Freshman Admission Requirements
Valdosta State University accepts applications on a rolling admissions basis. Upon receipt of all required documents, the student is most often notified of an admissions decision within 7-10 business days.
1) Application (Including fee; no waivers)
2) Test Requirement (either test):
A minimum total score of 900 SAT (Math and Critical Reading only) or an ACT Composite of 19.
- And Georgia State Board of Regents minimum requirements for each section of the test (of at least): 430 Critical Reading (SAT subscore) 400 Math (SAT subscore) OR 17 English (ACT subscore) 17 Math (ACT subscore)
3) Grade Point Average
Freshman Index* (FI) 2040.
*FI = total SAT Score + (500 x high school academic GPA) ACT Composite will be used FI calculation
**Only Critical Reading & Math are used in SAT calculation. Composite Score for ACT calculation.
4) College Preparatory
Students must meet college preparatory curriculum requirements**.
**(Please refer to page 18 of our Undergraduate Catalog)
5) Verification of Lawful Presence
Required by the Board of Regents to prove lawful presence in the US