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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Welcome to South Georgia State College, a residential, four-year state college, with small classes and highly qualified faculty and staff who are passionate about learning and student success. Our mission is to provide the foundation you need to become successful in your professional life. We are proud to offer five Bachelor of Science degrees: Biological Sciences, Elementary/Special Education, Long-Term Healthcare Management; Nursing and Management, and one Bachelor of Arts degree in Professional Business and Technical Writing. We also offer 19 Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Transfer Pathways leading to baccalaureate degree programs. We stand ready to assist you achieve your goals, no matter which pathway you choose. In addition to our low in-and out-of-state tuition rates, please check out one of the most affordable housing opportunities within the University System of Georgia. Our Douglas Campus residence halls provide a safe and secure home-away-from-home environment with the extra advantage of walking to class, the library and the STEM and Academic Success Centers. A pre-paid meal plan, access to health care when needed, campus organizations, and most important –new found friendships – highlight the advantages of living on campus. Qualified students may apply for Federal and/or State Financial Aid and scholarship assistance through our college-affiliated foundations. Flexible class schedules are available at one of our multiple locations. Online classes and our very popular Dual Enrollment high school program round out the total college experience for students of all ages and stages of their academic career. We hope you’ll join the Hawk nation and come fly with us. Sincerely,
Ingrid Thompson-Sellers, Ph.D. President
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RESIDENTS OF ALABAMA, FLORIDA, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA AND TENNESSEE QUALIFY FOR IN-STATE TUITION.
DID YOU KNOW? Deciding on the right college is as important as deciding to go to college. That’s why, so many students from across the globe have chosen South Georgia State College. Our small class sizes and caring faculty and staff say you belong to a community of learners. Acres of green space and walking trails provide a place to hold events and activities, adding to the true collegiate experience. We are home to the SGSC Hawks men’s and women’s athletic teams, students from throughout the United States and abroad.
AT $95 PER CREDIT HOUR, SGSC’S IN-STATE TUITION IS ONE OF THE MOST AFFORDABLE IN THE NATION. OUT-OF-STATE TUITION IS VERY COMPETITIVE TOO.
WE SERVE TRADITIONAL STUDENTS ENTERING COLLEGE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. WE ALSO WELCOME NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS, VETERANS AND DUAL ENROLLMENT STUDENTS STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL.
FINANCIAL AID OF $15.7 MILLION WAS AVAILABLE THROUGH FEDERAL AND STATE GRANTS AND CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO 84% OF SGSC STUDENTS THIS YEAR. THE COLLEGE AWARDED AN ADDITIONAL $175,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH THE SGSC FOUNDATION AND DYE FOUNDATION, BASED ON NEED AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT.
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IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, ACROSS THE STATE AND BEYOND…
SGSC’s Douglas Campus is located just two hours southeast of Macon, two and a half hours from Savannah and a little more than three hours from Atlanta and Columbus, Georgia. KNOXVILLE 426 Miles
TN
NC
CHARLOTTE 321 Miles CHATTANOOGA 330 Miles
GA
SC COLUMBIA 230 Miles
ATLANTA 212 Miles
GET READY TO LIVE IT UP Living on the Douglas Campus puts you right in the middle of the Hawk Nation. Amenities include fully furnished residential suites, private bedroom and semi-private bath, Wi-Fi, study rooms and laundry facilities. A per semester payment includes rent, an allyou-can-eat, buffet-style meal plan and utility fees all rolled into one. The STEM and Academic Success Centers are a short walk from the residence hall, and the “Haulin Hawks” shuttle makes weekly runs to the store or to the Coffee Regional Medical Center clinic as needed. On-site safety and security are paramount and available 24/7.
AUGUSTA 157 Miles
AL MACON 123 Miles MONTGOMERY 237 Miles
COLUMBUS 167 Miles
CHARLESTON 233 Miles
SAVANNAH 134 Miles
AMERICUS
105 Miles
Activities at the Residence Hall have added to students’ enjoyment on campus.
DOUGLAS DOTHAN 174 Miles
FL
Kaden Hack, Charleston, SC
WAYCROSS 39 Miles
VALDOSTA
62 Miles
TALLAHASSE 142 Miles
JACKSONVILLE 119.5 Miles
Our Waycross Campus is a little further to the southeast and will soon offer a selection of bachelor’s degree courses in addition to existing Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Pathway Transfer classes. Entry programs also are offered at Georgia Southwestern State University and Valdosta State University.*
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TRANSFER PATHWAYS ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE Allied Health Biology Business Administration Chemistry Computer Science Criminal Justice Education Health and Human Performance Logistics Math Physics
FIRST CLASS CHOICES SGSC offers many Transfer Pathway choices for students considering transfer into a baccalaureate degree program, either at SGSC or another school. We also offer a Career Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) and and six Bachelor’s programs including a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, Elementary/ Special Education, Long-Term Healthcare Management, Management and Nursing and a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Business and Technical writing. . You’ll find support at our STEM and
Academic Success Centers as well as disability services, career and general counseling. Are you thinking about a pathway to a major you don’t see listed? Make an appointment with one of our professional advisors who will help you create a customized academic plan. After completing your studies, you’ll be able to seamlessly transfer into one of the hundreds of baccalaureate degrees offered across the USG.
