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Freshman
A freshman applicant must submit the following items before an admissions decision can be made:
- $30 non-refundable application fee
- Official High School Transcripts mailed directly from the high school to Office of Admissions
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SAT or ACT scores - to find out more about these tests please visit their web sites: SAT; ACT
All required documents to determine admission eligibility MUST be received in the Office of Admissions no later than the established term application and document deadline date.
Deadlines
June 1 is the fall semester application and document deadline date. Click here to view other upcoming application and deadline dates.
Note: Applicants must be fully admissible and have a completed admissions file no later than the announced deadline date.
Freshman Profile
| Fall 2007 Enrolled Freshman Profile | |
|---|---|
| Average SAT Total Score: | 1013 |
| Average SAT Critical Reading Score | 510 |
| Average SAT Math Score | 503 |
| Average High School GPA: | 3.00 |
A freshman applicant must meet all the following minimum admission criteria:
- SAT Verbal score of 430 or ACT English score of 17 AND
- SAT Math score of 410 or ACT Math score of 17 AND
- Complete college prep high school diploma requirements and all 16 required units of College Preparatory Curriculum (CPC)* AND
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Freshman Index of 2050
- The Freshman Index is calculated as follows:
- SAT : Freshman Index = (Academic High School GPA x 500) + total SAT
- ACT: Freshman Index = (Academic High School GPA x 500) + (ACT Composite x 42) + 88
*Requirements subject to change based on Board of Regents and University directives.*
College Preparatory Curriculum requirements include:
- English - 4 college preparatory Carnegie units which have their emphasis in grammar and usage, literature (American, English, world), and advanced composition skills.
- Mathematics - 4 college preparatory Carnegie units including Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, and a higher level math.
- Science - 3 college preparatory Carnegie units required with at least one laboratory course from the life sciences and one laboratory course from the physical sciences.
- Social Science - 3 college preparatory Carnegie units with at least one course focusing on United States studies and one course focusing on world studies.
- Foreign Language - 2 college preparatory Carnegie units in the same foreign language emphasizing speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
What happens after admission to the University?
Certificate of Immunization: All immunization documentation must be recorded and submitted on a UWG Certificate of Immunization Form!
Residence Hall Information: Once accepted to the University, residence hall application/information is mailed in 7-10 days following acceptance. All freshmen who live outside the 30 mile radius of Carrollton are required to live on campus and purchase a meal plan. Questions about campus housing can be answered by contacting the Residence Life Office.
Financial Aid/HOPE Scholarship: All students wishing to be considered for federal financial aid programs and the HOPE scholarship must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form at www.fafsa.ed.gov. West Georgia's Title IV code is 001601. Those students interested in receiving only the HOPE scholarship can complete the GSFAPP (Georgia Student Finance application) at www.gacollege411.org.
New Student Advisement/Orientation/Registration: New accepted freshman entering the Fall Semester will have the opportunity to come to campus during the summer to participate in orientation, advisement, and registration for fall classes. This information is mailed in early May to accepted fall freshman. A reservation and fee are required to attend one of the summer freshman orientation sessions. For terms other than fall, orientation/advisement/orientation is held immediately prior to the start of semester classes. This information is mailed 3-4 weeks before the start of classes.
Excel Center: The Excel Center is devoted to the success and welfare of all UWG students and serves as a resource to their parents as well. The Excel Center offers academic advising for students with undeclared majors, career exploration, free tutoring, peer mentors, and training in study habits and basic computer knowledge.
Disabled Student Services: The Student Development Center coordinates special services for disabled students. Assistance is available for students with a temporary or permanent physical or psychological disability or learning disorder. For more information contact the Coordinator for Disability Services at 678-839-6428.
University Undergraduate Catalog: The Office of Admissions does not mail catalogs. Catalogs are available for pick up in the Office of Admissions during business hours. Catalogs are also available during campus visits, visitation days, and orientation/advisement/registration programs or you may view it here. .gif)
The University of West Georgia wishes you the best of luck in your educational pursuits. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact us.
