Admission Requirements
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1. Select your student type.
Before starting your application, please determine the student category that best describes you.Beginning Freshman
Applicant who has earned a high school diploma from an accredited school or who has passed the GED within the past five years and has never attended another college or university.
A freshman applicant must submit the following items in order to be considered for admission:
- Application for Admission
- $30 Non-Refundable Application Fee
- Official High School Transcript
- Certificate of Immunization
- Verification of Lawful Presence (students seeking in-state tuition)
Transfer
A transfer applicant must submit the following items to be considered for admission:
Application for Admission
$30 Non-Refundable Application Fee
Official Transcripts from ALL colleges or universities previously attended.
Certificate of Immunization
Verification of Lawful Presence (students seeking in-state tuition)
Transfer students with fewer than 30 transferable semester hours must also submit official high school transcripts.
Requirements:
Good academic standing at the last institution attended 2.0 or higher transferable GPA Transfer students with fewer than 30 transferable semester hours must also meet beginning freshman requirements.
Transfer Credit
Applicants with questions regarding whether transfer credit will be accepted should refer to the Course Equivalency Database. Please note that this is a list of classes that have transferred to Dalton State in the past, but it is not exhaustive. Applicants can also refer to the transfer information page.
A transfer applicant must submit the following items to be considered for admission
- Application for Admission
- $30 Non-Refundable Application Fee
- Official Transcripts from ALL colleges or universities previously attended.
- Certificate of Immunization
- Verification of Lawful Presence (students seeking in-state tuition)
- Transfer students with fewer than 30 transferable semester hours must also submit official high school transcripts.
Requirements:
Good academic standing at the last institution attended 2.0 or higher transferable GPA Transfer students with fewer than 30 transferable semester hours must also meet beginning freshman requirements.
Transient
A Student currently attending another college or university and wishing to attend Dalton State for one semester and then return to their home institution.
A transient applicant must submit the following items to be considered for admission:
- Application for Admission
- $30 Non-Refundable Application Fee
- Official Letter of Good Standing or Transient Permission from home institution
- Certificate of Immunization
- Verification of Lawful Presence (students seeking in-state tuition)
Non-Traditional Freshman
A Student who has graduated from high school (or whose graduating class completed high school) five or more years ago and has never attended another college or university. Non-traditional applicants who have previously attended another college or university should meet the admission requirements for transfer students.
A non-traditional applicant must submit the following items to be considered for admission:
- Application for Admission
- $30 Non-Refundable Application Fee
- Official High School Transcript
- Certificate of Immunization
- Verification of Lawful Presence (students seeking in-state tuition)
Dual Enrollment
A student in 11th or 12th grade who wishes to take college courses. Complete courses would apply toward both high school and college credit.
DUAL ENROLLMENT APPLICATION PROCESS:
The deadlines* for dual-enrolled students to be registered for on-campus classes at Dalton State’s main campus each semester are as follows. Please note that to register for classes, students must first be fully admitted to Dalton State. Please allow at least two weeks between completion of application file and the registration deadline.
Fall Semester – August 1
Spring Semester – December 1
Summer Semester – May 1
*Deadlines may be changed or extended as necessary. Please contact us if you have any questions about deadlines.
A dual enrollment applicant must submit the following items to be considered for admission:
- Application for Admission
- Official High School Transcript
- Test Scores (if needed)
- Certificate of Immunization
- Verification of Lawful Presence
A dual enrollment applicant must meet the requirements below:
Student must be in the 11th or 12th grade (Successful completion of the 10th grade is required) AND;
Provide a transcript showing the student is on track for completing all high school graduation requirements and USG’s Required High School Curriculum (RHSC) AND;
Student must have successfully completed two units of RHSC English AND have successfully completed high school Algebra II or equivalent AND;
Qualifying test scores (if needed, more information below)
The Accuplacer is free for students to take through our testing center. It takes an hour or two to complete, and scores are received the same day. To get registered, please reach out to Hayley Cooper.
