New Admissions Policies
In light of COVID-19, Reinhardt University has implemented the following admissions policy changes that are effective until Fall 2021.
For questions or to schedule a virtual appointment with an undergraduate admissions counselor, please call 770.720.5526 or email admissions@reinhardt.edu.
For questions or to schedule a virtual appointment with a Professional Studies & Graduation Admissions counselor, please call 770.720.9191 or email online@reinhardt.edu.
Steps to Apply to Reinhardt University
We are excited to work with you through the admissions process. The admissions staff looks forward to learning more about you and assisting you in any way that we can.
Information on how to apply as a freshman or transfer student is listed below. For all other students (international, dual enrollment, etc.), please select your student type from the list on the left. For applicants to our adult and online programs, please visit here. Applicants for Reinhardt’s graduate programs should visit here.
- Complete an application. You can apply online or contact the admissions office to request a paper application.
- Have an official, sealed copy of your high school transcript sent to Reinhardt.
- Have an official SAT or ACT score report sent to Reinhardt. Test scores are not required if you are age 21 or older. You may order your scores from www.collegeboard.org or www.act.org.
- After you have been accepted, submit your $150 non-refundable tuition deposit to guarantee your spot for your first semester.
- Before the first week of class, have your final high school transcripts sent to Reinhardt.
- Complete an application. You can apply online or contact the admissions office to request a paper application.
- Submit an official, sealed transcript from every college, university or technical school that you have previously attended.
- If you have earned fewer than 30 total combined transferable semester hours or 45 total combined transferable quarter hours, also submit your final high school transcript and an official report of your SAT or ACT scores. If you are 21 or older, you are not required to submit test scores.
- After you have been accepted, submit your $150 non-refundable tuition deposit to guarantee your spot for your first semester.
- Be sure to request a final transcript from your last institution prior to your enrollment at Reinhardt.
*Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for admission will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.
Admission decisions are not based on religion, race, creed, color, gender, marital status, or national origin. Admission to Reinhardt University does not guarantee admission to a specific degree program, such as teacher education or music. See individual degree programs for admission information.
Applying for Admission as a Non-Traditional Student to Reinhardt University
By choosing Reinhardt, you will benefit from our ARC of quality:
Access to faculty, Relevant curriculum and Credibility through regional accreditation.
Admissions Procedures for Associate Degrees:
Admissions Procedures for Bachelor Degrees:
Contact
For information regarding programs for non-traditional students at Reinhardt University, please contact the Office of Professional Studies and Graduate Admissions at 770.720.9191 or finish@reinhardt.edu.
Admissions decisions are not based on religion, race, creed, color, gender, marital status, or national origin. Admission to Reinhardt University does not guarantee admissions to a specific degree program, such as teacher education or music. See individual degree programs for admission requirements.
Application Packets for all Reinhardt University Graduate Programs
Click on your program of interest to find the program's application requirements and process.
Master of Arts in Teaching in Early Childhood Education
Master of Business Administration
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Master of Public Administration
The M.Ed. programs are currently being revised to conform to recent certification changes made by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC).
If you have questions regarding the admissions process, or your status, please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at 770.720.5760.
You may attend Reinhardt as a non-degree seeking student in any class for which you have the necessary prerequisites. To apply, you should submit an application for admission, noting your non-degree seeking status, along with the $25 application processing fee. You can apply online or contact the admissions office to request a paper application.
You may complete up to 15 semester hours as a non-degree seeking student.
If you wish to seek regular admission to Reinhardt after attending as a non-degree seeking student, you must submit appropriate transcripts and apply for admission as a degree seeking student.
Dual enrollment is a great way to get a head start on your college career. Our flexible class schedule allows high school juniors and seniors to take Reinhardt classes while you finish high school.
Student Eligibility for Dual Enrollment
To be eligible for the dual enrollment program, a student must:
- Be enrolled in the 11th or 12th grade of a private or public high school in Georgia or a home study program within the State of Georgia operated in accordance with O.C.G.A. §20-2-690(c); and on track to graduate
- Be admitted to Reinhardt University as a dual enrollment student;
- Reinhardt University Dual Enrollment Admission requirements are as follows:
- Cumulative GPA 3.5 for all core classes.
