Before Applying to a Graduate Program
- Admission to Graduate Studies differs from undergraduate admission as admission decisions at the graduate level are made by the individual academic departments and requirements vary by program. Review the Program Checklist for all required materials.
- Before you submit your application, scan unofficial transcripts, etc., and be prepared to send .pdf files to the Office of Graduate Admissions. Note: the Office of Graduate Studies anticipates the implementation of a fully online application process by fall 2018.
- Request Official Transcripts at least a month before the deadline, which must be received either as a sealed document or accessed by the Office of Graduate Admissions through a secure access code. Official transcripts should be sent to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
- The Letters of Recommendation are typed letters from academic or professional sources. Be sure to notify references that they will be asked to write a letter for you, and give them at least three weeks to complete the letter. Letters must be signed and then faxed, mailed, or scanned to the Office of Graduate Admissions by the reference.
- Check the GRE site for test dates and locations. The institutional GRE code is 1602. Note: The Office of Graduate Admissions accepts GRE scores taken within the past five years.
How to Apply
- Read all the information above in the Before Applying to a Graduate Program section.
- Go to the Middle Georgia State University site at: http://www.mga.edu.
- Go to Academics and select Graduate Studies.
- You may also go straight to the Graduate Studies webpage at: http://www.mga.edu/graduate-studies/.
- Select Contact Us on the navigation bar on the left to provide your contact information and designate your program of interest.
- Check Admissions Deadlines for application!
- Go to Apply Now on the navigation bar on the left.
- Follow all instructions on the site.
- Once you’ve submitted all materials, return to the Apply Now page and select Check Admissions Status.
- Remember you may always call the Graduate Admissions Specialist at (478) 929-6865 for any information about applying to graduate programs at MGA or to track your application.
Note: The Office of Graduate Studies anticipates the implementation of a fully online application process by fall 2018.