NEXT STEPS FOR ACCEPTED STUDENTS

As an incoming Atlanta Campus first-year, freshman, transfer, transient or post-baccalaureate student, you’ll need to complete the next steps for accepted students listed below.

IMPORTANT DATES

AUGUST 22

First Day of Fall 2022 Classes

Congratulations On Your Admission

WELCOME TO THESTATEWAY® , HERE IS WHAT TO DO NEXT.

The next steps for accepted international, Perimeter College and dual enrollment students differ from those listed here for Atlanta Campus freshman, transfer, transient and postbaccalaureate students. If you are an international, Perimeter College or dual enrollment student, click the appropriate category below to view your steps.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

PERIMETER COLLEGE STUDENTS

DUAL ENROLLMENT STUDENTS

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First Steps

Complete these steps as soon as possible after you’ve been accepted to Georgia State so you’ll be ready for the first day of classes.

Set Up Your Web Services

Set up your CampusID, Email, and Web Services

Set up Your CampusID. You’ll use your CampusID to log in to just about everything. Look up your CampusID, select “Activate New CampusID“

Your CampusID is different from your Panther number. Your Panther number is the nine-digit number located on your acceptance letter. It will take about 48–72 hours before you can use your new CampusID to access the student systems.

Get DUO. Once you’ve activated your Campus ID and Username, head over to the Duo Activation App to set up your mobile device or phone number for multifactor authentication. DUO helps make sure that it’s really you accessing your accounts. This must be completed BEFORE you set up your PantherMail student email account. Questions? Visit technology.gsu.edu/duo.

3	Set up PantherMail. Get your Georgia State email address. You’ll use this for all communications with the university. Go to PantherMail.
4	Log in to Panther Access to Web Services (PAWS). PAWS is your online portal to registration, student accounts, housing and more. Log into PAWS using your CampusID. While you’re there, check out the New Students section.

NEXT: FILL OUT YOUR FAFSA AND INTENT TO ENROLL →

FAFSA and Intent to Enroll

Fill out your FAFSA Application

Your application for financial aid can also verify your citizenship.

Get started with your FAFSA application

(Georgia State’s FAFSA Code is 001574)

This application will determine if you’re eligible for all federal and state aid programs. You’re encouraged to submit a FAFSA, even if you think you’re not eligible for federal aid programs, because this application will review your eligibility for the HOPE Scholarship and other financial aid opportunities. You must have a FSA ID to complete this application.

Learn how to get your FSA ID.

Submit Intent to Enroll

Complete the Intent to Enroll form so we know you’re coming. No payment is necessary to complete your Intent to Enroll form. You must view your acceptance letter in the Status Update tab before you’ll have access to complete the Intent to Enroll form.

Log in to complete your Intent to Enroll form

NEXT: APPLY FOR HOUSING AND VERIFY LAWFUL PRESENCE →

Apply for Housing and Verify Lawful Presence

Apply for Housing

The housing application is available in late January. Housing priority will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.

View housing options

Verifying Lawful Presence

You must provide verification of lawful presence in the United States to receive in-state tuition. Follow the specific steps outlined.

Verify your lawful presence

NEXT: SIGN UP FOR ORIENTATION AND PLACEMENT TESTING →

Orientation and Placement Testing

Sign Up for Orientation

Our Start @ State modules are an efficient, virtual introduction to life at Georgia State. Once you complete Start @ State, you’ll be prompted to register for a New Student Orientation session.

Remember: All first-year students are required to attend orientation. You’ll meet with an adviser, make your schedule and connect with fellow Panthers.

COMPLETE START @ STATE

At New Student Orientation, you’ll:

Tour campus and get to know downtown Atlanta
Learn the basics of various departments and programs
Explore campus life and student activities
Get your PantherCard
Meet some of your classmates, faculty and staff
Learn about enrollment and financial aid
Receive academic advisement and register for classes**

Register for Placement Testing (if needed)

Log in to PAWS with your CampusID. Under the New Students menu, you’ll see a tab for Placement Tests that will take you to a registration form. You’ll be required to obtain your PantherCard and present it at the time of your test. Please note, academic departments may have separate testing requirements for your major. Please review this information and contact the department directly if you have any questions.

NEXT: IMMUNIZATIONS, FINANCIAL AID, TRANSPORTATION →

Before Classes Start

Complete these steps as soon as possible after you’ve been accepted to Georgia State so you’ll be ready for the first day of classes.

Immunizations, Financial Aid, and Transportation

Submit Required Immunizations

Immunizations are required for MMR, Tetanus/Diphtheria, Varicella and Hepatitis B. Fax the completed immunization form to 404-413-1955.

If you’ll be living in University Housing, you must also obtain the Meningitis vaccine or sign an optional waiver from University Health Services and include it with your housing application.

Download the Immunization form

Review Financial Aid Package

Review your financial aid package in PAWS under the Financial Aid tab. You must accept/deny aid as needed. Check the remaining balance due and pay your bill by the deadline.

Financial Aid Office
Phone: 404-413-2600
TTY: 404-413-2281 (Students with hearing impairments only)
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

In-Person: 227/228 Sparks Hall
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

Plan for Parking and Transportation

All Georgia State students are allowed to park vehicles on campus. Learn more about commuting, parking fees, MARTA and shuttle services.

View parking and transportation options

NEXT: SUBMITTING FINAL TRANSCRIPTS AND TEST SCORES →

Transcripts and Test Scores

Sending Final Transcripts and Test Scores

1. Show all credits and the date of your high school graduation. Submit an official college transcript if you attended another university or college through a dual enrollment program.

Mail to:
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 4009
Atlanta, GA 30302

Electronic transcripts can be sent to:
electronictranscript@gsu.edu

2. Submit AP or IB scores
(if applicable)

See a list of accepted scores and their credits. You must submit these before registering for classes.

Mail to:
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 4009
Atlanta, GA 30302

NEXT: EMERGENCY CONTACT AND ACADEMIC ADVISER →

Emergency Contact and Academic Adviser

Remove Emergency Contact Hold

You cannot register until you remove the Emergency Contact Hold on your account.

Remove your Emergency Contact Hold in PAWS

Meet With Your Academic Adviser

If you still have advisement questions after New Student Orientation, set up an appointment in the University Advisement Center.

Meet with your adviser

Status Check

Review your acceptance letter and make sure all required documents and scores have been submitted.

REVIEW YOUR STATUS

Advisement

Getting prepared for the beginning of the next chapter of your life can be a daunting task. Let us help you out before you even begin classes.

FIND YOUR ADVISOR

Checklist

Want to print a list of next steps? Download the checklist.

NEXT STEPS CHECKLIST

Status Check

Review your acceptance letter and make sure all required documents and scores have been submitted.

REVIEW YOUR STATUS

Advisement

Getting prepared for the beginning of the next chapter of your life can be a daunting task. Let us help you out before you even begin classes.

FIND YOUR ADVISOR

Checklist

Want to print a list of next steps? Download the appropriate checklist.

NEXT STEPS CHECKLIST

Contact Us

404-413-2500

admissions@gsu.edu

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.

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