Current students who wish to participate in study abroad opportunities can find the necessary information here.

A student’s application is valid for a total of three terms of entry, including the term marked initially on the application. To be considered for a term of entry within this time frame, you must submit a reactivation application. 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.

Unfortunately, we are unable to do so. You must provide official transcripts from all institutions and they must arrive in a sealed envelope directly from the home institution. The transcript(s) can either be mailed directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions or brought in as long as it remains unopened and in the original package. Schools can mail transcripts directly to the address below.

Transcript Mailing Address (for bachelor-level students only):

Georgia State University
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
P.O. Box 4009
Atlanta, GA 30302-4009

Students can find information on transportation and parking by visiting Campus Services.

Students can find information on transportation and parking by visiting Campus Services.

Georgia State University’s Honors College offers high-achieving and highly motivated students the resources to excel academically and to prepare for successful professional careers. Honors students have access to individualized advisement, small classes and seminars, priority registration, special housing in the University Commons, research assistantships and additional Study Abroad opportunities. Qualified students will automatically be reviewed for acceptance to the Honors College as an incoming first-year once they have submitted all admission documents; no additional application needed. If you are a current Georgia State student, Transfer or Transition student, click here.

Students have access to a wide variety of academic support services outside the classroom, including a Writing Studio, Supplemental Instruction program and Academic Coaching, as well as academic programs like our Freshman Learning Communities. Please see our Student Success website for information about all of Georgia State’s academic support resources and unique academic programs

Georgia State offers degrees in more than 250 fields of study. View a complete list of our degrees and majors.

Based on University System of Georgia guidelines, Georgia State has a new admissions criteria for Fall 2022 first-year applicants to the Atlanta campus.

Your admission will be determined in one of two ways:

Freshman index: The freshman index is a formula based on your GPA and submitted test scores.

Test-optional: For applicants with a 3.4 GPA or higher, we will not require test scores for an admissions decision.

Applicants with a GPA below 3.4 are encouraged to submit test scores. If you apply without test scores and are below a 3.4, you may be placed into our Success Academy or Panther Excellence program or will be admitted to our Perimeter College associate level. Perimeter College students can transition to the Atlanta campus for a bachelor’s program once they have obtained a 2.0 Perimeter College GPA and 30 or more credit hours.

All applicants must be on track to complete the Required High School Curriculum to be admitted.

Admitted students with a 3.4 GPA who were admitted to Perimeter College due to test scores will be re-evaluated under the new policy.

The Fall 2022 application deadline for first-year students has been extended to May 1 to accommodate these new changes.

Please reach out to your Admissions Counselor or admissions@gsu.edu with any questions.

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.

Generally, the Office of Admissions does not make an initial residency determination on an applicant’s admissions file until the applicant has met all admissions requirements and has been accepted to the university. However, we encourage you to regularly monitor your admissions status.

If your residency status displays “Residency in Question”, it means that, upon review of your application, questions have arisen regarding your residency status for tuition-payment purposes. If you believe this determination has been made in error, please contact the Office of Admissions via phone at 404-413-2500, email at admissions@gsu.edu or in person at Sparks Hall, Suite 200, 33 Gilmer Street, Atlanta, GA 30303 as soon as possible. Please note that, in some cases, it may be necessary for an applicant to file a petition for Georgia Tuition Classification or apply for a residency waiver form. For more information on the petition for Georgia Tuition Classification or to access any of the available waiver forms, please visit sfs.gsu.edu/tuition-fees/tuition-classification/.

If your residency status displays “Non-Resident”, it means that that you have been classified a non-resident for tuition-payment purposes. If you believe this classification has been made in error, or need more information on Georgia Tuition Classification, please visit sfs.gsu.edu/tuition-fees/tuition-classification/.

If your residency status displays “Residency in Question”, it means that, upon review of your application, questions have arisen regarding your residency status for tuition-payment purposes. If you believe this determination has been made in error, please contact the Office of Admissions via phone at 404-413-2500, email at admissions@gsu.edu or in person at Sparks Hall, Suite 200, 33 Gilmer Street, Atlanta, GA 30303 as soon as possible. Please note that, in some cases, it may be necessary for an applicant to file a petition for Georgia Tuition Classification or apply for a residency waiver form. For more information on the petition for Georgia Tuition Classification or to access any of the available waiver forms, please visit sfs.gsu.edu/tuition-fees/tuition-classification/.

If your residency status displays “Non-Resident”, it means that that you have been classified a non-resident for tuition-payment purposes. If you believe this classification has been made in error, or need more information on Georgia Tuition Classification, please visit sfs.gsu.edu/tuition-fees/tuition-classification/.

If your residency status displays “Resident”, it means that you have been classified as a Georgia resident for tuition-payment purposes.

Unfortunately, financial aid is not available for international students. However, limited scholarship opportunities are available to accepted international students.

Unfortunately, financial aid is not available for international students. However, limited scholarship opportunities are available to accepted international students.

Congratulations on your acceptance to Georgia State University! We look forward to having you on campus. Let us know to expect you by completing the Intent to Enroll form, which you will find in your checklist after acceptance. You must view your acceptance letter in the “Status Update” before having access to complete the Intent to Enroll form.

