At Georgia State, the energy of Atlanta meets a vibrant academic and social environment. GSU is transforming downtown into a dynamic college town with the creation of our new Panther Quad and the innovative GSU Blue Line — a 3.7-mile walking path connecting key campus spaces. Bringing life to the campus with greenspaces and social hubs, GSU makes you feel at home in the heart of the city.
At Georgia State, your well-being is as vital as your academic success. That’s why we’ve prioritized creating a safe, supportive space where you’ll thrive physically, mentally and socially. Our accredited Georgia State Police Department safeguards campus 24/7 with patrols by foot, bicycle and car, and our Campus Ambassadors assist as safety escorts, helping to guide students securely across campus. We recently launched a $3 million safety campaign to further enhance our campus’ security infrastructure. This includes AI-equipped lighting, expanded surveillance, smart technologies and more. By downloading the free LiveSafe mobile app, which provides real-time safety alerts, you can stay informed of everything happening around you, at all times.
On our downtown Atlanta Campus, you’ll grow, learn and unlock unparalleled access to major attractions, industries and city opportunities. Here, you’ll have the confidence and peace of mind to carve out your own place at a premier research institution in the Southeast’s biggest city.
Georgia State sets you up for success from day one. Through our career-focused services, tailored coursework and valuable connections, you’ll develop the skills employers need. And our career counseling, resources and alumni network will help you turn your degree into your dream job.
*payscale.com 2024
Our College to Career initiative prioritizes equipping you with essential skills, savvy and connections that will give you a competitive edge in today’s ever-evolving job market. College to Career encompasses dozens of programs and tools that weave professional preparedness into every element of your college journey.
Visit University Career Services (UCS) for help exploring majors and finding, applying and preparing for professional opportunities. UCS also offers resume reviews and mock interviews and hosts on-campus job fairs and events.
Create a free Steppingblocks account to explore national employment data and employment data specific to Georgia State alumni. You’ll get postgraduate insights, too. Easy to tap into, it’s like a digital career counselor at your fingertips.
Search Handshake, our free online board that connects you with 5,000+ employers hiring for full-time, part-time, internship and co-op positions. You’ll be the first to know about jobs as they’re posted, which gives you an edge in applying.
Call on Optimal Resume to craft an impressive resume and cover letters. You can also view short training videos on how to showcase to employers why you’re the best candidate for the job. And use the digital platform Portfolium to demonstrate your work and experiences to companies in a way that goes beyond the typical resume.
Visit the Iris Booth at Student Center West to take a free professional headshot for your resume and stop by the Career Closet to borrow an array of professional attire for interviews and nail the looking-the-part part.
*U.S. News & World Report, 2025
THESTATEWAY® means the widest selection of academic offerings in the state with more than 250 degree programs across 12 colleges and schools. As one of only four public R1 research universities in Georgia, Georgia State is a hub of activity and productivity that has a $3.2 billion impact on metro Atlanta each year. Students graduate equipped to lead, solve critical challenges and make a lasting impact in their fields and communities.
“My most recent research project focused on how socially anxious individuals are emotionally affected by competitive environments. I found that social anxiety had no significant effect on emotional distress or motivation, revealing just how complex it truly is.”
— Lola Adeniyi (’25)
Visit our Program Explorer page to browse majors by academic areas of interest. We call those areas of interest meta-majors, and they include STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), business, arts and humanities, health, education, policy and social science, and exploratory.
Scroll below to learn more about our meta-majors.
The best way to experience our campuses is in person. Stroll our lawns, peek inside our classrooms, visit our student centers and see the special spots where our students — and you will — make lasting memories. Schedule a campus tour for you and a guest or two, or coordinate a visit for a larger group. We can’t wait to see you and show you THESTATEWAY® .
Start a panther2panther live chat with a student ambassador to learn about the Georgia State experience.
Join us for an information session to get details on admissions, financial aid, the transfer/transition process and more. Find the session that fits your needs.
Meet with an admissions counselor one-on-one via virtual appointment for information on the admission process and next steps.