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Current events have resulted in a number of changes to our normal business operations, however the Office of Admissions is still available to assist you. We highly encourage you to schedule a virtual appointment with an admissions counselor to determine if an in-person visit is necessary when the physical office opens. Please visit welcome.gsu.edu for information and updates on virtual events. For further assistance, call (404) 413-2500 or email admissions@gsu.edu. Applicants may log into the online Status Check to monitor the status of applications and upload documents. Stay current on Georgia State’s latest campus developments at ahead.gsu.edu.
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Home to more Georgia freshmen than any other college in the state, Perimeter College at Georgia State University is metro Atlanta’s gateway to higher education. We’ve been pioneering convenient, affordable and flexible degree pathways for decades, helping students from every background and demographic discover opportunities they never knew they had.
Study with us, and you’ll join more than 18,000 students from nearly 150 countries around the world to start moving your life forward now. Take your pick from more than 30 associate degree pathways available at five metro Atlanta campuses. Pursue a career with a two-year degree or transition seamlessly to Georgia State’s Atlanta Campus for access to the largest selection of bachelor’s degree programs in the state.
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An applicant who graduated or would have graduated from high school five or fewer years ago. This includes students who earned a GED diploma or has less than 30 hours of college credit.
An applicant who is either coming back to college after a long hiatus or starting college more than five years after high school graduation.
An applicant who is a high school junior or senior with interest in completing college courses while in high school, earning both high school and college credit.
An applicant who has previously attended Perimeter College but has not been enrolled for three or more consecutive terms.
An applicant who completed high school graduation requirements under a homeschool program or graduated from a non-accredited high school.
A student currently in the United States on a non-immigrant visa or who has been educated outside the U.S.
Perimeter College provides resources and support for active duty military, National Guard or Reserve, and veteran students, spouses and dependents.
Admissions requirements vary by student type, but Perimeter College students may choose to enroll in Online Only courses or a combination of online and on-campus courses.
An applicant who is 62 years of age or older.
Applicant who already holds a baccalaureate or higher degree and does not wish to complete requirements for a certificate or associate degree from Perimeter College.
An applicant who has graduated from an accredited high school, enrolled previously in an accredited college or university and earned 30 or more semester hours of transferable college credit.
An applicant who is enrolled in another accredited college or university and is applying to Perimeter College for a specified period of time to take courses as a visiting student.