Georgia State University

Georgia State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Georgia State University has the Spotlight Programs Board. In fact, more students participate in the Spotlight Programs Board than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Georgia State University include Fraternities/Sororities, Service Organizations, Academic Organizations and Sports Clubs.

The Georgia State University community comes together each year for Welcome Week, Panther Prowl and Homecoming.

Does Georgia State University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Georgia State University.

Georgia State University offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most Georgia State University students live off campus. In 2023, 18% of undergrads at Georgia State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 82% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Georgia State University. There are 5,271 spots available in on-campus housing for all 28,927 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 5,197 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Georgia State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Georgia State University Athletics

At Georgia State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Georgia State University:

Safety at Georgia State University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Georgia State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Georgia State campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Georgia State offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Georgia State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Georgia State University, take Interstate 75/85 and Interstate 20 to Atlanta, GA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Georgia you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Georgia State University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About Georgia State University

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