Information for Future Students

The research, comprehensive, and state universities, and select state colleges, require that freshman applicants meet minimum SAT/ACT score requirements. Each USG college and university has established minimum SAT/ACT scores required for freshman admission. Prospective freshmen are encouraged to view the USG Freshman Admission Requirements document for the HSGPA, test score and Freshman Index requirements for each of the colleges and universities in the University System.

Quick Links

• Georgia Degrees Pay - puts all the information prospective students and their families need about degree attainment, student success, costs and affordability at the 26 USG colleges & universities at their fingertips.
• USG Georgia Degrees Pay Handout - one-pager that provides information about the USG & the Georgia Degrees Pay suite of tools.
  • USG GDP Handout 2024 - best for printing
  • USG GDP Handout 2024 - best for sharing electronically
• Find Your Future… Find Your School - interactive resource that allows prospective freshmen to discover the USG colleges and universities that may be the best fit.
• USG Freshman Admission Requirements - document that provides the freshman admission requirements for each USG college and university.
• Staying on Course - provides information about the USG’s Required High School Curriculum (RHSC), including the specific high school courses approved to satisfy the 17 RHSC units.
• USG Degrees and Majors Authorized - searchable database of the degrees and majors available at the 26 USG colleges and universities.
• USG Admission FAQs - most frequently asked questions related to the USG admission requirements.