INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
FALL 2019 PRIORITY DEADLINE
November 15
FALL 2019 REGULAR DEADLINE
June 1
Admission for International Students
Steps to Apply
Step 1. Complete and submit your application
Make sure to sign and date your application.
Step 2. Pay the application fee
Georgia State requires a $60 non-refundable application fee.
Online applications are processed only when accompanied by fee through credit card or checking account system. Paper applications are processed only when accompanied by a check or money order.
Step 3. Submit ACT or SAT scores electronically
(International Freshman Only)
International Freshman must submit your ACT or SAT scores electronically to Georgia State.
Georgia State offers a limited number of SAT/ACT waivers to F-1 visa international students who demonstrate exceptional academic credentials. Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Step 4. Submit proof of English proficiency
Read the information below on this page to learn more about the English requirements.
Step 5. Submit official high school transcripts
(International Freshman Only)
Step 6. Check your application status
After you are academically admitted to Georgia State, International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) will contact you about next steps to request your immigration documents and student visa.
Requirements
Applicants to Georgia State are classified “international” applicants if they meet any of the following criteria:
- Students who are in the U.S. on a non-immigrant visa (B-1, H-1, J-1, etc.).
- Students who are living outside the U.S. and who will require an F-1 visa to study in the United States.
- Students who are in the process of applying for Permanent Residency status, but have not yet received the Permanent Residency card.
- Students who have been educated outside of the U.S.
International applicants must meet the admission requirements their student type. If you have never attended college, you are a Freshmen applicant. If you have completed college coursework and wish to complete your undergraduate degree at Georgia State, you are a Transfer applicant. If you don’t fit in either of those categories, review the other applicant types.
In addition to meeting all of the admission requirements for your student type, as an international student, you must also submit the following materials by the appropriate deadline:
- Proof of English Proficiency if English is not your first language. (Students from Puerto Rico must meet the English Proficiency requirements.)
- Official evaluations of all foreign transcripts
Deadlines and Evaluation Requirements
Freshman Deadlines
FALL SEMESTER
Priority Deadline: November 16
Scholarship Deadline: March 1
Regular Deadline: June 1SPRING SEMESTER
November 1
SUMMER SEMESTER
April 1
Transfer Deadlines
FALL SEMESTER
June 1
SPRING SEMESTER
November 1
SUMMER SEMESTER
April 1
Georgia State University requires that all international academic documents (transcripts, mark sheets, certificates, leaving examination results, etc.) be formally evaluated by either the Office of Undergraduate Admission or an independent evaluation service, which can be found at www.naces.org.
International Transfers
Georgia State University requires course-by-course evaluation for all international transfer students. Find approved evaluators at www.naces.org.
Please note:
- Submit all academic records in the native language, accompanied by an English translation, if the native language is not English.
- Georgia State University only provides in house evaluation based on official transcript, unofficial transcript will not be processed.
- Georgia State University will not preview any credential without an official submission of online application.
- If you have any questions about in-house foreign credential evaluation, please contact International Admissions at adminternational@gsu.edu with your Georgia State University Panther ID number and your full name.
International Freshman
Georgia State University offers in-house evaluation for all international freshmen applicants. Students are required to submit all official documents directly to the office of admissions.
- High school graduation certificate (if you earned it already)
- High school academic transcript (includes all subjects taken and grades earned for three recent academic years of study)
- Mark sheet (includes the final examination results)
- Special examinations
| Examinations system | Accepted Credential |
|---|---|
| French Baccalaureate Program |
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| International Baccalaureate (IB) Exams |
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| Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) |
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| The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) |
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| IGCSE, GCSE: O-Level, A-Level, AS-Level Exams |
|
In addition to meeting all other applicable requirements for admission, non-native speakers of English must demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency. This may be demonstrated by any of the following methods:
- Graduation from a U.S. high school
- Completion of an approved University System of Georgia (USG) campus-based ESL program of study
- Proof of degree completion inside or outside the U.S. where English is the official language of academic instruction
- Proof of completion of the equivalent of English 1101 and/or 1102 with a grade of C or better, at an accredited U.S. institution
- Minimum scores on one of the following approved English proficiency tests:
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| TOEFL (Paper) – Test of English as a Foreign Language | 530 |
| TOEFL (Internet) – Test of English as a Foreign Language | 69 |
| IELTS – International English Language Testing System | 6 |
| PTE – Pearson Test of English Academic | 58 |
| SAT Critical Reading Score | 430 |
| ACT English Score | 17 |
| EIKEN | Pre-1 |
| MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) | 77 |
| Cambridge English Scale Score | 169 (CPE=180) |
| Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) IGCSE & “O” Level “English” exams | “D” or better |
| UK GCSE “English” exam | “C” or better |
| UK GCE A-Level “English” exam | “C” or better |
| EdExcel International A-Levels and EGCSE English exams | “D” or better |
Non-native English speaking students who do not yet have the required level of English proficiency for admission are encouraged to seek the following support:
- Intensive English Program (IEP) at Georgia State University – full-time English for academic purposes program, offered at Georgia State’s downtown campus
- Accuplacer Preparation – links from Georgia State’s Counseling & Testing Center to various websites that may help students studying for all areas of the Accuplacer exam
F-1 Visa Applicants Only
Non-native speakers of English who meet all admission requirements except the English language proficiency may be granted conditional admission.
