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Georgia State University's homepage (gsu.edu) puts the four actions most prospective students need directly in the main navigation area: How to Apply, Virtual Tour, Campus Visit, and Cost and Aid. If you are early in your search, start with the virtual tour and the "Find Your Field of Study" tool; if you already know you want to apply, go straight to How to Apply and Cost and Aid. The site serves more than 51,000 students across seven metro Atlanta campuses, so the specific steps and costs depend on which campus, degree level, and program you choose.
The four main entry points
| Link | What it's for | When to use it |
|---|---|---|
| How to Apply | Starting an application | Once you know your degree level and program |
| Virtual Tour | Exploring campus remotely | Before committing to an in-person visit |
| Campus Visit | Scheduling an in-person visit | When you want to see the campus and ask questions live |
| Cost and Aid | Understanding costs and financial support | Before or alongside your application |
These are presented as top-level options on the homepage, so you don't need to dig through menus to reach them.
Finding your field of study first
The homepage includes a "Find Your Field of Study" tool with several filters. Using it before you apply helps you confirm that your intended program actually exists at the degree level you want. The filters are:
- Degree Level — Associate, Bachelor's, Dual Undergraduate/Graduate, Master's/Specialist, Ph.D./Professional Doctorate
- Interest Area — Business, Education, Health Professions, Humanities, Law/Criminal Justice, Policy/Social Science, STEM, The Arts
- College/School — optional; includes Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, College of Arts & Sciences, College of Education & Human Development, College of Law, College of Nursing & Health Professions, College of the Arts, Institute for Biomedical Sciences, Perimeter College, Robinson College of Business, and School of Public Health
- Keyword search — for when you already know part of the program name
The degree level you pick here matters for the application path: an associate degree through Perimeter College follows a different route than a Ph.D. or professional doctorate.
Applying, visiting, and planning costs
How to Apply is the starting point for the application itself. Because Georgia State enrolls students at multiple degree levels and across seven campuses, expect the application requirements and deadlines to vary by program — check the page for your specific degree level rather than assuming one universal deadline.
Virtual Tour and Campus Visit serve different purposes. The virtual tour is useful for a first look or for out-of-state and international students who can't travel yet. An in-person campus visit lets you see the metro Atlanta setting firsthand, which matters given the university's emphasis on connections to opportunities in one of the 21st century's major global cities.
Cost and Aid is where you go for cost and financial aid information. The homepage does not publish specific tuition figures, so treat this link as the entry point rather than a source of final numbers — actual costs depend on your residency, campus, and program.
If you're considering Perimeter College
Perimeter College has its own academic pathways page (perimeter.gsu.edu/plan-your-degree/degrees-we-offer/) listing the degrees it offers. This is the relevant entry point if you're interested in an associate degree or a pathway that starts at Perimeter before continuing at another Georgia State college. Use it alongside the main "Find Your Field of Study" tool, selecting "Associate" as the degree level.
A practical order of steps
- Use Find Your Field of Study to confirm your program and degree level.
- Take the Virtual Tour for an initial look.
- Check Cost and Aid so you understand the financial picture before applying.
- Go to How to Apply and follow the requirements for your degree level.
- Schedule a Campus Visit if you want to see the campus in person before deciding.
The main thing to watch: because Georgia State spans seven campuses and many degree levels, none of these four links leads to a single universal answer. Always confirm details for your specific program and campus rather than relying on general figures.