QUICK GUIDE

AUGUST 1

Admission application opens

DECEMBER 8 Honors and scholarship

priority consideration deadline (Decision by January 15)

APRIL 1Final Application deadline

JUNE 1

Official transcripts and test scores submission deadline

FALL FRESHMAN ADMISSION

TIMELINE

Being a Panther isn’t just about sharing a ZIP code. It’s about sharing a way of life you won’t find anywhere else. How can you make our 71-acre campus your own? Let us count the ways.

A WAY OF LIFE3 DINING HALLS4 UNIVERSITY EATERIES

6 CAMPUS HOUSING COMMUNITIES

400+ STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS31 FRATERNITIES & SORORITIES

16 VARSITY TEAMS 25 CLUB SPORTS TEAMS

FEDERAL AID Completing a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) early will ensure you receive all the financial aid to which you’re entitled. You can complete the FAFSA as early as OCTOBER 1. The priority consideration deadline for FAFSA is APRIL 1. Georgia State’s FAFSA code is 001574. Visit sfs.gsu.edu and fafsa.ed.gov to explore your options.

More than 92 percent of our students who demonstrate need receive some form of tuition assistance through academic, out-of-state or merit-based scholarships, or federal aid.

SCHOLARSHIPS TOP ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS* • Presidential Scholarship — Awards up to

$28,803 per year for four years depending on in-state/out-of-state status Application due: DECEMBER 8

• Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship — Awards up to $5,000 per year for four years Application due: FEBRUARY 15

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS**• Numerous Scholarships — Award up to $3,000

per year based on your academic performance

OUT-OF-STATE SCHOLARSHIPS** • Campus Atlanta Scholarship — Awards either

all or a portion of out-of-state tuition based on academic performance

Visit admissions.gsu.edu/financial-aid for more details.

*Separate application required **Georgia State application required only

INVEST IN YOURSELF

A WAY OF LIFE

16 VARSITY TEAMS 25 CLUB SPORTS TEAMS

FIND YOUR WAY IN ATLANTA

BY THE NUMBERS

No.2 MOST INNOVATIVEUNIVERSITYIN THE U.S.*No.1 PUBLIC UNIVERSITY FOR UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING IN THE U.S.*No.3 FASTEST-GROWING RESEARCH INSTITUTION***

As a rapidly growing public research university rooted in a major city, we’re flipping the script on the conventional college experience while helping change the landscape of downtown Atlanta.

On a sprawling campus that overlaps with Fortune 500 companies, technology startups and creative giants, you have the power to build professional relationships with city influencers and gain the practical experience critical to converting your degree into a career. Best of all, you can call a city rich in history, beauty and diversity home.

No.2 CITY FOR PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES *** U.S. News & World Report, 2020 ** WalletHub, 2019

*** Among those with $100M+ in annual expenditures

WELCOME TORanked as the No. 2 most innovative institution in the country, Georgia State is on the move and on the rise. Few universities have come so far, so fast.

There’s a reason more than 53,000 students across six campuses now call us home each year. Like our city, we’re growing and evolving every day. To keep that momentum going, we keep our standards high. By designing a personal success plan for each student, we’ve changed the way they learn, saved them money and helped them graduate in less time. Most important, we’ve proven students from all backgrounds can succeed at the same levels.

That’s what it means to do things our way, THESTATEWAY.

CAREER-READINESS

Our College to Career initiative ensures every aspect of your college experience

includes practical, professional preparation. We’ll also help connect you to the internship

opportunities that abound in Atlanta. From roles at technology startups to hospitals and the Georgia

Aquarium, whatever you do, you’ll open doors.

FRESHMAN LEARNING COMMUNITIES

Our Freshman Learning Communities unite groups of 25 first-year students with similar academic

pursuits. These small, synergistic networks position you to navigate and embrace the new experiences

and challenges college presents with your own tribe by your side.

WHAT’S OUR SECRET TO SUCCESS? PROVEN INITIATIVES

THAT PUT YOU FIRST:

Our 250-plus fields of study — the most offered in Georgia — are a magnet for driven students and renowned faculty. Perhaps that’s why we’re ranked the nation’s No. 1 public university for undergraduate teaching.*

As you explore our nationally ranked colleges and schools, use our digital wayfinding tools to find your ideal fit. Peruse the Program Explorer and take the Bachelor’s Degree Quiz on our undergraduate admissions site to assess your interests and help us better direct you. You can even build your own major through a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies or go after dual-undergraduate/graduate degrees to maximize your time at Georgia State.

