One great college can change a life.

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1 One great college can change a life.

2 What is greatness? Being the first person in your family to earn a college degree. Pushing yourself to think bigger, try harder, go farther than ever before. Working tirelessly to achieve your career goals. At Middle Georgia State College, we know that greatness is personal. You find it in the moments that change your life. And we re here to help you make the most of your opportunities for greatness.

3 At Middle Georgia State College, you will find strong academic programs, dedicated faculty and life-changing opportunities. mga.edu 1

4 5 Campuses serving 8,000 and growing Located in Bibb County near Interstate 475, our 419-acre Macon Campus is convenient to mid-state communities and just 45 minutes from the southern tip of Atlanta. Middle Georgia State s main campus includes a scenic lake and a dozen major buildings, including the Professional Sciences & Conference Center, a state-of-the art Education Building and student housing. Our new wellness & recreation facility includes an aquatics area, fitness center, basketball, volleyball and racquetball courts, interactive gaming area and indoor walking track. Situated near the town center of Cochran, our historic Cochran Campus in Bleckley County is noted for its beauty, characterized by a traditional quad and stately oaks. The 182-acre campus has white-columned academic buildings and residence halls, as well as recreation and athletic facilities. The Cochran Campus has a special appeal for freshmen, who will find strong academic support including tutoring/mentoring programs, smaller class sizes, a first-year residential experience program, a variety of student housing choices and opportunities to live and learn with other freshmen. Our Dublin Campus extends the reach of Middle Georgia State College into Laurens County and surrounding areas. Programs on the 49-acre campus lead to associate degrees, including the associate of science in nursing. 2

5 Our Eastman Campus in Dodge County is devoted almost entirely to aviation programs, including flight training, airport management, airline management, air traffic control, avionics technology and more. In addition to student housing, the 22-acre campus has multiple hangars for storage/maintenance of a fleet of aircraft used in training and instruction, as well as an airport terminal and air traffic control tower. Our Warner Robins Campus in Houston County is located just a half mile from the main gate of Robins Air Force Base. The campus encompasses about 72 acres, which means plenty of room for expected future expansion in what is one of Georgia s fastest growing areas. The campus offers bachelor degree programs in IT, business and early childhood education, along with several associate degree programs. 3

6 9 academic schools Our School of Aviation, based on the Eastman Campus, is home to the University System of Georgia s only programs in flight training and airport management. Our aviation programs lead to bachelor and associate degrees and certificates. Our School of Aviation s job placement rates for aviation maintenance and aircraft structural technology programs are excellent! Our School of Business offers high quality bachelor and associate degree programs that prepare students for careers in the technology-rich world of global business. Our business faculty members are dedicated to excellence in teaching and mentoring students who want to work in private industry or the public sector. Earn your degree from home, from work from anywhere in the world! Our School of Distance Learning is dedicated to providing a quality educational experience through online learning. Middle Georgia State s online courses are of the same quality and rigor as our traditional courses, adhering to the same academic standards and goals, and lead to a variety of bachelor and associate degrees. No other professionals touch future generations the way teachers do. Our School of Education offers vibrant degree programs that prepare students for successful careers shaping future scholars, practitioners and professionals. The School of Education continually evolves to meet the demands we know teachers face on a daily basis. 4

7 The need for health care professionals remains strong and is only going to grow. Our School of Health Sciences offers bachelor and/or associate degree programs in all the in-demand career paths, including respiratory therapy, nursing and health services administration. Now is the time to become part of a workforce that is both vital and rewarding. IT is a rapidly evolving, dynamic career field. Our innovative School of Information Technology stays on top of the set of skills, roles and experiences students need to succeed in networking, digital forensics, media design, application development and other areas. The consumer information website GetEducated.com recently ranked our online bachelor degree program in IT as the nation s most affordable! No matter what career you choose, you will need excellent skills in verbal and written communication, critical thinking, organization, research, technology and the creative arts. Welcome to our School of Liberal Arts, which provides a thorough grounding in all of these skills and more through introductory coursework that serves as the foundation of our core curriculum. The School of Liberal Arts also offers several innovative bachelor degree programs, including new media & communications and interdisciplinary studies. Our School of Science and Mathematics is your destination if you are interested in careers in medicine, engineering, industry, science writing, secondary education or emerging fields such as computational biology and genomics. Our science and math degree programs are challenging because our standards are high, and our faculty are committed to your success. If human behavior fascinates you, our School of Social Sciences can help you translate your interest into a rewarding career. The School of Social Sciences offers bachelor and/or associate degree programs in criminal justice, history, public service, psychology and other areas. Our social sciences faculty members take pride in creating a culture of teaching and learning that welcomes students into the undergraduate experience and guides them toward achieving their academic and career goals. 5

