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Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Pathway Program

The APS Pathway Program is designed to provide academically talented APS students a transfer path to Georgia Tech. First-year applicants from Atlanta Public Schools (APS) not offered first-year admission have the opportunity to apply as a transfer student within two years* after their high school graduation date if they meet the following eligibility:

• First-year applicant from an Atlanta Public School (APS)

• Applicants who have strong academic credentials (based on course selection and grades) within the first-year applicant pool.

• Pre-Calculus or higher Math completion (in High School or Dual Enrollment)

• Georgia Residency

*For example, first-year Fall 2025 APS applicants who received an APS Pathway program offer have until the Fall 2027 term to apply for transfer as part of the APS Pathway program.

Computer Science Major Restriction

All Georgia Tech majors except for Computer Science are eligible for students when applying to transfer as part of the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Transfer Pathway Program. Due to high CS demand, we use a selective, holistic review process that considers a variety of comparative factors as part of the admission selection process for all CS transfer applicants.

The Atlanta Public Schools (APS) Pathway Program is reviewed each year and adjusted as needed to align with institutional priorities.

Pathway Requirements

To receive an offer of transfer admission through the APS Pathway, you must:

1. Submit a Transfer Application
   Submit a transfer application by the deadline of the application term. APS Pathway students can apply for the spring, summer, or fall semester. The Architecture major is only available for summer and fall terms. Admission to College of Design programs (Architecture, Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies, and Music Technology) requires portfolio approval by COD faculty.

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2. Complete Course Requirements by Major
   If applying for spring or summer terms, complete minimum course requirements for your major prior to the application deadline. If applying for fall term, complete the minimum course requirements for your major by May 30.

   The best resources for GT transfer credit information are the GT transfer equivalency table, catalog, and transfer credit pages.

   Course Requirements by Major

3. Complete Credit Hour Requirements (after High School graduation)
   Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter credits) after high school graduation at a U.S. accredited college. If applying for spring or summer terms, complete credit hour requirements prior to the application deadline. If applying for fall term, complete credit hour requirements by May 30.

   Dual Enrollment credit hours and credit by exam hours (AP/IB) should not be included within the 30-semester hour or 45-quarter credit hour requirement.

4. Submit Your Official Transcript(s)
   Submit official transcript(s) from all prior colleges by the document deadline. If you’ve attended more than one college, request an official transcript from each one be sent to Georgia Tech.

   Check with your institution to make sure credit by exam awards are listed by individual course on your official transcript. If credit by exam scores are not listed, then official test scores (AP/IB) are required and subject to GT transfer credit policy.

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5. Meet GPA and Grade Requirements
   Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.5 (or higher) and B grades (or higher) in all college coursework including Dual Enrollment coursework. Review our GPA page to review how we evaluate GPA and other important information. Applicants with a C grade or lower in college coursework including Dual Enrollment will be reviewed holistically and may not be admitted as a pathway applicant.