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HOW TO APPLY

See yourself taking The State Way 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.

NOVEMBER 15
FALL SEMESTER
Honors and Scholarship Priority
DECEMBER 1
SPRING SEMESTER
Regular Application Deadline

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.

The State Way 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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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 two years, you’ll apply to begin your bachelor’s degree program using the Common Application.

FALL SEMESTER
Admissions Application Opens: August 1
Honors and Scholarship Priority: November 15
Notification: December 15
Priority Application: March 1
Notification no later than April 15
Admissions Application Closes: June 1
SPRING SEMESTER
Early Application Deadline: October 1
Regular Application Deadline: December 1
SUMMER SEMESTER
Early Application Deadline: February 1
Regular Application Deadline: April 1

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.

FALL SEMESTER DEADLINES
Early Application: February 1
Regular Application: August 1
SPRING SEMESTER DEADLINES
Early Application: October 1
Regular Application: December 1
SUMMER SEMESTER DEADLINES
Early Application: February 1
Regular Application: April 1

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.

FRESHMAN APPLICANTS
Fall Semester (Priority): November 15
Fall Semester: May 1
Spring Semester: November 1
Summer Semester: April 1
TRANSFER APPLICANTS
Fall Semester: June 1
Spring Semester: November 1
Summer Semester: April 1

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.

Other Student Types

Nontraditional Students

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

Postbaccalaureate Students

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

Re-entry Students

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

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.

Dual Enrollment Students

High school juniors or seniors who want to take college courses for credit that count toward both high school and college degrees.

Frequently Asked Questions

General How to Apply

Does Georgia State offer an Honors College? How does a student apply? What are the benefits of participating in the Honors College?

How can I check my application status and if my documents have been received?

How do I apply for financial aid? When is Georgia State’s deadline for the FAFSA?

I have already applied, but now can’t attend until a later semester. What can I do?

I have already submitted my transcript to another college. Can I ask them to forward a copy to you or can you take the transferred courses off of their transcript?

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About Us

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

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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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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

Our admissions counselors are here to guide you through the application and acceptance process. Connect with yours today. View our team of undergraduate admissions counselors (for bachelor's degrees).

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