Georgia State University

Georgia State University requires at least 120 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Georgia State University, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Georgia State University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Georgia State University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 54% of students who start college at Georgia State University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	–	X	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Georgia State University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At Georgia State University?

Georgia State University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Georgia State University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Georgia State University

When choosing a major, Georgia State University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Georgia State University. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Georgia State University false.Georgia State University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Georgia State University

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Does Georgia State University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Georgia State University does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Georgia State University Offer Online Classes?

✅ Georgia State University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Georgia State University Give AP Credit?

✅ Georgia State University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Georgia State University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Georgia State University true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Georgia State University.

Does Georgia State University Require Internships?

🟨 Georgia State University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Georgia State University

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Georgia State University Library

The main library on campus is the University Library and there are 6 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Georgia State University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Georgia State University does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Georgia State University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Georgia State University has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Georgia State University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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