8 Major choices Bachelor of Arts English Traditional Teacher Certification History Traditional Teacher Certification Interdisciplinary Studies New Media & Communications Bachelor of Science Biology Traditional Teacher Certification Business Administration Air Traffic Management Airline Management Airport Management Entrepreneurship/Small Business Flight Management, Airplane or Helicopter Logistics Business & Information Technology Accounting General Business Management Marketing Production/Operations Management Criminal Justice Early Childhood Special Education Non-Certification Teacher Certification Health Services Administration Information Technology Computer Science Gaming Design and Development Information Assurance & Security Integrated Digital Media Network Technology & Administration Software Development Information Technology (Online) Mathematics Applied Mathematics Teacher Certification Middle Grades Education Nursing, Pre-Licensure, B.S.N. Nursing, R.N. to B.S.N. Psychology Public Service/Human Services Respiratory Therapy Associate of Arts Art Communication Studies English Foreign Language General Studies History Music Theatre Associate of Science Biology Business Administration Business Administration & Aviation Management Chemistry Computer Science Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education Engineering Technology Geology Mathematics 6

9 Middle Grades Education Nursing, A.S.N. Occupational Therapy Assistant Physics Political Science Psychology Respiratory Therapy Social Work Sociology Surveying Associate of Applied Science Air Traffic Management Aircraft Structural Technology Aviation Maintenance Technology Avionics Technology Flight Technology, Airplane Flight Technology, Helicopter 10 Minors Creative Writing Gender Studies Information Technology Mathematics Political Science Spanish Sustainability Policy Studies U.S. History Web Design & Instructional Technology World History Middle Georgia State also offers 22 certificate programs, many associated with the aviation field. 7

10 Life-changing While you are still in high school... Accel Qualifying high school juniors and seniors can attend Middle Georgia State College and earn both high school and college credit simultaneously. Tuition is paid by the Accel Program. dual-enrollment.aspx GAMES The Georgia Academy of Aviation, Mathematics, Engineering & Science (GAMES) gives academically gifted, highly motivated high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to fast forward to college. If you qualify for GAMES, you will live on our Cochran Campus while you complete your final two years of high school while earning two years of college credit. MOWR An early admissions program, Move On When Ready (MOWR) allows you to finish your high school graduation requirements while being a full-time student at Middle Georgia State. Tuition is paid by the Georgia Department of Education. admissions/mowr.aspx 8

11 experiences and once you get to MGSC Scotland Morocco FYE The purpose of our First Year Experience program is to help our new students transition to college life by developing skills to meet the challenges of higher education, self-awareness and understanding of others. first-year-experience.aspx Honors Program Our Honors Program offers you a great chance to challenge yourself. You ll enjoy the benefits of smaller classes, more interaction with your professors, an accelerated teaching pace, intriguing assignments and spirited class discussions, plus field trips. honors.aspx Living-Learning Communities Living-Learning Communities give our residential students opportunities to expand their experiences beyond the classroom. The ability to live and learn with like-minded students in an environment that fosters academic success is the guiding principle behind such programs as First Year Residential Experience, Next Steps, Health and Wellness, and Aviation. residence-life/ Study Abroad Want to broaden your world? Middle Georgia State believes in the value of studying abroad. For several weeks each summer, you can study in such places as England, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Russia or Spain where you take courses ranging from art, history, languages and literature to anthropology, geography and psychology. By the way, study abroad looks awesome on a resume! study-abroad.aspx 9

12 60% Female 40% Male 61% Full-time student 58% White 34% Black 3% Asian 3% Hispanic or Latino 96% Georgia resident Who are our students? More than 1,700 students receive HOPE and Zell Miller scholarships. Most popular areas of study: Nursing, Business, Information Technology, Education 10

13 Our students represent more than 140 of Georgia s 159 counties! The top 10 counties are: Houston, Bibb, Laurens, Peach, Dodge, Bleckley, Jones, Monroe, Henry, Pulaski The 18 counties in our primary service area are: Bibb Bleckley Crawford Dodge Dooly Houston Johnson Jones Laurens Monroe Peach Pulaski Telfair Treutlen Twiggs Wheeler Wilcox Wilkinson 11

