DeVry University-Georgia

What is the accreditation of DeVry University-Georgia?

DeVry University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, or HLC. Institutional accreditation applies to the university as a whole and is an important condition for participation in federal student aid programs.

Institutional accreditation does not mean that every individual program has a separate professional accreditation. Applicants considering a field with licensing requirements, or a program for which specialized accreditation matters to employers, should check the current program-specific accreditation and the rules of the state where they intend to work. Another college also decides for itself whether to accept DeVry credits; accreditation alone does not guarantee a transfer.

What are the admission requirements at DeVry University-Georgia?

Degree-seeking first-time applicants generally need an application, evidence of high school completion or an accepted equivalent, and a secondary-school record. Reported admissions criteria include a high school GPA and transcript; SAT and ACT scores may be considered but are not required. Class rank and recommendation letters are not standard requirements.

DeVry does not report an open-admission policy. In the reported first-time applicant cohort, all 16 applicants were admitted, but a cohort that small is a poor basis for predicting another applicant's result. Applicants with prior college work, international credentials or a program with additional requirements should request the requirements for their specific applicant category. Admission is distinct from qualifying for a particular course through placement or prerequisite review.

What are the application fees and waivers at DeVry University-Georgia?

The reported undergraduate application fee for DeVry University-Georgia is $30. Applicants should confirm the charge shown for their application type before submitting, because application fees are different from tuition, enrollment charges and any later program expenses.

Anyone seeking a fee waiver should ask admissions whether they qualify and obtain instructions before paying. A waiver should not be assumed merely because an applicant expects to receive financial aid; the application and financial-aid processes are separate.

What types of ROTC programs are available at DeVry University-Georgia?

Prospective students should not assume that DeVry's Decatur location operates an Army, Air Force or Navy ROTC unit. ROTC is a structured officer-training program, not the same thing as using military education benefits to pay for college.

Someone hoping to participate through another Atlanta-area institution would need to confirm that the host ROTC unit accepts cross-enrolled DeVry students and that class schedules, academic eligibility and commissioning requirements can be met. ROTC scholarships and post-graduation service commitments have separate rules set by the relevant military branch.

What are the requirements for transfer students at DeVry University-Georgia?

DeVry University-Georgia accepts transfer applicants and generally considers credits from other accredited institutions. Transfer entry is reported across fall, winter, spring and summer terms, giving applicants several possible starting points.

Applicants should submit official transcripts from every college attended and request a program-specific credit evaluation. DeVry also reports accepting certain Advanced Placement, CLEP, DSST/DANTES and credit recommendations from the American Council on Education; eligibility depends on the exam, score or learning record and how it fits the chosen degree. Admission to DeVry does not mean every previous credit will satisfy a degree requirement. Before enrolling, transfer students should ask for a written plan showing accepted credits, remaining courses and any minimum credits that must be completed through DeVry.

What types of study abroad programs are available at DeVry University-Georgia?

Students interested in international study should establish whether an overseas course or experience can count toward their particular DeVry degree before making travel or payment commitments. An independently arranged program is not automatically a DeVry-operated study-abroad program.

The key questions are whether academic approval is required in advance, which institution awards the credit, and whether that credit fulfills a specific degree requirement. Students using financial aid should also ask the financial-aid office how enrollment through another provider would affect their eligibility.