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Georgia Southern Admissions

Georgia Southern is built for every kind of Eagle — wherever you're starting from, whatever you're working toward. Your path to a fulfilling future starts right here.

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Find your pathway

What Type of Eagle Are You?

Answer two quick questions to find the Georgia Southern admissions path built for you.

2. Is there anything about your journey that would help us personalize your path?

2. Is there anything about your journey that would help us personalize your path?

2. Is there anything about your journey that would help us personalize your path?

2. Is there anything about your journey that would help us personalize your path?

2. Is there anything about your journey that would help us personalize your path?

2. Is there anything about your journey that would help us personalize your path?

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Your pathway starts here.

First-Year Students

Welcome, future Eagle! Your journey starts right here.

Georgia Southern is ready to meet you with everything you need to take off — from admissions guidance and financial aid to a campus community built to help you soar from day one.

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Your pathway starts here.

University College

There’s a pathway at Georgia Southern built specifically for you.

University College offers personalized support, smaller class sizes and an affordable entry point into your Georgia Southern degree — with dedicated advisors and a community that believes when one Eagle soars, we all soar together.

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Your pathway starts here.

First-Year Military-Connected Students

Your service and your future both have a home at Georgia Southern.

We’re proud to support active duty service members, veterans and military families who are ready to start their first college degree — with dedicated military resources, benefits guidance and a community that honors your commitment from day one.

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Your pathway starts here.

First-Year Online Students

Your Georgia Southern journey starts now — on your schedule, from anywhere.

Georgia Southern’s online programs give first-year students the support, community and quality of a Georgia Southern degree without being tied to a campus. Start your first college degree on your own terms and soar beyond from wherever you are.

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Transfer Students

Your hard work got you here — Georgia Southern will help you go further.

Transferring is easy at Georgia Southern, with award-winning transfer support, over 140 programs to choose from and a welcoming community ready to help you pick up right where you left off.

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Graduate Students

You’ve already proven what you can do — now take it further.

With more than 200 graduate and doctoral program options available online and on campus, Georgia Southern is built for driven professionals and scholars ready to soar beyond what’s next.

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Dual Enrollment Students

Why wait? Your college journey can start right now.

Georgia Southern’s dual enrollment pathway lets high school students earn real college credit before graduation — building momentum, saving money and getting a head start on a future that’s already taking flight.

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Your pathway starts here.

Adult & Returning Students

Life brought you here — and Georgia Southern will help you soar beyond it.

Whether you’re finishing what you started or taking your career in a bold new direction, Georgia Southern supports adult and returning students with the resources and community you need to make it happen on your terms.

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Your pathway starts here.

Military-Connected Students

Your service has already shown what you’re made of.

Georgia Southern proudly supports active duty service members, veterans and military families at every stage of their academic journey — whether you’re starting your first degree, transferring credits or pursuing graduate school.

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Your pathway starts here.

Online Students

Your degree. Your schedule. Your path.

Georgia Southern offers a full range of online programs designed for students who need to learn on their own terms without sacrificing quality or community. Wherever life has you, your Georgia Southern education can meet you there.

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Your pathway starts here.

International Students

Georgia Southern welcomes Eagles from every corner of the world.

Our dedicated international admissions team is here to guide you through every step — from applications and visas to campus life and community. Your journey to soar beyond starts here.

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Your pathway starts here.

Let’s Find Your Path Together

Not sure where you fit? There’s a place for every Eagle at Georgia Southern.

Whether you’re returning to finish a degree, visiting for a semester or pursuing a second bachelor’s, we have a pathway built for you. Explore all of your options and find exactly where you belong.

1. What are you looking to do at Georgia Southern?

Why Choose Georgia Southern?

At Georgia Southern, big ambitions meet real opportunity — and the results speak for themselves.

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Students

Including students from all 50 states, two territories and 140 countries

Academic Programs

Including certificates, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees

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Most Affordable College in Georgia

Want an affordable education? College Affordability Guide ranked us second most affordable in Georgia

Students Making an Impact

Georgia Southern Alumni Karin Winka.
“Georgia Southern was the best choice because it is a large university, but in a small town where so much focus is on the University and college life… It’s such a close community that being a part of it gave me the confidence to become more independent and grow. The people here became like family, and they are what made me feel like I have a home here, too.”
Karin Winka, ’23 B.S., Public Relations

Read Karin’s Story

Photo of Georgia Southern alumni Kenneth Nwagu.
“When I was researching schools, I found that Georgia Southern was really community-driven. The ratio of professors to students means that you can have more communication with your professors, and they get to know you by name. It was important to me to have professors who are invested in my growth and success.”
Kenneth Nwagu, ’23 M.S. in Manufacturing Engineering

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Georgia Southern graudate Gabi Wiggill standing in graduation gown with tassels and stole.
“I think the big thing that I’ve really appreciated about Georgia Southern [is] that when I speak to people who are staff and faculty, they do not dismiss me. They listen to me, my ideas, and then they actually try to help me accomplish those.”
Gabi Wiggill, ’23 B.S. in Public Health

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Making College Affordable at Georgia Southern

At Georgia Southern, we believe cost should never stand between you and your future. From FAFSA and scholarships to grants, loans, and work-study programs — we’ll help you find every dollar available to make your Georgia Southern education a reality.

Knowing what college costs upfront helps you plan with confidence. Georgia Southern provides a full breakdown of tuition, fees, housing, meal plans, and estimated living expenses for each academic year — so there are no surprises, just a clear path forward.

Review the cost of attendance to estimate how much it will cost and begin planning your financial future.

Start by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) — your gateway to federal grants, loans, work-study opportunities, and institutional aid. Our financial aid counselors are here to help you complete the FAFSA, understand your aid package, and make the most of every opportunity available to you

Financial aid counselors are available to help you complete the FAFSA, understand your aid package and learn how different types of aid support your education.

ou may qualify for in-state tuition as a legal resident of Georgia, a resident of certain bordering states, or through specific residency waiver requirements. Learn how tuition classification works and what documentation you’ll need — because every dollar saved is a dollar toward your future.

Learn how tuition classification works and what documentation is required to verify residency.

Georgia Southern offers a wide range of scholarships recognizing academic achievement, leadership, and financial need. Many awards are automatically considered during the admissions process — so you may already be on your way to earning one.

Explore scholarship opportunities and maximize your financial aid package.

Worth Every Dollar & Then Some

Georgia Southern is consistently ranked among the best values in higher education — and the numbers back it up. With tuition costs 41% below the national average, $115M+ in scholarships and grants awarded annually, and in-state tuition opportunities for students across the Southeast, an Eagle education delivers more than a degree. It delivers a future.

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Total Scholarships and Grants Awarded in 2023-24

GS is not only affordable, but also offers need-based and merit-based scholarships and aid to fund your education

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Less Tuition Cost than National Average

At Georgia Southern, you’ll find the best value for a student-centered education, according to US News & World Report

States

Get In-State Tuition, Out-of-State Experience

Residents of AL, FL, NC, SC, and TN can receive in-state tuition at all three of our campuses

See Georgia Southern for Yourself at an Admissions Event

The best way to know if Georgia Southern is right for you is to experience it firsthand. Attend an Eagle Preview open house, schedule a campus visit, or join one of our upcoming admissions events to connect with faculty, tour campus, and discover what it truly means to be an Eagle.

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Ready to Soar? Your Georgia Southern Journey Starts Now.

You’ve found your path. Now take the first step. Request information, schedule a campus visit, or start your Georgia Southern application today — your future is waiting.