COE Admissions Outline

Fall Admissions Outline

Elementary & Special, Middle Grades, P-12 Art and Music Education Majors

  • Apply online.
  • Make sure you complete all forms within the application by the close of the admission window.
  • Refer back to your application to review feedback when a form is declined. Make sure you submit the necessary documentation ASAP.
  • Students applying for fall admissions must have a 2.75 overall GPA to enter the bachelor’s program, and this must be met by the end of the summer semester of your application year.
    • GPA's between 2.5 - 2.74 are considered, please contact coeundergrads@ung.edu for additional information.
  • If you are eligible for spring admittance and still finishing up your coursework, you will be “provisionally admitted” until grades are posted for the remaining incomplete courses (spring and summer). 
  • Upon admissions to the College of Education, the undergraduate admissions office requires that you must maintain a documented, overall (UNG and Transfer) grade point average of 3.0
  • You will be notified via UNG email regarding your admission status within 2 to 3 weeks after the application closes.
  • Refer to the UNG Academic calendar for Winter Break information. No correspondence will be sent during this time.

  • Read all correspondence thoroughly from this point forward and immediately respond if contacted. Check your “junk mail” since UNG may not recognize an email from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
  • Please note the application process has multiple steps with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC):
    • Sign and return your admissions letter to accept your spot in the program.
    • Claim UNG as your program provider with the GaPSC when prompted through email.
    • Complete an online ‘Pre-service Application’ when prompted through email.
    • When issued, locate your Pre-Service Certificate through your MyPSC account.
  • Once each student has been notified of their acceptance status, their names will be shared with the Field Placement Director who will then begin the process of placing students.

  • Not all placements are sent out at the same time but our Field Placement Director will be in touch. This process takes time, and we thank you for your patience.
  • The Undergraduate Admissions Office will email information about major changes and course registration at the end of the month.

  • Do not worry if you are not registered for your fall College of Education sections by your assigned day and time, according to banner. Class totals are determined by the department, which means there is no concern of classes closing or your spot being lost.
  • Registration for content-specific courses for the Middle Grades Education Programs will be the student’s responsibility.
  • P-12 Music students will register for their courses based on advisor recommendations.
  • If accepted, you will be notified regarding which school / county you have been assigned to via email. Once your placement is made, you may not request to change your placement.
  • Not all placements are sent out at the same time but our Field Placement Director will be in touch. This process takes time and we thank you for your patience.
  • Take the time to review study aboard opportunities for senior year.

  • Please note: any students accepted into educator preparation programs that are not issued a Pre-Service Teaching Certificate; will ultimately be prohibited from entering the program.
  • A GPA and credit review will occur at the end of the spring semester for all student that applied for fall admissions. Student with concerns will be contacted individually.
  • Middle Grades Education: Be sure to check the class schedule and do not register for any content or core courses that might conflict with your program courses.

  • Once placements are made for ELE/SPED juniors, the Professional Development Community facilitator will contact you to attend a required orientation, which will prepare you for going into the schools for the fall semester.
  • Middle Grades Education juniors will be registered for MGED 3015. In this course, you will attend a fall orientation. Additional information will be sent via email from the Undergraduate Admissions Office.
  • Majors will be updated for students starting the fall semester. Review DegreeWorks_shared:links/banner-web after this change is made.
  • The Undergraduate Admissions Office will register students for all College of Education Sections listed on the plan of study in the summer.
  • All students accepted into educator preparation programs must pay the Field Placement Fee for each semester in which field–intensive course(s) are required in the program. This fee will be added to your invoice in addition to the regular tuition and fees assessed by the university.

  • Any students accepted into educator preparation programs that are not issued a Pre-Service Teaching Certificate; will ultimately be prohibited from entering the program.
  • A GPA and credit review will occur at the end of the summer semester for all student that applied for fall admissions. Student with concerns will be contacted individually.

Spring Admissions Outline

Secondary Education, Kinesiology with Teacher Certification and P-12 Music Education Majors

  • Apply online.
  • Make sure you complete all forms within the application by the close of the admission window.
  • Refer back to your application to review feedback when a form is declined. Make sure you submit the necessary documentation ASAP.
  • Students applying for fall admissions must have a 2.75 overall GPA to enter the bachelor’s program, and this must be met by the end of the summer semester of your application year.
    • GPA's between 2.5 - 2.74 are considered, please contact coeundergrads@ung.edu for additional information.
  • If you are eligible for spring admittance and still finishing up your coursework, you will be “provisionally admitted” until grades are posted for the remaining incomplete courses. 
  • Upon admissions to the College of Education, the undergraduate admissions office requires that you must maintain a documented, overall (UNG and Transfer) grade point average of 3.0.

  • You will be notified via UNG email regarding your admission status within 2 to 3 weeks.
  • Read all correspondence thoroughly from this point forward and immediately respond if contacted. Check your “junk mail” since UNG may not recognize an email from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.
  • Please note the application process has multiple steps with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC):
    • Sign and return your admissions letter to accept your spot in the program.
    • Claim UNG as your program provider with the GaPSC when prompted through email. 
    • Complete an online ‘Pre-service Application’ when prompted through email. 
    • When issued, locate your Pre-Service Certificate through your MyPSC account.
  • Once each student has been notified of their acceptance status, their names will be shared with the Field Placement Director who will then begin the process of placing students.

  • If accepted, you will be notified regarding which school / county you have been assigned to via email. Once your placement is made, you may not request to change your placement.
  • Majors in secondary science programs will be updated for students starting the spring semester. Review DegreeWorks after this change is made.
  • Information about course registration is sent out to secondary programs. The Program Admissions Specialist (PAS) will register students for all College of Education sections listed on the plan of study.
  • Registration for content-specific courses for secondary education will be the student’s responsibility.
  • P-12 Kinesiology Teacher Certification students will register for their own courses based on advisor recommendations.

  • You will receive an email from the Undergraduate Admissions Office of when registration will occur since not all time tickets will open on the same date. Class totals are determined by the department, which means there is no concern of classes closing or your spot being lost. Do not worry if you are not registered by your assigned day and time, according to banner. 
  • You will receive an email after the change is made to your account or if there is a change to the registration time.
  • Registration for content-specific courses for secondary education will be the student’s responsibility.
  • All students accepted into educator preparation programs must pay the Field Placement Fee for each semester in which field–intensive course(s) are required in the program. This fee will be added to your invoice in addition to the regular tuition and fees assessed by the university.
  • Take the time to review study aboard opportunities for senior year.

  • Please note any students accepted into educator preparation programs that are not issued a Pre-Service Teaching Certificate; will ultimately be prohibited from entering the program.
  • A GPA and credit review will occur at the end of the fall semester for all student that applied for spring admissions. Students with concerns will be contacted individually.
  • Refer to the UNG Academic Calendar for Winter Break information. No correspondence will be sent during this time.

Disclaimer – The following outlines are subject to change based on PSC requirements.