Welcome to The Graduate School. The information below can be used for degree, certificate, non-degree and transient graduate programs across the university. With 137 graduate majors, 37 graduate certificates, 45 online options and 39 accelerated degree programs to choose from, there’s bound to be a program that aligns with your passion and goals. Please note that the College of Law has a separate application process.
Once you’ve selected your program, mark the application deadline on your calendar, and start to review and prepare your application requirements.
For information about specific programs, such as curriculum, required materials or courses, contact the school or college within Georgia State that is associated with your program of interest.
Get answers to your application questions quickly by using the "Get Help" tool. Questions go directly to the Graduate Admissions team.
As you prepare your application, review admissions requirements for your program. Each college/program has its own set of application requirements and deadlines so it’s important to thoroughly research and read the program’s admissions website. Find your program’s website to learn more.
Start your online application and complete the applicable sections. To submit your application, please pay the non-refundable application fee by the application deadline.
Graduate Programs (including non-degree and transient status) ($50):
For graduate applicants seeking first-time enrollment into a graduate program, non-degree status or transient status.
Executive Programs ($100.00):
For applicants applying to the executive MBA or the executive Doctorate in Business Administration.
Graduate Re-entry ($25.00):
For previously admitted and enrolled graduate students seeking to re-enter after becoming inactive.
Whether unofficial or official transcripts are accepted for review is based upon your college, school or institute of interest.
Graduate applicants must submit one official transcript for each college or university (postsecondary institution) attended, including:
An official transcript should be submitted regardless of where the final degree was conferred, length of time attended, and whether or not grades are listed.
Please submit all of the following:
If you attended a school outside of the U.S. and the academic documents are not in English, we require you to upload an English translation certified by the college or university that issued the document(s) in addition to the original language document(s). If your institution does not provide documents in English, you can use an official translation agency. Be sure to order a word-for-word translation of your documents.
Unofficial transcripts uploaded to the Academic History section of your application must include or comply with the following:
The following documents are NOT acceptable for admission review and should not be uploaded as unofficial transcripts:
Applicants who completed all or part of their education abroad are subject to additional application requirements. International credentials must be equivalent to a U.S. four-year baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution, which will be determined by an in-house evaluation. Some colleges, schools or institutes require a professional course-by-course evaluation, in addition to transcripts.
(Evaluations will only be accepted from the agencies listed below.)
An In-House Credential Evaluation will be done for programs in the following colleges, schools and institutes:
The Office of Graduate Admissions will make every attempt to evaluate your credential in-house. The In-house Credential Evaluation for degree equivalency requires submission of all postsecondary academic credentials (or transcripts). Please submit materials well in advance of your program deadline.
Academic credentials (and/or transcripts) should include the following information:
In lieu of the In-house Credential Evaluation, we will accept a professional evaluation for degree equivalency. You will still need to submit all transcripts. Professional evaluations will only be accepted from NACES member institutions.
If we cannot clearly determine equivalency, a professional evaluation by a NACES member institution will be requested.
Depending on your desired program and/or native language, you will be required to submit entrance exam or English-proficiency scores with your application. Testing requirements vary by graduate program. Applicants should contact the graduate program they are interested in to obtain specific admission requirements. Applications can be submitted prior to completing an entrance exam. Application materials, including official test scores, must be received by the application deadline.
To designate Georgia State as the recipient of your official entrance exam scores, use the noted selections:
Do not select program codes when requesting scores.
GRE: 5251
GMAT: Georgia State University — J. Mack Robinson College of Business
GACE: school code 5090
GA Educator Ethics 350: school code 5090
GA Educator Ethics 370: school code 5090
LSAT: mail official sealed score report to an address below
MCAT: mail official sealed score report to an address below
Mailing Address (U.S. Postal Service)
Delivery Address (FedEx, DHL, UPS)
In addition to meeting all other applicable requirements for admission, non-native speakers of English must demonstrate sufficient English-language proficiency. Proof of English proficiency can be demonstrated through one of the following:
Any applicant whose country of birth is English-speaking is not subject to the English-proficiency requirement. See the list of countries (below) that satisfy this requirement.
To designate Georgia State as the recipient of your official English-proficiency exam scores, use the noted selections:
Several graduate programs at Georgia State University ask for letters of recommendation as part of the application process. Please check your specific program’s application requirements to see if these letters are necessary.
View the PDF document below for tips on requesting a letter of recommendation.
Many graduate programs at Georgia State University require either a personal statement or statement of purpose. Please refer to your program’s application requirements to view which is needed for your application.
A personal statement is a short essay that serves as an opportunity to give an honest representation of who you are and who you hope a program can help you become. A personal statement allows you to share and showcase your unique qualities beyond what appears on your resume or transcripts.
A personal statement is different from a statement of purpose (if you’re asked for that as well). A statement of purpose will touch on your academic and career goals, as well as your past credentials. While those should also be discussed in your personal statement, it’s more about your life experiences and how they’ve shaped you and your journey to graduate school.
A statement of purpose (SOP) is a critical piece of a graduate school application. It tells admissions committees who you are, outlines your academic and professional interests, and explains how you’ll contribute to the graduate program you’re applying to. Essentially, it’s a short essay that highlights your educational background, achievements and goals, while also sharing why you’d like to study your desired program at the university or college of your choice.
Please see the following guide for more helpful tips!
