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Come soar with us!
Ingrid Thompson-Sellers, Ph.D.Interim President
It is my pleasure to welcome you to South Georgia State College, a four-year institution with supportive faculty and staff who are focused on your pursuits of success.
We are proud to offer you the choice of 23 associate’s degree pathways along with three baccalaureate degrees – the Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, the Bachelor of Science in Management, and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. No matter which pathway you may take, our faculty and staff are ready and willing to help you achieve your goals.
In addition to our academic offerings, we will provide you with a full college experience that is affordable. Our Douglas Campus includes two residence halls, which offer the conveniences of taking classes, and becoming involved in campus life, while staying in your own home away from home. Qualified students may apply to participate in Federal and/or State Financial Aid program(s) as well as for scholarship assistance through our two college-affiliated Foundations.
You have the flexibility to take classes at one of our multiple locations, online, or through the Move On When Ready (M.O.W.R.) program offered by any one of our local high schools.
Our mission at SGSC is to provide you with the foundation you need in order to be successful in your professional life, so let’s get started. Come SOAR with us!
Ingrid Thompson-Sellers, Ph.D.Interim President
Douglas Campus- Thrash Hall
Waycross Campus- Gymnasium
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Academics that challenge you.At SGSC, we pride ourselves in providing you with the academic foundation
you’ll need to achieve your long-term goals. Our faculty members are
specialists in their field and will challenge you in the classroom. They are also
available outside of class if you have questions, because they want you
to succeed.
Take a look at the 23 associate’s degree pathways and three bachelor’s degree
programs we offer. Whether you choose to pursue an associate’s degree for
transfer or one of our bachelor’s degrees, you will receive a challenging
academic experience, no matter if you’re in the classroom or online. Your
success is our top priority.
Choose your pathway:
Associate of ArtsCommunicationsEnglishForeign LanguageHistoryJournalismPhilosophyPolitical SciencePsychologySociologyTheatre
Bachelor of ScienceBiological SciencesManagementNursing
Associate of ScienceBiologyBusiness AdministrationChemistryComputer ScienceCriminal JusticeEducationHealth and Human PerformanceLogisticsMathematicsNursingPhysicsPre-Allied HealthRecreation
Your home away from home.Our residence halls on the Douglas Campus were created to provide you with
your own home away from home. Each suite is fully furnished and comes with
a semi-private bathroom. There’s free wifi throughout each building as well as
cable TV, study rooms, computer labs, laundry, and vending. You’ll have 24 hour
security in our residence halls and throughout the SGSC Douglas Campus to
keep you safe.
When you get hungry, we’ve got you covered. Just walk over to our dining hall,
adjacent to our residence halls, to take advantage of your meal plan. The dining
hall is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and you can choose from a variety of
food options such as a pizza buffet, salad bar, meat station, and a dessert table!
Get involved.There’s a lot to do on campus outside of class. The clubs and organizations listed
on the right provide you with the opportunity to make new friends and help you
develop leadership skills for the future.
Do you want to challenge your friends to a game of pool or ping pong? Drop
by the Clower Student Life Center (Douglas Campus) or the James M. Dye
Student Services Building (Waycross Campus), and may the best player win! Do
you want to just hang out with friends in between classes? You can do that, too!
We want you to have the best experience while you’re with us, so get involved!
Clubs & OrganizationsAcademic Quiz Team
Baptist Collegiate MinistryBASIC
Chess ClubCultural Exchange Club
Dye ScholarsEnvironmental Awareness Club
Georgia Associationof Nursing Students
IntramuralsOutdoor Adventure Club
Peterson ScholarsPhi Theta Kappa
PINCScience Cafe
Sci-Fi & Fantasy ClubSGSC Book ClubSGSC Cheer TeamSGSC Jazz Band
South Georgia State College ChorusThe South Georgia Debate SocietyStudent Professional Association of
Georgia EducatorsStudent Government Association
We support you.We believe no one should have to try and succeed in college on their own.
That’s why we offer many support services to our students: Academic Success
Centers, STEM Centers, access to study rooms in our libraries, and our online
tutoring service. In addition, we offer disability services, general counseling, and
career counseling.
The SGSC R.I.S.E. Program is also available to help you if you’re in need of
assistance with everyday needs such as toiletries, food, and school supplies. So
don’t hesitate to ask if you need extra help outside of class or general advice to
get through one of life’s many challenges. We’re here for you.
Join the Hawk Nation.SGSC athletics has a rich tradition of successful seasons and bringing home
championships. As a member of 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 from other countries around the
world. We offer baseball, men’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country,
women’s soccer, softball, and men’s and women’s swimming.
All six of our athletic teams went to postseason play this past season, and over
25 student athletes have moved on to play at the next level in the past year.
Are YOU ready to fly with SGSC athletics?
ARE YOUREADYTO FLY?
What are you waiting for?ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS (Associate’s Degree Pathways):• Complete an application for admission at www.sgsc.edu along with the $20 application fee.• Submit the following to our Office of Admissions: Official high school transcripts or GED scores Official college transcripts (if applicable) Completed immunization record AccuPlacer test scores
BACHELOR’S DEGREE ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS:Biological Sciences • Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA • Associate of Science degree • Completion of required prerequisite courses
Management • Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA • Associate of Science degree • Completion of required prerequisite courses
Nursing • HESI A2 Exam (LPN-RN Bridge and ASN only) • Minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA (ASN and LPN-RN Bridge) • Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA (RN-BSN)
• Submit your FAFSA by visiting www.fafsa.edu.gov (SGSC’s Federal School Code is 001592)
“A college education can open many doors,
and South Georgia State College has given
me the opportunity to pursue my career in
music education. I have found friends that
encourage me to shoot for the stars. You
will find a home at SGSC.”
Isaiah RicksWaycross, Georgia
Let’s break down the numbers.Projected 2017-2018 Cost of Attendance (per semester):
In-State Out-of-State
Tuition and Fees $1,878.00 $5,675.00
*Housing $2,440.00 $2,440.00
*Meal Plan $1,755.00 $1,755.00
Books $ 500.00 $ 500.00
TOTAL $6,573.00 $10,370.00
*Douglas Campus only
We offer in-state tuition to all residents of Alabama, Florida, andSouth
Carolina.
“South Georgia State College has allowed
me to be able to earn my bachelor’s degree
while staying within my budget. I knew I
didn’t want to have a lot of debt when I
graduated, and SGSC has helped meet and
exceed my needs!”
Kaycee AlbrittonDouglas, Georgia
The Office of Financial Aid should be your first stop if you are looking for
information on aid eligibility for direct loans, the PELL grant, the HOPE
Scholarship, the Federal Work Study program or the FAFSA (Free Application
for Federal Student Aid). SGSC’s Federal school code is 001592. The Financial
Aid office can be contacted at 912.260.4282.
We also have Foundation scholarships available to assist you with college costs.
These scholarships can be awarded based on either financial need or academic
or athletic achievement. For more information about our scholarships, please
contact External Affairs at 912.260.4269 (Douglas) or 912.449.7511 (Waycross).
We’re here for you.
Do you havemore questions?
DOUGLAS CAMPUS100 West College Park Drive
Douglas, GA 31533912.260.4206800.342.6364
WAYCROSS CAMPUS2001 South Georgia Parkway
Waycross, GA 31503912.449.7600
912.449.7610 (fax)[email protected]
sgsc.eduSouth Georgia State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of South Georgia State College.
