Getting around
Panther Express Shuttle
Free campus shuttle connecting downtown Atlanta, Fairlie-Poplar, Sweet Auburn, and Summerhill — no ID required
Georgia State at a glance
26,623
undergrads
55%
of applicants admitted
80%
come back for year 2
56%
graduate
25 : 1
students per teacher
$51,903
typical pay 10 years in
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard.
What a year really costs
After grants and scholarships, by family income. Average: $12,365.
Under $30k $10,899
$30k–$48k $10,748
$48k–$75k $11,521
$75k–$110k $15,297
Over $110k $17,561
Tuition, in state
$8,664
Tuition, out of state
$25,320
Typical debt at graduation
$21,500
57% of students get a Pell Grant
Free stuff most students miss
Health & safety
Counseling Center
Free counseling for enrolled students including individual, group, and couples counseling plus 24/7 crisis line
Eat
Dining halls, quick bites and coffee on campus.
Piedmont Central Dining Hall
Dining hall 24-hour all-you-care-to-eat dining hall in the Piedmont Central residence complex
92 Piedmont Ave NE
Piedmont North Dining Hall
Dining hall 3-Star Green Restaurant Certified dining hall featuring Mongolian Grill and made-for-you selections
175 Piedmont Ave NE
Patton Dining Hall
Dining hall All-you-care-to-eat dining hall known for made-to-order sandwiches, grill specials, and plant-based fare
144 Courtland St NE
Courtyard Kitchen
Cafe Cloud kitchen in Student Center East with breakfast sandwiches, boba tea, pizza, pasta, and Steak 'n Shake
55 Gilmer St SE
Panther's Club
Cafe Third-floor Student Center West eatery with pizza, pasta, sushi, salad, soup, and Steak 'n Shake
66 Courtland St SE
Twisted Taco
Cafe Fast-casual Tex-Mex restaurant on the first floor of 75 Piedmont
75 Piedmont Ave NE
Chick-fil-A at Petit Science Center
Cafe Full-service Chick-fil-A on the first floor of Petit Science Center with chicken sandwiches and milkshakes
100 Piedmont Ave SE
Costa Coffee Smart Cafés
Cafe Self-service Costa Coffee kiosks at multiple campus locations including Classroom South, College of Law, and Langdale Hall
55 Gilmer St SE
Saxbys Coffee
Cafe Student-run coffee shop offering specialty drinks, pastries, and light bites
33 Gilmer St SE
Legal Grounds
Cafe Grab-and-go coffee bar and snacks in the College of Law building
85 Park Place NEWhere to live
Residence halls, apartments and help finding a place.
Patton Hall
Residence hall Suite-style residence hall for 325 students hosting the First Year Residential Experience (FYRE) living learning community
144 Courtland St NE
Piedmont Central Residence Hall
Residence hall Newest residence hall housing 1,200 residents with private and shared bedroom options and on-site dining hall
92 Piedmont Ave NE
University Commons
Residence hall Four apartment-style buildings housing 2,000 residents with living rooms and full kitchens — home to Honors and E-House LLCs
100 Piedmont Ave NE
University Lofts
Residence hall Urban loft-style apartments for 550 residents with studio to 4-bedroom options — only residence open during winter break
131 Piedmont Ave NE
Greek Housing
Residence hall Nine fraternity and sorority three-story townhomes with 9 to 19 beds each
Get around
Shuttles, parking and accessible rides.
Panther Express Shuttle
Transit Free campus shuttle connecting downtown Atlanta, Fairlie-Poplar, Sweet Auburn, and Summerhill — no ID required
Transit
Panther Ride
Transit Free demand-response evening ride-share service for students, faculty, and staff — request via PassioGo app
Parking
Parking & Transportation Services
Parking Campus parking permits and information — free parking at Convocation Center Deck with shuttle to campus
MARTA Rail - Georgia State Station
Transit MARTA train station directly serving campus with access to all four rail lines — every building is within one mile
170 Piedmont Ave SEMajors that pay most at Georgia State
Typical pay 4 years after graduating. Top 6 of 43 bachelor's majors with published pay.
Insurance $101,040
Computer Science $100,582
Health Professions $99,457
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods $89,587
Nursing $87,146
Computer Science $87,020
Source: College Scorecard, field-of-study data.
Your Georgia State checklist
5 things worth doing early
When you need help
5 things Georgia State freshmen figure out too late
Watch the video1 Advisor got it wrong? Still on you
"In no case will a regulation be waived or an exception granted because a student pleads ignorance of the regulation or asserts that he or she was not informed of a specific requirement by an advisor or other university authority." Check your own degree audit.
2 Only 12 hours of Ds ever count
"Georgia State University will allow no more than 12 semester hours of D grades to apply toward degree requirements of a baccalaureate program of study." That 12 includes transfer credit.
3 Language placement? First try counts
"Please be advised that only the first score will count if you take the exam more than once." Take the online placement test seriously the first time.
4 Took it here once? Retake it here
"In general, transfer credit will not be awarded for a course that a student has previously attempted at Georgia State (including attempts which resulted in a withdrawal)." Departments may waive it, so ask first.
5 Record the lecture — Gus makes the notes, flashcards and quiz
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One more thing
Five City Scholars courses earn you a title
"Students who earn a grade of B or better in five 3000-4000 City Scholars courses and who have an institutional grade-point average of 3.0 or higher at the time of graduation will be recognized as City Scholars."
Georgia State Undergraduate Catalog — City ScholarsPerimeter College classes? Summer only
"Students may take up to four Perimeter College courses, during summer semester only," with advance written authorization.
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