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Start the Undergraduate Admissions Process

  1. Find Your Student Type

    Dual Enrollment

    Qualified high school students can begin working toward their college degree, while also earning high school credit through the Dual Enrollment Program.

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    Freshman

    Freshman are students who have never attended college or who have fewer than 30 college credits, which can include International students.

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    Transfer

    Students with 30+ transfer credits from another college. Transfer students can find a welcoming, inclusive environment here.

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    Returning/Readmit

    Finishing your degree can be more than just a dream. Apply today to return to Clayton State and make it a reality.

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    International

    Students who have been educated outside of the U.S. or who will require a U.S. visa to attend Clayton State.

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    Transient

    Students who are admitted to another college but who would like to enroll for one term simultaneously at Clayton State.

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    Post Baccalaureate

    Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

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    Adult/Non-Traditional

    Students who have been out of high school for five years or more or who are Georgia citizens 62 years of age or older.

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  2. Submit Online Application

    NEW AND Returning Students

    Your future starts now! Whether you're starting your undergraduate or dual enrollment journey or returning to pick up where you left off, Clayton State is here to help you transform today for tomorrow.

    Submit an Undergraduate Application and take the next step toward reaching your goals with confidence.

     

    Apply Now

     

    Please Note: Dual enrollment students apply for free, while new and returning undergrads must pay the $40 application fee or submit a fee waiver to proceed.

    Request Official Transcripts

    Non-international Applicants -  Your official transcripts must have the institution’s seal and be in an unopened envelope from the sending institution or sent via an approved electronic transcript service. Transcripts sent from a student’s personal email will not be accepted.

    Acceptable Electronic Transcript Services

    eSCRIP (for students with existing eSCRIP accounts)
    Clearinghouse
    GAfutures
    Parchment

    You may mail or deliver your transcripts to:

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

    Submit electronic official transcripts to: transcripts@clayton.edu

    International Applicants - If you were educated outside the U.S. or need a U.S. visa to attend Clayton State, your official transcripts must be in English or accompanied by certified translations. Transcripts must also be evaluated and sent by an accredited evaluation service.

    Acceptable Transcript Evaluation Services

    Josef Silny & Associates, Inc., International Education Consultants
    World Education Services
    Other evaluation services accredited by NACES

     You may mail or deliver your transcripts  and evaluations to:

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

    Submit electronic official transcripts and evaluations to: transcripts@clayton.edu

  3. Submit Official ACT/SAT Scores (if applicable)

    Test Scores

    If you are applying as an incoming freshman, you must submit official SAT/ACT test scores.

    If you are applying as a transfer student, you must have 30 or more transferable hours to not require the SAT/ACT. We will determine upon receiving your official transcripts and evaluation (if applicable). Should you not have 30 or more transferable hours, you must submit official SAT/ACT test scores.

    Submitting Official Test Scores

    When requesting scores, use Clayton State University's College Board code #5145 for the SAT test. Use Clayton State University's ACT code #0803 for the ACT test.

    Official test scores must arrive directly from the testing source. No photocopies, faxes, scans or email attachments are accepted.

  4. Check Your Status