Georgia Academy is a residential option for high school students to earn college credit towards a bachelor degree and includes a chosen path to earn an associate's degree from Middle Georgia State University while living on our MGA Cochran Campus in Anderson Hall.
Elite Scholars Day
Elite Scholars Day is an invitation-only Open House event created for high school students who meet the requirements for acceptance into The Georgia Academy. Students and parents who have received an invitation to Elite Scholars Day are encouraged to register before the closing date. If you did not receive an invitation and would like more information on how to qualify for Georgia Academy, please see the requirements below. If you have questions or are interested in attending Elite Scholars Day, please contact Wesley Sewell at 478.960.2231.
Georgia Academy offers high school students the chance to live and learn at MGA!
Georgia Academy of Arts, Mathematics, Engineering and Sciences (formerly known as GAMES) is an exclusive 2-year Dual Enrollment residential program that allows high school students the opportunity to simultaneously earn a high school diploma from their home high school as well as a possible associate's degree from Middle Georgia State University (MGA), while experiencing dorm living (Anderson Hall) and integrating within our inclusive university community on the Cochran Campus. This opportunity allows your student not only to earn two degrees but prepares them for living in a university setting with an academically supported community. Students may also choose to remain at MGA after high school graduation to earn their bachelor's degree.
Out-of-State Waiver for Border states
Residents of Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee are allowed an out-of-state waiver which awards students to receive in-state tuition when enrolled in Middle Georgia State University's Georgia Academy.
After you submit your application, the Admissions Office will screen your application to make sure that you meet the admissions requirements.
IF you meet all admissions requirements, your name and application will be provided to the Move On When Ready Coordinator so that an interview can be scheduled.
Interviews are face-to-face and all eligible students must go through an interview process before they can officially be admitted into the Georgia Academy Program
If you are admitted into Georgia Academy, an appointment will be made with the MOWR Coordinator for you to be advised and registered for classes.
All documentation can be submitted by mail to: Middle Georgia State University Office of Admissions 100 University Parkway Macon GA 31206
High school students interested in non-residential, commuter options are encouraged to apply for Dual Enrollment.
Our Alumni Spotlight features recent Georgia Academy students. Find out the paths our graduates explore and the places they are now, in our most recent feature of "Where are They Now?"
"Going to Georgia Academy from 2011-2013 was one of the best decisions I've made in my life." - Josh Sonola
Where are They now?
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Joshua Sonala, a Georgia Academy alumnus who recently earned his master's degree from California Institute of Technology (Caltech), is now working on Wall Street. See what else he's been up to since his time at the Georgia Academy.
Hi, I'm Joshua Sonola, an alumnus of the Georgia Academy program, class of 2013. While at Georgia Academy, I was a Georgia Academy tour guide, member of the math team, member of the percussion and jazz ensemble, and leader of the Georgia Academy Intramural team. I'm currently working at Goldman Sachs in New York as a quantitative trader on the algorithmic trading team, trading US Treasuries. This past June, I graduated from Caltech with a degree in Chemical Engineering and a minor in Computer Science.
Going to Georgia Academy from 2011-2013 was one of the best decisions I've made in my life. Going to Georgia Academy gives you not only the opportunity to take college classes alongside college peers, but most importantly it gives you the chance to experience the college lifestyle before you even graduate high school. Getting into a college environment at a young age may seem frightening at first, but these college experiences you get at Georgia Academy lend themselves to be extraordinarily valuable preparation for going to college afterwards.
My advice to current students is to have fun but also take this opportunity to learn more about themselves. For most people, this will be the first time they spend weeks away from their families. This forces you to really grow up and figure some things out, whether that's how to do your laundry or how to not burn ramen in the microwave. Georgia Academy is set up in such a way that it's the perfect transition between high school and college, giving just the right amount of freedom for students to make their own decisions in an environment that still guides towards good decisions. My other important piece of advice is to get involved in things that you care about. Most activities don't require a great amount of time commitment but they provide a stress relief and something to look forward to. Figuring out what that activity is now is vital for personal development. Good luck and I wish everyone the best of luck in their future endeavors.