Whether you’re starting with one of our Perimeter College pathways, diving into a bachelor’s program on the Atlanta Campus or pursuing a graduate degree, the choices for charting your own course here are limitless.

ASSOCIATE DEGREES — PERIMETER COLLEGE

Georgia State University’s Perimeter College offers associate of arts or associate of science degrees in core curriculum with pathways that provide the foundation for a future bachelor’s degree. Perimeter also offers three associate degree career programs, which prepare students for immediate work in their respective fields. Learn more at perimeter.gsu.edu.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTSAfrican American Studies American Sign Language Anthropology Art English Film and Media Studies World Languages World Languages with Business History Homeland Security and Emergency Management Mathematics Journalism Philosophy Political Science Speech Communication Sociology Theater

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCEArt Biology Business Administration Chemistry Computer Science Criminal Justice Education (Early Childhood) Education (Middle Grades) Education (Special) Education (Health and Physical) Education (Secondary) Engineering General Studies Geology Health Sciences (Health Information Administration) Health Sciences (Health Science Professions) Health Sciences (Medical Technology) Health Sciences (Radiologic Technology) Health Sciences (Respiratory Therapy)

Kinesiology and Health (Exercise Science/ Health Coach/Personal Training) Music Physics Psychology Social Work Sport Management

CAREER PROGRAMSAssociate of Science in Dental HygieneAssociate of Science in NursingAssociate of Science in Radiologic Technology

LEAD THE WAY

*U.S. News & World Report, 2020

Honors College students benefit from the opportunities of an intimate, focused community and the unparalleled possibilities of a constantly growing public research university. You’ll thrive in smaller classes and enjoy advantages in housing, research, internships, study abroad opportunities, access to special events and more.

HONORS COLLEGE

HONORS COLLEGE FRESHMAN PROFILE*

HIGH SCHOOL CORE GPA: 3.91 SAT (COMBINED): 1380 ACT (COMPOSITE): 31

For priority consideration for the Honors College and scholarships, apply to Georgia State by DECEMBER 8. To learn more about the Honors College, visit honors.gsu.edu.

*Based on the fall 2020 admitted class

BACHELOR’S AND GRADUATE DEGREES — ATLANTA CAMPUS

*Based on the fall 2020 admitted class

ARTS B M DArt • Art Education • •Art History • • Arts Administration •Film & Media • Film, Video & Digital Editing •Moving Image Studies •Music • • Music Management • Studio Art • •Theater •

ARTS & SCIENCES African-American Studies • • Anthropology • •Applied Linguistics • • •Asian Studies •Astronomy •Biology • • •Big Data & Machine Learning • Chemistry • • •Communication • • Computer Science • • •Creative Writing •Data Science •English • • •Environmental Science •French • •Game Design •Game Development •Geosciences • •German • Gerontology • •Global Studies •Heritage Preservation •History • • •Interdisciplinary Studies •International Economics • & Modern Languages Journalism •Law & Society •Mathematics • • •Media Entrepreneurship •Middle East Studies •Neuroscience • • •Philosophy • •Philosophy, Politics & Economics •Physics • • •Political Science • • •Psychology • • •Religious Studies • •Sociology • • •Spanish • •Speech Communication •Women’s, Gender & • • Sexuality Studies

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES B M DBiomedical Enterprise • Biomedical Science & Enterprise •Translational Biomedical Sciences •

BUSINESS Accounting • • •Actuarial Science • •Analytics •Business Administration • •Business Analysis • Business Economics • • Computer Information Systems • •Entrepreneurship • • Finance • • •General Business • •Global Hospitality •Health Administration •Health Informatics • Hospitality Administration • •Human Resource Management • Information Systems •Information Systems Audit • & ControlInternational Business •Managerial Sciences • • •Marketing • • •Operations Management •Organization Management • Quantitative Risk Analysis • & ManagementReal Estate • • •Risk Management & Insurance • • •Taxation •

EDUCATION & HUMAN DEVELOPMENTApplied Behavior Analysis •Art Education •Birth Through Five •Clinical Mental Health Counseling •Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling •Communication Sciences • • & Disorders Counseling Psychology •Counselor Education & Practice • Creative & Innovative Education • Curriculum & Instruction •Early Childhood • & Elementary EducationEducation of Students • with Exceptionalities Educational Leadership • •Educational Policy Studies •Educational Psychology • •Educational Research •

B M D Elementary Education • •English Education • English to Speakers of • Other Languages Exercise Science • • Foreign Language Education •Health & Physical Education • •Human Learning & Development •Instructional Design • & TechnologyInstructional Technology •Kinesiology •Language & Literacy Education • •Mathematics Education • •Middle Level Education • • •Music Education • School Counseling • •School Psychology • •Science Education • •Sign Language Interpreting •Social Foundations of Education •Social Studies Education • •Special Education • • Sport Administration • •Teaching & Learning • Teaching & Teacher Education •