To be eligible for conditional admission, applicants must meet one of the following:
- TOEFL score of either:
- 480-524 (paper test)
- 54-69 (internet-based test)
- IELTS score of 4.5-5.9
Students granted conditional admission will be required to take certain courses in the Intensive English Program (IEP) before matriculating and taking any academic courses at Georgia State.
Conditionally admitted students are required to:
- Apply for admission to IEP online at iep.gsu.edu
- Obtain official I-20 from IEP if a student visa (F1) is required
- Enroll full-time at IEP until required English proficiency level is met
A student may remain on conditional admission status for no more than three semesters.
Financial Aid is typically not available to IEP students.
Frequently Asked Questions
International Apply
Can I schedule an appointment or time to speak with someone in international admissions?
Do I need to take the SAT or ACT if I am applying as an international freshman student and my high school is not in the U.S.?
Do you allow F1 visa applicants to apply as postbaccalaureate students?
I am applying as a postbaccalaureate and have a bachelor’s degree from my country and have a master’s degree from a U.S. institution. Do I need to take the TOEFL and/or have my transcripts evaluated?
I would like to enroll in the Intensive English Program. Whom should I contact for more information?
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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.
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.
Application Status
Use your Panther ID number to track your progress and ensure you meet deadlines and other requirements.
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Scott Burke
Specialty: Freshman Applicants
Out of State Areas: Massachusetts
Romina Torres-Aranda
Specialty: Freshman Applicants, High School Counselor Liaison, Latino Students
Out of State Areas: California, Puerto Rico
Peace Li
Specialty: Undergraduate International Students
Lan Nguyen
Specialty: Undergraduate International Students
Ta'Keyah Holder
Specialty: Transfer, Transient, Transition
DiAna Kelley
Specialty: Atlanta Public Schools, Dual Enrollment, Freshman Applicants
Georgia Counties: DeKalb, Fulton – South
Out of State Areas: Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania
Omar Nelson
Specialty: Freshman Applicants, GSU-62, Non-traditional, Re-entry
Georgia Counties: Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Bibb, Bleckley, Clinch, Coffee, Crisp, Dodge, Dooly, Echols, Evans, Houston, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Johnson, Lanier, Laurens, Monroe, Montgomery, Pierce, Pulaski, Tattnall, Telfair, Toombs, Treutlen, Turner, Twiggs, Ware, Washington, Wheeler, Wilcox, Wilkinson
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Allyson Smith
Specialty: Postbaccalaureate, Transfer, Transient
Kenzo Tsuru
Georgia Counties: Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Cobb, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Walker
Out of State Areas: Connecticut, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Virginia
Donald Weatherington
Specialty: Appeals, Athletics, New Teacher Institute
Jennifer Zuniga
Specialty: Latino Students
Georgia Counties: Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Franklin, Gwinnett – North, Gwinnett – South, Hall, Hart, Jackson, Madison, Oconee, Walton, Whitfield
Out of State Areas: Florida, Montana, Washington
There is no counselor assigned to your requested area. Please contact us at 404-413-2500 or admissions@gsu.edu.
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).
Looking for Perimeter College counselors?
Find your counselor.
Scott Burke
Specialty: Freshman Applicants
Out of State Areas: Massachusetts
Romina Torres-Aranda
Specialty: Freshman Applicants, High School Counselor Liaison, Latino Students
Out of State Areas: California, Puerto Rico
Peace Li
Specialty: Undergraduate International Students
Lan Nguyen
Specialty: Undergraduate International Students
Ta'Keyah Holder
Specialty: Transfer, Transient, Transition
DiAna Kelley
Specialty: Atlanta Public Schools, Dual Enrollment, Freshman Applicants
Georgia Counties: DeKalb, Fulton – South
Out of State Areas: Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania
Omar Nelson
Specialty: Freshman Applicants, GSU-62, Non-traditional, Re-entry
Georgia Counties: Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Bibb, Bleckley, Clinch, Coffee, Crisp, Dodge, Dooly, Echols, Evans, Houston, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Johnson, Lanier, Laurens, Monroe, Montgomery, Pierce, Pulaski, Tattnall, Telfair, Toombs, Treutlen, Turner, Twiggs, Ware, Washington, Wheeler, Wilcox, Wilkinson
Out of State Areas: Arizona, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Wyoming
Allyson Smith
Specialty: Postbaccalaureate, Transfer, Transient
Kenzo Tsuru
Georgia Counties: Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Cobb, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Walker
Out of State Areas: Connecticut, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Virginia
Donald Weatherington
Specialty: Appeals, Athletics, New Teacher Institute
Jennifer Zuniga
Specialty: Latino Students
Georgia Counties: Banks, Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Franklin, Gwinnett – North, Gwinnett – South, Hall, Hart, Jackson, Madison, Oconee, Walton, Whitfield
Out of State Areas: Florida, Montana, Washington
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