Log in to Complete the Intent to Enroll  
Once you have completed the Intent to Enroll, please complete the other next steps for accepted students.

Georgia State University admits all academically qualified undergraduate students, regardless of immigration status.

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia requires all students applying to Georgia State University to provide verification of their lawful presence in the United States to be classified as in-state for tuition purposes.

This requirement is detailed in the following Board of Regents policies:

• Policy 4.3.4 Verification of Lawful Presence

Students may be verified through one of the following options below:

1. Verification through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
   If you are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or eligible non-citizen (this does not apply to international students on a visa) who has completed and submitted a FAFSA, the U.S. Department of Education will verify your lawful presence. If you cannot be confirmed as lawfully present, the Office of Financial Aid will follow up with you for additional documentation.
2. Submission of one of the following documents:
   
   • Current Georgia driver’s license issued by the state of Georgia after January 1, 2008*
   • Current Georgia State ID Card issued by the state of Georgia after January 1, 2008*
   • Current driver’s license or state issued ID card issued by any of the USG approved states (see chart below). Licenses/ID cards must be valid and meet USG requirements.*
   • Current U.S. passport *
   • An original or certified Birth Certificate issued by a state, county, municipal authority, or territory of the United States bearing an official seal* (Copy can be submitted by mail or electronically. The copy must very clearly show the raised or written seal to be acceptable. Copies that are not clear or do not show the seal cannot be accepted.)
   • Permanent Resident Card (front and back copy)*
   • U.S. Certificate of Naturalization *
   • U.S. Certificate of Citizenship *
   • U.S. Certificate of Birth Abroad*
   • Military ID (must be verified in person)

   *Copies of these documents are acceptable.
   Temporary/interim driver’s licenses and IDs (paper copy provided until the official DL/ID card is generated) cannot be accepted.
   Submit documents directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in person or through the document upload. Please allow 5-7 business days for the hold to be removed.

3. Verification through Student and Exchange Information System (SEVIS)
   If you have or are applying for an F or J visa, we will verify your lawful presence through SEVIS. As this is already part of the immigration process, there are no additional steps required to have your Citizenship Verification Hold removed. Simply comply with the requirements outlined by our Office of International Student and Scholar Services before you arrive at Georgia State University.
4. Verification through Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE)
   All nonresident alien students on some sort of visa will need to submit immigration documents verifying their lawful status to the Office of International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS). Such documents may include an I-94 card, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) approval notice or receipt notice, or other documentation confirming the student is in lawful visa status.

This includes students who have been previously enrolled at Georgia State and are either returning (re-entry) to a degree program or applying for a new degree program. Transient students must also be verified.

USG Approved List of Out of State Driver’s license and ID cards:

State	DL/ID Requirements for Acceptance
Alabama	Must NOT be marked “FN”
Alaska	Must NOT be marked “Limited Term”
California	Must NOT be marked “Limited Term.” Instruction Permits, Commercial Learner’s Permits, and temporary licenses cannot be accepted.
Delaware	Must NOT be marked “Limited Term” or “Temporary”
Florida	Must NOT be marked “Temporary”
Georgia	Must NOT be marked “Limited Term”
Idaho	Must NOT be marked “Limited Term”
Iowa	Must NOT be marked “Limited Term”
Kentucky	Must NOT be marked “Not for REAL ID purposes”
Louisiana	Must NOT be marked “Limited Term”
Maryland	Must NOT indicate “T” restriction
Missouri	Must NOT be marked “Limited Term”
Montana	Must NOT be marked “Limited Term” or “Temporary”
Nevada	Must NOT be marked “Limited Term”
North Carolina	Must NOT be marked “Limited Term”
Ohio	Must NOT indicate that it is “nonrenewable and nontransferable”
Oklahoma	Must NOT be marked “Temporary”
South Carolina	Must NOT be marked “Limited Term”
Tennessee	Must NOT be marked “Temporary”
Texas	Must NOT be marked “Limited Term” or “Temporary”
Vermont	Must NOT be marked “Limited Term”
Wisconsin	Must NOT be marked “Limited Term”

 

Academic advisors and their associated college(s) can be found here.

Accepted Georgia State students can click here to see if they will need to take the math, chemistry, and/or foreign language placement tests and how to register. Testing requirements vary by major, and students will want to try and complete placement tests before orientation and registration. Get more information on placement tests on the New Student Orientation webpage.

Accepted Georgia State students can click here to see if they will need to take the math, chemistry, and/or foreign language placement tests and how to register. Testing requirements vary by major, and students will want to try and complete placement tests before orientation and registration. Get more information on placement tests on the New Student Orientation webpage.

Generally, the Office of Admissions does not make an initial residency determination on an applicant’s admissions file until the applicant has met all admissions requirements and has been accepted to the university. However, we encourage you to regularly monitor your admissions status.

