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The Common Application is open for 2019 entry terms. If you’ve already started an application, visit our application status system to see what documentation we’re still waiting on or to check your admissions status anytime.

What Type of Student Are You?

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Freshman Students

Graduating high school seniors or recent high school graduates who wish to earn a bachelor’s degree in one of more than 250 fields of study.

Transfer Students

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

International Students

Foreign students living in the U.S. and American citizens living outside the U.S. who want to experience life in Atlanta while pursuing a degree.

Are you a First-Generation Student?

A first-generation student is one 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 parents and grandparents. We’re here to help make navigating that uncharted territory as easy as possible.

“MY DECISION TO PURSUE A COLLEGE DEGREE WILL IMPACT FUTURE GENERATIONS OF MY FAMILY.”

-Evangelina Buteau, Senior

The Way to Succeed

AUSTIN BIRCHELL

INVALUABLE OPPORTUNITIES

Despite having secured a sizable scholarship, Austin Birchell, a first-generation college student, struggled to scrape together tuition for Georgia State. The political science major never imagined how quickly he’d see a return on his hard-earned investment. By his sophomore year, Austin had met Bill Gates and Betsy DeVos and been interviewed on NPR.

READ AUSTIN'S STORY

BILL GATES VISITS WITH GEORGIA STATE STUDENTS

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

– Bill Gates, 2017

GET BILL GATES’ TAKE ON GEORGIA STATE

HEAR HOW GEORGIA STATE IS MINIMIZING “SUMMER MELT”

Explore Academics

Find your calling and pursue your passion through any of our 250-plus degree programs — the most offered in Georgia.

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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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