Freshman / First-Time Student

A freshman/first time applicant must submit the following items before an admissions decision can be made:

• Fully-completed application for admission
• $25 non-refundable application fee
• Official High School Transcripts mailed directly from the high school to Office of Admissions and/or a copy of the GED certificate
• SAT or ACT scores if applicable*

  *Thomas University does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission decisions to be made. Students who do not have SAT scores of 500 or above on the Critical Reading and 500 or above on the Math portion, or an ACT composite of 21 or higher will be required to take the Thomas University Placement Exam so that it can be determined as to what college level English and Math they should be placed in.

What Happens After I Am Accepted to Thomas University?

All fully accepted students will be contacted by their assigned advisor leading up to the start of the semester they are attending (If needed, the placement exam will need to be completed before they are contacted). Registration can be done two ways: on-campus or via phone/email. Once you and your advisor have selected your course schedule, they will turn your paperwork in to the Registrar’s Office where it will be forwarded to the Financial Aid Office and then on to the Business Office…no more standing in long lines! You will receive your class schedule and statement in the mail shortly after you have registered (please note: if you have not yet completed your financial aid by this time, you will need to do so as soon as possible). Once done, all you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy your time until classes begin.

All new students are strongly encouraged to participate in the New Student Orientation. New Student Orientation is also available every semester on-line to accommodate our distance learners and those unable to attend the traditional on-campus orientation in fall. Registration packets with orientation information are mailed out to all students once accepted.

• When an applicant meets all of the stated criteria for admission and has submitted all required official transcripts, he or she is admitted as Fully Accepted. Fully Accepted students are eligible to register for classes.
• When an applicant meets all of the stated criteria for admission and has submitted all required official transcripts, but they are still currently enrolled in their senior year of high school and their graduation is pending, he or she is admitted as a “conditional accept.” This means that a final high school transcript with a posted date of their conferred graduation must be submitted before a new student is able to register.

Transfer Student

A transfer applicant must submit the following items before an admissions decision can be made:

• Fully-completed application for admission
• $25 non-refundable application fee
• Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended

  If you transfer in with less than14 semester hours then you will also need to submit your official high school transcript/GED certificate for your file.

Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to a specific college or department. The Division of Social Work, Nursing and certain programs in the School of Arts & Sciences have additional admission requirements which must be met before a student can begin taking upper division classes in their degree program. It is the student's responsibility to contact the appropriate academic department for additional admission requirements upon acceptance to the University granted by the Office of Admissions. These requirements can also be found on the website.

What Happens After I Am Accepted to Thomas University?

For all fully accepted* students the Registrar's Office will complete a transfer evaluation based on previous college coursework. This evaluation will indicate the transfer GPA on all work attempted and it will also identify courses that are used to fulfill Core Curriculum requirements. This evaluation is crucial to the advisement process. Notice of the need for the placement exam will also been done at this time and a student requiring the exam will need to schedule it before registration. All fully accepted students will then be contacted by their assigned advisor (*once their official credit evaluation has been completed by our Office of the Registrar) leading up to the start of the semester they are attending. Registration can be done two ways: on-campus or via phone/email. Once you and your advisor have selected your course schedule, they will turn your paperwork in to the Registrar’s Office where it will be forwarded to the Financial Aid Office and then on to the Business Office…no more standing in long lines! You will receive your class schedule and statement in the mail shortly after you have registered (please note: if you have not yet completed your financial aid by this time, you will need to do so as soon as possible). Once done, all you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy your time until classes begin.

All new students are strongly encouraged to participate in the New Student Orientation. New Student Orientation is also available every semester on-line to accommodate our distance learners and those unable to attend the traditional on-campus orientation in fall. Registration packets with orientation information are mailed out to all students once accepted.

• *When an applicant meets all of the stated criteria for admission and has submitted all required official transcripts, he or she is admitted as Fully Accepted. Fully Accepted students are eligible to register for classes.
• When an applicant meets all of the stated criteria for admission and has submitted all required official transcripts, but they are still currently enrolled at another institution he or she is admitted as a “conditional accept.” This means that a final official transcript with grades posted for the last semester attended must be submitted before the new student is able to register.

