Admissions at Emmanuel University

Joining the Emmanuel University Community

We are thrilled that you are considering Emmanuel University as the place to begin your higher education journey! The Emmanuel University experience is distinct: Higher education rooted in a deep and personal faith. We meet God together on this campus (“Emmanuel” means “God with us,” after all.) We develop Christ followers and produce graduates who are prepared to be disciples in the world. Is that your calling? Do you want a high-quality education with students, faculty, and staff who share your faith? Do you seek a Spirit-filled student life experience? Do you want to pursue your degree with students who share – and strengthen -- your faith? Then Emmanuel University is the right place for you.

Our campus is convenient to many natural attractions: Lake Hartwell and Lake Thurmond, the mountains of north Georgia, the Appalachian trail and other hiking venues, whitewater rafting, fishing and hunting, and much more. Come to Emmanuel and experience it all!

Undergraduate Education

At Emmanuel University, we provide a wide range of degree programs to align with your interests and aspirations. Here where we meet God together, Emmanuel University’s faculty bring academic expertise and faith-filled lives to every classroom and laboratory. The members of our academic staff are ready to assist you with registration, degree program requirements, and progress toward your degree. Our Student Life staff will help fill the outside-the-classroom hours with activities that enhance your academic pursuits and enrich your Emmanuel experience with fun, Spirit-filled programs. College life, after all, is about more than just getting a degree!

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Search our Degree Programs

Find your major at Emmanuel University

With more than 40 undergraduate degree programs and four graduate degree tracks, Emmanuel University offers a rich catalog of academic options for you to explore, enjoy, and embark on a lifelong journey that begins here. Our recent transition to University status was made to offer more options for Emmanuel students to find their place.

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Graduate Admissions

Graduate study provides the advanced, specialized academic training required equally for certain professional callings and lives of discipleship. Our recent transition from college to university allows us to offer additional master’s programs in the following areas: Master’s in Elementary Education, Master’s in Exercise Science, Master’s in Ministry, and Master of Divinity. In the fall of 2025, we will also be offering Master’s our strategic communications and Master of Business Administration.

What does it take to enroll at Emmanuel University? It’s easy!

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We want the admissions process to build on your excitement about enrolling, not drown it in forms and data. Our streamlined process is built on the concept of “Say Yes First,” and strives to make becoming an Emmanuel student easy and transparent. When you apply, you will be connected with an enrollment specialist who will walk with you through the entire process. At Emmanuel University, we provide a rigorous academic experience that is grounded in Christian faith and accessible to any student who seeks that experience. Our mission is to develop Christ followers through higher education with a Biblical worldview. Faith and learning work together here, where we make disciples to send into the world.

Freshmen

Submit high school transcripts and optional standardized test scores.

Transfer

Provide transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities.

International

Submit proof of English proficiency and educational transcripts.

Dual Enrollment

High school students must submit a letter of recommendation and transcripts.

Online Program

Provide transcripts from all previously attended educational institutions.

Graduate Programs

Submit official transcripts and any required program-specific documents.

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Financial Aid & Scholarships

Enrolling at Emmanuel University is a milestone in your life, one that comes with financial considerations. We want to do all that we can to make this decision easy and manageable for you and your family. Our goal is to help you make the right decision.

The financial aid process can seem overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. The staff in the Emmanuel University Financial Aid office is caring, skilled, and experienced in every aspect of working through the process of paying for college. It doesn’t have to be hard, but the details are important. Let us help you.

Enrolling at Emmanuel University is a milestone in your life, one that comes with financial considerations. We want to do all that we can to make this decision easy and manageable for you and your family. Our goal is to help you make the right decision.

The financial aid process can seem overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. The staff in the Emmanuel University Financial Aid office is caring, skilled, and experienced in every aspect of working through the process of paying for college. It doesn’t have to be hard, but the details are important. Let us help you.

Visit Emmanuel University

There is no better way to learn about Emmanuel than to visit the campus, where we meet God together. Nestled in the foothills of Northeast Georgia with the Appalachian mountains visible to the north, the Emmanuel campus is a place of spiritual growth, academic achievement, meaningful student life, and lifelong relationships.