Admission Requirements

Applicants must submit the following information to the Admissions Office:

• Completed and signed application for admission and a $25 nonrefundable application fee.
• Official high school or GED transcripts and/or official college transcripts from all colleges attended in the past (see General Admission Requirements).
• Valid COMPASS, ASSET, SAT, or ACT test scores (see COMPASS Placement Examination).
• Proof of legal presence in the United States.

Students gain admission to Cosmetology during the Fall and Spring Semesters on the Athens Campus and during the Fall Semester on the Elbert County Campus, Greene County Campus, and Walton County Campus. Students gain admission to the evening program in Cosmetology during the Spring Semester. Students who declare Cosmetology as their program of study gain admission on a first come, first served basis upon completion of their general core courses. Students gain admission to the Esthetician and Shampoo Technician technical certificate during Fall Semester. The Shampoo Technician technical certificate is specifically for dual enrollment students.