How to apply to Computer Science at the University of West Georgia: the ABET-accredited B.S., its two program-map starting points, required internship and capstone, international SAT/ACT and English requirements, fall 2027 deadlines, 2026-27 tuition and international tuition waivers, and requirements and timelines for students in China, Canada and transfer applicants

The University of West Georgia (UWG) is in Carrollton, Georgia. Its B.S. in Computer Science is offered by the Computing department and taught face to face on the Carrollton campus. This guide summarizes the official requirements for students at high schools in China (including A-Level, IB and AP students), students at Canadian high schools (including BC and Vancouver) and transfer students.

1. Degree and courses

• Accreditation: accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Computer Science.
• Content: aimed at software development, covering object-oriented programming, web technologies, software engineering, databases, intelligent systems, machine learning, system architecture and cloud computing, with a group capstone project and paid industry internships. The department also offers a B.S. in Computing and a Computer Science minor.
• Two program maps:
  • Precalculus start: MATH 1113 in the first term, then CS 1301 (Computer Science I) and MATH 1634 (Calculus I); the page lists 60 core, 55 major and 5 elective hours;
  • Algebra start: MATH 1111 first, then MATH 1112 or 1113, with CS 1301 in the second year; the page lists 60 core, 61 major and 3 elective hours.
  The two maps give different major and elective hours, so follow the catalog. Both say they are planning guides only and do not replace the undergraduate catalog.
• Main courses (precalculus-start map): CS 1301, CS 1302 Computer Science II, CS 2100 Introduction to Web Development, CS 3151 and CS 3152 Data Structures and Discrete Math I/II, CS 3270 Intelligent Systems, CS 3201/3202 Program Construction I/II, CS 3211/3212 Software Engineering I/II, CS 3110 System Architecture, CS 3230 Information Management, CS 3280 Systems Programming, CS 4225 Distributed and Cloud Computing, CS 4986 Computing Internship, CS 4982 Computing Capstone and two CS/COMP electives; math courses MATH 1634, MATH 1401 Statistics, MATH 2853 Linear Algebra and MATH 3003; plus ENGL 3405 Professional and Technical Writing and two lab sciences.
• Grades: CS 1301 must be passed with an A or B, as it is the prerequisite for all CS courses; CS 1302 also needs a B or better, and the map’s math milestones (such as MATH 1113, MATH 1634 and MATH 2853) need a C or better. The internship (CS 4986) and capstone (CS 4982) are required.

2. How admission works

• The pages we read do not describe a separate entry requirement for Computer Science or how to switch into it after enrolling; ask Computing (computing@westga.edu).
• Testing, which the pages describe differently:
  • the international FAQ says SAT or ACT scores are required unless transferring from a US institution;
  • the international admissions page lists minimums of SAT EBRW 480 and Math 440, or ACT English or Reading 17 and Math 17, says the requirement “might” be waived for applicants who have not taken either test, and says first-year applicants with a US GPA of 3.2 or higher are test-optional through the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 academic years; a test waiver requires an evaluation with a GPA conversion;
  • the undergraduate admissions page says freshman applicants with a recalculated GPA of 3.2 or higher are test-optional through Summer 2028.
  Ask international admissions whether you need to submit scores.
• UWG does not offer conditional admission at this time.

3. Deadlines and materials

• Undergraduate deadlines (undergraduate admissions page; no separate international dates): fall 2027 Early Action October 31, 2026, priority deadline January 31, 2027 and admission deadline August 8, 2027; spring 2027 January 8, 2027. Admission is rolling. To be considered for Scholarship Day, students must be accepted with the scholarship application complete by February 1.
• Application fee: paid in the portal, non-refundable and not typically waived for international applicants; the amount is not stated on the pages we read.
• Transcripts: must come directly from the school, preferably electronically to global@westga.edu (not from the applicant). The international office evaluates most foreign transcripts itself and may request a NACES or AICE evaluation when needed.
• International undergraduates must take at least 12 hours a semester and may take up to 21.

