Required Documents
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 Office 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:
| Desired Term | Application and Document Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall | July 1 |
| Spring | November 1 |
| Summer | March 1 |
The final deadlines for applications and supporting documents for international graduate students are:
| Desired 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.
Financial Affidavit
All international students must submit an international student financial affidavit (included in the Graduate Application).
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.