Next Steps Towards Graduation

Freshmen may choose from three different orientation formats. Each orientation format includes the same information but is structured differently. Students who attend a One-Day or Freshman / Transfer combined session must schedule any required placement exams before orientation. Freshmen are required to attend orientation in full, and allowances cannot be made for students to leave early. There is a registration fee for all students, which covers meals and other expenses. The fee is not covered by scholarships or financial aid. Each student may register up to two guests, and each additional person is required to pay a separate registration fee.

• APPLY TO GRADUATE
• MEETING W/ YOUR ADVISOR
• DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
• COMMENCEMENT
• QUESTIONS?

APPLY TO GRADUATE

Students are required to apply to graduate a minimum of a semester and a half in advance through their PAWS account.

• Access the application to graduate via student portal (PAWS)
• Submit a one-time, non-refundable graduation application fee of $50 USD
• Recieve a graduation audit in your student email
• Review remaining degree requirements with your advisor (OAA-Arts and Sciences, 3rd Floor, 25 Park Place)
• Register for classes immediately for the upcoming semesters
• Students double majoring will need to apply twice, one application per degree (total $100 fee)

Graduation Application Deadlines:

Summer 2019: January 15th, 2019 *Passed Deadline
Fall 2019: June 15th, 2019
Spring 2020: September 15th, 2019
Summer 2020: January 15th, 2020

Missed the Summer 2019 Graduation Application Deadline?:

Don't Worry:

Apply to graduate and submit your $50 app fee via PAWS for next available term.

For Summer 2019 Graduation: Once you have submitted your application and fee, please fill out this form to request for your date to be changed from the future term to Summer 2019.

*After the first day of Summer 2019 classes (June 10), you will need to do a graduation petition to change your date. See your academic advisor for more information.

MEETING W/ YOUR ADVISOR

We are located on the 3rd floor of 25 Park Place. Not sure who your advisor is, click here!

Advisement Appointments:

To schedule an appointment to meet with your advisor, please call our main office at 404-413-5000.

Daily Walk-In Hours:

Our office hosts daily walk-in hours for abbreviated advisement sessions, you will have the opportunity to meet with an advisor during the following times:

Monday-Friday: 9:30-11 a.m.
Monday-Thursday: 2:30-4 p.m.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Make note of the following graduation requirements: (All requirements must be met by the conferral deadline)

• "C" or higher is required in all major and minor courses and other courses as specified in the catalog.
• No more than 12 hours of "D" credit can be applied towards your degree program.
• Georgia State University's academic residency requirement is 39 hours of 3/4000 level courses taken at Georgia State. (This can be completed with major and minor courses)
• Non-course requirements can also affect graduation status (Georgia Constitution/Georgia History).
• Students who have completed HIST 2110 AND/OR POLS 1101 at a non-USG school will be required to pass the Georgia Legislative Exams. For more information about legislative exams, click here . Not sure? Contact your advisor for more info.
• Planning on taking the CLEP exam? Have AP, IB or transfer credit coming in? Make sure to have those items in at least a month prior to graduation. Items need to be submitted to University Admissions.

COMMENCEMENT

Curious as to where commencement will be held? Want to order your cap and gown? Make sure to visit GSU's Commencement Office Website for all the information!

Please note that all students graduating in Summer semesters will participate in the Spring (May) commencement exercises and will complete their remaining degree requirements in the Summer.

Participation in commencement does not guarantee a degree will be awarded from Georgia State University. All degree requirements must be fulfilled at the time of conferral.

Georgia State University hosts commencement exercises in Spring (May) and Fall (December) every year.

QUESTIONS?

For questions regarding your academic program, contact your advisor for assistance! (Not sure of your advisor, click here to find out!)

Office/Delivery Address

Office of Academic Assistance
College of Arts & Sciences
25 Park Place, Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30303

Mailing Address

Office of Academic Assistance
College of Arts & Sciences
P.O. Box 4100
Atlanta, GA 30302-3993

Phone/Fax

Phone: 404-413-5000
Fax: 404-413-5008

Office Hours

Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Advisement Walk-In

Monday-Friday: 9:30-11 a.m.
Monday-Thursday: 2:30-4 p.m.