- Completed Dual Enrollment Counselor Consent
- Reinhardt University Dual Enrollment Admission requirements are as follows:
- Be enrolled in courses listed in the approved Dual Enrollment Course Directory
- Maintain satisfactory academic progress and follow Reinhardt University Code of Conduct and Honor Pledge at all times as defined by the eligible postsecondary institution to remain eligible for the program
Application Deadlines
The Deadline for Fall 2021 is March 1, 2021. All completed applications will be reviewed after this deadline. Students will be notified of their selection.
How to Apply as a Dual Enrollment Student
1. Complete an online application. Select Dual Enrollment on page 3 under Enrollment Classification.
2. Submit an official high school transcript showing that you have earned at least a 3.5 for all core classes. Contact your high school counselor and ask him or her to either send a virtual copy via a digital transcript service (Parchment, GA Futures, etc) or to mail a sealed copy to
Admissions Office
7300 Reinhardt Circle
Waleska, GA 30183
3. Due to Covid, ACT/SAT scores are not required for students applying for Fall 2021. If you do decide to send scores, they will only be considered if they help your overall application score.
4. Submit the Dual Enrollment Counselor Consent Form. You and your high school counselor can see your class options here. You can either mail a copy to the address above, or you can email it to jessie.fanczi@reinhardt.edu with the subject line "Counselor Consent Form."
Dual enrollment students are allowed to enroll for a maximum of four (4) semesters.
Admission decisions are not based on religion, race, creed, color, gender, marital status, or national origin. Admission to Reinhardt University does not guarantee admission to a specific program, such as teacher education or music. See individual degree programs for admission requirements.
Dual Enrollment
Purpose
Dual enrollment provides for students who are dually enrolled at a participating eligible public or private high school, or home study program in Georgia, and a participating eligible postsecondary institution in Georgia. These students take postsecondary coursework for credit towards both high school graduation or home study completion and postsecondary requirements. Beginning with fall term 2015 (FY 2016), the program is offered during all terms of the school year: fall, spring, and summer semester.
Why should I apply for the dual enrollment program?
The dual enrollment program is a state-funded program which offers dual enrollment students the opportunity to enroll in approved courses at a participating college or university for NO CHARGE. This means that your tuition, mandatory fees, and books will be paid for by the state if you are enrolled in pre-approved dual enrollment courses (view the Reinhardt University dual enrollment-approved course directory).
Where can I find more detailed information on the dual enrollment program?
1. Visit https://www.gafutures.org/
2. Click on Hope and State Aid Programs
3. Click on Scholarships and Grants
4. Select Dual Enrollment
Award Amount
Students, who meet all eligibility requirements, will receive a student-specific award amount to be applied toward tuition, mandatory fees and a book allowance. Aid is paid to the postsecondary institution. Award amounts may be found on the dual enrollment award chart.
Course Directory
Upon choosing an eligible Georgia postsecondary institution, the student will select postsecondary courses from the dual enrollment course list found in the Dual Enrollment Course Directory.
Impact on HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarship Eligibility
Dual credit enrollment hours taken at a postsecondary institution, under which dual enrollment payments have been made, are not counted as attempted-hours, nor included in the combined paid-hours limit.
Dual credit enrollment hours of the Accel program, paid prior to Spring term 2011 will be included in both the 127 semester/190 quarter hours limit and combined paid-hours limit. This includes payments from the HOPE Scholarship, HOPE Grant, Zell Miller Scholarship, and Accel programs.
High Schools and Home Study Programs Participation
In order to qualify as a dual enrollment participant, all private and public high school counselors must execute a Dual Enrollment High School/Home Study Program Participation Agreement.
Application Procedure
Students attending a home study program must complete the dual enrollment paper application.
Students attending an eligible public or private high school or participating in the GAMES Academy or the Advanced Academy of Georgia must complete the dual enrollment online application. The online application can be accessed by creating and signing in to your www.gafutures.org account.
The application consists of three parts:
1. Student & Parent/Guardian
2. High School/Home Study
3. Postsecondary Institution
Submit all Participation Agreements to GSFC by one of the following methods:
Email: sas@gsfc.org
Fax: 770-724-9249
Mail: Student Aid Services
2082 East Exchange Place
Tucker, GA 30084
Student applications and award invoices cannot be processed until the high school, home study program and postsecondary institutions Participation Agreements are received for the academic year.
Additional Information
For more information regarding dual enrollment, refer to the program regulations.
