TOEFL/GSTEP Tests

In addition to meeting all other applicable requirements for admission, non-native speakers of English (regardless of whether the language of instruction was English) must demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency. This can be demonstrated by submitting any one of the following:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - scores of 550 or better (paper test), scores of 213 or better (computer test) or  scores of 79-80 (internet-based test)
  • GSTEP score of 6
  • Successfully complete Georgia State University's Intensive English Program
  • Completion of a college-level English composition course with a grade of "C" or better at a regionally accredited U.S. college or university.

TOEFL bulletins (including registration forms) can be obtained at United States embassies and consulates, bi-national centers, or by writing to:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Box 899
Princeton, NJ 08541, USA
http://www.toefl.org/

Placement

The GSTEP is a diagnostic test given to non-native speakers of English in order to determine the level of English language proficiency prior to enrollment in academic courses. The GSTEP is given to all incoming international students during International Student Orientation and is a prerequisite for registration in classes. Scores on this test are used for placement and are not released to examinees.  If the GSTEP was taken as part of the application process, this requirement is waived.  Applicants who do not meet minimum language proficiency requirements will be referred to the Intensive English Program (IEP).

Georgia State Test of English Proficiency (GSTEP)
Department of Applied Linguistics and ESL
(404) 413-5200

F-1 Visa applicants

Non-native speakers of English who meet all admission requirements except the English language proficiency requirement may be granted conditional admission.  To be eligible for conditional admission, applicants must have a TOEFL score of 480 (paper test) or 157 (computer test) or 54-55 (internet-based test).   Students granted conditional admission will be required to take certain courses in the Intensive English Program (IEP) before taking other courses.  A student may remain on conditional admission status for no more than three semesters.  For more information about the IEP, see http://www.gsu.edu/iep.