WELCOME NEW PANTHERS
You have opened your acceptance letter and you are ready to get started on an experience that you will never forget. Below is a checklist that should assist in preparing you for the beginning of your academic career at Georgia State.
Freshmen Checklist
SUBMIT YOUR FAFSA
For many students, financial assistance may be necessary. If you’re interested in loans, work-study, grants, and scholarships, the first step is to submit the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
GET CONNECTED
Activate your CampusID. This will serve as your login to your email address, PAWS, and various other Georgia State systems. Georgia State will use your student e-mail to communicate important information. Click here to get started with your new CampusID.
TAKE THE TEST
Do you need to take the chemistry or math placement exam? Find more information about placement exams here. You must have your Panther Card at the time of testing.
CONSIDER LIVING ON CAMPUS
FINALIZE YOUR PLANS
Complete the Intent to Enroll form.
REGISTER FOR A MANDATORY NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
SUBMIT IMMUNIZATION RECORDS
HELP US HELP YOU
For students requiring special accommodations, please contact The Office of Disability Services. Refer to the Documentation Guidelines to learn more about the process of documentation of disabilities.
LEARN ABOUT TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING
Visit the Campus Services page for information about parking fees, MARTA and shuttle services.
SEND YOUR FINAL TRANSCRIPT
Make sure to submit your final transcripts from any previous institutions to admissions.
CHECK OUT YOUR ACADEMIC EVALUATION ONLINE
Your evaluation will outline the list of courses necessary to complete for the Core requirements and for your major courses. Log in to PAWS, and choose “View Academic Evaluation” from the Student Records menu to get started.
VIEW THE ACADEMIC GUIDES FOR YOUR MAJOR
You can view the list of undergraduate majors offered at Georgia State, then click on the academic guide for each one. This offers a semester by semester example of course schedules.
Contact Us
Are you trying to find your academic advisor?
Use our advisor search tool to find out more information.
Visit Panther Answers to search for answers concerning enrollment, registration, student records, financial aid and student accounts.
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