With your help, guidance and encouragement, your child is approaching the time when they should be thinking about transitioning to a new phase in life – college!
That’s a big step – not just for your student, but for you as you support his or her goals. There’s a lot to think about and even more to do in preparation.
This page contains useful Georgia State links to help you help your student stay on track in the college selection process, from preparing for a campus visit to the admission requirements to seeking scholarships and financial aid.
As you work through this process, we hope you will encourage your student to take a deeper look at what Georgia State has to offer – a challenging academic environment, an active campus culture, a stimulating downtown location, and a solid reputation as one of Georgia’s four designated public research universities.
Located in downtown Atlanta, Georgia State is the second largest university in the state, with students coming from every county in Georgia, every state in the nation and from more than 150 countries. Offering over 50 different majors, research opportunities for undergraduates, and over 250 clubs and organizations, Georgia State has much to offer its students. Please explore the links below to learn more about our campus and academic programs.
The admissions process can be a daunting experience for students, and we appreciate all that you do to help your students along the way. To learn more about the admissions process to Georgia State and the steps to enroll, please visit these pages:
A common concern among students is how to finance their education. The links below have useful information about tuition, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities. Our Cost Calculator provides a realistic estimate of what a student can expect to pay each semester and year at Georgia State:
Our Admissions counselors are constantly travelling to high schools and college fairs to connect with you and your students. Please browse the links below to meet our Admissions staff, see our full travel schedule, and read about special on-campus programs and how to arrange a campus visit:
We thank you again for your interest in Georgia State, and if there is any information you need that is not covered in the links above, please contact the Office of Admissions at 404-413-2500 or by sending an e-mail to admissions@gsu.edu.