14 Every Knight Not only is Middle Georgia State College a great place to learn, it s also a great place to live! Student housing is available on our Cochran, Eastman and Macon campuses. As a student resident, you will have access to social and educational programs and services designed to give you that traditional college experience you ve always dreamed of -- and in a safe, worry free environment. We have top-notch residence life professionals and licensed campus police on site. 12

15 Needs a Castle Live on campus! Cochran Campus 5 residence halls 3 room styles 1,200 rooms Macon Campus College Station has apartment-style living for 330 students. Eastman Campus Aviation Hall has apartment-style living for 140 students. residence-life/ Residence Life Requirement: You are required to sign a residence hall contract and live in Middle Georgia State student housing if: You are younger than age 21 as of the first day of the semester you enroll You do not live with parents, spouse or legal guardian within a 40-mile radius of the campus you plan to attend 13

16 Student life WE BELIEVE an active, involved student is a successful, well-rounded student. Embrace campus life! 14

17 WE ARE THE KNIGHTS! Our school colors are purple, black, gray and silver. Intercollegiate Athletics Baseball (men) Basketball (women and men) Soccer (women and men) Softball (women) Tennis (women and men) Plus intramurals and club sports in football, cross country, golf, competitive cheering, lacrosse, volleyball 15

18 Financial aid Our Financial Aid Office on each campus is committed to helping you get the information you need about qualifying for, applying for and receiving financial aid. Our staff can help you sort through the various types of financial aid, including the Georgia HOPE and Federal Student Aid programs. Learn more about what you need to do to apply for financial aid at 16

19 Financial Aid Offices: Macon Campus Cochran Campus Dublin Campus Eastman Campus Warner Robins Campus Financial Aid Office Fax Bursar s Office: Macon Campus Cochran Campus or 3026 Middle Georgia State College s Title IV School Code: scholarships were awarded through the Middle Georgia State College Foundation in FY 2013 totaling more than $275,000. To learn more about our scholarship program, go to Tuition and Fees Middle Georgia State College is one of the most affordable public institutions in the state. A single tuition rate is set for all five campuses, although the fees students pay will vary depending on where they take their classes. Go to tuition-and-fees.aspx for details. 17

20 Our admission requirements Bachelor Degree Program: Minimum Test Scores SAT Scores: 430 Critical Reading and 400 Math OR ACT Scores: 17 English and 17 Math OR COMPASS test scores of 70 English/Writing, 78 Reading and 37 Algebra Minimum Freshman Index of 1850 Freshman Index = 500 x (HS GPA) + (SAT CR) + (SAT M) OR Freshman Index = 500 x (HS GPA) + [42 x (ACT C)] + 88 Completion of Required High School Curriculum (RHSC) No deficiencies Associate Degree Program: High School Academic Core GPA of 2.0 Minimum SAT, ACT or COMPASS scores required No more than 2 learning support deficiencies No more than 4 Required High School Curriculum (RHSC) deficiencies Certificate Program: Completed and received a College Preparatory, Technical/Career Preparatory or general high school diploma OR passed the General Education Diploma (GED) test Minimum COMPASS scores for specific certificate program Additional admission information listed on our website or in our current academic catalog. 18

21 High School Juniors and Seniors... Take these steps to apply 1. Complete the Middle Georgia State College admissions application online at 2. An application fee of $20 (non-refundable) is required. 3. Ask your high school counselor to send your official high school transcript directly to the Admissions Office at MGSC. 4. Have your official SAT or ACT scores sent directly to the Admissions Office at MGSC. 5. Submit your immunization form, proof of lawful presence and any other required documentation to the Admissions Office at MGSC. Middle Georgia State College Admissions Office 100 College Station Drive Macon, GA

22 Seeing is believing! Visit us and see for yourself all that Middle Georgia State College has to offer. Tour any or all of our five campuses, meet our faculty and staff, talk to our students, check out our residence halls, attend a sports or cultural event, even sit in on a class! Call or to arrange a visit or go to to learn about our Preview Days. Macon Campus 100 College Station Drive Macon, GA Cochran Campus 1100 Second Street SE Cochran, GA Dublin Campus 1900 Bellevue Road Dublin, GA Eastman Campus 71 Airport Road Eastman, GA Warner Robins Campus 100 University Blvd. Warner Robins, GA Keep up with what s happening facebook.com/middlegeorgiastatecollege twitter.com/midgastcollege Visit our virtual booth at: collegeweeklive.com mga.edu 20

23 This is your moment. This is your college. Start now. mga.edu

24 United, we stand for greatness.