INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

With students from more than 135 countries, Perimeter College is a popular destination for international students looking to begin their studies in the U.S. Find requirements for different international student types below.

Email: adminternational@gsu.edu
Phone: 404-413-2500

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Admissions for International Students into Perimeter College

Applicants to Georgia State University are classified as international applicants if they meet any of the following criteria:

Students who are living outside the U.S. and who will require an F-1 visa to study in the United States.
Students who have been educated outside the U.S.
Students who are in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa (B-1, H-1, J-1, etc.)
Students who are in the process of applying for Permanent Residency status, but have not yet received the Permanent Residency card.

International Student Types

International Traditional First-Year Students

First-year applicants are those who are in high school or have received a high school diploma and have less than 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of college credit.

Steps to Apply & Requirements

1	Complete the Perimeter College Application for Admission.

2	Official High School Transcripts / Mark Sheet (3 consecutive academic years) in English. All documents must be submitted by a verified school official. Documents submitted by students will be considered unofficial unless they can be verified online by a national or regional examination board. Unofficial documents will not be processed unless they can be verified.
3	Official Transcript Evaluation: Georgia State University provides an in-house evaluation on all international academic documents (transcripts, mark sheets, certificates, leaving examination results, etc.) that are presented in English.
4	English Language Requirements: TOEFL 69 or IELTS 6 or other approved English language test.
5	ACCUPLACER placement test: only required for students with lower than 2.5 GPA

Deadlines

NOVEMBER 15
Fall Semester – Priority
MAY 1
Fall Semester – Regular
NOVEMBER 1
Spring Semester
APRIL 1
Summer Semester

International Non-Traditional Freshman Students

Students who graduated high school at least 5 years ago and have not attended college.

Steps to Apply & Requirements

1	Complete the Perimeter College Application for Admission.

2	Official High School Diploma from accredited high school, or GED from the U.S.
3	English Language Requirements: TOEFL 69, IELTS 6 or other approved English language test.
4	ACCUPLACER placement test

Deadlines

JUNE 1
Fall Semester
NOVEMBER 1
Spring Semester
APRIL 1
Summer Semester

International Transfer
Students

International Transfer Students

Transfer applicants are students who have completed at least 30 transferable semester credit hours or 45 quarter hours of college-level academic coursework. Students who have completed fewer than 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of college-level academic coursework must meet all first-year admission requirements.

Steps to Apply & Requirements

1	Complete the Perimeter College Application for Admission.

2	Official College Transcripts: Students must submit transcripts and evaluations for ALL schools and universities attended. Additional document verification or translation may be requested.
3	Official Transcript Evaluation: Georgia State requires international credential evaluation for international transfer students who have attended colleges or universities outside the U.S. Please see our Foreign Credit Evaluations and Document Submission sections for details.
4	English Language Requirements: TOEFL 69, IELTS 6 or other approved English language test.

Deadlines

JUNE 1
Fall Semester
NOVEMBER 1
Spring Semester
APRIL 1
Summer Semester

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Choose from more than 30 academic pathways and study at campuses convenient to your home or through our flexible online offerings.

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Learn About Tuition

Check out our Cost Calculator, financial aid and scholarships to get an idea of what you’ll spend to attend Georgia State.

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There are many financial aid options available to help you finance your college dreams.

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Our admissions counselors are here to guide you through the application and acceptance process. Connect with yours today.

Send all electronic transcripts to electronictranscript@gsu.edu. If you have any international admissions or credential questions, contact adminternational@gsu.edu.