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Visiting (Transient) Student Admission

Visiting (transient) students are those who are enrolled at another regionally accredited college or university in the United States and intend to apply their Georgia State credits to a degree from their home institution.  Students attending Georgia State in visiting status, may attend for only one fall or one spring semester.  However, students may apply to attend unlimited summer semesters.

If you have attended Georgia State before as a visiting student and wish to return again as a visiting student, you need to apply as a reentry student and submit an updated statement of permission. 

If you wish to change your status to a transfer student after attending as a visiting student, you must file a new Application for Undergraduate Admissions and submit a new $50 application fee.  We prefer that you submit it online but you may also download a copy.

Study Abroad and Transient Students

If you're interested in participating in a Study Abroad experience as a transient student, please investigate our Study Abroad Program to learn about programs and procedures.

Please note:

• All students are required to submit proof of immunization to the University Health Services before they will be permitted to register.
• Financial aid is not typically available for transient students.
• Visiting students should be prepared to provide a personal copy of a transcript that documents completion of any required prerequisites for Georgia State courses. Students should refer to the online Registration Guide for additional information.

Admission Requirements

In order to be eligible for visiting (transient) student admission, applicants must:

• Be eligible to return to their home institution.
• Have permission from their home institution to attend Georgia State University.

Application Requirements

• Complete the Georgia State University Undergraduate Admission Application. We prefer that you submit it online, but you may also download a copy.
• Submit an official statement from the appropriate academic official at your home institution granting permission to enroll at Georgia State University for the term of application. Statements must be received in sealed envelopes or mailed directly from the home institution. Faxed or unsealed copies are not acceptable.   
• Submit a $50 nonrefundable application fee.

Notes: All deadlines are subject to change.  The $50 application fee is nonrefundable.  Any application received after the deadline will be processed for the next available term.