Freshman | First-Year Admissions

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Before you Ignite Your Light, you must first Find Your Spark!

We’re excited you’re interested in applying to Fort Valley State University as an incoming freshman or first-year student! You are about to embark on a transformational experience at the University that empowers the next generation of innovators and history-makers to channel the inner light that drives their purpose.

Wondering where to start? Check out our application requirements, deadlines, and more below. 

Ready to Apply? Find Your Spark Here!

Admission Requirements for Incoming Freshmen

Before diving in, here are a few terms you should know as you navigate your FVSU application submission. 
  • Incoming Freshman/First-Year Student: If you have never been enrolled in a regionally accredited college or university or attended a college or university only as a dual enrollment student while in high school, you are considered a freshman or first-year college student. 
  • Adult Learners: Adult Learners (formally known as non-traditional students) are incoming freshmen or first-year students who graduated high school at least five years ago, earned a General Education Diploma (GED), and have not attended college. 
  • Test-Optional: Test-optional allows you to apply and receive an admissions decision to FVSU without submitting standardized test scores, like the SAT or ACT, if you meet the minimum test-optional GPA Requirements. Check out those requirements below. 
Fort Valley State University requires completion of the Required High School Curriculum (RHSC) course units.

  • If you apply via our test-optional policy, you must have a minimum 3.0 GPA based on RHSC units. 

  • If you're applying with a minimum 2.25 GPA based on RHSC course units, you can be admitted if SAT or ACT minimum requirements are met. See SAT, ACT, and ACCUPLACER requirements on the next tab. 

More information on courses used for the GPA calculation can be found on the USG’s Staying on Course document.

Required High School Curriculum (RHSC) Course Units

Subject Units Courses
English 4 Any 4 English/Language Arts
Math 4 Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry & 1 Higher-Level Math
Natural Science 4 1 Life Science/Lab, 1 Physical Science/Lab, & 2 Science Electives
Social Science 3 1 U.S. History, 1 World History & 1 Social Science Elective
Foreign Language 2 Both units must be in the same language*
    *American Sign Language and AP Computer Science are acceptable
FVSU is test-optional for freshman or first-year applicants with a minimum 3.0 GPA based on RHSC units. Applicants with at least a 2.25 GPA can be admitted if SAT or ACT minimum requirements are met.

SAT Score Requirement

Do you meet our minimum GPA requirement? To meet our minimum requirements, score a 480 in Reading and Writing and a 440 in Math on the SAT. 

Please note that we super score the SAT if you plan to submit test scores with your FVSU application. If you have taken the ACT multiple times, we will take the highest scores from each test to help you meet the minimum SAT admission requirement. 

Schedule your SAT today by clicking here. 

Have you already taken the SAT? Don’t forget to send us your scores. Here’s how!

ACT Score Requirement

Do you meet our minimum GPA requirement? To meet our minimum requirements, score a 17 on the ACT in English/Reading and Math. 

Please note that we super score the ACT if you plan to submit test scores with your FVSU application. If you have taken the ACT multiple times, we will take the highest scores from each test to help you meet the minimum ACT admission requirement.

Schedule your ACT today by clicking here. 

Have you already taken the ACT? Remember to send us your scores. Here’s how!

ACCUPLACER Score Requirement
Designed for Adult Learners entering as Freshmen. 

For Adult Learners who graduated high school at least five years ago or earned a GED, FVSU requires official high school or GED transcripts and minimum score requirements on SAT, ACT, or ACCUPLACER exams for admission.

Easily schedule your ACCUPLACER exams through FVSU’s Testing Services Center to meet these requirements and embark on your academic journey. 

 

Meet our admissions requirements? You are ready to apply!

Applying as an Incoming Freshman

Our application is quick and straightforward! You can Find Your Spark and begin the journey to Ignite Your Light at FVSU in two ways.  

Apply to Fort Valley State University (FVSU) through GAFutures.org.

Apply with Georgia (GA) Futures

Are you already considering a few other schools in Georgia? Add Fort Valley State University to your list! Georgia and non-Georgian residents can use GAFutures to submit their applications. 

Apply to Fort Valley State University through the Common Black College Application.

Apply with Common Black College Application (CBCA)

You can save time applying to your top Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through the Common Black College Application. Add Fort Valley State University to your top five schools so we can pull your application.

Your official transcripts tell us all about your academic performance through your high school or previous college courses. We’ve made the process easy for your school counselor or administrator to submit transcripts on your behalf with our three ways that transcripts can be sent. 

Submit your official transcript with Georgia Futures. 

Your counselor or school administrator can share your official transcript via GAFutures.org.  Simply send them a request through the platform to get the process started. 

Submit your official transcript with Parchment. 

Your counselor or school administrator can share your official transcript via Parchment. Don’t forget to submit a request to your counselor or school administrator. 

Submit your official transcripts via Mail or Email. 

Your school counselor or administrator can send your official transcripts via email or mail. To have your school counselor or administrator send us an email, have them send the email to admissions@fvsu.edu. 

To have your school counselor or administrator send your official transcripts via mail, they must be sent in a sealed envelope to the following address:

Office of Recruitment & Admissions

1005 State University Drive

Fort Valley, Georgia 31030

 

Did you hear? FVSU has gone test-optional! If you have a Core-GPA of a 3.0 or higher, you're not required to submit SAT/ACT scores. 

If you are required to submit your SAT or ACT Scores, don't forget to request them to be sent through College Board or ACT.com platforms. Scores submitted by students directly (via email or mail) are not considered official. 

Find Your Spark. Check! After submitting the materials above, you will Ignite Your Light at FVSU! 

Admission decisions are released via email two weeks after completing these steps!

 

Now that you know the steps, let's put them to work! 

Find Your Spark: Start Your FVSU Application! 

Application Deadlines

Set your clock and mark your calendar! Don’t miss your chance to Ignite Your Light at FVSU by missing these critical application deadlines. 

FALL STARTING SEMESTER DEADLINES

Fall Priority Admission Deadline

Apply to FVSU by the priority deadline of December 15 and secure your spot in "the Valley." Early birds not only catch the worm but also have the best scholarships and housing options.

Find Your Spark early and submit your application by 11:59 p.m. ET. 

Final Fall Admission Deadline

Don't miss out on your LIT opportunity by missing our final Fall application deadline of June 15. It’s not just a degree; it’s a chance to Ignite Your Light at FVSU through academic success, campus involvement, and more! 

Find Your Spark and submit your application by 11:59 p.m. ET. 

 

SPRING STARTING SEMESTER DEADLINE

Final Spring Admission Deadline

Spring into action! Apply to FVSU for the Spring semester by the final application deadline on November 1. It's your opportunity to kickstart the new year as a new light in "the Valley!" Don't wait—secure your spot today and embrace the LIT possibilities that await!

Find Your Spark and submit your application by 11:59 p.m. ET. 

Final Summer Admission Deadline

Get ahead of the summer heat and your academic goals! Apply to FVSU for the Summer semester by the final application deadline on May 1. Dive into a season of learning and growth with us. Don't miss this chance to make your summer unforgettable by igniting your light at FVSU!

Find Your Spark and submit your application by 11:59 p.m. ET. 

Beat Procrastination. Submit your FVSU Application!

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