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Georgia College & State University

Georgia College & State University campus
Georgia College & State University is a place where you can pursue your interests, discover your purpose, and lead at all levels. We provide a personal education experience with a private school feel at a public school price. The inclusive GCSU community is warm, personable, and caring and promotes the creation of big ideas in a small and special setting. We are proud and privileged to be included in the top three public schools in the state when it comes to first-year retention rates and graduation rates, but the unique beauty of GCSU is that it allows and invites each and every student to both go big and come home. That’s what makes us so special. Because only at GCSU can you Go Small in a Big Way.   
Please note: Georgia College does not require the Common App essay, but we do require a personal essay. On the Common Application, the GCSU personal essay will be referred to as "Supplemental Writing."
Accepts first-year applicationsSouthPublicRuralMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed

Academic programs

  • Engineering
  • Research
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Education
  • Nursing
  • Communication
  • Music
  • Art & Design
  • 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
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research

Application information

First-year

First Year students are a high school seniors (or graduates) with no college credit or who have earned college credit prior to high school graduation only.

Prospective first-year students must meet all admission requirements, including satisfactory completion of the Required High School Curriculum and all other requested documentation.

If you have any questions about the undergraduate admissions process, please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@gcsu.edu or 478-445-2294. 

Transfer

Transfer applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The following items are required: Application with a $50 Fee and submit all college transcripts. Transfer students must have earned 30 or more transferable semester credit hours (45 transferable quarter hours) from a regionally accredited college/university. If student earned less than required transferable credits, student must meet our Freshman Transfer requirements. Students must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 grade point average or higher in college-level courses (Excluding learning support, developmental, and remedial courses). If a transfer student is interested in the Generic Nursing program and programs within the College of Education, they must have a minimum cumulative 2.75 grade point average or higher to be considered for admission. Student must also be in good academic standing and eligible to re-enroll with their last institution. Submit original international transcripts for courses taken in other countries. (if applicable)

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Additional information

Complete your application before the Early Action deadline to receive your non-binding admissions decision before Thanksgiving and to be considered for GCSU merit-based scholarships!

Visit us

We’re very proud of our beautiful campus and would love to give you a personal tour. It’s a short walking tour and the students who guide the tours know a LOT about our historic school. When school is in session, tours are offered every Monday-Saturday. Visit gcsu.edu/tours to schedule a tour today!

GCSU Provides an elite private college feel at a public university price.