All admissions requirements and materials must be directed to:

Thomas University
Office of Admissions
1501 Millpond Road
Thomasville, GA 31792

Returning Student

If you have been out of school for one academic year or more (three consecutive semesters), you must submit:

• Fully-completed application for admission
• $25 non-refundable application fee
• Official transcripts from each college, university, or technical school previously attended since the term you were last registered at Thomas University

Re-Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to a specific college or department. The Division of Social Work, Nursing and certain programs in the College of Arts & Sciences have additional admission requirements which must be met before a student can begin taking upper division classes in their degree program. It is the student's responsibility to contact the appropriate academic department for additional admission requirements upon acceptance to the University granted by the Office of Admissions, these requirements can also be found on the website.

What Happens After I Am Accepted to Thomas University?

For all fully accepted* students the Registrar's Office will complete a transfer evaluation based on previous college coursework. This evaluation will indicate the transfer GPA on all work attempted and it will also identify courses that are used to fulfill Core Curriculum requirements. This evaluation is crucial to the advisement process. Notice of the need for the placement exam will also been done at this time and a student requiring the exam will need to schedule it before registration. All fully accepted students will then be contacted by their assigned advisor (*once their official credit evaluation has been completed by our Office of the Registrar) leading up to the start of the semester they are attending. Registration can be done two ways: on-campus or via phone/email. Once you and your advisor have selected your course schedule, they will turn your paperwork in to the Registrar’s Office where it will be forwarded to the Financial Aid Office and then on to the Business Office…no more standing in long lines! You will receive your class schedule and statement in the mail shortly after you have registered (please note: if you have not yet completed your financial aid by this time, you will need to do so as soon as possible). Once done, all you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy your time until classes begin. All students are strongly encouraged to participate in the New Student Orientation. New Student Orientation is also available every semester on-line to accommodate our distance learners and those unable to attend the traditional on-campus orientation in fall. Registration packets with orientation information are mailed out to all students once accepted.

• *When an applicant meets all of the stated criteria for admission and has submitted all required official transcripts, he or she is admitted as Fully Accepted. Fully Accepted students are eligible to register for classes.
• When an applicant meets all of the stated criteria for admission and has submitted all required official transcripts, but they are still currently enrolled at another institution he or she is admitted as a “conditional accept.” This means that a final official transcript with grades posted for the last semester attended must be submitted before the new student is able to register.

All admissions requirements and materials must be directed to:

Thomas University
Office of Admissions
1501 Millpond Road
Thomasville, GA 31792

Online Student

All on-line applicants must submit the following items before an admissions decision can be made:

For first-time students:

• Fully-completed application for admission
• $25 non-refundable application fee
• Official High School Transcripts mailed directly from the high school to Office of Admissions and/or a copy of the GED certificate
• SAT or ACT scores if applicable*

  *Thomas University does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission decisions to be made. Students who do not have SAT scores of 500 or above on the Critical Reading and 500 or above on the Math portion, or an ACT composite of 21 or higher will be required to take the Thomas University Placement Exam so that it can be determined as to what college level English and Math they should be placed in.

For transfer students:

• Fully-completed application for Admission
• $25 non-refundable application fee
• Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended

  * Transfer students who have a TU registrar-approved transferable college level English and Math credit are exempt from the placement exam. Students that do not have a transferable college level English and/or Math credit, and those who do not have the above SAT/ACT score requirements, are responsible for taking the placement exam as well. Please contact the Office of Admissions for testing dates and times.

What Happens After I Am Accepted to Thomas University?

You will receive a registration packet, along with your acceptance packet including your new student email account and instructions on the registration process. For all fully accepted* students the Registrar's Office will complete a transfer evaluation based on previous college coursework (if applicable). This evaluation will indicate the transfer GPA on all work attempted and it will also identify courses that are used to fulfill Core Curriculum requirements. This evaluation is crucial to the advisement process. Notice of the need for the placement exam will also been done at this time and a student requiring the exam will need to schedule it before registration. All fully accepted students will then be contacted by their assigned advisor (*once their official credit evaluation has been completed by our Office of the Registrar) leading up to the start of the semester they are attending. Registration can be done two ways: on-campus or via phone/email. Once you and your advisor have selected your course schedule, they will turn your paperwork in to the Registrar’s Office where it will be forwarded to the Financial Aid Office and then on to the Business Office…you are not required to be present to register! You will receive your class schedule and statement in the mail shortly after you have registered (please note: if you have not yet completed your financial aid by this time, you will need to do so as soon as possible). Once done, all you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy your time until classes begin.

