Next Steps for Accepted Graduate Students
Student Advisement
Contact your department graduate director for advisement and information regarding orientation. Orientation for international students is provided by International Student and Scholar Services.
Getting Connected
Student e-mail account: A student email account is created for each accepted student. Access your network account to begin using your email.
GoSOLAR is your online connection to Georgia State. Log in here to register for classes, submit online evaluations of instructor, view academic records, personal information, financial aid and pay tuition and fees.
Emergency Contact
Emergency contact information is required for all students. You can easily provide this information via your GoSOLAR account. To ensure compliance a registration hold has been placed on your student record and will be automatically released once you have provided this information.
Financial Aid
Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid online. If you have already applied for financial aid, you can check your status with GoSOLAR. If you still have questions, please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at (404) 413-2400 or visit in person at 102 Sparks Hall.
Stay in touch with your graduate program director for details about assistantships and other funding.
Housing Options
If you are interested in living on campus, you should apply for housing via GoSOLAR after being accepted. Please go to the following link for information on off-campus housing.
Parking and Transportation
Students have three transportation options: discounted MARTA TransCards, shuttle service, and on-campus parking. All parking requires that a vehicle be pre-registered and display a valid parking permit. Vehicle registration can only be done online through GoSOLAR. Complete and current information can be found online or by calling the Auxiliary Services Office at (404) 413-9500.
Student Health Insurance Program
http://www.cas.gsu.edu/student_insurance.html
For the second year, students in the University System of Georgia will have access to affordable, high quality health coverage through Pearce & Pearce Inc. thanks to the Board of Regents’ decision to develop a state-wide health insurance consortium. Follow this link for a printable program brochure.
Make the Proper Immunization Arrangements
The immunization form must be turned in prior to registering for classes. You may receive the vaccines from your local health department, private physician or Georgia State University Health Services. There is a fee at all locations for the vaccines. For more information, visit the University Health Services web site.
Submit Final Transcript
If you have not already done so, you are required to turn in the final transcript showing proof of earned degree from your graduating institution (unless Georgia State University) before you will be allowed to register for classes.
PantherCard
The PantherCard is the official Georgia State University identification card. It is used for library privileges, after hours access and can also be used as a debit card for PantherMeals and PantherCash. Click on the PantherCard link for more information on how to receive your PantherCard.