CAREER ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE Nursing (ASN) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Biological Sciences Elementary/Special Education Long-Term Healthcare Management Management Nursing
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ASSOCIATE OF ARTS Communication English Foreign Language General Studies History Political Science Psychology Sociology
BACHELOR OF ARTS Professional Business and Technical Writing
WOMEN’S S O C C E R
HAWK ATHLETES ROCK! Are you ready to fly? SGSC Hawk athletics program has a rich tradition of successful seasons and bringing home championships. Six athletic teams went on to postseason play last year, and more than 25 student athletes moved on to play at the next level. A member the National Junior College Athletic Association and the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association, our athletes not only come from Georgia, but from across the United States and other countries around the world. We offer men’s baseball and basketball, women’s soccer and softball, men’s and women’s cross country and swimming.
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The SGSC’s Lady Hawks team sports many international students. Numerous four-year colleges have expressed interest in Lady Hawks players.
S O F T B A L L Several SGSC women graduates have played or are now playing in Division I. The SGSC women’s team won the regional championship and advanced to the NJCAA national championship round in Spring 2018.
WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY
MEN’S B A S K E T B A L L
The women's team finished second at the Central Georgia Tech Invitational.
SGSC has four NJCAA All Americans. The basketball team has made one NJCAA Tournament appearance.
Ten cross country athletes recieved scholarships during the 2017-2018 school year.
B A S E B A L L
MEN’S AND WOMEN’S S W I M M I N G
The Hawks have made 15 straight postseason appearances including three East Central District appearances in the past six seasons and one World Series berth in 2011.
The SGSC women’s swim team was second in the nation at the NJCAA annual in March 2019 swim meet.
The team ranked as high as 19th nationwide during the 2016-2017 season.
14 SGSC swimmers have signed with four-year colleges and 24 SGSC swimmers are currently receiving scholarships.
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DOUGLAS CAMPUS
Join the increasing number of SGSC students who are actively involved in activities outside of class. Our clubs and organizations provide the opportunity to make new friends and develop future leadership skills. We have almost 30 clubs and organizations from which to choose. Do you want to challenge your friends to a game of pool or ping-pong? Just drop by the Clower Student Life Center on the Douglas Campus or the James M. Dye Student Services Building on the Waycross Campus. If you just want to hang out with friends between classes, you can do that too.
Cultural Exchange Club Environmental Awareness Club
Phi Theta Kappa Photography & Videography Club
African American Male Initiative (AAMI) Baptist Collegiate Ministry Bold For Christ Book Club Business Club Campus Activities Board (CAB) Chess Club
Fishing Club Gaming Club Gay-Straight Alliance Georgia Associate of Nursing Students HAC (History in Action Club) Outdoor Adventure Club Pep Club
P.I.N.C. (People Into Crafting) Pre Med Club SGSC Chorus Spanish Club Student Government Association Theater Club
WAYCROSS CAMPUS
JOIN AND LEAD
Academic Quiz Team Academic Success Organization
African American Male Initiative (AAMI)
Outdoor Adventure Club
Book Chat Club
Pep Club
Campus Activities Board
Phi Theta Kappa
Comiclub
Student Government Association
Cultural Exchange Club
Theater Company
Gaming Club
World Changers
Georgia Associate of Nursing Students
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LET’S GET STARTED
South Georgia State College is a four-year, residential state college within the University System of Georgia, focused on a core of strong teaching and personalized academic advising. It has a long and distinguished tradition of serving the people of Georgia. Students may pursue associate degrees in 19 Transfer Pathways, enabling them to transfer into a baccalaureate program, four Bachelor of Science degrees and one Bachelor of Arts degree to prepare them for careers in a variety of fields.
100 West College Park Drive Douglas, GA 31533 912.260.4206 800.342.6364 email: admissions.sgsc.edu
Accuplacer, SAT and ACT Tests are used for entrance and placement purposes to determine if learning support classes are needed. Students may be exempted from testing if SAT or ACT thresholds are met.
o Official high school transcripts with your graduation date or official GED scores o Official college transcripts (if applicable) o A $125 Housing Application fee (if applicable) o An immunization record, completed by a health care professional o Completed Free Application for Federal
DOUGLAS CAMPUS
TESTING INFORMATION
Getting started is easy with our secure online application at sgsc.edu application and a one-time $20.00 application fee. You’ll also need to provide the following information:
For the most up-to-date test score requirements, visit sgsc.edu/admissions.
WAYCROSS CAMPUS
CAMPUS TOURS
2001 South Georgia Parkway Waycross, GA 31503 912.449.7600 email: admissions.sgsc.edu
Schedule a tour, submit and application and have a chat with one of our Student Ambassadors! sgsc.edu/becomingahawk
Student Aid (FAFSA)
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
TO SET UP AN APPOINTMENT
Students seeking state and federal financial aid are encouraged to begin the financial aid process as early as possible. To complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), log on to www.fafsa. ed.gov. Make sure to enter the SGSC school code 001592 on the application. The Office of Financial Aid is your first stop to seek financial aid eligibility, direct loans, grants, HOPE and ZELL scholarship and work study information.
Email Call
VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY ENTRY PROGRAM
admissions@sgsc.edu
1500 Patterson Street Valdosta, GA 31698 912.260.4663 email: SGSCEP.VSU@sgsc.edu
912-260-4206 (Douglas) 912-449-7600 (Waycross)
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Students attending the Douglas Campus may explore SGSC Foundation scholarships through the Office of Institutional Advancement. Waycross Campus students may apply for scholarships through the Dye Foundation. Foundation scholarships are based on financial need or academic and athletic achievement.
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GEORGIA SOUTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY ENTRY PROGRAM 800 GSW State University Dr. Americus, GA 31709 912.260.4682 email: SGSCEP.GSW@sgsc.edu
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