If your residency status displays “Residency in Question”, it means that, upon review of your application, questions have arisen regarding your residency status for tuition-payment purposes. If you believe this determination has been made in error, please contact the Office of Admissions via phone at 404-413-2500, email at admissions@gsu.edu or in person at Sparks Hall, Suite 200, 33 Gilmer Street, Atlanta, GA 30303 as soon as possible. Please note that, in some cases, it may be necessary for an applicant to file a petition for Georgia Tuition Classification or apply for a residency waiver form. For more information on the petition for Georgia Tuition Classification or to access any of the available waiver forms, please visit sfs.gsu.edu/tuition-fees/tuition-classification/.

If your residency status displays “Non-Resident”, it means that that you have been classified a non-resident for tuition-payment purposes. If you believe this classification has been made in error, or need more information on Georgia Tuition Classification, please visit sfs.gsu.edu/tuition-fees/tuition-classification/.

If your residency status displays “Green Card Needed”, it means that to be considered for Georgia residence classification for tuition-payment purposes and have the ability to register for classes, it is required that you submit a valid, legible copy of your permanent resident alien card to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions as soon as possible.

If your residency status displays “Resident”, it means that you have been classified as a Georgia resident for tuition-payment purposes.

For students required to show English Language Proficiency for summer 2020 and fall 2020, Georgia State accepts Duolingo English tests as one of the new English proficiency tests. To register for the test, please go to go.duolingo.com/applicants. The Duolingo English Test can be taken online from a computer with a camera. Certified results are available within two days and can be shared instantly with the university.

For 2020-2021 admissions cycle, any changes on the admissions requirements will be updated on the website under the guidance from the University System of Georgia.

The International Student & Scholar Services Office handles all immigration responsibilities. To request form I-20 and find out how to apply for a F-1 visa, click here.

Please see our next steps for accepted students. If you are an F1 visa student, please also see the next steps for accepted international students. In addition, make sure that ISSS has your official bank statement, affidavit of support, and international applicant immigration form.

Yes. In addition to meeting the postbaccalaureate requirements, F1 visa applicants must submit a letter from the graduate department stating that you plan to apply to graduate school once you have completed the required undergraduate courses.

If you have a Master’s degree from a regionally accredited university inside the U.S., you will be exempt from the TOEFL upon submitting your Master’s degree transcript. You are also exempt from the evaluation although we still require your official transcript from the institution from which you received your Bachelor’s degree.

Current high school students must apply as an incoming Freshman. Once you begin the enrollment process, we will articulate your credits from the college transcript and move you to the appropriate college status (freshman, sophomore, or junior). If you attend a college/university after graduating high school, you will be required to apply as a Transfer student.

To find out what credits will be accepted in transfer toward a degree program at Georgia State, please visit our website to select your school and view what we are currently accepting. Any credits not listed on the Transfer Equivalency Chart will have to be evaluated after your application has been submitted.

Dual enrollment students must take the Math Placement if they plan to take Math 1111 (College Algebra) or higher. If you are not sure if you will be required to take the placement exam you can speak with your high school counselor about the classes you will take and speak with your academic adviser during Dual Enrollment Orientation for more information.

Students applying for the Dual Enrollment program on the Atlanta Campus must submit SAT, ACT or PSAT scores (Ask your high school counselor to submit PSAT scores); ACCUPLACER scores will not be considered. Students must meet all three requirements of the program including minimum test scores, GPA and Freshman Index. Students not meeting one or more of the minimum requirements will not be admissible for participation in the program.

Dual Enrollment students on the Atlanta Campus are not permitted to take classes online. Students are required to be on campus for all their classes.

If you would like to take classes online through one of our Perimeter campuses, apply as a Perimeter College Dual Enrollment student.

No, we do not allow high school students to live on campus in University Housing.

You can discuss this with the professor if you wish. However, please note that it might be to your advantage to withdraw from the class. If you do not intend to complete the class (regular attendance, completion of required work, etc.) you must withdraw or risk a failing grade.

You can go to the professor and ask if it is possible to get an overflow. If he agrees, he can tell you the procedure for getting the overflow added to your student record. Overflows are not automatically granted, and it is not mandatory that professors do so. There are also fire safety regulations which limit the number of people in classrooms.

Freshman, or transfer students with fewer than 90 hours are advised by the Student Advisement Office; the Office of Academic Advisement in each of the academic colleges counsels applicants with 90 or more transferrable hours; all academic assistance at the graduate level comes from the graduate advisors in each graduate college. Postbaccalaureate applicants, as they are not degree seeking, do not receive academic advisement.

Once you are accepted as an undergraduate student, a “Next Step” letter will be sent which will include information on advisement.

The Schedule of Classes is available in PAWS. You will need to log into PAWS, click the “Schedule of Classes” on the right of the screen in the Registration Information section. Select the semester you are looking for, the degree level of your course, and the subject for the classes you would like to browse (English, Math, Science, etc.). Once selected you will be able to view the remaining spots available, dates, and times for each course.

For a more detailed walk-thru of the registration process, view the Self Service Student Registration Demo.

Yes. Enrolled students who wish to audit a course must get approval from the Academic Department offering the course by submitting a Class Audit Request in PAWS. Georgia State University requires that students apply and be admitted before they can audit a class. After a student is admitted they must receive permission from the class instructor to audit the course. Please see the Registrar’s website for more information regarding the Class Audit Request.