Next Steps for Accepted Students — Undergraduate Admissions — Enrollment Services

Next Steps for Accepted Freshmen

Congratulations on your acceptance to Georgia State as an entering freshman student! Click the + icon to the left to review the steps that will help you through the post-acceptance process.

1.	Find your Campus ID. Select Activate your CampusID to get started. Your Panther ID is the nine-digit number located on your acceptance letter.
2.	Set up your Georgia State e-mail account. Set this up right away to make sure you're on track. Remember that Georgia State will send all important e-mails to your Georgia State e-mail address. Start using the PAWS web portal to access your student records on the One Stop Shop tab as well as other university resources.
3.	Apply for housing and submit your housing deposit, if desired. Learn more about our housing options here.
4.	Apply for the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and put in Georgia State's code (001574) at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. Always apply, even if you don't think you qualify. This will allow opportunity for the HOPE scholarship and other financial aid possibilities. (Note: postbaccalaureate and transient students typically won't qualify for financial assistance.) Obtain your governmental financial aid pin for FAFSA at http://www.pin.ed.gov/.
5.	Once you've finalized your college plans, submit your intent to enroll form by June 1 for fall entry, Jan. 2 for spring entry, or May 1 for summer entry. No payment is necessary at that time.
6.	Submit required immunization for MMR, Tetanus/Diphtheria, Varicella and Hepatitis B. Fax the completed immunization form [PDF] to 404-413-1955 prior to class registration. Visit University Health Services for more details and contact information. If you will be living on campus, you must also obtain the meningitis vaccine or sign an optional waiver with your housing application.
7.	Verify your citizenship and lawful presence. All admitted students who plan to enroll must comply with the Citizenship Verification and Lawful Presence requirements detailed here.
8.	Schedule math and/or chemistry placement test, depending on major. To determine your testing requirements and to register for test(s), log in to your PAWS account and click on the One Stop Shop tab to select Placement Tests. You are required to obtain your Panther Card ID and present it at the time of your test. Contact the Panther Card Office for details.
9.	Sign up for INCEPT, our mandatory new student orientation. The earliest INCEPT date will provide you with the most classes to choose from for your college schedule.
10.	Review your financial aid package in PAWS in the Financial Aid block. You must accept/deny aid as needed. Check remaining balance due and pay your bill by the deadline.
11.	Plan your transportation and parking. All Georgia State students are allowed to bring vehicles on campus. For more information about parking fees, MARTA and shuttle services, please visit the Parking and Transportation website. Students who wish to park vehicles in the University Commons will inquire through their housing application.
12.	Submit final high school transcript showing all credits and date of graduation.
13.	Submit AP or IB scores (if applicable). You must submit these before registering for classes.
14.	Check your account for holds before registration. You must remove the Emergency Contact hold on your account before you are able to register.
15.	Meet with your academic advisor in the Student Advisement Center.

Next Steps for Accepted Transfer, Transient and Postbaccalaureate Students

Congratulations on your acceptance to Georgia State as an entering transfer, transient or postbaccalaureate student! Click the + icon to the left to review the steps that will help you through the post-acceptance process.

1.	Find your Campus ID at http://technology.gsu.edu/get-started-technology/students.Your Panther ID is the nine-digit number located on your acceptance letter.
2.	Set up your Georgia State e-mail account. Set this up right away to make sure you're on track. Remember that Georgia State will send all important e-mails to your Georgia State e-mail address. Start using the PAWS web portal to access your student records on the One Stop Shop tab as well as other university resources.
3.	Apply for housing and submit your housing deposit, if desired. Learn more about our housing options here.
4.	Apply for the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and put in Georgia State's code (001574) at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. Always apply, even if you don't think you qualify. This will allow opportunity for the HOPE scholarship and other financial aid possibilities. (Note: postbaccalaureate and transient students typically won't qualify for financial assistance.) Obtain your governmental financial aid pin for FAFSA at http://www.pin.ed.gov/.
5.	Once you've finalized your college plans, submit your intent to enroll form by June 1 for fall entry, Jan. 2 for spring entry, or May 1 for summer entry. No payment is necessary at that time.
6.	Complete the mandatory Online Transfer Orientation. A 20-minute online pre-orientation is required for new transfer students before registering for classes. Complete this step if you are a transfer, transient or postbaccalaureate applicant. Transient students should be prepared to provide a personal copy of a transcript that documents completion of any required prerequisites for Georgia State courses to the department offering the course(s). Helpful links: Registration Guide and How to Register
7.	Verify your citizenship and lawful presence. All admitted students who plan to enroll must comply with the Citizenship Verification and Lawful Presence requirements detailed here.
8.	Submit required immunization for MMR, Tetanus/Diphtheria, Varicella and Hepatitis B. Fax the completed immunization form [PDF] to 404-413-1955 prior to class registration. Visit University Health Services for more details and contact information. If you will be living on campus, you must also obtain the meningitis vaccine or sign an optional waiver with your housing application.
9.	Schedule math and/or chemistry placement test, depending on major. To determine your testing requirements and to register for test(s), log in to your PAWS account and click on the One Stop Shop tab to select Placement Tests. You are required to obtain your Panther Card ID and present it at the time of your test. Contact the Panther Card Office for details.
10.	Sign up for INCEPT orientation. The earliest INCEPT date will provide you with the most classes to choose from for your college schedule. INCEPT is optional for transfers .
11.	Meet with your academic advisor. Students with less than 41 credit hours are counseled through the Student Advisement Center. Students with more than 41 credit hours will seek advisement from their college's Office of Academic Assistance.
12.	Review your financial aid package in PAWS in the Financial Aid block. You must accept/deny aid as needed. Check remaining balance due and pay your bill by the deadline.
13.	Plan your transportation and parking. All Georgia State students are allowed to bring vehicles on campus. For more information about parking fees, MARTA and shuttle services, please visit the Parking and Transportation website. Students who wish to park vehicles in the University Commons will inquire through their housing application.
14.	Submit a transcript showing your last semester of completed classes.
15.	Submit AP or IB scores (if applicable). You must submit these before registering for classes.
16.	Check your account for holds before registration. You must remove the Emergency Contact hold on your account before you are able to register.