HOW TO APPLY
HOW TO APPLY
SEE YOURSELF TAKING THESTATEWAY® WITH US?
START THE PROCESS.
SEE YOURSELF TAKING THESTATEWAY® WITH US? START THE PROCESS.
Apply to Georgia State Via the Common Application
If you’re a high school senior or graduated within the last two years, you’ll apply to begin your bachelor’s degree program using the Common Application. Georgia State’s Atlanta Campus requires SAT or ACT scores for admission for Fall 2026 and later.
Apply to Perimeter College
To begin an associate degree program at Perimeter College or transition to a bachelor’s degree at the Atlanta Campus, you’ll apply using the Perimeter College Application.
Apply to THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
To pursue a degree, certificate, non-degree and/or transient graduate program across the university (excluding the College of Law, for which you’ll visit this site), you’ll apply using the Graduate Admission Application.
*See more details in the Next Steps section of this page
Pencil Us In:
Fall First-Year Admissions Timeline -
Atlanta Campus
Pencil Us In:
Fall First-Year Admissions Timeline - Atlanta Campus
AUG. 1
Admission application opens
NOV. 15
Early action admission deadline, Honors and scholarships priority consideration deadline*
APRIL 1
Final application deadline
JUNE 1
Official transcripts and test scores submission deadline
*Decision by Dec. 15 for GA residents, Jan. 15 for out-of-state residents
INTERESTED IN AN UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM?
Take the Next Steps: Apply
1. sUBMIT your APPLICATION
and $60 fee in early fall of your senior year of high school.**
2. sUBMIT
A. Transcripts
Official high school transcripts through the Georgia Student Finance Commission, the Common Application or Parchment, or by mail to:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
P.O. Box 4009,
Atlanta, GA 30302
B. TEST SCORES
Georgia State’s Atlanta Campus requires SAT or ACT test scores for admission for Fall 2026 or later.
Submit:
SAT Scores through collegeboard.org (Georgia State’s SAT code is 5251)
ACT Scores through act.org (Georgia State’s ACT code is 0826)
C. Letter of Recommendation
Letter Of Recommendation (optional) through the Common Application
3. CHECK ADMISSION STATUS
**For applicants to the Atlanta Campus only.
INTERESTED IN A GRADUATE PROGRAM?
Your journey to an advanced degree from Georgia State starts with The Graduate School. From identifying your dream degree program to submitting your application, we’re excited to be your guide. Ready to get started? Learn more and let us know you’re interested. We’ll be in touch from there.