LAWLaw • •

NURSING & HEALTH PROFESSIONSHealth Informatics •Health Sciences •Nursing • • •Nutrition • •Occupational Therapy •Physical Therapy •Respiratory Therapy • •

POLICY STUDIESCriminal Justice • • •Economics • • •International Economics • & Modern Languages Public Administration •Public Policy • • •Social Entrepreneurship •Social Work • •Urban Studies •

PUBLIC HEALTHPublic Health • • •

B = Bachelor’s M = Master’s D = Doctor’sAssociate degrees available through Perimeter College.

COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCESB.A. / J.D. (for Honors College students) B.A. in applied linguistics / M.A. in applied linguisticsB.S. in biology / M.S. in biologyB.S. in chemistry / M.S. in chemistry B.S. in computer science / M.S. in computer scienceB.S. in computer science / M.S. in health administration (health informatics specialization)B.S. in computer science / M.S. in information systemsB.A. in French / M.A. in FrenchB.A. in geosciences / B.S. in geosciences / M.S. in geosciencesB.A. in history / M.A. in historyB.A. in history / M.H.P.B.S. in mathematics (actuarial science concentration) / M.S. in actuarial scienceB.S. in mathematics (computer information systems concentration) / M.S. in information systemsB.S. in mathematics (mathematical risk management concentration) / M.S. in risk management & insurance B.S. in neurosciences / M.S. in neurosciencesB.S. in physics / M.A.T. in science educationB.A. in political science / M.A. in political scienceB.A. in religious studies / M.A. in religious studiesB.A. in sociology / M.A. in sociologyB.A. in sociology / M.A. in gerontologyB.A. in Spanish / M.A. in Spanish

ANDREW YOUNG SCHOOL OF POLICY STUDIESB.S. in economics / M.A. in economics

*Qualified students can start working on a master’s degree while still completing their bachelor’s degree. Formal admission to the graduate program occurs in the student’s final undergraduate year and is contingent upon successful completion of the bachelor’s degree.

DUAL-DEGREE PROGRAMS (4+1)We want you to get the most out of your money and your time here at Georgia State. Through our dual-degree programs, you can complete your bachelor’s and one of several graduate degrees in about five years — up to a year’s less time that it would take you to pursue the two degrees consecutively. Save money, study across disciplines and gain an edge in competing for jobs after graduation.* We offer these dual degrees:

BACHELOR’S AND GRADUATE DEGREES — ATLANTA CAMPUS

All dual-degree programs are available at the Atlanta Campus only.

THINKING ABOUT GOING OUR WAY?From registering for virtual campus visits to researching university statistics and submitting your application, admissions.gsu.edu is a one-stop shop for all your next steps.

GET TO KNOW CAMPUS: Join us for a virtual tour, digital information session, or an online chat session with a student ambassador or admissions counselor. You can also check for the availability of in-person campus tours and events. Learn more at welcome.gsu.edu.

CHECK YOUR QUALIFICATIONS: Use our Panther Predictor on our website to estimate your chances of acceptance before you apply.

APPLY: Freshmen apply through the Common Application. Submit your application, $60 application fee, test scores and an optional letter of recommendation. SAT scores may also be submitted through collegeboard.org using Georgia State’s code, 5251, and ACT scores can be submitted through act.org using the code 0826. Get started at admissions.gsu.edu/freshmen.

TUITION Use our Cost Calculator to get an idea of what you’ll spend to attend Georgia State.

TUITION* (per semester)IN-STATE: $4,474OUT-OF-STATE: $13,993

ADDITIONAL COSTS (per semester)MANDATORY FEE: $1,064BOOKS AND SUPPLIES: $1,000 (estimated)OPTIONAL UNIVERSITY HOUSING AND MEAL PLANS

* Based on rates for the 2020-21 academic year

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FRESHMAN PROFILE* HIGH SCHOOL CORE GPA: 3.3 – 3.86

SAT (COMBINED): 1060 – 1250

ACT (COMPOSITE): 21 – 28

AUGUST 1

Admission application opens

DECEMBER 8 Honors and scholarship

priority consideration deadline (Decision by January 15)

APRIL 1Final Application deadline

JUNE 1

Official transcripts and test scores submission deadline

FALL FRESHMAN ADMISSION

TIMELINE

*Based on the middle 50% of the fall 2020 admitted class