Applicants for graduate admission must submit the following:
Application for Admission
The completed
application for admission and a nonrefundable $50.00
(U.S. currency) processing fee payable to Clayton State
University should be submitted to the School of Graduate
Studies by the appropriate deadline specified below.
Only checks drawn on U.S. banks and money orders that
can be cashed at U.S. banks are acceptable. An
application will not be processed without the
application fee, and there are no provisions to waive or
postpone this fee.
The final deadlines for applications and supporting
documents for graduate applicants with United States
citizenship or permanent resident status are:
| Admit Term | Preferred Deadline | Final Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | June 15 | July 15 |
| Spring | October 15 | November 15 |
| Summer | March 15 | April 15 |
Full application materials received by the preferred deadline will be given priority review. Those received after the final deadline for a given admit term will be recorded for the next available term. These deadlines are for admission to the Graduate School. Specific degree programs may have earlier deadlines.
The final deadlines for applications and supporting documents for international graduate students are:
| Admit Term | Application and Document Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall | May 1 |
| Spring | September 1 |
| Summer | February 1 |
College Transcripts
Two (2) official transcripts from each college and
university attended must be submitted to the School of
Graduate Studies. Transcripts are considered official
when they are sent directly from a college or university
to the School of Graduate Studies and contain an
official seal and/or signature. Transcripts bearing the
statement "issued to student" or transcripts submitted
by the applicant are not considered official. Original
documents or signed, officially certified photocopies of
original documents may be submitted by the student only
when institutions outside the United States will not
send academic records to other institutions. The
verifying signature should be that of an officer of the
institution attended. All academic records that are not
in English must be accompanied by certified English
translations.
Test Scores
Official test scores on either the Graduate Record
Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Admissions
Test (GMAT) are required of all applicants. The GRE and
GMAT scores are only considered official when sent
directly to the School of Graduate Studies from their
respective testing service. Examinee copies are not
considered official. Detailed information on the GRE may
be obtained from the Educational Testing Service at
www.ets.org and
information on the GMAT may be obtained from the
Graduate Management Admissions Council at
www.mba.com . Clayton
State University’s institution code for the GRE is 5145.
Clayton State University's institution code for the GMAT
is BD3-SV-70.
If you are taking the GRE computer based exam it will take approximately three weeks after your test date for the scores to reach our institution. If you are an international applicant taking a paper-based exam it will take approximately four weeks for your score report to reach our institution. The GRE paper based exam is not offered in the United States.
If you are taking the GMAT computer based exam it will take approximately five weeks after your test date for the scores to reach our institution. GMAT does not offer a paper based exam.
Please make sure to take into consideration the deadline of the semester to which you are applying when you schedule your test date. You will need to allot ample time for the scores to reach us. The School of Graduate Studies at Clayton State University is not responsible for delays that might occur in the processing or mailing of test scores.
International applicants whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). TOEFL scores are considered official only when they are sent directly to the School of Graduate Studies from the Educational Testing Service. Examinee copies are not considered official. Detailed information on the TOEFL may be obtained from the Educational Testing Service at www.ets.org . Clayton State University’s institution code for the TOEFL is 5145.
If you are taking the TOEFL paper based exam it will take approximately six weeks after your test date for the scores to reach our institution. If you are taking the TOEFL internet based exam it will take approximately five weeks after your test date for the score to reach our institution.
Test Preparation Courses for the GRE and the GMAT are available through the Continuing Education division at Clayton State University. Information on these courses are available on-line at http://conted.clayton.edu/ . Other GMAT Test-Prep courses can be found at http://business.clayton.edu/MBA/appinfo.htm.
Certificate of Immunization
All applicants must submit a certificate of immunization
form. Failure to submit your immunization form will
prevent you from registering for classes.
International Students
Clayton State University encourages the enrollment of students from other countries. Applicants needing a student visa are required to provide proof of financial support for at least the first year of their degree program. International students with a student visa are required to carry a full course of study during every semester except the summer semester. International applicants whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). TOEFL scores are considered official only when they are sent directly to the School of Graduate Studies from the Educational Testing Service. Examinee copies are not considered official. Detailed information on the TOEFL may be obtained from the Educational Testing Service at www.ets.org. Clayton State University’s institution code for the TOEFL is 5145. If you are taking the TOEFL paper based exam it will take approximately six weeks after your test date for the scores to reach our institution. If you are taking the TOEFL internet based exam it will take approximately
Academic credentials must be original documents with authorized signatures, seals, stamps, and must be evaluated by a credentialing evaluating organization. The School of Graduate Studies accepts evaluations that are prepared by either Josef Silney and Associates (www.jsilny.com) or the World Education Services (www.wes.org). Applicants will need to arrange individually with these organizations to have the transcript evaluations sent to the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants will need to make sure they allow ample time for these documents to be evaluated and received by the School of Graduate Studies by the appropriate application deadline. The School of Graduate Studies will not be held responsible for delays that may occur at these organizations or that might occur in mailing.
Certification of finances must be completed before the Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20 or DS-2019) is issued. The University is required by immigration authorities to verify the financial resources of each applicant prior to issuing the Form I-20 or DS-2019; therefore, it is important that the applicant knows the costs of attending the University and has the necessary support funds for the entire period of enrollment. The Certification of Financial Responsibility form must be completed, signed by the sponsor, and verified by the sponsor’s bank or financial institution. The total amount of funds available to the student must be listed for each year and must equal the total estimate of institutional costs and living expenses. All questions on the Certification of Financial Responsibility form must be accurately answered to avoid unnecessary delay in processing. The Financial Statement and Visa Information Form must also be completed, signed, and returned to the School of Graduate Studies.
Graduate Student
All individuals accepted to the School of Graduate
Studies at Clayton State University are required to
submit proof of insurance before being allowed to
register for coursework. Proof of insurance must be
presented to the respective Graduate Program Coordinator
at the initial advisement session. Individuals who do
not have a health insurance coverage may purchase one
through the University System of Georgia Health
Insurance Program (SHIP). Information for this program
is available at
http://www.usg.edu/student_affairs/faq/health/.
Departmental Requirements
Some departments have additional requirements such as
auditions, portfolios, letters of recommendation,
departmental applications, personal interviews, and
diagnostic testing. Applicants should contact the
department directly regarding any special requirements.