| Screen last updated on: January 2022 |
The admissions information below is valid for the 2022 academic year.
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| Admissions officer: |
Charlene Graham,
Assistant Director of Admissions |
| Contacting the office: |
800 332-2406
800 332-2406 (toll free)
706-295-6341 (fax)
admitme@highlands.edu |
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| Is there an application deadline for fall? |
yes |
| Final filing date for fall: |
July 15 |
| Application fee: |
$30 |
| Can the application fee be waived? |
yes |
| Are refunds available on the application fee? |
no |
| Admissions requirements: |
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SAT or ACT scores are not required for regular admission to the College, but are required of special populations. |
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| High school graduation is: |
required, GED is accepted |
| A general college preparatory program is: |
recommended |
| Interview is: |
neither required nor recommended |
| Standardized test requirements: |
SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted, SAT II considered if submitted |
| Dates test scores should be received: |
July 15 for SAT I/ACT, July 15 for SAT II |
| High school units required or recommended: |
| English: |
4 recommended |
| Foreign language: |
2 recommended |
| Lab: |
4 recommended |
| Math: |
4 recommended |
| Social studies: |
3 recommended |
| Total: |
17 recommended |
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| Special requirements for admission to specific programs: |
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- Minimum SAT or ACT required for admission to the Dual Enrollment Program.
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| Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: |
conditional admission, Minimum SAT or ACT scores are required for applicants who graduated from a home/high school program that is not accredited by a regional accreditation body and for GED applicants who are under the age of 18. |
| School has formalized early decision program: |
no |
| School has early action program: |
no |
| School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: |
no |
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| Academic criteria: |
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- secondary school report not considered
- class rank not considered
- recommendations not considered
- standardized test scores considered
- essay not considered
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| Nonacademic criteria: |
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- interview not considered
- extracurricular activities not considered
- particular talent/ability not considered
- character/personal qualities not considered
- alumni/ae relationship not considered
- geographical residence not considered
- state residency not considered
- religious affiliation/commitment not considered
- minority affiliation not considered
- volunteer work not considered
- work experience not considered
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| Average secondary school GPA: |
3.02 |
| Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: |
92% |
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| Notification of admission: |
on a rolling basis |
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| Number of completed applications received: |
1,916 |
| Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: |
1,338 |
| School has a waiting list policy: |
no |
| Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: |
1% |
| Admission may be deferred: |
yes |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
Thank you for considering Georgia Highlands College (GHC),
a four-year state college within the University System of Georgia. At
GHC, we provide educational opportunities for the physical,
intellectual, and cultural development of a diverse population in seven
northwest Georgia counties, with six locations in Rome, Cartersville,
Marietta, Dallas and Douglasville.
GHC offers access to over 30 areas of study with associate degree, bachelor’s degree, and online degree options. GHC offers a fully online Bachelor of Science in both nursing and dental
hygiene. Additionally, GHC will begin offering a Bachelor of Business
Administration in both healthcare management and logistics and supply
chain management in fall 2017 pending SACSCOC approval. We welcome the opportunity to help you find the right career pathway for you!
Our Areas of Study
Important Dates
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| Term |
Application Deadline |
Classes Begin |
| Fall |
July 15 |
August 19 |
| Spring |
December 15 |
January 7 |
| Summer |
May 15 |
May 15 |
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Applications are accepted online and at all campuses through close of
business on the deadline date. When the application deadline date
falls on a holiday or weekend the deadline will be close of business on
the next business day. All documents required for acceptance must have
been received prior to the application deadline.
The Admissions documents can be found here:
For Waiver Forms or inquiries about International Student Forms, please contact GHC today.
Helpful Links
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