** All dual enrollment students will now be required to attend orientation, whether they take courses at their high school, online, or on campus. Orientation is free for dual enrollment students; if they decide to stay at Dalton State after graduation, they are not required to attend again.
Satisfactory Academic Process
All students must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) to be eligible for Dual Enrollment. SAP will be determined upon acceptance and reviewed at the end of every term. SAP is defined as a minimum cumulative course completion rate of 67% and a minimum GPA of 2.0. Failure to meet SAP in any term will result in removal from the program for any future terms.
For more information, contact Hayley Cooper.
Hayley Cooper,
Coordinator of Dual Enrollment,
Enrollment Services
Dalton State College
650 College Drive,
Dalton, GA 30720
Phone: 706-272-2690
[email protected]
Special/Post Baccalaureate
Student who already holds a Baccalaureate degree and does not want to earn another degree from Dalton State.
International Student
FOR ADMISSION TO A DEGREE LEVEL PROGRAM AT DALTON STATE COLLEGE, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE REQUIRED:
- Official Translated and Evaluated High School transcript
- Prior Official Translated and Evaluated College Transcripts
- Certificate of Immunization
- Proof of English Language Proficiency for all non native speakers of English (see options below)
- TOEFL Scores or IELTS for all non-native speakers of English
- Statement of Finance showing $30,000 USD-this must be official, no copies, and not greater than 90 days old on bank letterhead
- SAT/ACT-must meet minimum scores
- Passport
- Local Emergency Contact
- Home Country Address
- $50 application fee
All non-native speakers of English must prove English proficiency by providing one of the following items:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) official score report with an average minimum score of 6. To request IELTS scores, applicants must contact the IELTS Testing Center where they took the exam
- TEST of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) official score report with a minimum score of 69 on either the Computer Based, Home edition, My Best, or Paper Edition. Scores must be official and must be dated within two years of the intended date of enrollment. Note: TOEFL Essentials will not be accepted.
- Official Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores with a minimum score of 480 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Section Score or official American College Testing Program (ACT) scores with a minimum of 17 English [USG Academic and Student Affairs Handbook at sections 3.1.1.2 and 3.1.1.6]
- EIKEN minium score of Pre-1
- MET (Michigan English Test) minimum score of 55
- Cambridge English Scale Score with a minimum score of 169-which can be demonstrated in B2 First (First Certificate English-FCE), C1 Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English- CAE) or C2 Proficiency (Certificate of Proficiency in English-CPE)
- Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) IGCSE and “O” Level “English” exams with a “D” or better
- UK GCSE “English” exam with a “C” or better
- UK GCE A-Level “English” exam with a “C” or better
- EdExcel International A-Levels and IGCSE English exams with a “D” or better
- Pearson (PTE) Academic with a minimum score of 53
- Four units of College Prep English from an accredited U.S. high school
- Proof of 30 semester (or 45 quarter) transferable hours with a 2.5 GPA, including the equivalents of English 101 and 102 (or ENGL 1101/1102) from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university
- Proof of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university
Statement of Finance
Federal government regulations require us to collect proof that F-1 students have the financial means necessary to live and study in the United States.
Applicants must show how they intend to pay expenses while attending Dalton State College. To do so, submit a current bank statement certifying that you have financial resources equivalent to a minimum of $30,000 in U.S. funds available for the first year of study at Dalton State College. Bank statements must be in English, on bank letterhead and in U.S. dollars. They must be less than six months old.
ALL BANK DOCUMENTS MUST BE ORIGINALS! We will not accept any photocopies or faxes.
If the applicant’s sponsor is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States,he/she must fill out INS form I-134 Affidavit of Support Form. The I-134 must also have a copy of the last income tax returned filed attached.
If the applicant’s sponsor is NOT a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, Must submit a bank letter (signed by an officer of the bank) and on the bank’s official stationery that:
1. Is less than 6 months old.
2. Clearly states the account holder’s name.
3. Is written in English.
4. Clearly states the account balance U.S. dollars, or clearly states the type of currency upon which the account is based.
