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Undergraduate Admissions
First Time Freshmen

Institutional Requirements

  • Minimum GPA of a 2.5 in Required High School Curriculum (PDF)
  • Official SAT and/or ACT Scores
  • SAT: 480 Evidence-Based Reading/Writing and 440 Math
  • ACT: 17 English or 17 Reading and 17 Math
  • In addition to SAT/ACT scores, CLT scores will be accepted beginning in the Fall 2027 semester.

Test Score Waivers: SAT/ACT test score requirements are waived for freshmen with a 3.0 or higher in their Required High School Curriculum through Summer 2027.

Program-Specific Requirements

View the full breakdown of required courses and prerequisites for your desired program by checking the CSU Academic Catalog.

How to
Apply to CSU

Step 1
Submit Your Undergraduate Application

Begin the Undergraduate admission application by clicking Apply. Follow the instructions as you fill out the application. There is a $40 non-refundable fee due before submitting your application.

Apply

Step 2
Send Your Official High School Transcript

Upload your official high school transcript or send a copy to our address:

Mail to:
Office of Admissions
Columbus State University
4225 University Avenue, Columbus, GA 31907

Step 3
Submit Your Official SAT and/or ACT Scores

Upload your official SAT and/or ACT scores to your account:

Upload

(Optional) Step 4
For Homeschool Applicants Only

If you are homeschooled, you must submit the Supplemental Homeschool Application along with the previously mentioned items.

Complete

Already Accepted?
Here are the next steps you need to take to enroll

Now that your application has been accepted, it’s time to follow the next steps to enroll in classes.

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Undergraduate
Application Deadlines

Fall

Priority Admission:

Due April 15, 2026

Regular Admission:

Due June 30, 2026

Document Submission:

Due July 15, 2026

Classes Begin:

Due August 10, 2026

Spring

Priority Admission:

Due September 15, 2026

Regular Admission:

Due November 30, 2026

Document Submission:

Due December 15, 2026

Classes Begin:

Due January 11, 2027

Summer

Priority Admission:

Due April 15, 2026

Regular Admission:

Due April 30, 2026

Document Submission:

Due May 15, 2026

Classes Begin:

Due May 26, 2026

Need Help Applying?
Contact Us

Our admissions and enrollment team is here to help you through every step. You may visit us in University Hall (first floor), schedule an appointment with an admissions counselor, or contact our enrollment office by email or phone.

706-507-8800
enroll@columbusstate.edu

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