Your journey to an advanced degree from Georgia State starts with The Graduate School. From identifying your dream degree program to submitting your application, we’re excited to be your guide. Ready to get started? Take the first step today.
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For information about specific programs, such as curriculum, required materials or courses, contact your school or college. Applicants may log into the online Status Check to monitor application status and upload documents.
Welcome to The Graduate School. The information below can be used for degree, certificate, non-degree and transient graduate programs across the university. The College of Law and the executive programs in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business have separate processes.
Each college/program has its own set of application requirements and deadlines. Typical requirements include materials such as entrance exam scores (GRE, GMAT, etc.), a personal/goal statement and letters of recommendation.
Application requirements can be found under the Admission Requirements tab of each specific program's page.
The Graduate School at Georgia State University provides application fee waivers for applicants who have participated in a range of programs. To receive the application waiver, we will need to verify your eligibility.
PROGRAMS:
• Honorably Discharged U.S. Veterans, Active Duty Military, Guard or Reserves
• Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) U-STAR Program
• Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD)
• Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP)
• McNair Scholars
• Bridges to the Doctorate
• Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) attendance
• Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program
• Research Initiative for Scientific Advancement (RISE)
• Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP)
• PhD Project: Business Doctoral Programs for Minorities
• Annual Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) Conference Attendance
• Completion of GSU's Center for the Advancement of Students and Alumni's 25 to Thrive Program
• Teach for America Participants
• Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
Depending on your desired program and/or native language, you will be required to submit entrance exam or English-proficiency scores with your application. Specific programs in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business accept unofficial test scores. If that option is applicable, you will see the Unofficial Test Scores page in your application. Other applicants must submit official scores.
Testing requirements vary by graduate program. Applicants should contact the graduate program they are interested in to obtain specific admission requirements. Applications can be submitted prior to completing an entrance exam. Application materials, including official test scores, must be received by the application deadline. You can use your online application to track the receipt of test scores at any time.
To designate Georgia State as the recipient of your official entrance exam scores, use the noted selections:
Do not select program codes when requesting scores.
GRE: 5251
GMAT: Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business
GACE: school code 5090
GA Educator Ethics 350: school code 5090
GA Educator Ethics 370: school code 5090
MAT: school code 2751
LSAT: mail official sealed score report to an address below
MCAT: mail official sealed score report to an address below
To designate Georgia State as the recipient of your official English-proficiency exam scores, use the noted selections:
TOEFL: Select Institution Code 5251
IELTS: Select E-Delivery Account Name Georgia State University Graduate Admissions
Refer to the International Applicant section for more information on English-proficiency requirements and exemptions.
Graduate applicants must submit one transcript for each college or university (postsecondary institution) attended, including community colleges, study abroad programs and AP credit. A transcript should be submitted for review regardless of length of time attended, whether or not grades are listed or where the final degree was conferred.
Whether unofficial or official transcripts are accepted is based upon your college, school or institute of interest.
If your program is in one of the colleges listed below, you MUST submit official transcripts for review and admission purposes. Unofficial transcripts submitted in the online application will NOT be used. Application materials, including transcripts, must be received by the application deadline. You can log in to your online application to track the receipt of materials at any time.
Colleges that require an official transcript:
Mailing Address (U.S. Postal Service)
Delivery Address (FedEx, DHL, UPS)
Submission of Electronic Transcripts:
Electronic transcripts must be submitted directly from the institution by email or through the use of a transcript ordering site:
If your program is in one of the colleges or schools listed below, you have the option to submit official or unofficial transcripts for review and admission purposes. If subsequently admitted, you will be required to submit official transcripts using the process above. Applicants should contact the graduate program they are interested in to obtain specific admission requirements. Applications can be submitted prior to completing an entrance exam. Application materials, including transcripts, must be received by the application deadline. You can log into your online application to track the receipt of materials at any time.
Colleges that accept unofficial transcripts:
Unofficial transcripts are defined as copies of official university transcripts. Requirements for submitting unofficial (copies of official university) transcripts for review and admission purposes:
Submissions must be copies of official university transcripts uploaded directly to the Academic History section of the application. Copies of the following are acceptable:
Copies of official university transcripts must be completely legible and include:
International Credentials:
International credentials must meet all of the requirements listed in the International Applicants section.
The documents listed below are not accepted. Uploading these documents will significantly delay (or prevent) the review of your application:
We reserve the right to accept or reject submissions that violate any criteria listed here or submissions that would hinder application review.
Georgia State values the contributions made by students from abroad. International students come from more than 150 countries and are integral to the diversity of our university community. Applicants who completed all or part of their education abroad may be subject to additional application requirements.
In addition to meeting all other applicable requirements for admission, non-native speakers of English must demonstrate sufficient English-language proficiency. Proof of English proficiency can be demonstrated through one of the following:
Any applicant whose country of birth is English-speaking is not subject to the English-Proficiency requirement – see list of countries (below) that satisfy this requirement.
