SGCEP Admissions

All admissions applications into the South Georgia College Entry Program will be processed by the Entry Program Admissions Coordinator in Valdosta. The SGCEP Admissions Coordinator is located in Room UC 2037B of the University Center located on the Valdosta State University campus and can be reached by phone at 229.293.6247; by fax at 229.293.6248; by email at cgriner@sgc.edu; or by mail at South Georgia College Entry Program 1500 North Patterson Street Valdosta, GA 31698.

All students who wish to apply for admission to the SGCEP should provide the required forms and fees no later than 20 days prior to the registration date of the desired enrollment semester. The application must include the following forms:

A completed application along with a non-refundable fee of $20.00 in the form of a check or money order payable to SGC. Please note payment of the application fee does not guarantee admission to the program.
An official high school transcript and/or GED scores.
An official college transcript, if applicable.
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) score or American College Test (ACT) score, if applicable but not required. A placement tests, known as the COMPASS, is required and must be requested.
A completed Immunization Form.
A completed institutional Application for Financial Aid for those wishing to apply for financial assistance.
A completed verification form signed by the student and/or spouse and/or parents for those students applying for financial aid, along with a copy of the most recent tax return.

SGCEP is for students who:

Did not complete all necessary classes in the College Preparatory Curriculum.
Graduated with a Tech Prep diploma and does not have SAT/ACT scores to enter a university.
Is a returning adult student or new adult student.
Is an international student who needs to meet the academic entry standards and develop study, language, and cultural skills for successful university entry?

SGCEP includes taking a COMPASS placement exam, learning support classes if necessary, and 30 or more hours of university accredited core curriculum classes. In the SGCEP there are two options:

You can complete 30 hours and transfer to a university meeting the core course requirements.
OR after completing approximately 64 hours with a 2.0 GPA, you can gain an Associate degree and admission to a four year institution as a junior.

Once an application is submitted, it becomes the property of SGC and will not be returned to the applicant or another institution. Records of applicants who do not enroll within twelve (12) months will be destroyed.