5. A letter from the sponsor stating their intention to be responsible for the International students expenses must accompany the bank statement. The letter must include both the student and sponsor’s names.
Non-resident Alien Tax Reporting
All non-resident alien students are subject to have tax withheld on scholarships/grants that are in excess of the cost of tuition and mandatory fees. Taxes are withheld at the beginning of each semester or at the time a scholarship/grant is received creating an excess. Withholdings are reported yearly on the form 1042-S. For additional information regarding withholdings and income tax please see IRS Publication 519.
Please contact the Bursar Office for additional information.
Copy of ACT or SAT Scores
The registration booklet for the SAT-I may be ordered from:
College Board ATP
AN6200
Princeton, NJ 08451-6200 USA
Be sure to specify that you need the “international edition.”
All international, degree-seeking applicants with ACT Scores:
• An ACT English score of at least 17
• An ACT Math score of at least 17
All international, degree-seeking applicants with SAT scores:
• An Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Section score of at least a 480
• An SAT Math section score of at least a 460
Proof of Immunizations
According to the policies of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, applicants who have not previously attended Dalton State College must submit proof of all required immunizations certified by a health official. The Board of Regents and the Division of Public Health of the Georgia Department of Human Resources developed the requirements. Dalton State College Certificate of Immunization must be completed and signed by a health care professional. Click for the——-> Certificate of Immunization Form
Official Translated and Evaluated High School and College Transcripts
Have transcripts from all high schools and/or all colleges or universities attended sent directly to Dalton State and have all original, official transcripts evaluated and translated by an external reputable credentials evaluator.
Evaluation/translation is not necessary for schools located in the U.S. High school transcripts must be evaluated “by the document,” and college transcripts must be evaluated “course-by-course.” The evaluation process can take 2-6 weeks and there will be a cost involved. Remember: the transcripts sent to a credentials evaluator are in addition to transcripts that must be sent to our office. Please note that it is your responsibility to contact and communicate with the evaluator. An approved list of evaluators is located in the right hand column at the top of this page.
Home-Schooled/Non-Accredited High School
A student who has graduated from a home school program or non-accredit high school.
A homeschool/non-accredited high school applicant must submit the following items to be considered for admission:
- Application for Admission
- $30 Non-Refundable Application Fee
- Official High School Transcript
- Official SAT and/or ACT Scores
- Curriculum Descriptions for Required High School Curriculum Units (see below)
- Certificate of Immunization
- Verification of Lawful Presence (students seeking in-state tuition)
Minimum SAT or ACT requirements
Dalton State will accept the redesigned SAT beginning in summer 2016. Redesigned scores will be converted to old scores for admission evaluation purposes. The two-digit Reading test score will be used to create a Critical Reading score, and the Math section score will be used to create a Math score. Concordance information can be found via College Board.
- SAT = Critical Reading 19, Math 360
- ACT = English 14, Math 12
Required High School Curriculum Units (RHSC)
- 4 units of English
- 4 units of mathematics
- 4 units of science
- 3 units of social science, with at least one unit focusing on United States studies and one unit focusing on world studies
- 2 units of the same foreign language
The University System of Georgia Office of Student Affairs maintains a complete list of courses that can be used to satisfy RHSC requirements and can be found here.
Curriculum descriptions for RHSC units must include:
- Course title
- Course description
- List of course learning materials, including textbooks and software
- Course credit
- Year completed
- Grade earned
- Unit Source (public school, private school, correspondence program, or home generated curriculum)
2. Choose the right application for you
Standard Application
All new students applying for Spring, Summer, or Fall will apply online through The Nest Portal. Students who have attended classes at Dalton State and are previous students need to complete the Readmit Application.
We are currently waiving the ACT and SAT scores for acceptance.
International Application
International students should apply online through our Nest Portal.
Readmit Application
All former students can complete the Readmit form to be considered for readmission.
3. Create your Nest Portal account
If you haven’t already done so, create your Nest Portal Account – it’s your connection to the admissions office and will give you access to apply, check your application status, register for campus visits, sign up for orientation and other events, and contact your admissions counselor.