HOW TO APPLY

See yourself taking THESTATEWAY® with us? Our students come from every walk of life. To make the admission process as simple as possible, we’ve got step-by-step guides for every kind of applicant.

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The Way to Greatness Starts Here

You’re here for more than a degree. This is the time to explore your interests, build lasting relationships and take huge steps toward your future.

THESTATEWAY® will take you into classrooms where innovative professors are swapping traditional lectures for practical applications and into research labs where faculty are leading their fields. And it’ll connect you to vital internships and first jobs with Fortune 500 companies (think: Coca-Cola, Delta and UPS).

Whether you dream of designing video games, reporting world news or spearheading your own startup, you’ll have the chance to pursue your passion right here. And when you leave Georgia State, you’ll have the skills to make it happen.

The ATL, the Big Peach, the A — whatever you call it, this is home.

Find Your Path

Whether you’re coming straight out of high school, already enrolled at another university or going back to college, we’ll walk you through the process of becoming a Panther.

High School Students

Graduating high school seniors or recent high school graduates who want to start working on a bachelor’s degree at Georgia State.

Transfer Students

Students enrolled at other colleges or universities who want to switch to Georgia State.

International Students

Foreign students living in the U.S. and American citizens living outside the U.S. who want to study at Georgia State.

Transition Students

Perimeter College students who want to transition to the Atlanta Campus for a bachelor’s degree program.

It’s No Fee November, which means Georgia resident high school seniors & transfer students can apply to Georgia State University for free throughout the month of November. Simply follow the instructions to take advantage of the application fee waiver for eligible student types.

High School Students

Start your college experience on a campus without boundaries in downtown Atlanta, where opportunities to jump-start your career are just blocks away.

If you’re a senior in high school or if you graduated from high school within the last five years, you’ll apply to begin your bachelor’s degree program using the Common Application.

No Fee November-eligible

When prompted on the application, Select “Apply to College Month” under the fee waiver question.
Then reply “YES” to the follow-up question asking if you’re a high school senior.

Deadlines*

SPRING SEMESTER
Early-Application Deadline: Oct. 1
Regular Application Deadline: Dec. 1
SUMMER SEMESTER
Early Application Deadline: Feb. 1
Regular Application Deadline: May 15 – *Extended
FALL SEMESTER
Admissions Application Opens: Aug. 1
Honors and Scholarship Priority Deadline: Nov.15
Notification: Dec. 15
Regular Application Deadline: May 1
Official Transcripts and Test Scores (Optional**) Due: June 1

*Deadlines are subject to change. We cannot guarantee a decision for applications and documents received past the listed deadlines.

**We are test-optional through summer 2026. If your high school GPA is 3.4 or higher, we don’t need your test scores. If your GPA is below 3.4, send them to us. Note: Some merit scholarships may still require test scores.

Transfer Students

If you’re already in college but need a change, transferring to Georgia State can provide you with the opportunities you need to succeed — in school and after graduation.

If you are enrolled in an associate degree pathway at Georgia State’s Perimeter College and wish to transition to the Atlanta Campus for a bachelor’s degree program, follow our instructions for Transition Students.

No Fee November-eligible

Enter fee waiver code “ACM2025” when prompted on the application.

Deadlines

SPRING SEMESTER
Early Application: Oct. 1
Regular Application: Dec. 1
SUMMER SEMESTER
Early Application: Feb. 1
Regular Application: May 1
FALL SEMESTER
Early Application: Feb. 1
Regular Application: July 1

Deadlines are subject to change. We cannot guarantee a decision for applications and documents received past the listed deadlines.

International Students

International students need to submit the Undergraduate Application and then complete the admission process with the university’s International Student & Scholar Services.

International students include foreign students living in the U.S. on a nonimmigrant visa or going through the process of becoming permanent residents, as well as American citizens who live or have been educated outside the U.S.

Deadlines

FIRST-YEAR APPLICANTS
Spring Semester: Nov. 1
Summer Semester: April 1
Fall Semester (Priority): Nov. 15
Fall Semester: May 1
TRANSFER APPLICANTS
Spring Semester: Nov. 1
Summer Semester: April 1
Fall Semester: June 1

Deadlines are subject to change. We cannot guarantee a decision for applications and documents received past the listed deadlines. Note that applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis, so it is strongly recommended for applicants to apply as early as possible.

Reactivation Application

A student’s application is valid for a total of three terms of entry, including the term marked initially on the application and the following two terms of entry. Students who wish to be considered for a term of entry within this time frame must complete a reactivation application and any required credentials by the application deadline date for the desired term of entry.

Once the two additional terms of entry have passed, the application and application fee is no longer valid. Students who do not reactivate their application during this allotted time are required to submit a new application, new application fee and any new transcripts (if applicable) to be considered for admission.

Transition Students

If you’re enrolled in an associate degree pathway at Georgia State’s Perimeter College, we make it easy for you to move on to your bachelor’s degree.

Once you complete 30 or more credit hours with at least a 2.0 grade point average at Perimeter College, you can seamlessly transition to the Atlanta Campus for access to the largest selection of bachelor’s degree programs in the state. To be eligible, you’ll need to submit a Transition Application.

Deadlines

DEC. 1
Spring Semester Deadline
MAY 1
Summer Semester Deadline
AUG. 1
Fall Semester Deadline

Deadlines are subject to change. We cannot guarantee a decision for applications and documents received past the listed deadlines.

Other Student Types

Whether you’re coming straight out of high school, already enrolled at another university or going back to college, we’ll walk you through the process of becoming a Panther.

Nontraditional
Students

Students who graduated high school or were last enrolled in college at least five years ago.

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Postbaccalaureate
Students

Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree and want to take more undergraduate-level courses without pursuing another degree.

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Re-entry
Students

Former Georgia State students who have not registered for courses for the last three semesters.

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Transient
Students

Students enrolled at another college or university but who would like to take a few classes at Georgia State and apply their credits to their home institution.

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