University System of Georgia - Freshman Admission Requirements - SAT/ACT, HSGPA, & Freshman Index Requirements - Fall 2027-Summer 2028

Sep 15, 2026

Provides USG freshman admission requirements for applicants planning to apply for Fall 2027, Spring 2028, or Summer 2028. Covers planning and advising guidance, a USG overview of at-a-glance criteria, required high school curriculum units (17 RHSC units across required subjects), high school accreditation expectations, and documentation needs for non-accredited homeschool or high schools. Details HS GPA calculation, standardized test-score expectations at specific universities, test-optional pathways, CLT acceptance beginning Fall 2027, and the Freshman Index concept and SAT FI formula with an example.

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Reading Time25 min

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How to Use This Document

USG Admission Requirements at a Glance

High School Accreditation

Required High School Curriculum

High School Grade Point Average

Standardized Test Score Requirements

Test-Optional Pathways

Classic Learning Test (CLT) Acceptance

Freshman Index

SAT FI Formula

University System of Georgia Freshman Admission Requirements SAT/ACT, HSGPA, & Freshman Index Requirements Fall 2027-Summer 2028 How to Use This Document Thank you for your interest in the University System of Georgia (USG)! With 25 colleges and universities , the USG provides students with a wide range of options for continuing their education. This resource is designed to help future students identify the USG colleges and universities that best fit their academic credentials. You are encouraged to review the general admission requirements provided on pages 1-3 and then the requirements listed by institution. This resource should be used as a planning and advising guide – not a guarantee of admission – and you are encouraged to connect directly with the colleges and universities for more detailed information about admission requirements, deadlines, opportunities to visit campus, and how to apply. This document provides the requirements for students planning to apply Fall 2027, Spring 2028, or Summer 2028. Students planning to apply for Spring or Summer 2027 should review the Fall 2026-Summer 2027 Freshman Admission Requirements document. We also encourage you to visit our Georgia Degrees Pay website to access a variety of online tools that put information about the USG degrees & majors, cost & affordability, future earnings, and student success at your fingertips! USG Admission Requirements at a Glance • 17 Required High School Curriculum units are required. • A minimum high school GPA is required and varies by institution. • Minimum standardized test score and a Freshman Index are required at some institutions. • Test-optional pathways are available at some institutions. • U.S. lawful presence is required for admission to Georgia College & State University, the Georgia Institute of Technology, and the University of Georgia. High School Accreditation The USG requires graduation from a public school regulated by a school system and state department of education or graduation from a high school or home school program accredited by or holding provisional accreditation from one of the following accrediting bodies: • A regional accrediting association: o Cognia o Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary & Secondary Schools o New England Association of Schools & Colleges o Accrediting Commission for Schools-Western Association of Schools & Colleges • Association of Christian Schools International • Georgia Accrediting Commission • Georgia Association of Christian Schools • Georgia Independent School Association • Georgia Private School Accrediting Council • Southern Association of Independent Schools If you are unsure whether your school is accredited, contact your school counselor or the college or university you plan to apply to. Applicants who attend a homeschool or high school not accredited by one of the above must document their high school curriculum through the submission of a curriculum packet. The curriculum packet must include the following for each Required High School Curriculum (RHSC) unit (see below for information about the RHSC): • Course title • Course description • Learning materials utilized (textbooks, software, reading lists, etc.) • Year course was completed • Course credits • Grade earned • The school, institution, or program through which the course was taken (homeschool program, private/public school, online program, postsecondary institution, etc. ) . Institutions may require additional documentation and/or test scores to further assess subject matter competency and preparation for college-level coursework. Students attending a non-accredited homeschool or high school are encouraged to contact their institution of interest to learn more. Required High School Curriculum Completion of the 17 units of the USG’s Required High School Curriculum (RHSC) is required. | Subject | Units | | --- | --- | | English | 4 | | Mat

FAQs

Which applicants does this document cover for admission term availability?

Students planning to apply for Fall 2027, Spring 2028, or Summer 2028 are covered. Applicants for Spring or Summer 2027 should review the prior Fall 2026-Summer 2027 requirements document.

What are the USG Required High School Curriculum (RHSC) unit requirements?

Completion of 17 RHSC units is required. The document lists 4 units each for English, Math, and Science, 3 units for Social Science, and 2 units for Foreign Language/American Sign Language/Computer Science.

How does the Freshman Index (FI) work and what is the SAT FI formula?

The FI combines an applicant’s RHSC GPA and standardized test scores into a single number used for admission at some institutions. For SAT, the document states the FI is calculated using the SAT FI formula: 500 x (HS GPA) + 1.06 x (SAT Evidence-based Reading & Writing + Math) – 74.

Sep 15, 2026

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