Graduate Program Admissions

Pursuing a graduate degree at Columbus State University can be one of the most rewarding and career-enhancing decisions of your life. Graduate study requires high academic achievement, but the rewards are long-lasting. Columbus State can help you reach your goals with experienced faculty, real-life applications, experiential learning and the personalized attention you will need.

Graduate School Application

Deadlines

Fall Semester - June 30^th
All supporting admission documents must be received by July 15th
- Doctorial Program - March 1^st
Spring Semester - November 30^th
Summer Term - May 15^th

General Requirements:

A baccalaureate degree from a college or university accredited by one of the regional accrediting associations.
Application + $50 non-refundable application fee
(apply online or print form) (PDF)
Certificate of Immunization (PDF)
Official transcript from each college and university attended
Test scores from the GRE, GMAT, MAT or other standardized test as required by the individual degree program.
Verification and proof of Lawful Presence

Individual graduate programs may have their own admission procedures and requirements. Find your degree page on the graduate school site for more information about the admission to your particular program.

For more information about graduate degrees, check the graduate school website and the graduate degree section of our catalog.

Note for out of state students

If you live outside the state of Georgia, federal regulations may limit your distance education options. For more information, please see our list of states approved for distance education. If your state is not on the "Approved" list, you must first consult us regarding your distance learning eligibility before enrolling. Please email your inquiry to: gdomin@columbusstate.edu This email address is exclusively for questions regarding state approval of online offerings. Other types of questions should be sent to the academic department offering the online course.