HOW TO APPLY:

1. Apply to Coastal Georgia: Complete our online application for admission.
2. Pay the application fee or submit a fee waiver. The application fee is $25. Qualifying freshman applicants may submit an approved College Board, ACT, or NACAC fee waiver.
3. Send your high school transcript: Still in high school? Send us your current transcript now. After you graduate, we’ll need your final transcript showing your graduation date.

Transcripts can be sent electronically through services such as GA Futures, Parchment, or Scoir. Official paper transcripts may also be mailed or delivered in the original sealed envelope.

4. Check your application status: Use the application status page to see what we’ve received, what you may still need, and your admission decision.

Important Application Deadlines:

Don’t wait until the deadline! Applying early gives you more time to complete financial aid, scholarships, housing, orientation, and your other enrollment steps.

For regular freshman admission, students should:

• Graduate from an accredited high school or earn a recognized state-issued high school equivalency credential.
• Have at least a 2.0 GPA in Required High School Curriculum (RHSC) courses.
• Complete the required high school curriculum.

Coastal Georgia is test optional for freshman admission for students who meet the applicable admission requirements.

What High School Courses Do I Need?

Students should complete 17 units of the Required High School Curriculum (RHSC).

The complete list of courses than can be used to satisfy the RHSC requirements can be found on the Staying On Course document.

*If admitted but requirements aren’t met prior to enrollment, all RHSC deficiencies must be completed before a student earns 30 semester hours.

*Not graduating from a Georgia high school? We’ll review your high school coursework based on your state’s graduation requirements.

Do I need SAT, ACT, or CLT Scores?

Most students do not need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Coastal Georgia.

Students who meet Coastal Georgia’s test-optional freshman admission requirements can be considered for admission without SAT or ACT scores.

Test scores may still be used for placement, scholarships, or to help us evaluate students who do not meet regular freshman admission requirements.

If you have taken the SAT, ACT, or CLT and would like us to consider your scores, you may send them directly from the administering agency to Coastal Georgia.

• SAT Code: 5078
• ACT Code: 0802

Homeschooled students are encouraged to apply to Coastal Georgia.

Students graduating from an accredited homeschool program generally follow the regular freshman admission requirements above.

Applicants graduating from non-accredited homeschools or high schools must meet freshman admissions requirements and shall submit a home study/homeschool packet that includes a course summary sheet, course portfolio, applicable test scores and a Declaration of Intent to Home School as filed with the appropriate regulatory authority. For more information about the packet, click here.

Upon evaluation of the packet, additional documentation may be required to further evaluate course content and completion of the RHSC units.

The catalog contains further information about home study/homeschool requirements.

If you earned a state-issued high school equivalency credential instead of a traditional high school diploma, you may still qualify for freshman admission.

• Submit high school transcripts, even though a diploma may not be earned.
• If you earned a GED, request a transcript of passing scores.
• If you earned qualifying scores on the HiSET test, request a copy of your HiSET scores here.

Equivalency tests will only be recognized by the College after a student’s cohort has graduated.

Upon admission, you may be required to take the ACCUPLACER test, a computerized placement test that measures skills in math, reading, and writing. Learn more information about the Accuplacer and sign-up to take the test on the Testing Center page.

Been Out of High School for a While?

If you graduated from high school more than 5 years ago, you may qualify for admission as a nontraditional student. Visit our Adult & Nontraditional Student page to learn more about your admission options.

To learn more, visit our Adult & Nontraditional Students.

• Check Your Status: Stay up to date on your application and see if we need anything else from you.
• Complete the FAFSA: Apply for federal financial aid and learn about scholarship opportunities. Coastal Georgia’s Title IV school code is 001558.
• Verify Lawful Presence, if Required: Students seeking in-state tuition or an out-of-state tuition waiver should review the College’s lawful presence requirements here.
• Name Verification: Students at the College of Coastal Georgia must verify their legal name in our system prior to enrollment. This requirement helps reduce the risk of impersonation and ensures the accuracy of student records. While students may still designate a preferred name, their legal name must match the name listed on their government-issued documentation. Learn more about name verification here.
• High School Transcripts: Still in high school? Send us your current transcript now. After you graduate, we’ll need your final transcript showing your graduation date.
  • Transcripts can be sent electronically through services such as GAfutures, Parchment, or Scoir. Official paper transcripts may also be mailed or delivered in the original sealed envelope.
• Credit for Prior Learning: Have you completed Dual Enrollment courses or taken AP, IB, or other qualifying exams? Submit your official college transcripts and qualifying exam scores as they become available. Although these are not required for admission, submitting them early helps us review your potential college credit and prepare for your transition to Coastal Georgia. Explore Credit for Prior Learning here.
• Test Scores: Test scores are not required for freshman admissions. Test scores may be requested for some course placement and for some scholarships. If you choose to submit standardized test scores, they should be sent directly from the College Board or the ACT.
  • College Board code: 5078
  • ACT code: 0802

Congratulations, future Mariner! Once you’re accepted, it’s time to get ready for Coastal.

• Register for orientation
• Apply for housing, if applicable
• Complete financial aid and scholarship requirements
• Complete your New Student Checklist

NEW FRESHMAN STUDENT CHECKLIST