Non-Degree Seeking & Special Categories

ADMISSION STEPS

1. Apply Online: Complete the admissions application.
2. Application Fee: Pay the $25 non-refundable application fee.
3. Submit your Required Documents: These will vary based on your admissions type. High school and/or college transcripts (if applicable): Coastal Georgia accepts transcripts through electronic transcript services such as Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse, GA Futures, etc. Please do not fax or email transcripts. If not sent electronically, high school transcripts may be mailed or submitted in person. They will be considered official as long as they remain in the original, sealed envelope from the school. If not sent electronically, college transcripts must be mailed directly from the institution. They will not be considered official if submitted directly from the student. To order transcripts, refer to the Registrar’s website at your previous institution.
4. Verification of Lawful Presence: If you want to be considered for in-state tuition or receive financial aid, please submit your verification of lawful presence.
5. Check your Admissions Status: This status will reflect information we have in our records. You will be able to learn of your admissions decision as soon as it is made without having to wait for an official email or admissions letter.
6. Complete the FAFSA: Note- Non-Degree Seeking and Audit Students are not typically eligible for financial aid. However, if registering under an eligible student type, we encourage you to start the financial aid process to determine financial aid eligibility. Learn more about financial aid and scholarships here.
   1. College of Coastal Georgia Title IV code: 001558

ADMISSION APPLICATION & DOCUMENTS DEADLINE

To gain acceptance as a transient student:

• Transient Letter of Permission: The dean or registrar of the home institution must give written approval. This is typically done through a Letter of Good Standing or Transient permission form from the home institution for the intended semester of attendance at the College of Coastal Georgia. This must include the semester to which they are applying and specific approval to enroll as a transient student.
• The applicant must not be under suspension or expulsion from their home institution.
• Any previous academic work presented must be satisfactory.

Additional Information:

• Enrollment as a transient student is limited to one semester. Exceptions may be made by special permission of the Office of Admissions and with special approval of the institution from which the student comes.
• Transient students desiring to continue as transfer students must re-apply through the Office of Admissions by the semester application and document deadline data, and satisfactorily complete the transfer requirements.
• Transient students are not eligible for financial assistance (grants, loans, HOPE Scholarship, etc.) through the College of Coastal Georgia. Transient students must make financial assistance arrangements with their “home” institution.
• Transient students may register any time after open registration begins; generally, a week after registration opens for a given term.

There are two types of admissions to career certificate programs:

• Those with a Core-based general education component allowing more than 12 semester hours of Core Curriculum coursework.
• Those with non-Core general education components allowing 12 or fewer semester hours of Core Curriculum coursework.

Required Documents:

• Graduate from an accredited high school and submit a high school transcript. Applicants must meet a minimum GPA of 2.0 and meet the beginning freshman RHSC criteria, or
• Possess a state-issued high school equivalency certificate or diploma, or
• Meet transfer admissions requirements.

Requirements & Documents:

• Submit your official high school transcript showing a graduation date OR an official score report from GED, HiSET, or TASC.
• If you hold an associate (does not include applied science) or bachelor’s degree, send an official transcript from the degree-granting institution instead of your high school transcript or GED, HiSET, or TASC scores.

Additional Info:

• Non-Degree Students are allowed to earn up to 12 semester hours. Students may not enroll in any course for which there is a learning support prerequisite unless they have been screened for and have exempted the relevant learning support course. Students are advised to check course prerequisites and descriptions carefully and to consult with an academic advisor prior to registering for courses.
• Non-Degree Seeking Students are not eligible for financial aid and must wait until the first day of classes to register.
• Post-associate or bachelor’s non-degree seeking students must have earned an associate degree (does not include applied science) or bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• You may audit a class for no academic credit if space is available in the course you would like to audit. You will not be required to take course exams.

If you are applying for admission solely to audit a course or courses, apply as a Non-Degree Seeking student. After you are accepted for admission and during the course registration period, you must inform the registrar and your course instructor that you intend to audit the course.

Once enrolled, you cannot change from audit status to credit status, nor can you receive retroactive academic credit. If you wish to receive academic credit, you must take the course again. Note that you will pay the regular course rate for tuition, fees and books.

To gain regular admission, all Adult Learners/Non-Traditional Transfers must submit:

• Official transcripts from all previous colleges or universities attended with at least 30 or more earned transferable credit hours.
• Must be in good academic standing and eligible to continue or return to any previous institution attended. Students who are on academic probation or suspension from a previous school may be required to provide a written personal statement and may be requested to provide additional information. The student may also be subject to an interview by appropriate college personnel before being considered for admission to the College.

Students completing non-transferable associate degrees at regionally accredited institutions will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine their eligibility for admission. Students who have earned a career associate degree may apply for admission to a program leading to the baccalaureate degree according to the criteria for admission for the program. Students with an earned career associate degree will not be held to RHSC requirements.

Georgia Residents 62 years of age or older may utilize the Amendment 23 enrollment and tuition waiver pathway once admitted to the College as a Degree-Seeking or Non-Degree Seeking student. The Amendment 23 program allows Georgia residents over the age of 62 to enroll in state colleges or universities on a space-available basis, tuition free, except for supplies, laboratory, or shop fees.

To be eligible for enrollment under the Amendment 23 provision, applicants must:

• Be residents of Georgia, 62 years of age or older at the time of registration, and shall present a birth certificate or other comparable written documentation of age to enable the institution to determine eligibility. Please note, students will be asked to complete an Amendment 23 waiver form after acceptance.

Degree-Seeking Amendment 23 Students:

If you are seeking a degree or course credit, you must first apply online and submit the $25 application fee and meet all requirements based on your classification (freshman, transfer, post-bac).

Non-Degree Seeking Amendment 23 Students:

If you are auditing as a 62+ student, apply online and submit the $25 application fee and have official transcripts sent from the last college attended.

Coastal Georgia is committed to supporting military-connected students through development and implementation of outreach programs and services focused on meeting the unique needs and challenges of today’s military community. Three important steps for Military Students:

• Apply and gain admission to the College based on your student type (freshman, transfer, etc.)
• If you’ve earned credit while in the military, we encourage you to submit your transcripts. This can include, but is not limited to, a Joint Services Transcript (JST), a Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcript, or Defense Language Institute (DLI).
• Learn more about VA and Military Benefits here.

As a newly accepted Adult/Non-Traditional Student, complete the following steps to confirm your enrollment and claim your spot.

Adult/Non-Traditional Freshman

1. Register for orientation (required for all new freshmen).
2. Apply for scholarships and financial aid (optional).

Adult/Non-Traditional Transfer

1. Complete the Newly Admitted Student Advisor Connection Form. You will receive a link to the form in your email. After completing the form,  either your COMPASS advisor or your faculty advisor will reach out to you about creating your first semester schedule.
2. Apply for scholarships and financial aid (optional).

There are a number of additional tasks to complete the enrollment process. For a comprehensive listing of all steps required for enrollment, please visit our Accepted Student Checklist below.

NEW STUDENT CHECKLIST