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Which academic degrees do you recognize for admission into your courses?
Updated at May 29, 2026, Viewed 0 times

Atlanta College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recognizes a broad range of academic qualifications for admission into its undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Recognized Degrees and Qualifications

  1. Undergraduate Programs (Bachelor’s Degrees at ACLAS)

    • U.S. High School Diploma or GED.

    • International equivalents of secondary education (e.g., A-Levels, WAEC, HSC, IB Diploma).

    • Transfer students with credits from an accredited U.S. or international college/university are also welcome.

  2. Postgraduate Programs (Master’s, MBA, DBA, etc.)

    • ACLAS programs

    • A U.S. Bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.

    • International equivalents of a bachelor’s degree, subject to verification (e.g., WES, NACES evaluation).

  3. If You Don’t Have a Recognized Degree

    • Students without a U.S. high school diploma or bachelor’s degree can begin with an ACLAS-specific foundation or bridging program

    • These programs are designed to provide the academic credits and skills required to move into a higher-level ACLAS program (Bachelor’s or Master’s).

  4. English Language Requirements

    • Since programs are taught in English, applicants must have a basic understanding of English.