Applying to Georgia State as a Transfer Student

Georgia State offers two ways to apply for admission.  Please review the following information about the application process. If you have previously attended Georgia State, or if you wish to enroll as a GSU-62 student, do not use the online application. Instead, read our special information for readmission applicants and for GSU-62 students.

Step-by-Step Application Instructions

  1. Submit Undergraduate Application for Admission
    Apply online.
    Apply with the paper application (PDF) IF using a fee waiver or money order.
  2. Submit Non-Refundable Application Fee of $60.00. 
    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.
  3. Submit Official Transcripts from all Colleges Attended. Official transcripts must be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Final transcripts must also be sent upon completion of any coursework in progress at the time of application.

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

  4. Check Course Credit Equivalencies. Check the Credit Equivalency Chart to see which courses may transfer to Georgia State. If you have fewer than 30 transferrable semester hours or 45 transferrable quarter hours, you will be considered a Freshmen-Transfer student. In addition to the documents listed above, you will need to submit your SAT/ACT scores and an official final high school transcript.
  5. Check your admission status here.
Transfer Application Deadlines
Priority Deadline Regular Deadline
Fall Semester February 1 June 1
Spring Semester October 1 November 1
Summer Semester February 1 April 1

Click here for a downloadable PDF of all admissions deadlines. Note that applications are processed on a first-come, first-serve basis, so it is strongly recommended for applicants to apply as early as possible. Please contact individual departments and/or programs to learn about additional steps for admission or earlier deadline requirements.