• *When an applicant meets all of the stated criteria for admission and has submitted all required official transcripts, he or she is admitted as Fully Accepted. Fully Accepted students are eligible to register for classes.
• When an applicant meets all of the stated criteria for admission and has submitted all required official transcripts, but they are still currently enrolled at another institution he or she is admitted as a “conditional accept.” This means that a final official transcript with grades posted for the last semester attended must be submitted before the new student is able to register.

When Do I Know What It Will Cost and How Do I Pay My Tuition?

All students are required to complete the financial aid process. You need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov . Thomas University’s school code is 001555. Your financial aid cannot be awarded until you have completed your admissions file (i.e.; provided TU with official transcripts from ALL institutions* you have attended). Once this is confirmed, the Office of Financial Aid will review your file for completeness and will process your financial aid. You will receive an award letter so you will know what you are eligible for.

Please note that you must provide the Office of Admissions with the names of ALL institutions you have attended. If not, the information will be identified during your financial aid process and put a hold on your receiving any aid.

After you receive your award letter you will also learn what your tuition balance owed is. You will be sent a statement from Business Office stating the amount you are responsible for. All students are required to pay their tuition by the first day of class. Students can also contact the Business Office to discuss their bill and make arrangements for payment.

When and How Do I Get My Text Books?

When you speak with your advisor you will be given the course name and number of what you have registered for. Your advisor will instruct you to contact the bookstore and they will order your text books for you. You can email the book store at ccourson@thomasu.edu to get this process started. The bookstore will instruct you on your options for payment (credit card, self pay, or charge to your financial aid). Your books will be shipped to you closer to the date of the semester you are starting (this could be approximately 1-2 weeks before classes start).

When and How Do I Log On To My Courses?

Every registered TU student automatically has a Blackboard account to access on-line courses, submit work, receive information and track their classes. You will not be able to log on to Blackboard until you have completed the registration process and the instructor has downloaded the course(s). Please note that although you may be complete and ready to go months before the start of the semester, it could be the week before classes start until you are able to access your courses. Included in your registration packet you will receive information on Blackboard and a full copy of the instructions.

Blackboard Login Instructions

Is There an Orientation I Need to Participate In?

All new students are strongly encouraged to participate in the New Student Orientation. New Student Orientation is available every semester on-line to accommodate our distance learners. You can access the orientation presentation ny clicking the Orientation tab at the top of this page.

Since I Am Not on Campus, WhoM Do I Contact if I Have Questions?

Even when you are done with the admissions process, you can always contact our office to assist you with any questions and/or concerns you have. If we do not have the answer you are looking for, we will direct you to the person that does. If you have course specific questions you will need to contact your instructor directly.

All admissions requirements and materials must be directed to:

Thomas University
Office of Admissions
1501 Millpond Road
Thomasville, GA 31792

Transient Student

A transient student is a “visiting” student who wishes to take course work at Thomas University for one semester and then return to his/her “home” institution.

A transient applicant must submit the following items before an admissions decision can be made:

• Fully-completed application for admission
• $25 non-refundable application fee
• Transient permission letter/form from their “home” institution*

  * Transient students are responsible for contacting their registrar to obtain a Transient Permission Letter to submit to TU. The Transient Letter will state what course or courses have been approved by their current institution and that the student is in good academic standing.

Enrollment as a transient student is limited to one consecutive semester. A transient student wishing to continue enrollment at Thomas University as a degree seeking transfer student must reapply as a transfer student and fulfill all transfer admission requirements.

Since transient students are “visiting” students financial aid is not guaranteed. Transient students will need to contact the Office of Financial Aid to discuss their options. All students are required to pay tuition before the first day of classes.

All admissions requirements and materials must be directed to:

Thomas University
Office of Admissions
1501 Millpond Road
Thomasville, GA 31792

Undergraduate Admission

Complete all sections of the online Undergraduate Admissions Application. Your completed application and all supporting documents (including a $25 application fee) should be received by the Admissions Office at least 6 weeks prior to the beginning of the term you plan to enter in order for you to be properly tested, advised, and registered for the classes of your choice.

Click here for the Online Undergraduate Admission Application.

Graduate Admission

Click here for the Online Graduate Admission Application.

Housing Application

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