To be considered for admission to the college, an applicant must satisfy the essential criteria as stated below:

1. A college or technical preparatory diploma or completion of the GED and submission of GED certificate in lieu of the high school diploma.
2. A high school grade point average(GPA) of at least a 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale).¹
3. A comprehensive score of at least 720 on the SAT or at least 15 on the ACT. Students who have been out of school (secondary, technical or college) for five years or more are not subject to this criterion.
4. Completion of the entrance exams to determine appropriate placement in English and mathematics.
5. Ability to complete satisfactorily all the course and program requirements as stated in the college's current catalog.

1. A comprehensive score of at least 720 on the SAT or at least 15 on the ACT.
2. A high school transcript from either a central processing center or from the parent to indicate the curriculum completed.
3. A letter from the local school board stating that the student has met the requirements for completion of the home-study program, or provide a transcript of course work to indicate completion of the following: 4 units English, 3-4 units math, 3 units science, 3 units social studies, and electives to bring total units to 22.
4. Completion of the entrance exams to determine appropriate placement in English and mathematics.
5. Ability to complete satisfactorily all the course and program requirements as stated in the college's current catalog.

1. A high school diploma or completion of the GED and submission of GED certificate in lieu of the high school diploma.
2. A high school grade point average (GPA) of at least a 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
   OR
   A comprehensive score of at least 720 on the SAT or at least 15 on the ACT. Students who have been out of school (secondary, technical or college) for five years or more must have a high school grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or completion of the GED and submission of GED certificate in lieu of high school diploma.
3. Ability to complete satisfactorily all the course and program requirements as stated in the college's current catalog, including successful completion of developmental studies courses as a prerequisite to programs, courses, and activities, including, but not limited to, the awarding of a degree.

At least fifteen (15) of the applicant's high school courses should be in the areas of English, mathematics, science, social studies and foreign languages.

In addition, non-high school graduates who are under the age of 18 may be required to schedule an admissions interview.

Students who desire to transfer from other colleges and universities must be in good standing with a minimum 2.0 GPA at the time of transfer. Students on academic or disciplinary probation will have their cases reviewed individually by Truett-McConnell College.

Transfer students may receive credit for the courses in which they have obtained a grade of C or higher. If the student's overall average is at least 2.0, 6-8 semester hours of the total hours transferred may be from courses in which a grade of D was received.

Truett-McConnell will not award transfer credit for a D in English 101, or for work done at an institution outside of the United States unless completed with a branch of a regionally accredited institution.

Admission procedures for transfer students are as follows:

1. Submit a formal application in accordance with the instructions printed on the application.
2. Submit official copies of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. If still attending another college or university, request a final transcript to be sent to the Office of Admissions after final grades have been posted at the end of the term.
3. If applicant has not yet earned 30 semester or 45 quarter hours, submit official copies of all high school transcripts and SAT or ACT scores in addition to all college or university transcripts

Qualified students in their senior year of high school may be admitted for college-level work. Students desiring to participate in this program should have earned a minimum score of 1010 (combined) on the SAT or a minimum score of 23 on the ACT and have earned a 3.0 GPA on all academic work in high school courses. Students must be enrolled in a college preparatory curriculum in high school. Students admitted to this program receive college credit for all courses successfully completed at Truett-McConnell College. Acceptance of college credit for meeting high school graduation requirements is at the discretion of the student's local school system.

Admission procedures for joint-enrollment students are the same as those outlined in the first-time freshman section. In addition to those procedures, joint-enrollment applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from their high school counselors.

Students attending high school in Georgia and considering Joint Enrollment may qualify for scholarship funding through the Accel Program.