The Laker Trailblazer Program is a partnership between Clayton State University (CSU) and Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC). This program provides an opportunity for students who applied to CSU and did not meet the minimum SAT/ACT scores required for traditional admission.
The Laker Trailblazer Program gives students the opportunity to take courses as an AMSC student and live on Clayton State's campus while earning credits towards your degree. Upon completion of this one-year program, you have the option to enroll as a transfer student at Clayton State University, or to continue your degree at Atlanta Metropolitan State College.
Enrolling in this program is an agreement to be a part of a cohort of students enrolled in AMSC to attend classes instructed by AMSC faculty on the CSU campus. You have a choice to be a commuter student or to live on campus in CSU Housing.
3-Steps to Enroll
- Complete your AMSC application at apply.atlm.edu
- Visit your Clayton State University application portal to complete and sign the Participation Agreement and Release of Information (PAR) FERPA form to release your high school and college transcripts (if applicable) from Clayton State to Atlanta Metropolitan State College.
- Submit/update your FAFSA application (www.fafsa.gov) to include Atlanta Metropolitan State College using school code 012165. Also, to complete the process be sure to complete your Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling for AMSC!
*Please be advised that the AMSC Admissions Office may require additional documents - such as your final high school transcript, lawful presence verification, etc. before your acceptance can be finalized.
Living in Clayton State Housing?
The cost per semester to live on the CSU campus is $3770 per semester. You will be staying in Laker Hall in a 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom suite.
If you are living on campus, you will be required to select the Blue Unlimited Access Meal Plan. The current cost of this plan is $2,500 per semester.
Immunizations are required:
Available Commuter Meal Plans
Clayton State University FY2026 - Food Service Rates (Per Semester)
Description of Meal Plan / Rate
- Blue Plus Unlimited Access / $2551.00
- Blue Unlimited Access / $2500.00
- Block 75+ / $714.00
- Block 50+ / $503.00
- Block 255+ / $287.00
If you have questions related to Recruitment and Admissions, please contact us:
Clayton State University
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@clayton.edu
Phone: 678-466-4115
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Atlanta Metropolitan State College
Office of Recruitment and Admissions
Email: admissions@atlm.edu
Phone: 404-756-4004
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If you have any questions that are not related to Recruitment and Admissions, please feel free to contact us at:
Atlanta Metropolitan State College and Clayton State University are units of the University System of Georgia.