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From your peers to faculty to advisors and other campus staff members, everyone at Clayton State is part of a time-honored tradition of supporting dreams. No matter where you’re starting in your academic career—whether undergraduate or graduate—you can count on us on to guide you every step of the way.
Explore the application requirements for your student type.
Undergraduate
Dual Enrollment
Qualified high school students can begin working toward their college degree, while also earning high school credit through the Dual Enrollment Program.
Dual Enrollment students will use GAFutures to apply to Clayton State.
Create a GAFutures account to get started.
Incoming Freshman
Students who graduated high school within the past five years who haven't attended college or who have fewer than 30 college credits, including international students. Incoming freshmen may apply to Clayton State using GAfutures or Common App.
Create a GAFutures account or Common App account, to get started.
*Attention: Please note that Common App is experiencing delays in processing applications.
Returning
Finishing your degree can be more than just a dream. Apply today to return to Clayton State and make it a reality.
Returning students will use the readmission application to reapply to Clayton State.
Other
Transfer students, adult learners, or non-degree seeking students, we welcome you to join our vibrant community.
Create a GAFutures account to get started.
Graduate
How to Apply for Graduate School
New Students
Complete a new student application if you are a prospective graduate student who has never attended Clayton State. Alumni who earn an undergraduate degree at Clayton State should also submit a new graduate application.
Create a GAFutures account to get started.
Returning Students
Former Clayton State graduate students wishing to return as a graduate student should submit the reentry application below.