THE POUNCE BACK PROGRAM AT PERIMETER COLLEGE

Georgia State’s Pounce Back Program helps students who have stopped out in recent years re-enroll at Perimeter College. Through Pounce Back, you’ll benefit from special academic advisement and student success services.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE

Contact Jeremey Hunter ([email protected]),
_{Pounce Back Program Coordinator}

Pounce Back Puts You Back on Track

A Personalized Success Team

You’ll be assigned your very own support team, including members of our Admissions, Academic Advisement and Financial Aid teams to identify and address any barriers to re-enrollment you may face.

A Personalized Financial Path

You’ll be supported throughout the financial aid process, with readily available resources to help you plan for your goals.

A Personalized Academic Path

You’ll be assigned an academic adviser to monitor and track your academic progress. Together, you’ll make use of a full suite of student success services, including:

Degree mapping
Analytics-based advisement
Academic coaching
Supplemental instruction (SI) and tutoring

LEARN MORE ABOUT RE-APPLYING

Deadlines

APRIL 1, 2025

Fall semester application deadline

MAY 1, 2025

Summer semester application deadline

DEC. 1, 2025

Spring semester application deadline

More Resources

Financial Aid

Tuition and Fees
FAFSA

Steps to Apply

Complete the Perimeter College Application for Admission, accompanied by a $20 non-refundable fee. A Perimeter College application is valid for three consecutive terms, including the term of application.

Provide documentation for events or new requirements since you last attended Perimeter College. These may include:

New transcripts from any schools you’ve attended. Schools may send them to us electronically through an approved transcript company at [email protected] or mail them to us here:

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 4009
Atlanta, GA 30302-4009
Georgia State’s approved transcript companies are Parchment, Escrip-safe, National Student Clearinghouse, Credential Solutions or Joint Services Transcript.

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For former transient students, a new transient letter from your current institution.
Any new SAT, ACT, CLEP, AP or ACCUPLACER test scores.
You may be required to take the ACCUPLACER placement test prior to readmission.

Provide verification of your lawful presence in the United States. Applicants must provide evidence of lawful presence in the United States to qualify for in-state tuition classification. Georgia State admits academically qualified undergraduate students, regardless of immigration status.

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Pounce Back to Success: Your Second Chance at Perimeter College!

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a student apply for admission to Georgia State?

Steps for admission include: Submitting the application for admission, along with the $60 application fee, and providing official transcripts and SAT and/or ACT scores if required. You can find a detailed explanation of the process here. Note: Some application questions may require you to submit additional documents or statements, so please be sure to answer every question carefully and honestly.

How does a student apply for financial aid? When is Georgia State’s deadline for FAFSA?

Visit sfs.gsu.edu and fafsa,gov for detailed information about the FAFSA process and deadlines.

How do accepted students notify Georgia State of their intent to enroll? Is there a tuition deposit?

Students will receive the Intent to Enroll Form upon acceptance to Georgia State. It’s their responsibility to fill out the required information and submit it to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Currently, Georgia State does not require a tuition deposit.

What academic support services are available for students?

Students have access to a wide variety of academic support services outside the classroom, including a Writing Studio, the Supplemental Instruction program and academic coaching. Please visit our Student Success website for a complete list of Georgia State’s academic support resources.

What are the next steps for accepted students in order to enroll at Georgia State?

To formally enroll, accepted students must first submit the Intent to Enroll Form. View the full list of required next steps.

When are the application deadlines?

For traditional fall entry, the early-action deadline is Nov. 15, and the regular admission deadline is March 1. Students who wish to be considered for scholarships must submit their application for admission and all required documents by Jan. 7. Apply as early as possible for best consideration for housing, scholarships, financial aid and registration opportunities. See deadlines for first-year entry terms here.

Contact Us

Undergraduate Admissions

404-413-2500 | [email protected]

Student Financial Services

404-413-2600 | Panther Answer

Enrollment & Registration Services

404-413-2900 | Panther Answer

Our admissions counselors are here to guide you through the application and acceptance process. Connect with yours today.

Send all electronic transcripts to [email protected]. If you have any international admissions or credential questions, contact [email protected].