Master of Arts with a Major in History General Admission Requirements

Students will be admitted into the program only in the Fall Semester of each academic year on a selective and competitive basis.

The following documents must be received prior to admission:

  1. North Georgia Graduate Admissions application and non-refundable application fee.
  2. 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. http://www.naces.org/. Transcripts must include certification that the applicant has received a baccalaureate from a regionally-accredited institution and a stated calculated GPA.
  3. Official scores on the Graduate Record Exam General Test (GRE). 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:

  1. 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.
  2. If applying for in-state tuition, proof of lawful presence in the U.S.

Regular Admission

To qualify for regular admission, individuals must:

  1. Hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally-accredited, four-year institution with at least a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale) calculated in accordance with North Georgia's Graduate Admission procedures.
  2. Have achieved a score of no less that 550 on the verbal section and 450 on the quantitative or a 4.0 on the analytical section of the Graduate Record Examination General Test (GRE).
  3. Have majored in anthropology, history, international affairs, philosophy, political science, or other appropriate fields. Students may be required to take some core history courses at the undergraduate level for preparation for graduate study.
  4. Submit three letters of recommendation from undergraduate professors or other references able to comment on the applicant's writing ability and potential for successful graduate study.
  5. Include a writing sample, such as a research paper.
  6. Include a 1-2 page personal statement commenting on your preparation for graduate study and educational/career goals.

The meeting of all admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Final admission is a competitive process that takes all aspects of a student's record into account.

Provisional Admission

A student may be granted provisional admission in cases where regular admission is not granted. The individual must:

  1. Hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally-accredited, four-year institution with at least a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 (4.0 scale) calculated in accordance with North Georgia's Graduate Admission procedures.
  2. Have achieved a score of no less that 450 on the verbal section and 400 on the quantitative or 3.5 on the analytical section of the Graduate Record Exam General Test (GRE).
  3. Have majored in anthropology, history, international affairs, philosophy, political science, or other appropriate fields. Students may be required to take some core history courses at the undergraduate level for preparation for graduate study.
  4. Submit three letters of recommendation from undergraduate professors or other references able to comment on the applicant's writing ability and potential for successful graduate study.
  5. Include a writing sample, such as a research paper.
  6. Include a 1-2 page personal statement commenting on your preparation for graduate study and educational/career goals.

Students admitted provisionally may register for no more than a cumulative total of 6-9 hours of graduate credit while enrolled with this status. Student status will be reviewed to determine eligibility for regular admission following the completion of six hours. Additional courses may be required to be completed prior to a student's reclassification. Provisionally admitted students who earn a grade less than a B in any graduate history course taken during the provisional period will not be allowed to continue in the History program. Students who have been removed because of a deficient grade may reapply for admission by submitting a letter to the History program coordinator after a period of one year from the date the student was removed. Provisionally admitted students are not eligible for financial aid.

Non-Degree Admission

Individuals interested in taking graduate courses in History, but who do not want to pursue a graduate degree, may apply for admission as a non-degree graduate student. Individuals must receive pre-approval from the History program coordinator before enrolling in courses and may register for no more than a total of nine hours of graduate credit. Individuals must hold at least an earned baccalaureate from a regionally-accredited, four-year institution and submit the following documents prior to admission:

  1. North Georgia Graduate Admissions application and non-refundable application fee.
  2. 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). Transcripts must include certification that the applicant has received a baccalaureate from a regionally-accredited institution with a minimum grade point average of 2.75.
  3. Official scores of no less that 450 on the verbal section and 400 on the quantitative or 400 on the analytical section of the Graduate Record Exam General Test (GRE). Only those scores that are less than six years old will be considered.
  4. Two completed recommendation forms.

In accordance with Board of Regents' policy, the following documents must be received two weeks prior to the first day of the term:

  1. 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.
  2. If applying for in-state tuition, proof of lawful presence in the U.S.

Non-degree students wishing to apply for admission to the History program must notify the program coordinator, submit a new application, and meet all program admission requirements. All elective credit to be applied toward a degree must be approved by the History program coordinator. Non-degree admitted students who earn a grade less than a B in any graduate course taken while holding a non-degree status will not be allowed to further enroll in coursework in the History program. Students who have been removed because of a deficient grade may not reapply for admission. Non-degree admitted students are not eligible for financial aid.

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. Permission to take courses does not indicate or imply subsequent admission into the Master of Arts with a major in History. Transient credit is capped at six credits for one semester. Individuals must receive pre-approval from the History program coordinator before enrolling in courses. Requests will be considered on a space available basis.

The following documents must be received prior to admission:

  1. North Georgia Graduate Admissions application and non-refundable application fee.
  2. Letter of good standing or Transient Permission Form documenting that the student is not on academic probation or suspension or on disciplinary suspension at his or her 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.
  3. Official transcript from the home institution in order to verify adequate prerequisite knowledge/skills.

In accordance with Board of Regents' policy, the following documents must be received two weeks prior to the first day of the term:

  1. 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.
  2. If 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 has the right to appeal the decision. Appeals must be made in written form to the Graduate History Program, Department of History & Philosophy, 82 College Circle, North Georgia College & State University, Dahlonega, GA 30597-1001. The letter should clearly state the grounds for appeal. Students whose appeals are accepted will be admitted as a provisional student and must complete at least six hours with a grade no less than B to be considered for regular admission. Provisional students are not eligible for financial aid.

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