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 UNG 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 UNG 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 UNG
If you completed dual enrollment at another university while enrolled in high school:Requirements for Cadet Applicants
GPA Minimums
If You Dual Enrolled in High School
Other Ways to Apply to UNG
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. Official Transcripts
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.SAT/ACT Scores
Bachelor's Degree Minimums
n addition to meeting the Required High School Curriculum (RHSC), High School GPA (HSGPA) and SAT/ACT score requirements, students applying to UNG must meet a minimum Freshman Index (FI). The FI is calculated using an applicant’s HSGPA and SAT/ACT scores. 500 X (High School GPA) + 1.06 X (SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section score + SAT Math section score) - 74 = SAT FI (High School GPA x 500) + (ACT Composite Score x 42) + 88 = ACT FI 2400 Minimum Freshman indexFreshman Index
The only high school courses that will be considered when calculating GPA are the Required High School Curriculum courses.Calculating Freshman Index (FI)
SAT Freshman Index
ACT Freshman Index
Freshman Index Minimums
Bachelor's Degree Minimums
Required High School Curriculum
Bachelor's Degree
Submit your verification of lawful presence documentation.Lawful Presence Documentation
Mail Documents for any undergraduate degree to:
University of North Georgia
Admissions Imaging Center
PO Box 1358
Gainesville, GA 30503-1358
Home-school programs accredited or approved by the following are acceptable:Accredited Home School Programs
Cadet Application Deadlines
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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A print copy of the most recent report is available upon request, email clery@ung.edu.