Before you apply...
- Middle Georgia State University encourages applications for admission from qualified students regardless of gender, culture, race, religion, ethnic background, national origin, age, or disability.
- Admission to Graduate Programs differs from undergraduate admission as admission decisions at the graduate level are made by the individual academic departments and requirements vary by program. Review the Program Checklist for all required materials.
- Admission is for a specific term. An applicant wishing to defer an application to a future semester should first consult with the graduate program coordinator. Then contact graduate admissions.
Review Program Specific Requirements
Master of Science in Information Technology
- Résumé Your current, targeted résumé or CV that includes all relevant paid and volunteer experience, as well as your professional experience to date. Be sure to list contact information for those who wrote your reference letters.
- Two Letters of Recommendation from Academic or Professional Sources The Letters of Recommendation are typed letters from academic or professional sources. Be sure to notify references that they will be asked to write a letter for you, and give them at least three weeks to complete the letter. Letters must be signed and then faxed, mailed, or scanned to the Office of Graduate Studies by the reference.
- Statement of Applicant Goals for Graduate Study The Statement of Applicant Goals for Graduate Study is a short 500 word or less essay describing why you want to pursue a graduate degree in Information Technology, how it will help you realize your ultimate career goals, and why the program you are applying to is your best fit.
Master of Science in Nursing: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
- Résumé Your current, targeted résumé or CV that includes all relevant paid and volunteer experience, as well as your professional experience to date. Be sure to list contact information for those who wrote your reference letters.
- Three Letters of Recommendation from Academic or Professional Sources The Letters of Recommendation are typed letters from academic or professional sources. Be sure to notify references that they will be asked to write a letter for you, and give them at least three weeks to complete the letter. Letters must be signed and then faxed, mailed, or scanned to the Office of Graduate Studies by the reference.
- Statement of Applicant Goals for Graduate Study The Statement of Applicant Goals for Graduate Study is a short 500 word or less essay describing why you want to pursue a graduate degree in Nursing, how it will help you realize your ultimate career goals, and why the program you are applying to is your best fit.
- Criminal Background Check*, urine drug screen, and immunization tracking via PreCheck/Sentry MD. *(Please be aware that criminal background findings may affect your ability to attend clinical).
- Physical Examination, immunizations, required titers, and TB testing at practitioner and/or clinic of your choice. Refer to the Health requirement form which will be accessible once an account is set up in PreCheck / Sentry MD.
- Interview Applicants are required to do a face-to-face onsite interview with the program director or a select screening committee. The program also maintains the option of arranging an online interview via Skype or a similar software. It is up to the applicant to create a Skype account, if needed, and in all other ways make themselves available for an interview as part of the required application process. Applicants should prepare as they would for any professional interview, including attention to attire, a setting that is free of distractions, and lighting and sound that are adequate. The program recommends testing the connection before a Skype interview. Applicants and interviewers should arrange ahead of time to determine which party will call to make the connection at the designated time. There are several sites that provide tips on setting up successful Skype interviews, which the program recommends for applicants to review as part of their thorough preparation. Interviews will be 15 to 30 minutes long.
- Entrance Essay in APA Format Written on Day of Scheduled Interview
Master of Arts in Teaching: Secondary Education
- Résumé Your current, targeted résumé or CV that includes all relevant paid and volunteer experience, as well as your professional experience to date. Be sure to list contact information for those who wrote your reference letters.
- Two Letters of Recommendation from Academic or Professional Sources The Letters of Recommendation are typed letters from academic or professional sources. Be sure to notify references that they will be asked to write a letter for you, and give them at least three weeks to complete the letter. Letters must be signed and then faxed, mailed, or scanned to the Office of Graduate Studies by the reference.
- Statement of Applicant Goals for Graduate Studies The Statement of Applicant Goals for Graduate Study is a short 500 word or less essay describing why you want to pursue a graduate degree in Teaching: Secondary Education, how it will help you realize your ultimate career goals, and why the program you are applying to is your best fit.
- Application for Pre-Service Certificate: Students should follow this link for the GaPSC Pre-Service Certificate application: GaPSC Pre-Service Certification Application(pdf). Make sure to use either black ink for the application or type your answers. Fill in section 1 in ALL CAPS (page 1). Answer all questions on section 2 making sure to completely fill the bubbles. Sign but do not date page 1. Regarding (O.C.G.A. 1§50-36-1(e)(2) Affidavit): follow the directions on page 2 to complete page 3. Do not submit it to GaPSC, this application should be submitted to MGA’s School of Education.
- Official GACE Program Admissions Assessment or Exemption Combined test I, II, And III of 700 or to exempt taking program admissions a student can use – SAT with a minimum combined score of 1000 on verbal/math; ACT minimum combined score of 43 on English/Math; or GRE minimum combined score of 1030 on verbal/quantitative prior to August 1, 2011 or minimum combined score of 297 on verbal/quantitative if taken after August 1, 2011.
- GACE Content Assessment Students should update their MyPSC accounts at www.gapsc.com to request appropriate GACE Content scores depending on their intended concentration in the MAT:
- Biology – Part I (026) and Part II (027) – (Combined Test I and II – 526)
- English – Part I (020) and Part II (021) – (Combined Test I and II – 520)
- History – Part I (034) and Part II (035) – (Combined Test I and II – 534)
- Mathematics – Part I (022) and Part II (023) – (Combined Test I and II – 522)
- Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment Student must provide proof of completion of the Georgia Educator Ethics Entry Assessment (350G).
- Criminal Background Check Complete criminal background check through HR TruCheck. ( https://students.hrtrucheck.com/)
Official Transcripts
Transcripts should be requested at least a month before the deadline and must be received either as a sealed document via the mail or e-scripted and accessed by Graduate Admissions through a secure access code.
Previously enrolled MGA students do not have to pay the $5 fee to request an official transcript. The Office of Graduate Admissions will print a courtesy transcript for your application packet
Letters of Recommendation
Letters of Recommendation are typed letters from academic or professional sources on letterhead. Letters must be signed and then faxed, mailed, or emailed to the Office of Graduate Admissions by the reference.
Document of Lawful Presence
According to USG policy, individuals who apply must submit documentation of US citizenship or permanent residency before being considered for in-state tuition. Follow this link for more information: Documentation of Lawful Presence.
Certificate of Immunization
This form is required for all applicants per USG policy; however, applicants applying for online-only programs may select the exemption box located at the bottom of page one of the form. Certificate of Immunization
*Currently MGA does not offer student visas at the graduate level.
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Graduate Admissions
Room 217, Academic Services Bldg.
100 University Boulevard
Warner Robins, GA 31093
Phone: 1.478.929.6865
Fax: 1.478.929.6714
