Bachelor's Degree at Georgia State

WELCOME TO THESTATEWAY^®

Ranked as the No. 2 most innovative institution in the country, Georgia State is on the move and on the rise. Few universities have come so far, so fast.*

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IMPORTANT DATES

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DEC. 15

Decisions will be released for early-action admission for in-state applicants, the Centennial Merit Scholarship, and the Stamps and Presidential scholarships.

Important Updates

Georgia State Is Test-Optional Through Summer 2025

First-year students who have a high school GPA of 3.4 or higher can be considered for admission without submitting SAT or ACT scores.* If your GPA falls below 3.4, you should submit test scores to be considered for admission.

*Some merit scholarships may still require you to submit SAT and ACT scores for consideration.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR NEW TESTING CRITERIA

What Type of Student Are You?

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First-Year Students

First-year students are graduating high school seniors or recent high school graduates who wish to earn a bachelor’s degree in one of Georgia State’s 250-plus fields of study.

Transfer Students

Transfer students are those enrolled at other colleges or universities who want to transfer and take advantage of Georgia State’s extensive selection of programs.

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International Students

International students are those who have F or J visas or were educated outside of the U.S. with international credentials.

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Transition Students

Transition students are those enrolled at Perimeter College who meet the requirements to transition to the Atlanta Campus and wish to continue their education in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree.

Dual Enrollment Students

Dual enrollment students are those who take college courses that satisfy high school and college credits on the Atlanta or Perimeter College campuses.

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Re-Entry Students

Re-entry students are Georgia State students who have not registered for courses for the last three semesters.

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Other Student Types

If you don’t fit any of the above student types, you may be a postbaccalaureate, transient or nontraditional applicant.

MORE STUDENT TYPES

Are You a First-Generation Student?

First-generation students are those whose parent(s)/legal guardian(s) have not obtained a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. You’re a family trailblazer, seeking higher levels of education than your parent(s) and grandparent(s). We’re here to help make navigating that uncharted territory as easy as possible.

“BEING FIRST GENERATION PUSHES YOU TO SEE THE WORLD THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS.”

-Steffaney Iraheta Guardado

The Way to Succeed

URJOSHI KAR

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

As part of the Honors College, Presidential Scholar Urjoshi Kar has landed an exclusive opportunity—a University Assistantship that allows her to help with neuroscience research and receive mentoring from expert Georgia State faculty during her first year of college. She’s gaining invaluable experience for a future career in medicine.

READ URJOSHI'S STORY

BILL GATES VISITS WITH GEORGIA STATE STUDENTS

“NO OTHER UNIVERSITY HAS ACCOMPLISHED WHAT GEORGIA STATE HAS THE LAST DECADE.”

– Bill Gates

FIND OUT WHY WE’RE HOME TO THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR STUDENT SUCCESS.

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AUTHOR ANDREW GUMBEL PROFILES GEORGIA STATE AS A MODEL FOR HIGHER ED IN HIS LATEST BOOK.

About Us

As a rapidly growing public research university rooted in a major city, we’re flipping the script on the conventional college experience.

EXPERIENCE THE STATE WAY

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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Application Status

Use your Panther number to track your progress and ensure you meet deadlines and other requirements.

WHERE DO I STAND?

About Us

As a rapidly growing public research university rooted in a major city, we’re flipping the script on the conventional college experience.

EXPERIENCE THE STATE WAY

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.

WE'LL HELP MAKE IT EASY

Application Status

Use your Panther ID number to track your progress and ensure you meet deadlines and other requirements.

WHERE DO I STAND?

Contact Us

404-413-2500

[email protected]

Sparks Hall 33 Gilmer St. SE Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30303

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

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