Adult Learners
Middle Georgia State is dedicated to serving the needs of all of our students, including non-traditional students. Adult Learners make up a large percentage of our student body and because of this, we offer a direct contact to help in the admissions process. Learn about all of the services we offer our non-traditional students and join us for an Open House Breakout Session or Getting Started Session.
Adult Learning Services
Military and Veteran Services
Veterans Office for Certification
Continuing Education
Academic Renewal Services
Career Services
REGISTER AND ATTEND AN UPCOMING EVENT AT MGA
Learn more about our upcoming events and choose the most convenient location to register for below.
Getting Started and Open House are scheduled in October.
Getting Started: An Event For Adult Learners
Choose your campus!
Dublin Campus - Tuesday, October 2nd
Warner Robins Campus - Tuesday, October 9th
Getting Started 5:30 P.M. - 6:45 P.M.
Registration is available up until 72 hours prior (3 days)
We will also be holding an evening breakout session for Adult Learners on the Dublin and Warner Robins campuses. Whether you are a new student with no college credit or a transfer student we will assist you with starting at Middle Georgia State. Our presentation will include information about our Colleges and Schools and the degree programs we offer, how to complete the admissions process and financial aid, and different programs we offer to help you succeed in earning your degree. Register for the most convenient campus and date.
GETTING STARTED - DUBLIN CAMPUS - OCT. 2ND
GETTING STARTED - WARNER ROBINS CAMPUS - OCT. 9TH
Open House
Saturday, October 20th
Choose your campus!
Macon or Cochran
Open House 8:30 A.M. - 12:15 P.M.
Registration is available up until 72 hours prior (3 days)
Meet the MGA family for a complimentary breakfast and bring your questions! Attend breakout sessions that interest you!
Information about our dual-enrollment options for high school students and adult learners will be available at this event.
REGISTER TODAY! SPACE IS LIMITED.
OPEN HOUSE - COCHRAN CAMPUS - OCT. 20TH
OPEN HOUSE - MACON CAMPuS - OCT. 20TH
Open House at MGA is Saturday! We’ll see you at noon in Morris Gymnasium on our Cochran campus and in the Rec & Wellness Center on our Macon campus.
AGENDA for OPEN HOUSE - OCT. 20th:
Registration with Continental Breakfast - 8:30 A.M. Welcome, Two (2) Breakout Sessions, and Academic Activities Showcase - 9:00 A.M. to 12:15 P.M.
Begin your quest here by choosing the category that best describes you. Should you have questions, please contact the Admissions Office Toll-Free at 877.238.8664 or admissions@mga.edu.
Non-Traditional First-Time College Students
Have you graduated high school 5 or more years ago or should you have graduated high school 5 or more years ago and never attended college?
Non -Traditional (First-Time College Student) Admission Requirements
Have you graduated from an accredited high school or an accredited home school five or more years ago and not attended college?
- All applicants must have a high school diploma or a General Educational Development Diploma (GED).
- The high school diploma must be issued from a high school accredited by a regional accrediting association, the Georgia Accrediting Commission, the Georgia Private School Accrediting Commission, the Accrediting Commission for Independent Study, or from a public school regulated by a school system and state department of education.
- Graduates from a non-accredited high school or non-accredited home-school must submit the Home School and Non-accredited high school applicant procedures documentation to be considered for regular admission. Documentation submitted must demonstrate that the applicant has completed or comparable to an accredited high school diploma.
- All applicants must submit proof of immunization, lawful presence and any other supporting documents requested.
- Applicants who have a High School Certificate (also called a Certificate of Performance) or a Special Education Diploma will not be considered to be high school graduates for admission purposes.
Freshman Requirements
Students must meet ALL the following criteria for entrance into the institution:
- Completion of high school diploma or GED.
- Completion of entrance exam.
- Minimum English Placement Index of 4012
- Minimum Mathematics Placement Index of 995
Please note that admission standards are subject to change.
Program Admission Requirements
Depending on your major, some programs may have additional requirements beyond the general university admission standards. Refer to the MGA academic catalog for more information.
Non-Traditional Freshmen Transfer Students
Have you earned between 1-29 semester hours and has it been 5 years or more since your expected high school graduation date?
Non-Traditional (Freshman Transfer Students) Admission Requirements
Have you graduated from an accredited high school or an accredited home school five or more years ago?
- All applicants must have a high school diploma or a General Educational Development Diploma (GED).
- The high school diploma must be issued from a high school accredited by a regional accrediting association, the Georgia Accrediting Commission, the Georgia Private School Accrediting Commission, the Accrediting Commission for Independent Study, or from a public school regulated by a school system and state department of education.
- Graduates from a non-accredited high school or non-accredited home-school must submit the Home School and Non-accredited high school applicant procedures documentation to be considered for regular admission. Documentation submitted must demonstrate that the applicant has completed or comparable to an accredited high school diploma.
- All applicants must submit proof of immunization, lawful presence and any other supporting documents requested.
- Applicants who have a High School Certificate (also called a Certificate of Performance) or a Special Education Diploma will not be considered to be high school graduates for admission purposes.
Freshman Requirements
Students must meet ALL the following criteria for entrance into the institution:
- Completion of high school diploma or GED.
- Completion of entrance exam.
- Minimum English Placement Index of 4012
- Minimum Mathematics Placement Index of 995
Please note that admission standards are subject to change.
Program Admission Requirements
Depending on your major, some programs may have additional requirements beyond the general university admission standards. Refer to the MGA academic catalog for more information.
