible to receive through their program.  

Students who have already completed the maximum number of Dual Enrollment credits (30 credits) in the Georgia Futures program may continue to participate with high school counselor and parental permission but must self-pay. In addition, 9th and 10th graders may participate with high school counselor and parental permission but must also self-pay.  Students that are not eligible for Georgia Futures program but meet the requirements and have high school counselor approval must also private pay.  A limited number of dual enrollment scholarships may be available.

For additional information, please visit the Dual Enrollment Program page.

Transient Students

A student enrolled as a regular student at another college or university may apply as a transient student seeking admission to Andrew College. The following policies govern the admission of students on a transient status: 

• The applicant must be a student in good standing at another accredited college or university. 
• The applicant must be recommended, in writing, for admission as a transient student by the Vice President of Academic Affairs, Registrar, or other academic official of the institution at which the student is currently enrolled. 

Transient applicants must submit the required material(s)

1. A completed application for admission
2. Letter of recommendation from current academic institution OR signed transient student form.  

Most institutions offer their own transient form.  If you need a generic transient form, CLICK HERE.

Readmission

Andrew College students who withdrew from all classes were suspended for at least the remainder of a semester or who were not enrolled during the previous academic term (excluding summer term) must apply for readmission. They will be considered on the basis of academic average, disciplinary record, and, upon request, two letters of recommendation.  Students suspended for academic or disciplinary reasons may not apply for readmission during their term of suspension.

Readmission applicants must submit the required material(s)

1. A completed Transfer Student application for admission, 
2. Official transcripts of  all college coursework

 Financial Aid is not available to returning students who left the College on academic suspension until satisfactory academic progress criteria are met. 

Non-Immigrant/Foreign Students

Andrew College is authorized under federal regulations to enroll international students who possess the proper documentation.  International students whose first language is English are exempt from the English proficiency requirement. Non-immigrant or foreign students must complete the admission process 30 days prior to New Student Orientation. However, we highly recommend that the process be completed as early as possible to account for possible delays in the visa interview process. 

International Students may be eligible for acceptance to Andrew College if the following conditions are met:

• Completed International Student Application for Admission
• Proof of Secondary School graduation (12 years) and any appropriate secondary standardized exams (documents should be translated into English from an approved translation service).
  

Transcript Evaluation

We require a course-by-course evaluation by a recognized credential evaluation service, especially for:

• Converting grades to U.S. equivalents
• Understanding course content and credit hours

Commonly accepted evaluators include:

• WES (World Education Services) – https://www.wes.org
• ECE (Educational Credential Evaluators) – https://www.ece.org
• SpanTran, IERF, or Josef Silny & Associates

Degree Certificate (if applicable)

• For university-level coursework, submit proof of enrollment or completion (such as a diploma or degree certificate) along with transcripts.

Grade Scale Explanation

• • Include a grade scale or explanatory note from your school to clarify the meaning of grades like A–F or ECTS credits vs. U.S. credits.
• College transcripts from all colleges that the student has attended

• Qualifying scores on the Duolingo English Test (DET), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the English Language Testing System (IELTS) or obtain an acceptable score on an equivalent English language examination.
  • Qualifying DET scores: 85
  • Qualifying TOEFL scores: Internet Based Test 61 or higher; Computer Based Test 173 or higher; Paper Based Test 500 or higher
  • Qualifying IELTS score: 5.5 or higher
• A financial guarantee attesting to the fact that there is sufficient money available to afford the cost of your education
• Sponsor letter from the person (s) funding the cost of education
• Copy of their Visa or passport

Veterans Admission

Eligible veterans are required to meet the same academic criteria for admission as non-veterans, including placement testing.  You can learn more about aid available to veterans in our section titled Types of Financial Aid.