FAQs

Yes, we offer campus tours. Schedule a tour of our campus today!

We encourage students to apply by the priority deadline for their term of interest.

• To begin classes in Fall, complete your application by July 15.
• To begin classes in Spring, complete your application by November 15.
• To begin classes in Summer, complete your application by April 15.

Learn more about our application deadlines and the benefits of applying early.

Graduate -  students seeking admission into one of our individual colleges to pursue their Master’s degree. 

Post Baccalaureate  - students who have obtained their Bachelor’s degree and are seeking to take a few courses; this student type is not eligible for Financial Aid.

Readmit/Returning - undergraduate or graduate students who were previously enrolled in credit classes at Clayton State University* AND:

• You were not a Move On When Ready/dual enrolled student during your most recent enrollment;
• You have not enrolled in classes within the last three semesters;
• You attended any other college or university during your absence;
• You are a prior transient student seeking another transient term at Clayton State University; and/or
• You were placed on academic suspension or dismissal during your last semester at Clayton State University. 

 *Students applying for readmission who have graduated from Clayton State are advised to declare a different major from the program in which they already hold a bachelor's degree.

We prefer you to submit an online application. 

Apply online

Yes, please see the fee waiver policy below for the conditions for each fee waiver type.

College Board (SAT) Waivers

• Students must print the fee waiver from College Board’s website
• Sign the Fee Waiver
• Forward the original Fee Waiver with completed paper application
• Submit to the Office of Recruitment & Admissions

ACT and NACAC Fee Waivers (Counselor or Administrator submission only)

• Must be the original fee waiver (no copies will be accepted)
• A completed application for admission must accompany the waiver
• An official high school transcript must accompany the waiver
• Test scores must be received by Clayton State, or submit proof that the student has taken the test
• Must meet Clayton State’s admission criteria
• Must be submitted by high school counselor or administrator only

TRiO Fee Waivers

• Must be the original fee waiver (No copies will be accepted)
• A completed application paper for admission must accompany the waiver admissions application PDF
• Official college school and/or high school transcript must accompany the waiver
• Test scores (if applicable) must be received by Clayton State, or submit proof that the student has taken the test
• Must meet Clayton States admission criteria
• Must be signed by TRiO administrator only

Students often pay the application fee when they apply online. If you did not pay the fee when you submitted your application, check your application status. If you have "Application Fee Waiver" listed as a missing item, submit your waiver by the deadline or pay the application fee here.

Once you've submitted your application, there are a few extra steps you must take to complete your admissions file. Not sure where to begin?

Use the admissions guide to review the requirements for your student type, or log in to check your application status in the DUCK.

Your academic standing can be found via the DUCK. If your academic standing during your last semester attended was either suspension or dismissal, a readmission appeal is required with your application. The Readmission Appeal Committee meets once every two weeks.  

Immunization requirements can be found on our University Health Services webpage.

A Physician, qualified medical provider or Health Department official will need to complete/transfer your immunization record onto Clayton State Immunization Form. If you do not have a medical provider, our University Health & Wellness Centerprovides immunization services at a fee.

If you have not done so already, submit a Verification of Lawful Presence Form.

For more info, feel free contact the Office of Admissions at (678) 466-4115.

Yes, transcripts from all colleges attended are required. Issues with financial aid may arise and there may be a delay in your admissions process. Failure to submit all transcripts can result in dismissal. 

If you have not yet been admitted, it is recommended to refer to our Transfer Equivalency Tool to see which credits we will accept.

Once admitted, a formal review of your transcript(s) will be done by our Registrar’s Office, and transferrable credits will be found within the DUCK.  Learn more about transferring to Clayton State.

Transcripts must be sent directly from the sending institutions to Clayton State University.

You may send electronic official transcripts to transcripts@clayton.edu via

eSCRIP (for students with existing eSCRIP accounts)
Clearinghouse
Parchment

You may mail or deliver your official transcripts to:

Office of Recruitment and Admissions
Edgewater Hall, Suite 150
2000 Clayton State Boulevard
Morrow, GA 30260-0285

NOTE: International credentials must submit all official transcripts from your high school and/or all post-secondary records. 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.

An independent evaluation required by Clayton State for credits to be converted into American equivalency. All international evaluations must be American not Canadian, and any international college transcripts will not be evaluated without the international evaluation. 

See our Admissions Appeal Process page for appeal eligibility information.

Yes, the University Honors Program accepts first-year and transfer students and offers an enriched college experience through special Honors courses and community service. The application for the Honors Program is separate from the application to the University. You must apply for admission to Clayton State University before or at the same time that you apply for the Honors Program.

