Step 1:  Apply to Undergraduate Admissions

Students interested in an undergraduate program are first accepted to Georgia State University through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions as exploratory respiratory therapy students.

Step 2:  Apply Online

Bachelor's in Science Application

Step 3:  Submit Supplemental Items

Submit TEAS Score, Recommendation Letters, etc., to:  [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected].

Application Reminders

• A TEAS Score/Recommendation Letter is not needed initially at the time you submit your application. Students can email the above addresses once they have received the items.
• We operate under rolling admissions, so do not delay in submitting an application early.
• If you are finishing a prerequisite now or over the summer, please submit your application regardless if you are finished or not. Our admissions team checks after every semester for final grades and updates your profile.

Criteria for Early Admission

1. Application submitted by March 1
2. TEAS exam scores submitted
3. Faculty Advisement Seminar Completed
4. No more than 2 course left to be completed

All early admission recipients will be conditionally accepted pending completion of required course work as prescribed by advisement. 

All students who apply before March 1 but fail to meet the following criteria will be evaluated for admission after the May deadline (completion of spring semester)

Step 1:  Apply Online

Step 2:  Required Supplemental Information

Prerequisites
Statistics
Anatomy & Physiology I
Anatomy & Physiology II
Survey or General Chemistry I
Survey or General Chemistry II
Microbiology
Physics I

Transcripts
Please submit official transcripts from each college or university attended.  If you have attended Georgia State University as an undergraduate status, all transcripts, except Georgia State’s, must be sent; these transcripts are not available for our use.  For transcripts instructions, please visit: https://graduate.gsu.edu/how-to-apply/apply/transcripts/

Foreign Student Financial Statement
English Proficiency
To designate Georgia State University as the recipient of your official English proficiency exam scores, please use the noted selections.
TOEFL:  Select Institution Code 5251
IELTS: Select E-Delivery Account Name Georgia State University Graduate Admissions

Entrance Exam Scores
Photocopy of your GRE scores. The score should be sent directly to Georgia State University from the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Scores cannot be more than five years old from the desired semester of entry. We recommend that you take the GRE no later than two months prior to the application deadline. The correct institution code for Georgia State University is 5251. A department code is not used. If you have an official copy of your GRE scores, please upload a photocopy with your application. While a photocopy is not acceptable for admission and we must still receive official scores from ETS, a photocopy can help expedite the processing of your application. Visit the GRE website athttp://www.gre.org/ or call 1-800-GRE-CALL for information and registration. A minimum score of 156 on the verbal and 144 on the quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Exam is preferred. A minimum of 4.0 is required on the Analytical Writing section.

Step 3:  Additional Required Documents for Some Applicants

Certificate of Immunization
This is required for accepted applicants who have never attended Georgia State University. If admitted, you must submit this form to Georgia State University Health Services prior to registration. The form can be printed from www.gsu.edu/health

Official TOEFL scores
(For applicants whose native language is not English). If available, please upload a copy of your TOEFL score to your online application. Scores cannot be more than 2 years old from the desired term of entry.

International Credential Evaluation
(For applicants who have completed any education outside the U.S.). Please visit here.

Citizenship Verification
Visit here.

Mailing Address

In- Person:

Office of Admissions – Graduate Programs
Sparks Hall 200
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA 30302

Phone: 404-413-2444
Email: [email protected]
Transcript Email: [email protected]
Transcript Order Site Name: Georgia State University – Graduate Programs

Mailing / Delivery Address:

FedEx, DHL, UPS, etc.
Office of Admission – Graduate Programs
Georgia State University – Sparks Hall 200
33 Gilmer Street SE
Atlanta, GA 30303

U.S. Postal Service
Office of Admissions – Graduate Programs
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 4018
Atlanta, GA 30302

Application Status

After submitting your application, you can check your status by returning to your online application

What is required for admission to Georgia State's undergraduate RT program?
If you are a current student you must attend a mandatory faculty advisement seminar, complete AREAS A-F, take the Allied Health TEAS exam and apply by the March 1st deadline which includes an essay on why you are interested in the BS RT program. If you are a transfer student you must be accepted to GSU as an undergraduate transfer student before you can apply to the BS RT program. Once you are accepted your transfer credit will be articulated by undergraduate admissions to determine if you have met AREAS A-F.

