- Graduation from a U.S. high school
- Completion of an approved University System of Georgia (USG) campus-based ESL program of study
- Proof of degree completion inside or outside the U.S. where English is the official language of academic instruction
- Proof of completion of the equivalent of English 1101 and/or 1102 with a grade of C or better, at an accredited U.S. institution
- Minimum scores on one of the following approved English proficiency tests: