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Undergraduate Students

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Finish your degree at one of the few universities in the nation dedicated solely to degree completion for transfer students. Turn your transfer credits into one of our 50+ high-demand programs. Start your application today!

Application Process

To begin your journey at Athens State University, follow these steps:

  1. Start Your Application
    Complete the online application here.
  2. Submit Transcripts
    For admission review, you may upload unofficial transcripts directly through the application portal.

However, official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities will be required for:

  • Federal financial aid eligibility
  • Federal VA benefits
  • Registration for future terms
  • Effective academic advising
  • Prerequisite verification
  • Program specific requirements

You may submit official transcripts in one of the following ways:

  • Electronic Official Transcripts:
    Send directly to:
    [email protected]
  • Paper Official Transcripts:
    Mail to:
    Athens State University
    ATTN: Office of Admissions
    300 North Beaty Street
    Athens, AL 35611

Note: Coursework completed at institutions outside the United States must be evaluated by a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).

How to Transfer College Credits

To make the process of transferring your college credits easy, we’ve created a Credit Transfer Guide. In this guide, you’ll learn how the transfer process works and the difference between transferability and equivalency. You can also access our Transfer Equivalency Guide, which shows how your completed courses equate to Athens State University coursework.

Undergraduate Programs

Deepen your knowledge and expand your skillset with an undergraduate program in your field. Explore our programs to find the right one for you.  

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For Degree-Seeking Students

Regardless of the category of admission, the University reserves the right to determine the applicability of any transfer credit toward the fulfillment of a student’s degree requirements at Athens State.

  • Minimum 36 earned transferable semester hours from institutions accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; and
  • Minimum 2.0 cumulative transfer GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Minimum 15 hours applicable to general education requirements; and
  • Eligible to return to previously attended colleges or universities.

In addition to meeting the requirements listed above for Admission, all international students will be required to meet all F-1 VISA requirements for admission into any Undergraduate Program.

International Students Office

Regardless of the category of admission, the University reserves the right to determine the applicability of any transfer credit toward the fulfillment of a student’s degree requirements at Athens State.

  • Minimum 36 earned transferable semester hours from institutions accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; and
  • Minimum 2.0 cumulative transfer GPA on a 4.0 scale; and
  • Minimum 15 hours applicable to general education requirements; and
  • Eligible to return to previously attended colleges or universities; and
  • Current, unencumbered RN License.
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For Non-Degree Seeking Students

Individuals who do not intend to seek a degree may be admitted to the University to pursue a limited objective such as personal enrichment or teacher certification/recertification, or as a transient student from another institution.

Managing Your Tuition

Plan smarter for your undergraduate degree with the full scope of our tuition and fees. Then explore the many ways Athens State can help make your education costs more manageable with our financial aid options.