For many years, Reinhardt has welcomed academically talented home schooled students. Many home schooled students have chosen Reinhardt because of the small class sizes and supportive atmosphere that is similar to the home school experience. For questions regarding home school admission, contact your admissions counselor.
How to Apply as a Home Schooled Student
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Complete an application and submit the $25 application processing fee. You can apply online or contact the admissions office to request a paper application.
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Have an official, sealed copy of your high school transcript sent to Reinhardt. If you have participated in a formal home school program, the transcript should be an official copy from the home school program. If your parents designed the curriculum, your transcript should detail the subjects studied and an evaluation of your performance. If you have information that you would like to share, but does not fit concisely on your formal transcript, attach an addendum. This could include textbooks and resources used, special projects and extra-curricular activities.
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Have an official SAT or ACT score report sent to Reinhardt. (Not required if you are age 21 or older)
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After you have been accepted, submit your $150 non-refundable tuition deposit to guarantee your spot for the first semester.
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Before the first week of class, have your final high school transcript sent to Reinhardt.
*Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for admission will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.
Admission decisions are not based on religion, race, creed, color, gender, marital status, or national origin. Admission to Reinhardt University does not guarantee admission to a specific degree program such as teacher education or music. See individual degree programs for admission information.
Reinhardt University is welcoming to students from different countries across the world. We value the presence of international students on our campus. International applicants will need a student visa in order to study or live in the United States. Students who are permanent residents of the U.S. are not considered international applicants.
How to Apply as an International Student
- Complete an application and submit the $25 application processing fee. You can apply online or contact the Office of Admission to request a paper application.
- Submit a copy of the biographical page from your passport (the page with your photo and expiration date.)
- We highly recommend InCred for your evaluation. For high school evaluations, only an academic evaluation is required. Students with any previous college experience must have a course-by-course evaluation. For an additional $20 fee, transcripts will be included in the evaluation.
- If English is your native language, SAT or ACT scores will be accepted. If English is not your native language, submit an official score report from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A TOEFL score of 500 (paper score), 173 (computer score), or 64 (internet-based score) is required.
- Provide a bank statement and affidavit of support verifying financial responsibility for fees for one year ($35,000). Funds must be in US dollars. The amount of financial responsibility may be adjusted based on institutional scholarships and outside scholarships. Approval of the bank statement is determined by a Designated School Official.
- If transferring from another U.S. college or university, submit official transcripts from each institution attended, a copy of your current I-20 and a transfer clearance form. Transcripts from outside the United States must be evaluated from an official credit evaluation service with a course by course evaluation.
- Upon completion of the application processes and admission to the College, Reinhardt will send you the proper documentation needed to apply for a student visa.
*Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for admission will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.
Admission decisions are not based on religion, race, creed, color, gender, marital status, or national origin. Admission to Reinhardt University does not guarantee admission to a specific degree program, such as teacher education or music. See individual degree programs for admission requirements.
If you have attended Reinhardt in the past, but have been away from the College for one or more semesters (excluding summer), you must submit an application for readmission. Contact the admissions office to request a readmission application.
If you have attended other institutions as a transfer student since leaving Reinhardt, you must also submit official transcripts from each of those institutions.
Transfer credits are acceptable only from institutions accredited by an appropriate regional body, such as the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, SACSCOC.
Courses must be of collegiate nature and passed with a grade of C or better unless you have completed a bachelor's or an associate degree at Reinhardt or another accredited institution.
Transfer Ceiling
Transfer ceilings are 40 semester credits for an associate degree and 80 semester hours for a baccalaureate degree.
Associate/Two-year Degree
If you have completed a two-year degree designated as transferable to a four-year degree from another regionally accredited institution, you will enter Reinhardt with your core curriculum requirements fulfilled.
Non-regionally Accredited Institutions
Credit earned at a non-regionally accredited institution will be evaluated on a course by course basis. The collegiate nature of the course content and the instructor's credentials must be documented for evaluation by Reinhardt.
Admission decisions are not based on religion, race, creed, color, gender, marital status, or national origin. Admission to Reinhardt University does not guarantee admission to a specific program such as teacher education or music. See individual degree programs for admission requirements.
Reinhardt does not discriminate in any of its policies, programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, age, culture, national origin, socioeconomic status, gender, religious belief, sexual orientation, physical (dis)ability or genetic information. Admission to Reinhardt University does not guarantee admission into a specific degree program, such as teacher education. See individual degree programs for admission requirements.