Our Graduate School admissions team and your graduate academic program are looking
forward to receiving your application and are here to help you throughout the process
if you have any questions. You are welcome to email us at GradStudies@augusta.edu or call 706-721-9516.
Graduate program deadlines and admission criteria and requirements vary between programs.
Please carefully review the specific admission criteria for your desired program.
You may apply to more than one graduate program. However, please note that you cannot be enrolled in more than one program at the same time, with the exception of an official dual or accelerated degree program.
APPLY - Graduate School Graduate Programs - Augusta University Application
Application materials & documents (e.g. transcripts, proof of degree, transcript evaluations, etc.) must be submitted directly to Augusta University's Office of Graduate Admissions Operations at graduateadmissions@augusta.edu or can be mailed to:
Augusta University
Office of Graduate Admissions Operations
Summerville Campus, Benet House
1120 15th Street
Augusta, GA 30912
APPLY- Nursing Applications
NursingCAS Application
Applications, references and all application materials and documents (e.g. transcript,
proof of degree, transcript evaluations, etc.) must be submitted directly to NursingCAS.
All current and former Augusta University students must also have official Augusta
University transcripts sent to NursingCAS.
NursingCAS
PO Box 8201
Watertown, MA 02471
Alternatively, official electronic transcripts from the Registrar's office at your prior institution(s) can be sent directly to NursingCAS at nursingcasinfo@nursingcas.org
AU Nursing Supplemental Application
Please submit your NursingCAS application first. Once your application has been verified
by NursingCAS, you will be notified by Augusta University’s (AU) Graduate Admissions
Office (graduateadmissions@augusta.edu) to set up your AU applicant portal. The email will also provide instructions on
how to complete and submit your AU Supplemental Application. The submission fee for
the supplemental application is $25.
APPLY- Nutrition Applications
DICAS Application
Applications, references and all application materials and documents (e.g. transcript,
proof of degree, transcript evaluations, etc.) must be submitted directly to DICAS
at:
DICAS Transcript Processing Center
PO Box 9118
Watertown, MA 02471
D&D Digital Application
The D&D Digital Online Dietetics Internship Matching Service Application is required
for matching.
Augusta University Application
Submission of Augusta University’s online application is also required.
Official Transcripts
Official transcripts are required from all universities and colleges ever attended. In the case of transcripts from international colleges/universities, an official course-by-course transcript evaluation is required and will be accepted in lieu of an official transcript. Please visit the International Applicants webpage for details.
Official electronic transcripts should be emailed from the issuing institution to Augusta University's Office of Graduate Admissions Operations at graduateadmissions@augusta.edu. Alternatively, Augusta University will accept official mailed transcripts in the original, unopened, sealed and stamped/signed envelope from the issuing institution and should be directed to:
Augusta University
Office of Graduate Admissions Operations
Summerville Campus, Benet House
1120 15th Street
Augusta, GA 30912
Unofficial Transcripts (select programs only)
Unofficial transcripts will be accepted only by specific programs for specific terms for the application review process.
Only unofficial transcripts will be accepted for the review process from US colleges/universities.
No unofficial transcripts or transcript evaluations will be accepted for the review process from colleges/universities outside of the US. An official course-by-course transcript/credential evaluations must be received before an admission decision can be made.
Applicants who are offered acceptance based on unofficial transcripts must submit their official transcripts no later than deadlines indicated for each entry term.
Additional information and Important directions
for submission of Unofficial Transcripts
Letters of Recommendation
The number of recommendations vary by program from 0-3. Please check specific program criteria and requirements.
Recommendations must be submitted online only. Within the application, you will provide the names and current email addresses for the individuals you have asked to serve as your recommenders. Once you have completed the recommendation section within the application, each recommender will receive an email notification directing them to the online site where they can complete their recommendation.
Standardized Test Requirements
Varies by program (check your program for specific criteria and requirements).
Please visit the International Applicants webpage for information on the English Proficiency Exam requirement.
Program Specific Requirements & Information
Varies by program (check your program for specific criteria and requirements).
For example, you may be required to upload specific documents into your application portal (e.g. Resume or CV, writing sample, certifications etc. ) or complete as part of the application (e.g. statement of purpose, research experience etc).
