Freshman

Ready to take the next step toward becoming a Savannah State Tiger? Our application process is designed to be straightforward and student-friendly. Follow the steps below to submit your application, provide the required documents, and complete all necessary enrollment tasks. Once everything is submitted, you’ll be on your way to joining a vibrant campus community and beginning your journey at Savannah State University.

How To Apply: 

1. Submit an undergraduate application at Future Tiger and pay the $20 App Fee (Non-Refundable).
2. Have your guidance counselor send us your official high school transcript. Find out more about sending high school transcripts below. 
3. Send us official copies of your SAT/ACT scores from the testing agency. Find out more about sending SAT/ACT scores below. 
4. Submit official college transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities. Students who participated in a dual enrollment program have an official transcript on file with the college or university that provided the coursework. Find out how to submit your Official College transcripts below. 
5. Upload your Verification of Lawful Presence to verify your legal name and qualify for in-state tuition. 
6. Submit a complete Certificate of Immunization form to [email protected].
7. Check your application status to make sure we’ve received all of your documentation.
8. Once you’ve been accepted, confirm your enrollment with the Admissions office.
9. Sign up for New Student Orientation. 

Note: Applications are complete once all required materials have been received. If your application is missing documents, you will not receive a decision until all materials have been received, which could delay your decision notification.

• 3.0 (Test Optional), Freshman Class Average (3.13)
• Your High School GPA is calculated by the Office of Admissions using the 17 Required High School Curriculum courses listed at the bottom of this page. Additional information can be found at Staying on Course. Grades will be used as listed on your official high school transcript; Savannah State University does not add or remove weight for accelerated courses.

SSU accepts both the SAT and ACT test.

SAT Code: 5609 / ACT code: 0858

If you submit scores and then take the test again, you may submit the new scores for us to review. We will reassess your file and make a new decision based on the updated scores. Writing scores are not required for the ACT or SAT. We “super-score” ACT or SAT exams; we consider the highest score from a single test.

In addition to completing the above RHSC requirements an applicant must meet the following requirements, for full admissions (regular); satisfy the minimum test requirements of a 480 SAT I EBRW score (ACT 17) and a 440 SAT I math score (ACT 17) and earn a Freshmen Index (FI) of at least 1940. The FI is calculated by multiplying the academic grade point average (college prep courses only) by 500 plus 1.06 multiplied by the combined SAT I math and EBRW scores minus 74. For ACT, the FI is calculated by multiplying the college prep courses grade point average by 500, and adding the ACT scores which includes the verbal, math, and composite +88.

As part of the application process, all first-year applicants must request that their high school send their transcript directly to Savannah State University. If you are currently still enrolled in high school, you may send an in-progress transcript with the assistance of your school counselor to complete your application for admission. Savannah State University accepts mailed, faxed, emailed, or e-transcripts that come directly from the high school. To process transcripts, we will recalculate your GPA based on the Required High School Curriculum, so it may appear lower than your originally anticipated GPA.

• For digital transcripts, have your counselor use the following email address: [email protected]
• For mailed transcripts, use the following address:

Savannah State University
Office of Admissions and Recruitment
3219 College Street
P.O. Box 20209
Savannah, GA 31404

Final High School Transcript 

Once you have graduated, you will be required to request that your high school send a final official transcript showing your graduation date and final grades. This final transcript is necessary to finalize your enrollment and verify that you have successfully completed all high school graduation requirements. Most schools use electronic transcript services such as Parchment, SCOIR, or Naviance, which allow you to request and send your transcript securely online. You can also contact your high school counselor for assistance with submitting the document by mail or through an approved electronic platform.

Savannah State University will consider applications from students who are educated through a home schooled program who meet the requirements for admission with a diploma from a regionally accredited home study program will be given the same consideration for admission as students with a diploma from a public school. The prospective student should submit a home schooled transcript that includes a list of all coursework (both completed and in progress), showing final grades and units earned for each course completed. A brief description of each course the student has taken or is planning to take (with information regarding the teaching materials including the title and author of all textbooks, DVD’s, and other teaching materials utilized) and the methods used for evaluation should accompany the home schooled transcript

Home study programs accredited or approved by the following are acceptable:

• Accrediting Commission for Independent Study
• Association of Christian Schools International
• Georgia Association of Christian Schools
• Georgia Private School Accrediting Commission
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
• Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
• New England Association of Schools and Colleges
• North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
• Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges

The following items are required of all Home School applicants:

• Complete Application for Admission online at www.gafutures.org.
• A complete Certificate of Immunization form if you are not a Georgia Resident.
• Official SAT I or ACT scores (It is highly recommended that scores be electronically sent to the Admissions Office from the testing source. SAT Code:5609 ACT Code:0858)
• Official transcripts from any public/private high school or colleges attended (Also it is highly recommended that transcripts be electronically sent to the Admissions Office from schools attended.)
• Check your status online here.

In addition to the above items, home schooled applicants who have graduated from an accredited high school program are asked to submit an official high school transcript and diploma. Home schooled applicants who have not graduated from an accredited high school program are asked to submit a portfolio that includes:

• Copy of Declaration of Intent to Home School as filed with local Board of Education.
• Copy of a National Standardized High School Summation Exam (12th grade level). (Example; Iowa TAP, SAT II, California Achievement Test, Stanford Achievement Test)
  • Completed Required High School Curriculum Credit Worksheet and Home School Credit Evaluation High School course work will be evaluated for completion of the required High School Preparatory Curriculum (17 Units).
• Student and Primary Teacher Certification of completion of high school and date of high school graduation.

Have your official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities sent directly to Savannah State University. Official transcripts may be sent through digital storefronts such as Parchment or the National Student Clearinghouse. 

It is important to ensure that Savannah State University is the recipient of your transcript order, as our staff cannot accept copies of official college transcripts directly from students. 

• If a recipient email is required for your order, please use [email protected].
• For mailed transcripts, use the following address:

Savannah State University
Office of Admissions and Recruitment
3219 College Street
P.O. Box 20479
Savannah, GA 31404

For information regarding transfer credit equivalency, please see the Transfer Credit section of our Transfer Tigers page

Savannah State University grants college credit for the following exam types: 

• Advanced Placement Program (AP)
• International Baccalaureate Program (IB)
• College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
• DSST (DANTES Subject Standardized Tests)

Find out more information on CLEP and DSST testing at Testing Services. 

Use Georgia Transfer’s Exam to College Course Tool to see if your AP or IB test scores qualify for equivalent credit here at SSU.

In accordance with Board of Regents Policy 4.3.4, applicants who are accepted for admission or readmission to Savannah State University are required to provide validation of their lawful presence in the United States.

Students may submit a copy of one of the following:

• Original or Certified U.S. Birth Certificate
• Current U.S.. Passport Book or U.S. Passport Card
• Current Real ID GA* Driver’s License or State-Issued ID (cards that are Limited Term, temporary, or are not Real ID compliant cannot be accepted)
• Current GA Voter ID Card
• Current U.S.. Lawful Permanent Resident Card
• U.S.Certificate of Birth Abroad issue by Dept. of State (DS-1350)
• U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240)
• U.S. Certificate of Citizenship (USCIS form N-560 or N-561)
• U.S. Certificate of Naturalization (USCIS form N-550 or N-570)
• Military ID cards may be accepted when presented in person (copies cannot be accepted) and the student is the servicemember (dependent cards cannot be accepted).

Students who seek in-state for tuition must also submit documentation that proves their residency in the state of Georgia. Your Real ID Georgia driver’s license or state ID card can satisfy both of these requirements.