Georgia State University

Georgia State University, an enterprising public research university, transforms the lives of students, advances the frontiers of knowledge and strengthens the workforce of the future. The university provides an outstanding education and exceptional support for students from all backgrounds. Georgia State readies students for professional pursuits, educates future leaders, and prepares citizens for lifelong learning. Enrolling one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation, the university provides educational opportunities for tens of thousands of students at the graduate, baccalaureate, associate, and certificate levels.

Georgia State’s scholarship and research focus on solving complex issues ranging from the most fundamental questions of the universe to the most challenging issues of our day. The scholarly work and artistic expression of the university’s faculty create new knowledge, extend the boundaries of imagination, and enhance student learning. The university’s presence in the Atlanta metropolitan area provides extraordinary experiential learning opportunities and supports the work of faculty tackling the challenges of an urbanizing nation and world.

Atlanta, Georgia’s capital and largest city, is the leading cultural and economic center of the American Southeast with a diverse population in a metropolitan area exceeding five million. Rich in history and attractions, Atlanta was the seat of the Civil Rights Movement and now boasts more than a dozen Fortune 500 companies, countless consulates and major nonprofits, thriving arts and sports scenes, and one of the nation’s greatest concentrations of government bodies and agencies. While Hartsfield-Jackson, the world’s busiest airport, provides easy connections to the rest of the nation and globe, Atlanta enjoys uncommon access to economic opportunity and quality of life with a cost of living significantly lower than larger metropolitan cities. Just two hours from the Appalachian Mountains and four to the Atlantic coast, Atlanta offers a comfortable and balanced urban experience suitable to any lifestyle.

Join a student organization, participate in community service opportunities, use the Recreation Center or just hang out in the Student Center between classes. Through the health and wellness programs, the Division of Student Affairs offers a complete range of personal and academic counseling and medical services to support our students physical and emotional health and overall well-being.

The Georgia State policy library houses the official collection of institutional policies that affect the members of the university community across all colleges and divisions. The colleges, schools, divisions, and departments of the University may have additional policies that govern their operations and such policies are not housed in the Georgia State policy library.The Office of Institutional Effectiveness is responsible for overseeing the policy management process.

Ranked alongside MIT and Stanford as one of the most innovative institutions in the country, Georgia State is on the move and on the rise. Few institutions have come so far, so fast.We’re recognized as a national leader in student success. We have one of the fastest growing research profiles in the country. We are changing the way our students are learning, helping them graduate faster, be more productive and save millions on the pathway to their degrees. It’s no wonder The Washington Post called us a “hotbed of growth and innovation.

With seven campuses throughout metro Atlanta, the university provides its world-class faculty and more than 51,000 students with unsurpassed connections to the opportunities available in one of the 21st century’s great global cities.A national leader in graduating students from diverse backgrounds, Georgia State provides a rich experience with award-winning housing, hundreds of student clubs and organizations, and one of the most diverse student bodies in the country. Students, faculty and alumni enjoy a unique campus personality and culture based on ambition, hard work, dedication and perseverance.The Recreation Center offers intramurals, sport clubs, aerobics, personal training, outdoor trips, aquatic activities and much more.

The Georgia State University Police Department provides law enforcement, security and safety services to the university community and the immediate surrounding areas, ensuring a safe environment for our students, faculty and neighbors. Georgia State boasts one of the largest university police forces in the state, with 70 officers downtown and 117 officers across all six metro Atlanta campuses.

The department offers a variety of services, including crime prevention, emergency management, key control and safety escorts. Campus police also partner with Atlanta Police Department (APD) officers to patrol Georgia State’s downtown campus and respond to emergencies.The university is investing in strategic partnerships with APD and other agencies to promote greater awareness and security and has one of the lowest reported crime rates among college campuses in Georgia.

When an immediate life-threatening event or weather situation occurs, the Panther Alert system will trigger alerts through a variety of communications channels, including email, text, phone calls and social media posts. The university also sends text messages about crime incidents that affect the university community, such as armed robberies, shootings or assaults. The text option is opt-in, and we encourage all community members to sign up for alerts.

When an incident of violent crime occurs on campus, such as an armed robbery or assault, the university will activate a timely email notice to Georgia State’s students, faculty and staff. These crime reports contain a description of the incident, including the date, time and location of the incident and precautions to take. The university will also provide updates on social media.