Bachelor of Science with a Major in Health Information Administration
Health Informatics encompasses understanding technology’s impact on people, developing new uses for technology and applying information technology in the context of another field. Augusta University offers an applied informatics bachelor’s degree in health information administration.
This degree prepares graduates for informatics-related roles in health care. Graduates may take a national credentialing exam to become a Registered Health Information Administrator. Augusta University grants a Bachelor of Science degree in health information administration. The program is a "2+2," meaning the student completes the first two years of the core curriculum at any accredited college of choice, and the last two years as a Augusta University student. Students begin the Augusta University program fall semester of their junior year. Students who complete the program are eligible to take the national registration exam to become a Registered Health Information Administrator. The program is offered on the main campus in Augusta and online.
Campus & Program Delivery
Application Deadlines
Fall Entry: July 1
All required application materials and documents must be received in order for an application to be considered complete and before an admission decision can be made. Applications and supporting materials received after the program deadline will only be considered on a space-available basis.
Early submission of all application materials is strongly advised.
Application Process
Application Submission
Application materials and documents (e.g. transcripts, references,transcript evaluations, etc) are submitted directly to and processed through Augusta University’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions:
Augusta University
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions
1120 15th Street, Benet House
Augusta, GA 30912
Check Status
Applicants can monitor OUA’s receipt and processing of their application and application documents into the Augusta University system using the online status check. Application decisions will not be made until all official documents have been received and processed into the Augusta University’s electronic applicant database system by Augusta University’s OUA.
Application Review
The program/academic college for which you are applying will review your application and supporting documents. Interviews will be scheduled and considered, as applicable to individual programs. Taken together, the whole of your application should demonstrate substantial preparation for study in the field for which you are seeking admittance.
Decision Notification
Upon evaluation the program/academic college will determine an official decision for your admittance. Official notice of your admission can only come via notification from Augusta University’s Office of Undergraduate Admission.
Next Steps After Acceptance
Upon acceptance, please submit your Admissions Acceptance Contract and official final transcripts, if necessary to the address below or electronically to admissions@augusta.edu.
Augusta University The Office of Undergraduate Admissions 1120 15th Street, Benet House Augusta, Georgia 30912Standard Admission Requirements
Completed Online Application
Application Fee: $60
GPA: Minimum GPA requirement is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and math/science GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. The overall GPA is calculated on all attempted academic courses, including repeated courses, and on completion of the required core. Multiple attempts of courses are all calculated in the GPA.
Please note that Augusta University does not use a plus/minus grading system. For the admissions process, applicants' GPAs are re-calculated to align with the grading system at Augusta University.
Official Transcripts: Official transcripts are required from all universities and colleges ever attended. Only in the case of transcripts from international colleges/universities will an official course-by-course transcript evaluation be accepted in lieu of an official transcript. Official transcripts should be sent to Augusta University's Office of Academic Admissions. To remain official, all transcripts must remain in the original, unopened, sealed and stamped/signed envelope from the Registrar's office of the issuing institution. Alternatively, Augusta University will accept official electronic transcripts from the registrar's office at your prior institution. Electronic transcripts should be directed to admissions@augusta.edu.
Transcript/Credential Evaluation of Foreign Transcripts: An official, professional course-by-course evaluation based on official transcripts and documents is required for all foreign educational transcripts and documents from one of the following three credentials evaluation services: Josef Silny & Associates, Inc., World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE). Silny and WES are recommended. Official transcript evaluations based on unofficial transcripts, documents or copies will not fulfill this requirement. International Students
References: Recommendations from two individuals are required. References should be individuals (usually college professors) qualified to assess your prior academic, employment, artistic, research and/or clinical experience and qualifications (as applicable) as well as the applicant’s potential, as an undergraduate student in the field/program selected.
Undergraduate reference forms and letters must be submitted online only. Applicants list names and provide contact information for two individuals as references during the on line application process. Once the application is received by our office, each reference will receive an email directing them to complete the online reference form. The completed reference form will then be forwarded to the Office of Academic Admissions via the online application system, XAP.
Standardized Tests:
TOEFL Exam Scores: Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test scores are required for applicants whose first language is not English.
Proof of Lawful Presence: BOR Policy 4.3.4, Verification of Lawful Presence, states that “each University System institution shall verify the lawful presence in the United States of every successfully admitted person applying for resident tuition status”. Any student requesting to be classified as an in-state student must be verified as lawfully present in the U.S. before an in-state classification can be assigned.
While every effort is made to maintain this information as current, it may be subject to change. Please check with Augusta University's Office of Academic Admission for recent updates.
Applications deferred to another semester are subject to all admission requirements and program requirements in effect for the semester to which they are deferred.
Program-Specific Requirements
If you would like information on this program, please visit the College of Allied Health Sciences website.