FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions
	Is Gainesville State College a four-year school?
	Effective October 11, 2005, Gainesville College was given the designation of state college by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and became Gainesville State College. Along with the designation, GSC was given the authority to offer a limited number of baccalaureate degrees. Effective Fall 2006, we will be offering following: Bachelor of Science in Applied Environmental Spatial Analysis Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Care and Education (Age birth – 5 years old) Bachelor of Applied Science with a major in Technology Management For more information on each of these programs, visit our web site at http://www.gsc.edu and click on Four-Year Degrees @ GSC.
	What are the admission requirements for a student who has received a College Preparatory seal on his or her high school diploma?
	Students who graduate with a College Preparatory seal on their diploma must have minimum academic GPA of 2.0 in order to gain admission to GSC.
	Does Gainesville State College accept students who receive a Tech Prep seal on their high school diploma?
	Yes. Freshman students who graduate from high school with a tech prep diploma must have an academic GPA of at least 2.2 in order to gain admission to GSC.
	Does Gainesville State College accept home schooled students?
	An applicant who completed high school graduation requirements under a home school program or graduated from a non-accredited high school may be considered for admission. àAccording to the policies of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, an applicant whose SAT I combined (Critical Reading plus Mathematics) score is at or above the average SAT I score of the previous year’s fall semester first-time freshman admitted to the USG institution to which he or she is applying and who has completed the equivalent of each of the College Prep Curriculum (CPC) areas as documented by a portfolio of work and/or other evidence that substantiates CPC completion qualifies for consideration for admission. Refer to our website at http://www.gsc.edu/admissions/main/requirements.htm.
	Does Gainesville State College accept GED students?
	Yes. Freshmen who did not graduate from an accredited high school, but who have passed the General Education Development Exam (GED) are eligible for admission to GSC. GED students must be at least 18 years old or the GED student’s class must have graduated from high school. Refer to our website at http://www.gsc.edu/admissions/main/requirements.htm.
	Are new freshmen required to take the SAT or ACT for admission purposes?
	No. Effective fall 2005, new freshmen are no longer required to take the SAT or ACT for admission purposes. However, scores may be submitted to the Admissions Office in order to exempt placement testing. Please visit our website to obtain further information.
	How do I know when I have been accepted?
	Once accepted, a letter will be mailed to you from the Admissions Office. You may also check your application status anytime using the online application status function of our website at http://www.gsc.edu/admissions/main/.
	When do I register?
	All freshman students are required to attend a SOAR (Student Orientation Advising and Registration) session prior to the beginning of classes. New transfer students are encourage to attend SOAR. For detailed information, please refer to http://www.gsc.edu/studev/StudentActivities/soar.htm. Additional registration information is available at www.gsc.edu/schedule.htm
	When do I pay tuition and fees?
	Students who pre-register for classes must pay all tuition and fees by a specified date prior to the beginning of the semester. All students who register on registration day or during the late registration period must pay all tuition and fees on the day of registration. For detailed information, please refer to http://www.gsc.edu/schedule.htm.

For detailed information concerning Admissions, Financial Aid, and Registration go to our web site at www.gsc.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions