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Transfer Information Sessions

Do you have questions about applying as a transfer student. TAKE THE NEXT STEP! Come to Georgia State University's Alpharetta Campus  to learn about the transfer admissions process, financial aid, and more.  Register to attend a Transfer Information Session at the Georgia State Alpharetta Campus on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 5PM.

 

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
    Transfer students are encouraged to apply online.
  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 Transfer Equivalency Charts 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.
  6. Accepted transfer applicants must verify citizenship and lawful presence.  All admitted students who plan to enroll must comply with the Citizenship Verification and Lawful Presence requirements detailed here.
Transfer Application Deadlines
Priority DeadlineRegular Deadline
Fall Semester February 1 June 1
Spring Semester October 1 December 1
Summer Semester February 1 April 1

Click here for 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.

Note: The spring semester application deadline has been extended.

Credit Information Downloads

Transfer Equivalency Charts