FAQ's
- General Questions
- Undergraduate Admission Questions Graduate Admission Common Questions Master’s Degree and Graduate Certificate Admissions Doctoral Program Admissions
1. How can I find out more about Georgia State University and the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies?
The Georgia State University facts page will give you a good introduction to Georgia State. The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies website offers an overview of our history and our mission. You may also want to read our newsletter, The Briefing.
2. How do I get to Georgia State and find my way around campus?
Look at the online map and driving directions. You may also call the Georgia State Welcome Center at 404-413-2063 for specific directions. MARTA (Atlanta rapid rail) provides access to campus from the central 5 Points Station or the Georgia State University Station.
3. What are the fees for classes?
Information about tuition and fees can be found on the Office of Student Accounts website.
Undergraduate Admissions
1. What is the application deadline?
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions uses priority and late admissions deadlines. If you apply by the priority deadline for the term you are interested in, undergraduate admissions guarantees that your application will be processed for your preferred term. If you meet the late application deadline, your application will be processed for the term you requested, if at all possible. You can get more information at the Undergraduate Admissions website.
2. Can I visit campus for a tour and get information about undergraduate admission?
Yes, information sessions are held weekdays at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Reservations are not required. The information session lasts approximately 30 minutes, and you may take a campus tour at the conclusion of the session. You can schedule a campus tour online.
3. What are the admission requirements if I am a freshman? What are the admission requirements if I am a transfer student? I want to have a good idea if I'll be admissible before I apply.
A formula is used for freshman admission. Transfer admission depends on the number of hours you have completed. Please see the Undergraduate Admissions website for an outline of the admission requirements for both freshman and transfer students.
4. Are there any other categories of admission besides freshman and transfer?
If you already have an undergraduate degree, you may apply as a post baccalaureate student. These students are taking undergraduate courses, but are not in a degree program. A transient student is a student who is attending another institution, and will attend Georgia State and transfer his/her courses back to his/her home institution. The Undergraduate Admissions website will tell you more.
5. If I am an international student, are there any special requirements?
There are requirements regarding English proficiency, proof of financial means to study at Georgia State, and credential evaluation which differ from applications for U.S. citizens. The application deadlines to apply also differ from the deadlines for U.S. citizens. Read this page for special requirements for International Applicants; also see the Office of International Student & Scholar Services for more information.
6. I don't know if I qualify as a resident of Georgia, and I know my fees for classes will be higher if I don't qualify as a resident. What are the criteria?
Check out the Regent's requirements for residency.
7. I think I need to talk with someone. How can I get in touch with the Undergraduate Admissions office?
You can speak to an Admissions Office representative between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM by calling 404-413-2500. Their office hours are Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM – 5:15 PM.
8. How do I get additional on-line information concerning the degree programs and majors?
Visit our degree program page to learn more about the options available and to read more detailed information on each program.
9. What is the deadline for financial aid and how do I apply for the HOPE scholarship?
The priority deadline is April 1 for the following fall semester. You must reapply for financial aid each year.
§ First-time freshmen – To apply for HOPE you will need to complete the GSFAPPS online at gacollege411.org or a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
§ Transfer students - The HOPE Scholarship does not automatically transfer from school to school. All Transfer students must complete a Georgia State HOPE Transfer Application in addition to the FAFSA (which includes loans, grants, and federal work study) OR you may complete the GSFAPPS on line at gacollege411.org.
For more information see the Financial Aid Office.
10. How do I find out about living on campus or in Atlanta?
Go to Living on Campus for information about University Commons and The Lofts, a virtual tour, as well as a link to our Off-Campus Housing site.
Common Questions about Graduate Admissions
1. What are the application deadlines?
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Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
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Masters Programs |
April 1 |
October 1 |
No admissions |
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Financial Aid (Masters only) |
February 15 |
October 1 |
N/A |
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Ph.D. in Economics |
March 15 |
No admissions |
No admissions |
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Ph.D. in Public Policy |
February 1 |
No admissions |
No admissions |
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Non-degree & Transient |
April 1 |
October 1 |
April 1 |
For more detailed information about graduate admissions and requirements, visit our Admissions Requirements information.
