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How to Apply as a New Freshman Cadet

First-year students applying to the University of North Georgia through summer 2025 can be considered for admission without ACT or SAT scores if they have a sufficiently high GPA.

Bachelor’s degree new freshman applicants applying through summer 2026 must meet one of the following admissions criteria:

  • 3.0+ unweighted high school GPA in the required high school curriculum and on track to complete all required high school curriculum requirements.
    2.4+ unweighted high school GPA in the required high school curriculum, and on track to complete all required high school curriculum requirements, with SAT scores that meet a 480 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and a 440 Math OR ACT scores that meet a 17 English or Reading and a 17 Math and a freshman index of at least 2400. Effective summer 2025, the minimum freshman index requirement will be 2200.

While submission of ACT or SAT scores is not required for admission to 果冻传媒 through summer 2026, there may be implications of not submitting them if you have them. Learn more about Learning Support course requirements. Submission of test scores does not change a student's admissibility.

Note: Requirements listed below are for students applying to 果冻传媒 for fall 2026 or a later semester.

Bachelor's Degree Minimums

2.4
GPA

in Required High School Curriculum

480 Reading +
440 Math

SAT Scores

17 Reading +
17 Math

ACT Scores

2400

Freshman Index Minimum

  • How to Apply
  • Info & GPA Minimums
  • Official Transcripts
  • SAT/ACT Scores
  • Freshman Index
  • Required High School Curriculum
  • Lawful Presence Documentation
  • Mailing Your Documents
  • Accredited Home School Programs

How to Apply to 果冻传媒

  1. Apply for admission online using . Both Georgia and out-of-state residents create an account with GAFutures to apply. If you cannot apply online, download a paper application (PDF). All applicants, online and paper, will pay a non-refundable application fee.
  2. Submit your official transcripts through your GAFutures Application or request an official transcript from your counselor. Learn how to submit your official transcript.
  3. SAT or ACT scores must be sent to 果冻传媒 from the or
    • SAT code is #5497
    • ACT code is #0848
  4. Submit your verification of lawful presence.
  5. Check to make sure we've received all of your documentation.

Requirements for Cadet Applicants

  • 17 or older before the start of Cadet basic training (FROG Week)
  • Must be a graduate from an accredited high school
  • Have a clear disciplinary, conduct and background record.
  • Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance

GPA Minimums

  • At least a 2.4 high school GPA in the

If You Dual Enrolled in High School

If you completed dual enrollment at another university while enrolled in high school:

  • At least a 2.0 cumulative GPA on all college dual enrollment coursework. (Students with dual enrollment GPAs below this may be considered on a case-by-case basis.)

Other Ways to Apply to 果冻传媒

Official Transcripts

Submit your official high school transcript through GAFutures or request an official transcript from your counselor. If you have enrolled in any college, ask the college/s to send us an official transcript. Emailed transcripts are not considered official. Paper copies of transcripts must be received in the sealed envelope from the sending institution. Opened transcripts will not be accepted.  

SAT/ACT Scores

Bachelor's Degree Minimums

  • SAT Minimums: 480 Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and 440 Math
  • ACT Minimums: 17 English or Reading and 17 Math

Admission to a bachelor's degree program is selective, and meeting minimum scores does not guarantee acceptance. SAT and ACT test scores must be sent electronically through the College Board or ACT. Test scores printed on high school or college transcripts will not be accepted.

Freshman Index

n addition to meeting the Required High School Curriculum (RHSC), High School GPA (HSGPA) and SAT/ACT score requirements, students applying to 果冻传媒 must meet a minimum Freshman Index (FI).

The FI is calculated using an applicant’s HSGPA and SAT/ACT scores.

The only high school courses that will be considered when calculating GPA are the courses.

Calculating Freshman Index (FI)

SAT Freshman Index

500 X (High School GPA) + 1.06 X (SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section score + SAT Math section score) - 74 = SAT FI

ACT Freshman Index

(High School GPA x 500) + (ACT Composite Score x 42) + 88 = ACT FI

Freshman Index Minimums

Bachelor's Degree Minimums

2400 Minimum Freshman index

Required High School Curriculum

Bachelor's Degree

  • Complete 17 of high school course work.

Lawful Presence Documentation

Submit your verification of lawful presence documentation.

  • Army Regulations require verified proof of lawful presence in order to participate in ROTC and the Corps of Cadets.
  • Lawful presence will need to be provided prior to an admissions decision being made for Corps of Cadets participation.
  • Students who cannot provide lawful presence may be admitted to the University of North Georgia, but not as a cadet.
  • We cannot evaluate your application for admission until you have submitted a valid document for your verification of Lawful Presence Documentation.

Mail Documents for any undergraduate degree to:

University of North Georgia
Admissions Imaging Center
PO Box 1358
Gainesville, GA 30503-1358

Accredited Home School Programs

Home-school programs accredited or approved by the following are acceptable:

  • Accrediting Commission for Independent Study
  • Association of Christian Schools International
  • Georgia Accrediting Commission
  • Georgia Association of Christian Schools
  • Georgia Private School Accrediting Commission
  • Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
  • Northwest Accreditation Commission Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges
  • Southern Association of Schools and Colleges

Graduate from an unaccredited program?

Cadet Application Deadlines

We must have your completed application for admission and all supporting documents prior to the deadline. 
We will stop accepting students immediately if we reach capacity before the deadline.

Fall Semester

Early Action: Nov. 15
Regular Admission: April 1
Final Deadline: July 1

Spring Semester

Nov. 1

Summer Semester

April 1

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