Admissions Requirements for the Masters in Organizational Leadership
The college encourages applications from students interested in the evangelical Christian perspective and curriculum at Toccoa Falls College and who demonstrate a commitment to its philosophy of education. Toccoa Falls College seeks evidence of Christian commitment and character, as well as the capacity and desire to learn, in selecting students for admission.
Admissions Requirements
- An undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college, university, or program or a graduate degree from a regionally accredited college, university, or program and must meet one of the following stipulations:
- A cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or better on the last
degree-bearing transcript OR - A cumulative graduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better on the last degree bearing
transcript OR - A combined score of 300 for the verbal and quantitative sections of the Graduate
Record Examination (GRE) taken after 8/1/11
- A cumulative undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or better on the last
- A completed application, along with the $50 non-refundable application fee
- A current resume or curriculum vitae
- Personal Faith Narrative and Statement of Intent
Toccoa Falls College does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Admission to the college does not constitute automatic continuation in future semesters. The college reserves the right to refuse admission or continuation to any student. Any student who intentionally withholds pertinent information or falsifies such information may be required to withdraw from the college.
Accepted with Specifications
Students who do not meet the standards for admission may be admitted to Toccoa Falls College Graduate Studies programs with specification. Students seeking acceptance with specifications must submit a written appeal to the Graduate Studies Appeal Committee chaired by the Director of Graduate Studies addressing why they should be accepted which includes all extenuating circumstances. If an appeal is accepted and admission with specification is granted, specification graduate students are limited to 9 attempted credits. The College will remove the specification for those who complete their coursework with a minimum institutional GPA of 3.0 when a review of academic record occurs after attempting 9 credits.
- Administrative Withdrawal occurs after failing to achieve the minimum-standard GPA.
- Acceptance occurs after achieving the minimum-standard GPA.
Students who are withdrawn from the College will be neither academically nor financially responsible for any future courses for which they may have been preregistered and may reapply in 12 months for reconsideration.
Deferred Admissions
Students who cannot provide sufficient admissions documentation may be deferred until complete and acceptable documentation is provided. Students currently attending a course will be permitted to complete the course but will not be registered for any additional coursework until officially admitted.
Denied
Students who do not meet the admission requirements of the College will not be accepted.
Non-Degree Seeking Students
The College offers single-course registration to applicants who are not interested in enrolling in and completing a specific program of study. The same policies and procedures governing regular admission to the College apply to non-degree seeking students. The College furnishes grades and transcripts for courses taken.
- Non-Degree seeking graduate students may take a maximum of 18 credits (up to 6 courses). Exceptions to this policy require approval from the Vice President for Academic Affairs or designee.
- If additional credits are needed, students must enroll in a degree program.
College-level credit earned may later be applied toward a degree program at Toccoa Falls College, provided the student applies for admission and is accepted to the College. Applications for admission will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Auditing
Graduate studies courses may be audited with the approval of the Director of Graduate Studies and subject to available space. Applicants who wish to audit a course for personal enrichment must complete a Graduate Application Form, pay the $50 application fee, submit official transcripts from each college or university attended, and pay the auditing fee. A student may not change to audit status after the end of the drop/add period.