The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia requires that any student applying to Georgia State University will be required to provide verification of their lawful presence in the United State before admission to the university can be finalized. See specific information about this requirement. You may submit your lawful presence documentation to the Graduate School. You may send any questions regarding the verification process to COTA's Office of Academic Assistance at [email protected].

Be sure to submit your immunization records by the first day of classes. Find the immunization form. If you can't secure immunization records you can receive the needed vaccines from your local health department, private physician or the Georgia State University Health Services. There is a fee at all locations for vaccines. For more information on Georgia State's services visit the University Health Services web page.

To ensure Georgia State University can reach you or a close contact person in case of an emergency each student must update his or her information each semester. A hold is placed on your PAWS account each semester to remind you to update your information. Instructions on how to get this hold removed.

If you have not already done so, you are required to turn in an official transcript from all post-secondary institutions attended, and an official, final transcript and degree certificate showing proof of earned degree from your graduating institution (unless Georgia State University) before the first day of classes. Review your application account for outstanding transcripts required, and our transcript submission page for details about how to submit your transcripts.

You should submit that transcript to :

Filling out your FAFSA application is important if you are looking for any type of federal financial aid (loans, grants etc.). If you have not already filled the form out take a few minutes to complete the form. You will be able to review your award status online through your PAWS account once it is processed and sent to GSU. For questions about federal financial aid you may contact the Office of Student Financial Aid.

Begin the registration process. Be sure to register early and pay your tuition and fees by the due date to secure your class schedule.

The PantherCard is the official Georgia State University identification card.  It is used for library privileges, after hours access and can also be used as a debit card for PantherCash. PantherCards are available at the PantherCard Office.

Once registered you should check your tuition and fees through PAWS. You may review student tuition and fees on the student accounts page. Please note that tuition and fees are due on the last day of regular registration before classes begin. You should check the registration calendar and make note of the due date.

Students have multiple transportation options including: discounted monthly MARTA cards, shuttle service, and on-campus parking. All parking requires that a vehicle be pre-registered and display a valid parking permit. Vehicle registration can only be done online through PAWS/GoSOLAR. Complete and current information can be found online or by calling the Auxiliary Services Office at (404) 413-9500.

Students receiving a Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) and International Students are required to carry health insurance.  For more information on this requirement please review the mandatory health insurance plan provided by the University System of Georgia.  A voluntary plan is also made available for students not covered under the mandatory plan.

Atlanta and the surrounding area have many affordable housing options for graduate students. If you are interested in living on campus, you should apply for housing via the online housing application. Georgia State also offers an off-campus housing site to start your housing search.

As a new student of the College of the Arts you are also part of the Georgia State University community. Plan a campus tour to find important locations, resources and opportunities on campus. You can also take a virtual tour of campus.

Atlanta is a great place to study and live.  Metro Atlanta offers a number of events to attend places to see and activities in which to participate.  See what Atlanta has to offer with the Ambassador Force of Downtown Atlanta and the Atlanta Tourism Bureau.