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Georgia Southwestern State University is a four-year college ranked as one of the best small-school values in the nation. With a full range of undergraduate programs and a variety of master's and specialist programs, GSW offers every student the personalized curriculum they need to be successful - all without the burden of years of student debt.
Located in historic Americus, Georgia, we draw students from all across Georgia, from each corner of the U.S., and from countries around the world. That diversity means you'll be supported by fellow students from all walks of life, all passionate about earning their way forward.
Although most admissions materials will be similar, some students may be required to provide additional items during the application process. Please make sure you identify which type of prospective student you are and follow the detailed information about your specific application process.
Documents not submitted through the online method can be mailed to:
Georgia Southwestern State University
ATTN: Recruitment and Admissions
800 GSW State University Dr.
Americus, GA 31709
Students who are completing their high school education (including home school) or have recently received their diploma and have not taken college or university courses after high school are considered freshmen for admission purposes at Georgia Southwestern.
Transfer students are those who have attended one or more regionally accredited universities, colleges, or technical colleges since graduating from high school. These students should have earned credit that is transferable to Georgia Southwestern but have never attended GSW as a degree-seeking student.
Dual Enrollment is a state-funded program allowing select high school students to attend college while still in high school. Courses completed with Georgia Southwestern earn students both high school and college credit.
We understand life happens. Returning students are those that have completed courses at GSW and are returning to complete a program.
A transient is an undergraduate student in good standing at another institution who enrolls for one semester at Georgia Southwestern in order to complete work to be transferred back to their home institution.
International students are those who are neither a U.S. citizen nor a U.S. permanent resident that hope to receive a student visa to study at Georgia Southwestern.
Non-traditional students are those who have been out of high school for at least five years or whose high school class graduated at least five years ago.
Adult learners are students that may already be working in their field and would like to begin, continue, or advance their education.
Post-Baccalaureate and Second Degree students are individuals who have received a bachelor’s degree and want to enroll in additional undergraduate level courses.