You can track the receipt and processing of your application and application documents via the applicant portal or for CAS applications via the appropriate online status.
The program/academic college for which you are applying will review your application and supporting documents. Application decisions will not be made until all required supporting materials have been received.
Interviews will be scheduled and considered, as applicable to individual programs. Taken together, the whole of your application should demonstrate substantial preparation for graduate study in the field for which you are seeking admittance. The length of time required to make a decision varies by the department/program, type of degree, and the size of the applicant pool.
Upon recommendation of the program/academic college, The Graduate School will review your credentials and applicant profile to make a formal, official decision for your admittance. Official decision notifications for Graduate School programs come only from the Dean of The Graduate School. You will receive a notification of an update to your applicant portal.
Overall GPA Calculation
The Graduate Admission's Office uses the Georgia Board of Regent's standards for GPA calculations to determine an overall undergraduate and/or graduate GPA based on all work attempted in which letter grades were awarded. Meeting minimum GPA requirements is not an automatic indication of acceptance into the program.
Council of Graduate Schools - April 15 Resolution
The Graduate School at Augusta University participates in the Council of Graduate Schools’ (CGS) “Resolution Regarding Graduate Scholars, Fellows, Trainees and Assistantships” also known as the “April 15 Resolution.” Participation in the resolution allows admitted graduate students to consider offers of financial support through April 15 for the fall entry term. Students are under no obligation to respond to offers of financial support prior to April 15 for the fall entry term. The full text of the CGS resolution and list of participating member institutions can be found on the CGS website.
How to Request to Defer An Application Prior to a Decision
Requests to defer your application and application materials (before an admission decision has been made) to a later semester than the one for which you originally applied, can be made using the Application Deferral Request Form located in your applicant portal. Please include a brief rationale for requesting a deferral of your application/application materials and indicate your preferred new entry term. Deferrals are not automatic and require formal, official approval from the program. Applications deferred to another semester are subject to all admission requirements and program requirements in effect for the semester to which they are deferred.
Applicants will be notified of the decision via notification to their applicant portal and must accept or decline their offer of deferral (or will be withdrawn and required to submit a new application to be considered for a future term). For deferrals to a new term, updated transcripts are required (if applicable) and applicants are subject to meeting any changes in admission criteria to the new term. The programs also reserve the right to request updated documents (e.g. references, CV, personal statement etc.)
How to Accept An Offer of Admission
Congratulations on your acceptance! Upon acceptance, your decision letter and acceptance agreement form will located in your applicant portal. To OFFICIALLY ACCEPT your offer of admission, please:
To meet the conditions of your acceptance, carefully review and follow instructions
provided in your acceptance agreement form and applicant portal. These will vary
by program. Please pay close attention to deadlines including those for submitting official transcripts (for applicants that applied
with unofficial transcripts), and for completing a Criminal Background Check for applicants
to programs requiring a Criminal Background check to complete the acceptance process.
How to Request to Defer An Offer of Admission
An offer of admission is made for enrollment in a specific academic term. In some cases, with formal, official approval from the program to which you were admitted, admission may be deferred to a later semester, but no later than one year after the semester for which the offer of admission is made. Requests for deferrals of admission can be requested using the Application Deferral Request Form located in their applicant portal. Please include a brief rationale for requesting a deferral of your admissions and indicate your preferred new entry term. Admission deferrals are not automatic and require formal, official approval from the program.
Applicants will be notified of the decision via notification to their applicant portal. Applicants who do not accept offers of admission (and/or are not approved for a deferral to a new term) will be withdrawn and must submit a new application and supporting materials if they would like to be considered for admission at a later entry term.
Upon acceptance, information will be provided in your applicant portal for important next steps. To make your transition to graduate school as smooth as possible, please carefully review and promptly complete the required steps.
Please note, many steps require that you have officially accepted/confirmed your offer of acceptance prior.
For an indication of what some of the next steps will be, you can refer to the Next Step for Admitted Applicants web page.
International Students - After you have officially accepted your offer of admissions, you will receive an email from ipso@augusta.edu (The International and Postdoctoral Services Office) requesting that you log into AU International and complete the appropriate request forms. After they issue your document (I-20 or DS-2019), you can apply for a visa at the embassy or consulate in your home country.