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Clayton State University

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At Clayton State University, student dreams are made real in practical classes, internships, and real-life experiences. From over 34 states and 32 countries, students come to Clayton State in suburban Atlanta for:

  • personalized attention
  • small class sizes
  • affordable career preparation
  • outstanding faculty
  • vibrant campus life

The campus feels like a second home, including 214 acres of park-like beauty and an inclusive and supportive community of students, faculty, and staff.

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Academic programs

  • Science
  • Technology
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Education
  • Nursing
  • Communication
  • Music
  • Economics
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Performing Arts
  • Social Science
  • Visual Arts

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Greek Life
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • ROTC Program
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Veteran Fee Waiver
  • Distance/online learning

Application information

First-year

Email us at admissions@clayton.edu, call us at (678) 466-4115 for general questions, or reach out to your admissions counselor for individualized support.

Transfer

Each year, we admit more than 800 new transfer students. Your success is important to us. You’ll have access to support services to meet your needs and our mandatory orientation session means you can be admitted into Clayton State with ease.

Deadlines

Fall: July 15

Spring: November 15

Summer: April 15

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Visit us

Attend an Admissions Event

Undergraduates can attend a number of admissions events. Preview Day gives high school students a sense of the real Clayton State. Non-Trad Tuesday answers the questions students over 24 usually have about Clayton State.

Visit the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to sign up for an event or talk with a recruiter.

  • Take a Daily Campus Tour: Explore our 214-acre campus and get a feel for what life is like within our diverse and inclusive Laker community. Bring your family and friends. Or you can do a solo visit. Tell me more about the daily tours.

  • Visit a Class: Probably the only way to see if a Clayton State education is really right for you is to visit a class. Talk to students, meet a professor, and test your dreams against the reality of learning in these supportive and demanding courses.

The intimate class settings felt more personal and you felt like you could easily approach your professor if you had questions or concerns. The atmosphere and the pace of the institution felt relaxed, as though you were visiting with an old friend.