What Happens After You Apply to Georgia Southern
Congratulations on submitting your application to Georgia Southern University. Completing your application is an important step toward beginning your college journey and joining the Eagle Nation community.
As your application moves through the admissions process, you can monitor your status and prepare for the next stages of enrollment. This period is also a great time to explore academic programs, learn more about campus life and consider how Georgia Southern can help you achieve your educational and career goals.
At Georgia Southern, students are supported by a welcoming academic community that encourages both personal and intellectual growth. With a wide range of majors, programs and experiential learning opportunities, you can shape an educational path that reflects your interests and ambitions. Throughout your time here, you will connect with dedicated faculty, collaborate with classmates and gain hands-on experience that prepares you for success after graduation.
We look forward to helping you continue your journey toward becoming a Georgia Southern student and discovering the opportunities that await you as part of the Eagle community.
Check Your Application Status
Stay informed about the status of your admission application with real-time updates.
What to Do Once You’re Accepted
From confirming your status to learning about financial aid options, find all the essential information you need to seamlessly transition from an applicant to an enrolled Eagle.
Complete the Accepted Student Checklist
Once you receive your admission decision, the next step is completing the Accepted Student Checklist. This checklist guides you through confirming your enrollment, preparing for housing and completing the required steps that transition you from an admitted applicant to an enrolled Georgia Southern student.
Visit Georgia Southern’s Campuses
If you have not yet visited Georgia Southern, now is a great time to experience campus firsthand. Visiting allows you to explore academic facilities, see residence halls, meet current students and get a feel for campus life before beginning your first semester.
Connect With Your Admissions Counselor
Your admissions counselor is an important resource as you move through the enrollment process. Counselors are available to answer questions about your admission decision, help you understand financial aid options and guide you through the next steps before the semester begins.
Review Tuition & Financial Aid Options
Understanding tuition and financial aid is an important part of planning for college. After being accepted, students are encouraged to review tuition information and discuss financial planning with their families. Exploring available aid options early can help you make informed decisions about paying for your Georgia Southern education.
Verify Your Tuition Classification
Tuition classification determines whether you are billed at the in-state or out-of-state rate. If you have been classified as an out-of-state student and believe your residency status may qualify you for in-state tuition, you may request a review of your classification.
Explore Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarships can help make a Georgia Southern education more affordable. Both institutional and external scholarship opportunities are available, and many have specific application deadlines or eligibility requirements. Students are encouraged to explore scholarship opportunities early and submit applications before posted deadlines.
Earn College Credit Through Exam Scores
Georgia Southern awards college credit for qualifying scores on several standardized exams, including Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge AICE and the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). Submitting official exam scores may allow you to receive college credit and begin your degree with completed coursework.
Request a Change to Your Primary Campus
If your plans have changed since applying, you may request to change the campus where you begin your studies. Georgia Southern offers multiple campus locations, and students can request a campus change if another location better fits their academic or personal needs.
Register for SOAR Orientation
SOAR, Southern’s Orientation, Advisement and Registration program, is designed to help new students transition successfully to college. During SOAR, students meet other incoming Eagles, learn about campus resources and register for their first semester of classes.
Contact Admissions
Reach out with any questions you have about your application or the enrollment process. If you have already received an admissions decision that you wish to appeal, our team is here to discuss your options and provide personalized guidance each step of the way.
Find your dedicated admissions counselor here or by logging into your status check portal.
Office of Admissions
Address: P.O. Box 8024, Statesboro, GA 30460
Phone: 912-478-5391
Email: admissions@georgiasouthern.edu