Next Steps for Accepted Graduate Students
Student Advisement
Contact the Office of Academic Assistance for advisement and registration information. International students must attend an orientation provided by the Office of International Student and Scholar Services.
Getting Connected
A student email account is created for each accepted student. Access your network account to begin using your email. PAWS (Panther Acess to Web Services) is your online connection to Georgia State. Log in here to register for classes, view academic records, personal information, financial aid and to pay tuition and fees.
Emergency Contact
Emergency contact information is required for all students. You can easily provide this information via your PAWS account. To ensure compliance a registration hold is placed on your student record until that information is provided, so please log on today.
Make the Proper Immunization Arrangements
The immunization form must be turned in prior to the first day of classes. You may receive the vaccines from your local health department, private physician or Georgia State University Health Services. There is a fee at all locations for the vaccines. For more information, visit the University Health Services web site.
Submit Final Transcript
If you have not already done so, you are required to turn in the final transcript showing proof of earned degree from your graduating institution (unless Georgia State University) before the first day of classes.
Financial Aid
Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid online. If you have already applied for financial aid, you can check your status with GoSOLAR. If you still have questions, please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at (404) 413-2400 or visit in person at 102 Sparks Hall. Stay in touch with the Office of Academic Assistance for details about assistantships and other funding.
Housing Options
If you are interested in living on campus, you should apply for housing via GoSOLAR after being accepted. Georgia State also offers an off-campus housing site to start your housing search.
Parking and Transportation
Students have three transportation options: discounted MARTA TransCards, 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 GoSOLAR. Complete and current information can be found online or by calling the Auxiliary Services Office at (404) 413-9500.
Student Health Insurance Program
Students receiving a Graduate Research Assistantship and International students are required to carry health insurance. For more information on this requirement please review the plan made available by the University System of Georgia. A voluntary plan is also made available for students not covered under the mandatory plan.
PantherCard
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 PantherMeals and PantherCash. Click on the PantherCard link for more information on how to receive your PantherCard.
Tuition and Fees
When calculating the annual cost of a college degree, you should consider a number of factors including tuition, books/supplies, parking, housing, and meal plans. You may review estimates of tuition and current fees here.
Getting to Know Atlanta
Atlanta is a great place to 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.