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Freshman
REQUIREMENTS
Admission for incoming freshmen is decided based on:
- Unweighted high school grade point average (GPA)
→If the unweighted GPA is not provided, Office of Admissions calculates GPA based on completed high school coursework.
→If your GPA falls below 2.5, the Admissions Office will contact you with the option to be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. - Official high school transcripts, which must be submitted directly from the high school.
- YHC doesn’t require ACT or SAT scores.
Homeschooled
REQUIREMENTS
Admission decisions are made considering your high school GPA and ACT or SAT scores. As part of your application, you should provide:
- A transcript detailing your high school coursework. If you participated in a formal homeschooling program, the transcript should come directly from that organization. If your curriculum was parent-designed, the transcript should outline the subjects studied.
- Official ACT or SAT scores.
- If applicable, GED scores should also be submitted, as they may be required to complete the admissions process.
Master of Arts in Teaching
REQUIREMENTS
- A completed Graduate Admissions application.
Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
To be recommended for admission, applicants must meet one of the following:
- Bachelors degree in English, Math, History, or Biology OR Broad Field Science requires a bachelor’s degree in one area of Science
- Equivalent of 21 hours of advanced level courses relevant to content area (determined by Graduate Review Panel in admission review)
- Broad Field Science content areas without a Bachelor’s degree in one area of Science must have 21 hours of advanced level classes plus 15 hours of upper-level course in two additional areas of Science
- Applicants are reviewed by the Graduate Review Panel.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PROGRAM
Derived from state-approved initial certification criteria. (Not required for admission into the program.)
- MyPSC account creation
- GACE Ethics 360 passing score
- Submission of notarized Pre-Service Certification Application
(Verification of Lawful Presence and Background Check Affidavit are required in the application process). - GAPSC Pre-Service Certification Approval
- Background check
- GACE Content Areas Assessment (can be provided prior to enrollment, or by the end of the summer semester)
Official international transcripts must have a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Evaluations must include certification that the applicant has received a baccalaureate from a regionally accredited institution and state a calculated cumulative grade point average.
Master of Science in Leadership & Supervision
REQUIREMENTS
- Completed Application
- Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited Institution
- Official College Transcript(s) submitted to [email protected]
- Cover Letter Explaining Your Interest and Professional Goals
Dual Enrollment
requirements
For high school juniors and seniors in Georgia, this is a unique opportunity to complete college courses while completing high school requirements. Students can gain both high school and college credit.
To be eligible for our Dual Enrollment program, you should meet the following criteria:
- Be a junior or senior enrolled at a public or private high school, or be homeschooled.
- Have a minimum 3.0 academic GPA in high school (as calculated by the Office of Admissions).
- If applicable, adhere to your high school’s specific eligibility requirements for participation.
For students bringing in Dual Enrollment credits, we ask for official college transcripts to credit completed courses.
For further details about Georgia’s Dual Enrollment program, visit www.gafutures.org.
Out-of-state students, please contact our Office of Admissions at [email protected] for guidance.
Readmission
Are you a former YHC students wishing to re-enroll after a gap of a semester or longer? You will need to fill out the application for readmission.
CONDITIONS
Not attended another institution: Acceptance is straightforward, provided there’s no hold on your account.
Attended another institution: If you pursued studies elsewhere after YHC, you must:
- Submit official transcripts of that coursework to the Office of Admissions
Transfer
REQUIREMENTS
Students interested in transferring to YHC should complete the admission application.
- If you’ve completed 30 or more credit hours of academic-level college coursework, you’ll need to submit official transcripts from all previously attended institutions.
- For those who’ve completed less than 30 hours of college credit, both an official high school and college transcript should be submitted.
- Admissions decisions for transfers with over 30 hours of college-level credits rely on college coursework completed, with a minimum cumulative GPA requirement of 2.0.
- If your GPA falls below 2.0, the Admissions Office will contact you with the option to be reviewed by the Admissions Committee.
YHC informs students about the extent of transfer credit accepted by the College prior to enrollment. To graduate, transfer students must fulfill all graduation requirements effective at the time of their admission to the College. Admission to YHC doesn’t necessarily assure admission into specific degree programs, which may need additional steps.
International Transfer
REQUIREMENTS
International applicants who are transfer should:
- If transferring from a U.S. institution with less than 30 hours of coursework, provide all post-secondary and high school transcripts.
- Transfers from a U.S. college/university with 30+ hours of coursework should submit college/university transcripts. Admissions decisions are based on college coursework with a minimum GPA requirement of 2.0.
- Applicants who have completed coursework at the high school/secondary school or university-level outside of the U.S. must provide a course-by-course transcript evaluation from an approved service, such as SpanTran, Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
- If English is not your native language, provide proof of language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, or ELS Language Center completion).
All admission documents should be sent to [email protected]
Post-admission requirements for international students include:
- A nonrefundable $300 enrollment deposit.
- Completion and return of the Financial Guarantee Statement (FGS). A Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20) will be issued upon approval of the FGS.
