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NewStudentOrientation
The new student orientation program is an important set of activities
designed to acquaint new students with the resources available at Clayton State
University. The program is tailored to the unique needs of all students, and there
are programs for freshmen, transfer students, transients, and families of new
students. All new studentsareencouraged toparticipate.
During the program, students will have an opportunity to meet faculty and
students, become familiar with campus facilities, and be introduced to the wide
variety of student services and activities available to the campus community. At
the conclusion of orientation, studentswill meet with faculty advisors and register
for courses.
Orientation details are provided after the student has been accepted to the
University. Call (678) 466-5433 for additional information.
Placement Testing
Students newly admitted to Clayton State University under all categories
may be subject to entry placement examinations (assessments), which are
designed to measure proficiency in critical academic areas, especially
mathematics. In addition, non-traditional students may be subject to screening
tests to determineeligibility for admission. Studentswill benotified at the timeof
admission if examinations are required.
Examination results, in conjunction with high school grades and SAT (or
ACT) scores, will be used to require or recommend placement in Learning
Support courses or other learning experiences.
Testingmay alsobe required at later points in the curriculum for thepurpose
of evaluatingprogram effectiveness and individual student progress.
Denial of Admission
A student denied admission or readmission to the University may, upon
request, have his or her application reviewed by the Admission or Readmission
Appeals Committee if it has not already been reviewed. The committee may
recommend the admission of a student on academic probation status if evidence
ofmaturity,motivation, andability isexhibited.
Students admitted to theUniversity through appeal may be required to take
certain courses.
Students denied admission to Clayton State may consult with the Clayton
State Office of Admissions about the possibilities of admission to other
institutions.
ServicemembersOpportunityCollege (SOC)
Clayton State University is a member of the Servicemembers Opportunity
Colleges (SOC) Program. Participation in this program signifies that Clayton
State has demonstrated a special interest in providing higher education
opportunities and options for members of the United States Armed Forces.
Clayton State is listed in the SOC Guide, which notifiesmilitary education
professionals and service members that the University understands their
special needs and is receptive to assisting them achieve their higher education
goals. Contact (678) 466-5053 or the Assistant Registrar (University SOC
counselor) for additional information.
