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APPLICATION FILING DEADLINES
Clayton State encourages applicants to apply early and to file applications on-line.
Priority admission filing dates are:

April 1 - fall semester
September 1 - spring semester, and
February 1 - summer session.

Admission decisions are made when all supporting documents for the application are received. Final deadline dates for filing admission applications and for submitting all supporting documentation for the admission application are:

July 1 - fall semester
December 1 - spring semester
April 1 - summer session

APPLICATION FEES
A non-refundable application fee must be submitted with the application.
Clayton State encourages applicants to apply early and on-line. Applications filed on-line by the priority date require a $15.00 application fee. Applications filed after the priority date require a $40 application fee.
All paper applications require a $40 application fee regardless of when the application is filed.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
All applicants must submit a certificate of immunization form. Failure to submit your immunization form will prevent you from registering for classes.

All transcripts required must be OFFICIAL. That is, you must request the sending institution to send transcripts directly to the Admissions Office. Be sure that you request transcripts in plenty of time prior to the stated deadlines. No admission decision can be made until the University receives ALL documentation required to support your application. Resident aliens and International students should consult the catalog for additional documentation requirements.

Some programs require an additional admission form. If you plan to major in any of the following areas: Business, Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Middle Level Education, Paralegal Certificate Program, you will need to contact the appropriate department for specific information deadlines.

The Honors program and (Freshman Scholars) Joint enrollment/PSO programs also require additional applications for admission. Contact the Office of Recruitment or visit our website to obtain these application forms.

Testing will be scheduled for new students after acceptance to the University has been determined. Transfer students may be required to take a placement exam. Your acceptance letter will advise if testing is required and will provide information on orientation and registration. Orientation and Registration will take place after you have been accepted and when all required testing has been completed. New students and transfer students will be invited. At orientation you will meet your faculty advisor and register for classes. Tuition and fee payments are due at this time, or at the latest, on the posted fee payment deadline.

Class Schedules, the College Catalog and other Admissions information are available on the Internet at ...www.clayton.edu

FINANCIAL AID
To apply for financial aid, please visit our website:http://adminservices.clayton.edu/financialaid/ where you will find the web version of the Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) and other pertinent financial aid information including deadline dates. The financial aid office is located in the Student Center (Suite 217). For information about financial aid you may also call 770-960-4262

ROTC ... CCSU offers the Army ROTC program in cooperation with Georgia State University. To receive information, please call 404.651.2275.

CATEGORIES OF ADMISSION
(See catalog for additional information)

Recent high school graduate ... any student who graduated from high school within the last five years and who has earned fewer than 30 semester hours (or quarter hour equivalent) of college-level credit. Submit your official high school transcript, all college transcripts and SAT and ACT scores. The SAT is administered periodically at Clayton College & State University. Call 770.961.3445 for testing information. Applicants who are currently attending high school should submit a "preliminary" transcript. Upon high school graduation, submit an official final transcript.

Non-Traditional Student ... has been out of high school for at least five years and has earned fewer than 30 semester hours of transferable credit. Submit official high school transcript, and official transcript(s) for each college or university attended. If you are not a high school graduate, submit official copy of GED results.

Former CCSU Student ... For re-admission information, please consult the catalog or contact the Registrar's Office at 770.960.5110 or http://adminservices.clayton.edu/registrar or go directly to the application.

Transfer Student ... will transfer 30 or more semester credit hours from an accredited college or university. You are required to submit an official transcript from EACH college or university previously attended. Transfer students with fewer than 30 transferable semester hours must meet recent freshman or non-traditional standards. Additional documents will be required. Transfer students may be required to take a placement exam. Students currently attending college should submit a "preliminary" transcript. At the end of the term, submit an official, final transcript.

Special Student ... has been awarded a Bachelor or higher degree, and is not seeking a degree or certificate from Clayton College & State University. Submit an official transcript indicating the degree earned.

Transient Student ... Your transcript(s) will not be required. Instead, submit and official Letter of Transient Permission from the university of your present enrollment, the CCSU Application for Admission, and Certificate of Immunization.

Freshman Scholars, International Students, Auditors, and Students 62 Years of Age of Older ... Refer to the current catalog for specific information or consult with an Admissions Counselor.

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