A typical size of a freshmen class will probably remind you a lot of your high school classes. We have very few lecture-style classrooms with hundreds of students. The typical class size is approximately 23. Over 79 percent of our faculty holds a doctorate or terminal degree in their field of study.

Clayton State requires all students to have access to a laptop computer per the ITP guidelines. Please see the ITP choice website for our laptop requirements.

Yes, Clayton State University offers graduate level programs. For more please visit the School of Graduate Studies.

Most classes are offered day and evening; however there are online and weekend classes. You will need to check the course schedule for a schedule of the classes.

Students are eligible to enroll in classes after orientation. Dual Enrollment students are required to meet with their advisors after orientation completion. 

The academic calendar is available online.

You can complete the FAFSA online. Clayton State University’s school code is 008976.View more Financial Aid information.

Great Question! View more Financial Aid information

No. HOPE Grant and HOPE Scholarship will pay 90 percent of the tuition regardless of the number of hours a student is enrolled, with the Zell Miller Scholarship paying 100 percent of tuition regardless of the number of hours enrolled. The Pell Grant and other federal grants will be prorated according to Department of Education’s calculation if a student is less than full-time. Student loan eligibility mandates that a student be enrolled for at least half-time (six semester hours). View more Financial Aid information.

Yes, loans are a form of financial aid. You must complete the FAFSA and go through the regular application process. You should indicate on the FAFSA that you are interested in loans. Notification of your eligibility for loans will be on your award letter. You must complete the online loan acceptance form after you are awarded if you decide to accept a loan. However, you must be enrolled in at least six hours for an undergraduate student to be eligible for a student loan and at least five hours for a graduate.

A student's dependency status is determined by questions in the Student Portion of the FAFSA Form. It does not matter if you live with your parents, if you claimed yourself on your tax returns, or if you pay your own bills. You must meet certain criteria to be declared an independent student for the purposes of the FAFSA. View more Financial Aid information

You can check the status of your financial aid by using the DUCK. Go to The SWAN. Click on the DUCK icon. Log on using your User Name and Password.

If you have difficulty with your log-on, submit a tech help request at HUB webpage or e-mail TheHub@clayton.edu, or call (678) 466-4357. Your password cannot be changed by an email or phone request. To have your password changed or reset, you must go to the HUB and show a picture ID.

Yes, one way to really get to know Clayton State and ease into life as a Laker is by living on campus in our residence hall or apartments. Laker Hall offers suite-style living for undergraduates, particularly freshman. Laker Village offers apartment-style accommodations for upperclassman and graduate students.

Undergraduate freshman and transfer freshman students (who have earned less than 30 credit hours) are required to live on-campus in Laker Hall for the fall and spring semesters. Learn more about freshman housing policies.

Through the years, studies have shown that students who begin their college career in the residence halls have an easier time making the social and academic transition from high school to college. This is because our residence halls provide services, leadership opportunities, and programs specifically designed for undergraduate students.

Once you've registered for orientation, check out Orientation FAQs for a list of answers to some commonly asked questions we've received about orientation.

Any student may have a car on campus, but you must get a permit from the Public Safety Office located on the second floor in Edgewater Hall.

Clayton State is located in Morrow, Georgia about 20 minutes south of Atlanta. Take exit 233 off I-75 or exit 5 off of I-675 and follow the signs. Once on the campus, follow the signs directing you to the Admissions Office. We are located in the lower level of Edgewater Hall, Suite 150. Visitor parking is available in Lot G: Parking Map.

Our department of public safety is taking a proactive approach to providing for the safety and security of the campus community, the Public Safety Department has developed the Campus Alert/Watch program; information about the crime trends that may pose a threat to the community, general safety and crime prevention techniques are distributed via email, through "Campus Alert" and "Campus Watch" posters to the campus community.

Clayton State's Testing Center offers various formats of standardized testing, including college entrance exams such as the SAT. Visit the Testing Center site to learn more.

If you have been asked to take the ACCUPLACER or other placement tests for admission consideration, please contact the Testing Center at (678) 466-4495 or testing@clayton.edu for more information.

Test scores are only counted as official if submitted from College Board or ACT.org. We do not accept printed copies or copies of test scores submitted by the student. 

For incoming Freshman, test scores are only required if your core HS GPA falls below a 3.0.  

For Dual Enrollment students, test scores are required for those currently in the ninth and tenth grades. You are required to meet a minimum composite score of 1200 for the SAT or 26 for the ACT.  

The ACCUPLACER is a placement test needed prior to being registered for courses with the assistance of your advisor. Contact our Testing Center to learn about score requirements and available dates for exams.