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How to Apply as a Transient

If you are currently enrolled at another accredited college or university, and you wish to temporarily enroll at EGSC for a semester with the intent to return to your previous institution. You may not enroll in learning support courses as a transient student or attend concurrent semesters.

Admissions Steps

    1. Apply online: Complete the admissions application.
    2. Submit Letter of Transient Permission: Reach out to the Registrar’s or Dean’s Office at your home institution to request a Letter of Good Standing or Transient Permission Form. This document must indicate that you are in good academic standing, eligible to return to that institution and have the institution’s permission to attend as a transient student for the term in which you are applying.
      • Transient/permission letter must be signed by the registrar or academic dean at the institution granting permission of the applicant as a transient student.
      • The letter must indicate the specific term the student plans to attend East Georgia State College.
      • The letter may also include a list of courses to be taken at East Georgia State College.
    1. Check your application status: This status will reflect information we have in our records. You will be able to learn of your admissions decision as soon as it is made without having to wait for an official email or admissions letter.

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Submit your verification of lawful presence documentation.

    • This is not required if you pay out-of-state tuition.
    • Out-of-state tuition is much higher than in-state tuition. Estimate costs.
    • Admission to EGSC is not contingent upon proof of lawful presence.
    • If you no longer wish to be considered for tuition at the in-state rate, please contact us at admissions@ega.edu so that we can remove the requirement from your record.

All new students (freshman, transfers, and others) attending in person classes will be required to submit a Certificate of Immunization prior to the first day of classes. The certificate will be kept on file and will be valid throughout the tenure of the student's enrollment.

Students who plan on enrolling in fully online classes or due to conflict with religious beliefs may request an exemption on the immunization form located here.

Once all of the required documentation has been received and you have been accepted, you are now ready to be registered for your class(es)!

    • Review the available courses on the course schedule by selecting semester and subject. Please note that not all classes are offered at all campus locations each semester
    • Contact the Registrar's Office via email at records@ega.edu or call 478-289-2169 to get registered for your class(es). 
    • Transient students should be prepared to request a transcript from East Georgia to be sent back to their home institution upon completion of courses.