Whether you want to work toward a degree in biomedical sciences, business, education, health care, medical illustration or public service, we have a graduate program that fits your needs.
Designed to prepare the next generation of leaders in their perspective fields, our programs foster discovery, excellence, interdisciplinary study, innovation, communication and collaboration.
Our students are a diverse population of talented and motivated individuals from across Georgia and around the world, attracted to our programs by their desire for an excellent educational experience and chance to make a difference.
Our faculty are committed to graduate education and professional training. Students consider our faculty as role models, mentors, educators, experts, leaders and friends. Top quality education, hands-on training and skill-building experiences are key pieces to a successful graduate education and our programs offer this and more.
We invite you to explore the many opportunities offered by our graduate programs.
NOTE:
The instructions below do not apply to individuals who wish to apply to the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program or any Nursing Program.
Use the online application for all graduate degree programs except Doctor of Physical Therapy and all Nursing programs. Complete all parts that pertain to you.
Instructions for Completing the Application
The $50 non-refundable application fee must be paid online with an electronic check or credit/debit card. Once payment is authorized, your application is on its way to Augusta University, and you can no longer make changes to it.
Upon receipt of your electronic application, a confirmation email will be generated and sent to the email address you provided. The receipt of your application will automatically generate an applicant account in our student information system. Once you have received this confirmation email, please proceed by submitting your supporting documentation.
In addition to your complete application, the following must also be submitted by the application deadline to be considered.
Official Transcripts
Please provide official transcripts from EACH college and university attended. This includes any transient courses, joint enrollment, and transfer work. Transcripts should be mailed to Augusta University's OAA directly from the Registrar's office of the institution.
Applicants may also deliver or mail official transcripts to Augusta University's OAA if the transcript remains in the original, unopened, sealed and stamped/signed envelope from the Registrar's office at the institution. Alternatively, Augusta University will accept official electronic transcripts from the registrar's office at your prior institution.
Electronic transcripts should be directed to admissions@augusta.edu.
References
These references are required. The individuals you indicate as references on your application will be sent an email with instructions for completing the online reference form.
Online submission is required. An applicant wishing to change a reference after the application has been submitted must log into his/her CollegeNet account and change the name and contact information for the reference.
If you have any problems, please contact an admissions counselor at 706-737-1524.
Please notify individuals you are using as a reference that:
GRE Scores
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores sent directly to the Office of Academic Admissions by the Educational Testing Service. Miller Analogy Test (MAT) scores may be substituted for GRE scores in master's nursing programs, with the exception of Nursing Anesthesia. All scores must be less than five years old.
TOEFL Scores
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores, if your first language is not English. A minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (Internet-based) is strongly recommended.
Please note, some programs require a TOEFL score higher then the minimum. For example, the Nursing PhD program require a score of at least 600. Please refer to the admissions website for more program specific details.
TOEFL scores must be less than two years old.
Contact TOEFL/Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 6155, Princeton, NJ 08541-6155, USA
Verification of Transcripts
Verification of transcripts from foreign colleges and universities by an approved transcript evaluation service.
Documentation of Personal Funds
If accepted, international students must submit documentation of personal funds before a Form I-20 Certificate of Eligibility can be issued.
Programs are responsible for making admission decisions. The length of time it takes to make an admission decision varies by program. Please contact the appropriate program for additional information regarding admission decisions.
If you are applying to more than one Augusta University The Graduate School program please note you cannot be enrolled in more than one graduate/professional program at the same time. Students currently enrolled in a graduate/professional program should complete their current program prior to enrolling in another at AU. To discuss special cases and extenuating circumstances, please contact The Graduate School.
Providing false or incomplete information on this application or any of the documents supporting your application for admission can result in denial of admission, invalidation of an acceptance decision, or, following matriculation, administrative disenrollment or dismissal. Students are subject to disenrollment or dismissal for falsifying application information at any time during enrollment prior to graduation.
If enrollment is deferred to a future semester, students will have to satisfy the entrance requirements for the semester in which they enroll.
Student financial aid information is available. The Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) is available at https://fafsa.ed.gov/. You may contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at 706-721-4901 or by e-mail at osfa@augusta.edu.
