WELCOME NEW PANTHERS!
Congratulations new students!
You're now part of an institutional legacy of success, joining a diverse body of students from all over the world, to pursue academic excellence at one of the most innovative universities in the country.
New Student Orientation is designed to introduce you to the unique world of Georgia State, and prepare you to make the most of both your academic and co-curricular experiences.
Get your questions answered about your class registration, financial aid, student life and more, while having fun exploring our downtown Atlanta campus.
The Georgia State community welcomes you with excitement as you embark on your journey here. Go Panthers!
At New Student Orientation, you will:
- Tour campus and get to know downtown Atlanta
- Learn the basics about various departments and programs
- Explore campus life and student activities
- Receive your PantherCard
- Meet some of your new classmates, faculty and staff
- Learn about enrollment and financial aid
- Receive academic advisement and register for classes
The orientation program is required for incoming freshman and strongly encouraged for transfer students. You can choose from several options to suit your needs and schedules.
Registration is on a first come, first served basis.
- Log on to PAWS with your campus ID and password.
- Click on the Enrollment tab.
- First, register for Math and Chemistry Placement Tests (if needed) by selecting each link individually.
- Then, choose New Student Orientation and review each link. When finished, select the link to Register for New Student Orientation.
Classes tend to fill quickly, so if you'd like the best selection of courses, you're encouraged to attend the earliest New Student Orientation date.