2. How are admissions decisions made?
Each degree program has a graduate admissions committee which determines the eligibility of each person who applies for graduate-level admission. Admission decisions are competitive. Each applicant is evaluated individually and among the current group of candidates. In this evaluation, consideration is given to the applicant's academic record, scores on the graduate entrance test(s), educational background, educational objectives, narrative information, work experience, professional activities and character. These elements together must indicate a favorable prospect of success in graduate study for an offer of admission to be made. In making the decision, the committee must consider at all times the optimum number of students in the program.
3. Do you have an on-line graduate application?
Yes. Go to our online application.
4. What material is required to complete an application?
Review our Admission Requirements for AYSPS graduate programs (masters level and doctoral).
5. How do I get additional information on the GRE examination?
For additional information on the GRE, you can call 1-800-GRE-CALL or go to the ETS webpage. To have your GRE score report sent to the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, the code number is 5251.
6. If I am an international student, are there any special requirements?
If you are a nonnative speaker of English, or don't have a degree from a U.S. institution, official scores on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Second language) are required. The code to have your test score sent to Georgia State is 5251. In addition, if you are applying for a student visa, the Georgia State University Financial Statement Form and financial documentation is required.
7. How do I get additional information on the TOEFL examination?
For additional information on the TOEFL, you may visit the ETS webpage.
8. I don't know if I qualify as a resident of Georgia, and I know my fees for classes will be higher if I don't qualify as a resident. What are the criteria?
Check out the Regent's requirements for residency.
9. How do I get a graduate catalog from the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies?
The Graduate Catalog is available online from Enrollment Services.
10. How do I get additional on-line information concerning the degree programs?
You can go to the home pages for the departments of Economics or Public Administration and Urban Studies.
Master’s Degree and Graduate Certificate Admissions
1. Do you need a bachelor’s degree in a certain field to be admitted to specific masters programs?
A bachelor's degree in any field of study from a regionally accredited college or university is accepted for all masters programs. There are no prerequisites which will be assigned to the Master of Science or Master of Public Administration degrees. If you are applying to the Master of Arts in Economics degree and have not had principles of economics, these and/or intermediate macro and microeconomics may be required in addition to the minimum course requirements.
2. What is required for application to the masters programs?
The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies requires self-managed applications to its graduate programs. This means that the applicant collects all required materials other than test scores and submits them at one time to the Office of Academic Assistance. A notice acknowledging receipt of the completed application packet is sent to the applicant immediately upon receipt by the OAA.
· Graduate Admission Requirements & Application
3. I haven't taken the entrance test. Is there a trial or temporary admission I can have until I take the test?
There is no provision for temporary or trial admission pending completion of the application process.
4. What is the minimum GRE score for the Master’s and Certificate programs?
There is no minimum GRE requirement; however, the target scores of a competitive application should be a cumulative 1000 points on the quantitative and verbal sections of the GRE general test.
5. How do I apply as a transient applicant?
Students enrolled in a graduate program at another institution may take graduate courses in the Andrew Young School. A maximum of 9 semester hours may be taken as a transient student unless approval for additional hours is requested from the student's home institution. Visit the application checklist for requirements.
6. I want to take graduate classes as a non-degree student. What do I have to do to be admitted?
A non-degree student must submit an application and meet the same admission criteria as a degree seeking student. You may review the application requirements for a list of those requirements. International students will not be admitted in a non-degree status.
7. I have attended another graduate program. How many hours can I transfer into your program?
You may transfer a maximum of 6 semester hours into our graduate programs. All transfer requests are subject to review and approval process by faculty in the department. After admission to a program you must provide the relevant course syllabus for review. Additional criteria on credit transfer may be found in the graduate catalog.
Doctoral Program Admissions
1. Can I be admitted to the doctoral program without a Master’s degree?
You do not have to have a Master’s degree to be admitted into the doctoral program. Each program will, however, have a number of master’s level prerequisites that must be completed. Please review the program requirements of the program you are considering for further details.
2. When is the admission decision made?
The admissions committee for each program typically reviews the entire applicant pool at the same time. Decisions are made by mid-April, and the accepted applicant is asked to make a commitment at the time the acceptance and assistantship (if awarded) offer is made.
3. Is the program a full-time program?
The Ph.D. program in economics is a full-time program. The Ph.D. in public policy requires full-time attendance for one year (two consecutive semesters).
4. How can I get additional information on-line concerning the doctoral degree programs?
Visit the home pages for the Ph.D. in Economics or the Ph.D. in Public Policy.