4. English requirements

• Most programs: TOEFL iBT 3.5 (69 for tests before 2026), IELTS Academic 6.0, PTE 53 or Cambridge English 169. Duolingo is not accepted.
• The page says the requirement can be waived for students whose first language is English and who completed a degree taught in English in an English-based system (examples given: USA, Canada, UK, Australia).

5. Students at high schools in China

• Chinese high school transcripts are generally evaluated and converted to a GPA by the international office; applicants seeking a test waiver need an evaluation with a GPA conversion.
• How the Gaokao is used and score requirements for Chinese high school grades are not published; ask global@westga.edu.
• Which A-Level, IB or AP results earn credit is not stated on the pages we read.

6. Students at Canadian high schools (including BC)

• The international FAQ says anyone who is not a US citizen or permanent resident is an international student, and the office works with students on F-1 and J-1 visas.
• Canada is among the examples for the English waiver, but the condition refers to completing a degree taught in English; ask international admissions whether high school graduates qualify.
• Score requirements for BC courses are not published.

7. Transfer students

• Transfer credit must come from accredited institutions with a C average; up to 90 hours can transfer, and internships, directed studies and learning support courses are not credited. Foreign transcripts need translation and evaluation by a NACES-approved organization.
• International students transferring from a US institution do not need SAT/ACT.
• Conditions for entering Computer Science as a transfer are not published; ask Computing.

8. Costs and scholarships

• Fall 2026 to summer 2027 (FY2027) undergraduate rates (face to face): at 15 hours, the international rate is USD 11,750 a semester including mandatory fees (tuition caps at 15 hours); out-of-state USD 11,450; in-state USD 3,635.
• The international admissions page estimates a year at about USD 38,000 based on fall 2024 prices: tuition and fees USD 23,000, health insurance USD 3,000, living expenses USD 11,000 and course materials USD 1,000.
• Undergraduate out-of-state tuition waiver: apply after admission with a resume and a one-page personal statement; waivers are limited, competitive and renewed each year. Four tiers by high school or transfer GPA, or SAT/ACT:
  • 100%: GPA 3.5, or SAT EBRW 630 and Math 590, or ACT English 27 and Math 25;
  • 75%: GPA 3.25, or SAT 580/540, or ACT 24/22;
  • 50%: GPA 3.0, or SAT 530/490, or ACT 21/19;
  • 25%: GPA 2.75, or SAT 480/440, or ACT 17/17.
  It reduces the out-of-state or out-of-country portion of tuition only; all students pay the in-state rate, and recipients must keep the matching institutional GPA.
• Sylvia Shortt Global Excellence Scholarship: at least one new international student is chosen each fall based on academics, financial need, leadership and community engagement, with a virtual interview for finalists. It covers first-year tuition, fees and health insurance plus housing, meal and textbook allowances, and full tuition continues with a 3.0 GPA. For fall, applicants must be admitted and apply by March 1; for spring, by October 15.
• UWG also recommends that international students complete the UWG General Scholarship Application.

Checklist

Students at high schools in China:

• Prepare TOEFL 3.5 (or 69 before 2026), IELTS 6.0 or PTE 53; Duolingo is not accepted
• Prepare SAT/ACT, or ask international admissions whether you can be waived
• For fall 2027, aim to apply by January 31 and have your school send transcripts directly
• After admission, apply for the out-of-state waiver (resume and statement); apply for the Sylvia Shortt award by March 1 if interested
• Ask international admissions whether the Gaokao is considered

Students at Canadian high schools (including BC and Vancouver):

• Ask international admissions which process to follow and whether you can skip the English test
• Ask how BC grades are reviewed

Transfer students:

• Transfer courses need a C average; up to 90 hours transfer
• Arrange a NACES evaluation for university work outside the US
• Ask Computing about entering Computer Science

Sources: University of West Georgia, B.S. in Computer Science; Computing; Program map (precalculus start); Program map (algebra start); International undergraduate admissions; International scholarships and waivers; International FAQs; International transfer credits; Tuition and fee charts; Undergraduate admissions; Undergraduate dates and deadlines. Check UWG’s website for the latest information.