Master of Education General Admission Requirements
The following documents must be received prior to admission:
- North Georgia Graduate Admissions application and non-refundable application fee.
- Official transcripts from all regionally-accredited institutions of higher education previously attended. Official international transcripts must have a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Evaluations must include certification that the applicant has received a baccalaureate from a regionally-accredited institution and state a calculated cumulative grade point average.
- Official scores on the Graduate Record Exam General Test (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT). Only those scores that are less than six years old will be considered.
In accordance with Board of Regents' policy, the following documents must be received two weeks prior to the first day of the term:
- North Georgia Immunization Certification form. Applicants seeking admission for an online program are required to submit the North Georgia Immunization Certificate form by checking the exemption for distance learning/online. If at any time students choose to take a class on the Dahlonega campus, or any other designated campus site, they are required to submit complete immunization documentation according to Board of Regents' policy.
- In applying for in-state tuition, proof of lawful presence in the U.S.
Regular Admission
To qualify for regular admission, individuals must have:
- Baccalaureate in a teaching field from a regionally-accredited institution with a grade-point average of at least 2.75 calculated in accordance with North Georgia's Graduate Admissions procedures.
- Official scores on the Graduate Record Exam General Test (GRE) of at least 900 (verbal and quantitative combined) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) of at least 391.
Provisional Admission
Students who do not meet the regular admission criteria may be granted provisional admission pending a successful admission appeal (see Appeal of Graduate Admission). Students admitted provisionally may register for no more than six hours total of graduate credit. Student status will be reviewed to determine eligibility for regular admission following completion of six hours. Provisionally admitted students who earn a grade less than a B in any graduate course taken during the provisional period will not be allowed to continue in the MED program. Students who have been removed because of a deficient grade may reapply for admission by submitting a letter to the MED program coordinator after a period of one year from the date the student was removed. Provisionally admitted students may not pre-register for classes, and they are not eligible for financial aid through North Georgia College & State University.
Non-Degree Admission
Individuals interested in taking graduate education courses but do not want to pursue a graduate degree may apply for admission as non-degree graduate students. Individuals must receive pre-approval from the Education program coordinator before enrolling in courses and may earn no more than a total of 12 hours of graduate credit under this status. Requests will be considered on a space available basis.
The following documents must be received prior to admission:
- North Georgia Graduate Admissions application and non-refundable application fee.
- Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education previously attended documenting completion of a baccalaureate from a regionally-accredited, four-year institution with a minimum grade point average of 2.50. Official international transcripts must have a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Evaluations must include certification that the applicant has received a baccalaureate from a regionally-accredited institution with a minimum grade point average of 2.50.
In accordance with Board of Regents' policy, the following documents must be received two weeks prior to the first day of the term:
- North Georgia Immunization Certification form. Applicants seeking admission for an online program are required to submit the North Georgia Immunization Certificate form by checking the exemption for distance learning/online. If at any time students choose to take a class on the Dahlonega campus, or any other designated campus site, they are required to submit complete immunization documentation according to Board of Regents' policy.
- In applying for in-state tuition, proof of lawful presence in the U.S.
Any non-degree student who receives a grade of C or below will subject to a program review to determine the student's eligibility to enroll in coursework for the subsequent term. If a non-degree student is suspended from the program, the student must wait at least one year before applying for readmission. A non-degree student wishing to apply for admission to the MED degree program must notify the program coordinator, submit a new application, and meet all program admission requirements. All credits to be applied toward a degree must be approved by the program coordinator.
Transient Student Admission
An individual currently enrolled at a regionally-accredited college or university as a graduate student in good standing may apply to North Georgia as a transient student. Individuals must receive pre-approval from the education program coordinator before enrolling in courses. Requests will be considered on a space available basis.
The following documents must be received prior to admission:
- North Georgia Graduate Admissions application and non-refundable application fee.
- Letter of good standing or Transient Permission Form documenting that the student is not on academic probation or suspension or on disciplinary suspension at the student's home institution. The letter or form should state that the student is in good standing and should indicate the course(s) the student is being allowed to take at North Georgia.
In accordance with Board of Regents' policy, the following documents must be received two weeks prior to the first day of the term:
- North Georgia Immunization Certification form. Applicants seeking admission for an online program are required to submit the North Georgia Immunization Certificate form by checking the exemption for distance learning/online. If at any time students choose to take a class on the Dahlonega campus, or any other designated campus site, they are required to submit complete immunization documentation according to Board of Regents' policy.
- In applying for in-state tuition, proof of lawful presence in the U.S.
Transient admission is for one semester term only. Individuals who wish to return to North Georgia as a transient student for a subsequent term must re-apply to North Georgia.
Appeal of Graduate Admission
A candidate whose application is denied because the graduate admission cumulative grade point average is below the minimum requirement for the program or because an acceptable test score for an appropriate entrance exam was not earned has the right to appeal the decision. An appeal must be made in written form to the School of Education, North Georgia College & State University, Dahlonega, GA 30597-1001. The letter should clearly state the grounds for appeal. A student whose appeal is accepted will be admitted provisionally and will not be eligible for financial aid while admitted under provisional status. Students may not appeal for regular admission.