Post-Baccalaureate
If you already hold a bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university and do not wish to complete the requirements for a certificate, associate's, or second baccalaureate degree, you may be admitted to Clayton State University on a post-baccalaureate basis.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must pay a nonrefundable $40 application fee (credit or debit card) or submit a fee waiver.
Check out our Fee Waiver policy for more details.
Post-baccalaureate applicants must submit an official transcript from the degree-granting institution.
Official transcripts must have the institution’s seal and must be presented in an unopened official envelope from the sending institution.
Submit an official transcript
We can accept your transcripts in-person, by mail, or electronically.
You may mail or deliver your transcripts to:
Clayton State University
Office of Recruitment and Admissions
Edgewater Hall, Suite 150
2000 Clayton State Boulevard
Morrow, GA 30260-0285
We currently accept electronic transcripts from E-Transcript providers such as:
- eSCRIP (for students with existing eSCRIP accounts)
- Clearinghouse
- Parchment
If your previous school(s), college(s), or universities offer this service, submit official transcripts to: transcripts@clayton.edu .
International Credentials
You must submit all official transcripts from your high school. All transcripts must be in English; if not in English, they must be translated by a certified company. Please submit the certified translations along with your original official transcripts in the indigenous language.
Clayton State University requires that all international academic documents (transcripts, mark sheets, certificates, leaving examination results, etc.) be formally evaluated by an independent evaluation service, which can be found below:
- Josef Silny & Associates, Inc., International Education Consultants.
- World Education Services
- Other evaluation services accredited by NACES
*High school transcripts: document-by-document
*College/University transcript: course-by-course evaluation
*If official transcripts are sent by mail, they must have the institution’s seal and must be presented in an unopened official envelope from the sending institution.
You may mail or deliver your transcripts to:
Clayton State UniversityOffice of Recruitment and Admissions
Edgewater Hall, Suite 150
2000 Clayton State Boulevard
Morrow, GA 30260-0285
Federal guidelines prohibit students from receiving state and federal financial aid or VA education benefits if you are not enrolled as a regular student seeking a degree or certification.
If you are seeking a second degree or certification, you should apply as a transfer student.
Important Note
Post-baccalaureate is an undergraduate student type.
- If you have earned a bachelor's degree and you plan to enroll in graduate classes, submit an application for graduate admission.
- If you plan to enroll in undergraduate classes as a post-baccalaureate student, apply for undergraduate admission.
Learn More about Graduate Admission >
It is recommended that post-baccalaureate students declare a different major from the program in which they have already earned a bachelor's degree.
Deadlines
- Fall:
- Priority* Deadline - July 15
- Regular Deadline - Aug. 1
- Final Document Deadline - Aug. 10
- Spring:
- Priority* Deadline - November 15
- Regular Deadline - Dec. 1
- Final Document Deadline - Dec. 10
- Summer:
- Priority* Deadline - April 15
- Regular Deadline - May 1
- Final Document Deadline - May 10
*BENEFITS OF APPLYING BY THE PRIORITY DEADLINE
Applying by the priority deadline offers several key advantages for students:
- Applying early ensures timely decision notifications, providing more time to plan and reducing the stress associated with waiting for admission decisions.
- Early applicants receive priority consideration for financial aid and scholarships.
- Early applicants also have enhanced opportunities for securing spots in desired academic courses and preferred housing options.