- A copy of your unexpired passport photo ID page.
- Submission of all required health forms
- International student transfer form
All post-admission documents must be sent to [email protected]
International Freshman
REQUIREMENTS
International applicants who are first-time freshmen should:
- Complete the international application.
- If English is not your native language, provide proof of language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, or ELS Language Center completion).
- Applicants who have completed high school in the U.S. will need to request an official copy of all transcripts be sent to the Office of Admissions.
- Applicants who have completed coursework at the high school/secondary school or university-level outside of the U.S. must provide a course-by-course transcript evaluation from an approved service, such as SpanTran, Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
All admission documents should be sent to [email protected]
Post-admission requirements for international students include:
- A nonrefundable $300 enrollment deposit.
- Completion and return of the Financial Guarantee Statement (FGS). A Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20) will be issued upon approval of the FGS.
- A copy of your unexpired passport photo ID page.
- Submission of all required health forms
All post-admission documents must be sent to [email protected]
Dual Enrollment to Full-Time
requirements
- No application is needed. Email [email protected] and let us know you want to continue at YHC full-time. Our team will create your full-time student application file with your dual enrollment information.
- Direct Admission. Request an updated transcript to be sent to [email protected]. After we receive the updated transcript, you will receive direct admission into YHC.
- Scholarship. As a dual enrollment student, you will receive a $1,000 dual enrollment scholarship
- Enrollment Deposit Waived. After you receive your acceptance, email [email protected] to let us know you want to confirm your full-time enrollment. As a dual enrollment student, you do not have to pay an enrollment deposit!
- No application is needed. Email [email protected] and let us know you want to continue at YHC full-time. Our team will create your full-time student application file with your dual enrollment information.
- Direct Admission. Request an updated transcript to be sent to [email protected]. After we receive the updated transcript, you will receive direct admission into YHC.
- Tuition Scholarship. As a local dual enrollment student, you will receive the tuition scholarship if you qualify for the HOPE scholarship and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at studentaid.gov.
- Enrollment Deposit Waived. After you receive your acceptance, email [email protected] to let us know you want to confirm your full-time enrollment. As a dual enrollment student, you do not have to pay an enrollment deposit!
Questions? Email [email protected]
COLLEGE COSTS MADE CLEAR
100% of students receive scholarships. Textbooks are covered by tuition.
MEET THE ADMISSIONS TEAM
Every student has a dedicated counselor.
Once you've submitted your application, you'll hear from your personal admissions counselor via email or text the next day.
For Students
What GPA or test scores do I need to get in?
To find out the GPA or test scores you need, select above the type of student you are and the drop down menu will provide the information specific to your situation.
What documents are required for my application (transcripts, essays, recommendations)?
To find out, select above the type of student you are and the drop down menu will provide the information specific to your situation.
What are the application deadlines?
Because we have rolling admissions, there is no deadline to apply. However, we encourage early applications to ensure course selection and housing availability.
Where do I send my admission documents?
Undergraduate Admissions documents should be sent to [email protected]
Graduate Admission documents should be sent to [email protected]
How long does it take to receive an admissions decision?
After a student’s admissions file is complete, the admissions office will send a decision within 3-5 business days.
For Parents
What’s the total cost of attendance (tuition, fees, housing, meal plan)?
You can find the total cost of tuition by visiting the Tuition and Fees page. On this page, you’ll also find a tuition calculator where you can explore your estimated costs and find out more about the different types of scholarship opportunities.
How is it possible that 100% of students receive scholarships?
In addition to grants, loans, and work-study opportunities, YHC awards merit-based scholarships through the admissions process. To discover more about scholarships, please visit the Scholarships page.
What kind of support services are available (academic advising, tutoring, counselling)?
We have a wide variety of support services for students, from free tutoring to academic coaching to early intervention and so much more!
Visit the Academic Support page, Pay for College page, and For Parents page to see the support services available at YHC.
Who can I contact directly with admissions or financial aid questions?
Above you’ll find the admissions team along with their emails and phone numbers that you can contact directly. Alternatively, you can call the admissions office at (800)241-3754.
For Teachers and Counselors
How can I receive brochures, resources, or information packets for my students?
To request admission materials email [email protected] with your preferred mailing address.
How do I schedule an admissions counselor to come to my school?
The admissions team is available for high school visits, college fairs, apply to college events, financial aid workshops, information sessions, panels, webinars, and more. Email [email protected] to request a YHC admissions representative to attend your event.
Who is the admissions representative for my region?
For Georgia:
● North Georgia: Jensen Linton
● West/South-Metro Atlanta & West Georgia: Bunmi Akinnuoye
● East-Metro Atlanta & East Georgia: Tanner Redmon
● Middle & South Georgia: Donna Webb
North Carolina & Tennessee first year students: Jenson Linton
Out-of-State (excluding North Carolina & Tennessee): Kallee McKinney
Countries outside the U.S.: Kallee McKinney
Dual Enrollment: Madeline Skiba
