Transfer Admissions Requirements

A student with prior college credit taken after high school graduation is considered a transfer student.

  • Transfer Student: Transfer student applicants have earned 30 or more transferable credits.
  • Freshman Transfer: Transfer freshmen applicants have attended college after high school, but have earned less than 30 transferable credits.
  • Readmit-Transfer: A readmit transfer is a former student who attended Coastal Georgia and then transferred to another institution, but is now returning.
  • Adult/Non-Traditional Transfer: An applicant who has been out of high school at least five years or whose high school class graduated at least five years ago, and who has earned 30 or more transferable semester credit hours may be evaluated as an adult/non-traditional transfer. Requirements are the same as a transfer applicant.

At Coastal Georgia, we understand that every student’s academic path is unique, and we encourage you to connect with an admissions counselor in the Office of Admissions to assist you throughout the enrollment process. We are dedicated to the success of every student, every time, and we want to make sure you have a seamless transition to Coastal Georgia.

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How to Apply for Admission

ADMISSION STEPS

  1. Apply Online: Complete the admissions application.
  2. Application Fee: Pay the $25 nonrefundable application fee or upload an acceptable fee waiver as you submit your application.
  3. Submit your college transcripts: 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, 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. Submit your high school transcript (if applicable): Coastal Georgia accepts transcripts through electronic transcript services such as GA Futures, Parchment, or Scoir. Please do not fax or email transcripts. You may mail your transcripts or drop them off in person. They will be considered official as long as they remain in the original, sealed envelope from the school.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Complete the FAFSA: 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

Term

Application Deadline

Fall

Regular: August 1
2nd Session: October 1

Spring

Regular: December 15
2nd Session: March 1

Summer

Regular: May 15
2nd Session: June 15

Transfer Requirements

To gain regular admission, all applicants must submit the following:

  • Must submit transcripts from all college and universities attended.
  • Must be in good academic standing and eligible to continue or return to any previous institution attended.
Freshman Transfer

Transfer freshmen applicants have attended college after high school but have earned less than 30 transferable credits (45 quarter hours) from regionally accredited post-secondary institution(s).

  • Applicants must be in good academic standing and eligible to continue or return to their most recent institution.
  • Additionally, applicants must meet admissions requirements for freshman admissions.
Readmit Transfer

Former students who have not been enrolled within one calendar year, were dismissed for unsatisfactory academic performance, or were removed for violations of the Student Code of Conduct, must submit an Admissions Application and select “Returning Student.”

Applicants must meet admissions requirements for readmit students.

Information for Adult-Non-Traditional Transfers

Adult Learners (out of high school for a minimum of five years) must have graduated from an accredited high school or qualified high school equivalency program to be classified as a Non-Traditional Student.

To learn more, visit our Non-Traditional Students page.

Military Affiliated Students

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

After Acceptance

As an accepted transfer student, complete the following steps to confirm your enrollment and claim your spot.

  1. Register for orientation (required for all new freshmen).
  2. Apply for housing and pay your deposit (if applicable).
  3. 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 Transfer Checklist below.

TRANSFER CHECKLIST