How often does the program accept students?
The BS RT program only accepts for the Fall of each year.

What is the average program GPA for admitted students?
3.

What is a competitive GPA for BS RT applicants?
3.0 - 4.0

What is the minimum to apply?
2.5

When should I apply and take the Allied Health TEAS?
Applications are accepted Jan 1st each year and the deadline is March 1st. The TEAS exam should be taken By March at the latest.

What is a competitive score for the TEAS exam?
80 or higher

Who makes admissions decisions?
Respiratory therapy chair and faculty members.

Are letters of recommendations required?
No

What factors are considered for admission?
Your program GPA (AREAS A-F), your TEAS score and your essay.

How long does it take to complete the BS RT program?
If you have never attended college at minimum 4 years. If you have transfer credit at minimum 2 years depending on the courses that transfer.

How much weight does the admissions committee place on the program GPA and TEAS scores?
The TEAS exam and program GPA are strong predictors of how successful a student will be in the BS RT program and therefore are significant factors in determining admissions in addition to the essay.

If I am an international student with international credentials/courses how can I apply?
You must follow the application procedures to apply as an international transfer student. After you are admitted to GSU as an international transfer student you must complete the BS RT application, TEAS exam and attend a mandatory faculty advisement seminar.

What is required for admission to Georgia State's MS RT program?
You must submit an application, GRE score(s), 2 letters of recommendation, resume, and transcripts from all institutions attended.

Can the GRE be waived?
Yes. To request a waiver of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) requirement, applicants to the Traditional Master's in Health Science with a concentration in Respiratory Therapy (MSRT) Program must submit a written request as to why they want the GRE waived and that request provides details of their RT education and RT work experience; applicants must attach their current resume and official academic transcripts to the waiver request. Please submit your waiver request by May 15th for fall admission, January 15th for summer admission and Sept 15th for spring admission to the Office of Academic Admission. Applicants who submit a GRE waiver request after this date risk not having adequate time to take the GRE if their request is denied. The following are requirements for waiver of the GRE:

• Minimal GPA of 3.0
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical respiratory therapy work experience.
• Two letters of recommendation that can document your work in the respiratory therapy profession.
• RRT credential

How often does the Traditional MS RT program accept students?
The Traditional MS RT program accepts for Fall, Spring & Summer each year.

What are the application deadlines?
May 15 - FALL, September 15 - SPRING, January 15 - SUMMER

What is the average program GPA for admitted students?
3.0

What is a competitive GPA for MS RT applicants?
3.0 - 4.0

What is the minimum to apply?
3.0

What is a competitive score for the GRE exam?
150 - VERBAL, 150 - QUANTITATIVE, 3. 5 - AWA

Who makes admissions decisions?
Respiratory Therapy chair and faculty members

Are letters of recommendations required?
Yes, at minimum 2 no more than 4

What factors are considered for admission?
Your overall GPA, Resume, Letters of Recommendation, & GRE score

How long does it take to complete the MS RT program?
The program is 5 semesters.

If I am an international student with international credentials/courses how can I apply?
You must have your credentials evaluated by an international credentialing agency (WES or Josef Silny). You must request a document by document evaluation. The TOEFL or IELTS is required for applicants whose first language is not English or who completed a degree outside the U.S

What is a competitive score for the TOEFL or IELTS?
TOEFL - IBT exam score of 80 or higher; IELTS - overall score of 7 or higher

Can I defer my acceptance?
Yes, you can ask to defer your acceptance once to the upcoming semester. All deferral cases are reviewed independently and not guaranteed approval. You deferral request must come no later than 10 days after the beginning of the semester. Any requests beyond that date will be automatically denied.

How do I apply for my I-20 Visa
The I-20 Visa is done through International Student Services. The link to start your I-20 is: https://isss.gsu.edu/future-students/admissions/i-20-process-for-f-1-students/

** NOTICE:  Face to Face appointments will not be available at this time. We are offering remote advisement through WebEx or SKYPE**