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Student Life

It's the people, the place and the spirit that are uniquely GSW.

When you choose GSW, you join a close-knit campus community where students connect through organizations, leadership opportunities, athletics, service, and campus traditions. Here, you’re more than a student—you’re part of a community that supports, challenges, and inspires you. From residence life to student events, we rise together, creating experiences that shape who we are and who we’re becoming. This is life as a Hurricane!

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Leadership, Service & Career Readiness

Through contact with world-class instructors and as a part of a tight-knit community, students have the chance to become involved in a variety of clubs and organizations that will propel them forward. At Georgia Southwestern, students can reach for opportunity, embrace challenge and realize their best selves.
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First-Year Experience & Student Success

As freshman, GSW offers students with a variety of ways to connect students to the University with a sense of belonging. The First-Year Experience & Student Success supports the successful academic and social transition of new students by promoting self-discovery through major selection and career exploration.

The GSW Experience

At GSW, you will connect with people who will truly impact your life, discover your purpose through personalized empowerment and growth, and become career-ready for a profession you are passionate about.

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Residence Life

Embrace the real GSW experience by living on campus and engaging with your peers in a fun atmosphere.

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Recreation & Wellness

Intramural Sports, Fitness & Wellness, and outdoor recreation opportunities are offered for all students.

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Greek Life

Join a sorority or fraternity to build lifelong friendships and foster leadership, service, and excellence.

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Clubs & Organizations

GSW offers over a diverse selection of clubs and organizations to get students involved, learn leadership skills, and begin networking while attending college.

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Leadership Roles

Our community is synonymous with leadership and our tight-knit campus is bursting with opportunities for students to cultivate their communication, creativity, and team-working skills.

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Campus Services

For all things Hurricanes, check out the Campus Services page for all other on-campus items offered to students.

My favorite experience so far has been playing intramural volleyball with my friends. After two years, we are still undefeated champions. I plan to keep it that way next season!

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