Participation in the LINK: Georgia Highlands College (GHC) to ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ State University Bridge Program provides you with personalized guidance from GHC and ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Admission Counselors and Academic Advisors who will ensure a seamless transfer process. Once your Georgia Highlands transferable credit hours are completed with a 2.0 or higher GPA* and you are ready to apply to ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ, the application fee will be waived and your GHC transcript will be released to ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ for free.
*Please note, a GPA of 2.5 or higher is required for admission into the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ teacher education programs.
This LINK Program provides aspiring educators with a streamlined path to teaching through various specialized degree options. Students can choose from programs in Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Grades, or Secondary Education, each designed to equip future teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in various educational settings.
Students at GHC should notify their advisor of their desire to participate in the LINK: Georgia Highlands bridge program with ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ. The professional academic advising staff at GHC will ensure that students are taking the appropriate coursework to transfer to ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ for their desired bachelor’s degree in teacher education. ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ will also offer access to professional advising and student success staff for the transfer process.
Students are encouraged to complete 30 credit hours at GHC and then apply to ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ as a transfer student.
Students transferring with fewer than 30 transferable credit hours must meet the current ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ freshman admission requirements.