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We are pleased to learn of your interest in pursuing studies at Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service. Our associates program is affordable, acclaimed, and student centered. We combine extraordinary faculty with real-world studies. We have an exceptionally diverse student population and an unparalleled support for your goals. For additional information on applying or attending our college, please contact our Admissions Office by emailing admissions@gupton-jones.edu or call 770-593-2257. We look forward to answering all your questions or give you a tour!

Admission Procedure

An application for enrollment can be found on our website, here. The application should be completed as far in advance of the enrollment date as possible to allow for proper processing of the application.

Educational Admissions Requirements

The minimum requirement for admissions is a high school diploma or it's equivalent.

Educational Licensing Requirements

Educational requirements are prescribed by statute as well as rules and regulations of the funeral service licensing board of the state in which a student desires to obtain licensure following graduation from Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service. It is essential that an applicant be familiar with these requirements before enrollment. Licensing criteria vary considerably from state to state so it is strongly recommended that the applicant contact the state licensing board or the Admissions Office to insure compliance in advance of graduation; students may also visit https://gupton-jones.edu/academics/licensing.

Application and Acceptance

The application for matriculation should be completed online at https://gupton-jones.edu/apply . In addition, the following items are required for admission and acceptance to the College:

1. A completed application for the program desired;
2. The $50.00 non-refundable application fee;
3. Applicants must complete a set of enrollment documents through Docusign for the desired program;
4. A high school transcript certifying graduation, or a GED certificate and scores sent directly to the college from the certifier, or an equivalency is required;
5. Official transcripts from all other educational institutions previously attended by the applicant should also be sent directly to the college from the certifier;
6. A recent photograph for ID purposes only;
   a. A driver’s license or state identification card is preferred.
7. Successfully completed ONE of the required entrance assessments and earn the
   required minimum score.
        a. Wonderlic: required minimum score of 305 in the verbal section and 295 in the quantitative section (link provided by the college)
        b. SAT: required minimum score of 900
        c. ACT required minimum score of 16
   An entrance exam is NOT required for:
        a. applicants who have already acquired a degree of Associate level or higher
        b. applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Funeral Service Management Degree Program
        c. applicants to any of the certificate programs

The college reserves the right to refuse admission to any applicant when it is considered to be in the best interest of the College, staff, faculty, students and the funeral service profession.

When the application and required admissions documentation have been submitted to the Admissions Office, your application will be processed and an admissions decision will be made. Should there be any missing documents, you may be contacted via e-mail to provide them prior to an approval of acceptance.

Admission of International Students

At Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service, we celebrate the great diversity of our College. We are also excited that you are considering our College for your funeral service education. Our admissions office provides support for international students seeking admission to our institution, maintaining federal compliance and promoting a better understanding of the regulations that pertain to a student’s immigration status. Our office strives to create an open and inclusive environment where we can serve as a referral source for our College’s international community as well as our various campus partners. Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service is SEVIS F-1 Approved – Homeland Security.

International admission applicants are held to the same admissions standards and application steps. Upon acceptance into the program, the applicant must complete additional steps in order to obtain the proper immigration documentation.  

For more information regarding International Services and admissions, please contact our admissions@gupton-jones.edu or call 770-593-2257.