SELF-SERVICE

See below for useful tools and information to assist you with your academic needs. If you need more clarification or help, schedule an appointment with your academic advisor.

FIND YOUR ADVISOR

Are you trying to find your academic advisor? Click this link to find out more information.

Academic Services & Tools

Academic Evaluations

Degree Works is a web-based tool that provides real-time advice on degree progression.

Academic Improvement Plan

Discusses scholastic discipline policy and assists students with developing a plan to get back into good academic standing. Section 1360 Academic Support in the catalog.

Academic Policies

Academic Resources

Need help in classes such as biology, chemistry, accounting or economics? Supplemental Instruction is here to help.

Core Curriculum

Students are required to complete the core curriculum in order to meet the requirements for graduation.

GPA Calculator

The GPA calculator estimates grade point averages.

Find Your Major Map

Major Maps provide a recommended plan of course scheduling to graduate in two (associate) or four (bachelor's) years.

Honors Advisement

The Honors College academic advising team assists Honors College students with general and honors questions.

Learning Support Program

Serves students who need remedial assistance in the areas of math, reading and/or writing.

Navigate Resources

The Student Success Collaborative links administrators, advisors, deans, faculty, other staff and students in a coordinated care network.

Registration Holds

If you have a hold, find out more information about how to resolve it here.

Testing

Georgia State provides opportunities for advanced placement testing. Choose an area to learn more.

FAQs

Find answers to common questions in our knowledge base of frequently asked questions.

Self Service

Who is my academic advisor?

All students:

You can connect with a member of your academic advising team through the Navigate Student mobile app, the Navigate webpage or by phone.

At the Atlanta Campus:

If you are a freshmen, sophomore and junior bachelor’s degree seeking student (0-89 earned hours), contact the University Advisement Center.

STEM, Humanities, Social Science, University Exploratory and Undeclared: 404-413-2300
Business, Health Sciences, Education, Fine Arts, Policy Studies, and Public Health: 404-413-2630

If you are a senior bachelor’s degree seeking student (90+ earned hours), contact your College Office of Academic of Assistance.

College of Arts & Sciences: 404-413-5000
College of the Arts: 404-413-5855
Andrew Young School of Policy Studies: 404-413-0021
College of Education and Human Development: 404-413-8000
Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions: 404-413-1000
Robinson College of Business: 404-413-7115
School of Public Health: 404-413-1452

At Perimeter College:

If you are a Perimeter College associate’s degree seeking student, you can contact any of the Perimeter University Advising Center locations.

Alpharetta: 404-413-2200
Clarkston: 678-891-3307
Decatur: 678-891-2354
Dunwoody: 770-274-5112
Newton: 770-278-1228
Online: 678-891-2823

Additional advising information can be found on the Find My Advisor page.

How do I change or declare my major or minor?

If you are a current student, stop by your assigned academic advisor's office to complete a form. You may consider making an appointment to discuss any entrance or prerequisite requirements before entering into a specific major. Not every major requires a concentration and not every major allows for a minor.

If you are a freshman, you must declare your major within one calendar year after your first semester or a hold will be placed on your registration.

If you are a new student beginning classes in an upcoming semester and wish to change your major, you must wait until after the first week of classes to make the change with your Advisement Office. If you have extenuating circumstances and need to make a change immediately, contact the Office of Admissions in Sparks Hall, Rm. 200 or call 404-413-2500 for assistance.

I have an “Warning/Supervision/Probation” hold on my account. How do I get it removed?

Freshmen, sophomores and juniors must meet with an academic advisor in the University Advisement Center. Seniors will meet with an advisor in their college, school or institute’s Office of Academic Assistance. Review the Academic Improvement Program policies.

My GPA, with my transfer credit included, is above the 2.0 requirement, but my academic standing went down to “Warning” this past semester. Why?

Only your Georgia State grades are used to determine academic standing. You must earn a 2.0 Georgia State GPA each semester to remain in good standing and a cumulative 2.0 GPA to graduate. Some programs have GPA entrance requirements or GPA minimums to qualify to take specific courses. You can view your GPA in PAWS.

Check out our GPA Calculator.

If a class I want to register for is closed, or I get a “PREQ or TEST SCORE” message when I try to register, can my advisor help me with that?

First, check the course description to make sure you have met the prerequisite or appropriate test score. Then check the comment section to make sure the class does not have other restrictions. If you have met the prerequisites and are still receiving an error message, contact the department that teaches the course and let them know you are eligible to register for that course. If the course is closed, you can check with the department to find out about joining the class. Call the university operator at 404-413-2000 for department phone numbers.

Why did I get dropped from all my classes?

Contact the Enrollment Services Center to determine the reason for your classes being dropped. Typically, students are dropped due to non-payment of tuition by the deadline, failure to complete or accept all financial aid documents or exclusion from the university. If you have been excluded, contact the University Advisement Center to discuss procedures for reinstatement. To avoid being dropped, make sure you check your student e-mail and PAWS account before the drop/add periods end.

I’ve just been accepted as a new student. What are my next steps for advisement?

New students admitted for fall and spring semesters should attend New Student Orientation. Register here. New transfer students must complete an online pre-orientation that can be accessed from the Transfer Advisement page in addition to registering for New Student Orientation. During orientation, students meet with academic advisors to plan their schedules and register for classes, socialize with current and new students and learn their way around campus. Orientation for international students is provided by International Student and Scholar Services.

How will I know when my transfer credit is accepted?

Log on to your PAWS account to view your transfer credits. Look under the “Student Records” menu and select “View Transfer Credit.” You will see what transfer credit has been reviewed and articulated to Georgia State credit. If you have questions about your transfer credit, consult with your appropriate Academic Advisement office. AP and/or IB credit should also show up in this section. You may want to take a look at the transfer equivalency charts for your school.