VISIT THE HONORS COLLEGE
APPLYING STUDENTS
Are you a high school junior or senior looking for more information about the honors experience at Georgia State?
Sign up for an information session to learn more about the unique programs and opportunities we offer our scholars. We have both in-person and virtual sessions available.
Spring 2025 Accepted Student Visits
Students who are accepted into the Honors College are invited to attend one of our Accepted Student Visits during the Spring semester. These events give students the chance to interact and engage with current Honors students and staff, as well as professors and members from different departments who students may work with over the next few years.
These visits feature a welcome from the dean, information session, resource fairs, a session on advising and financial aid, as well a housing session and an optional tour of the Honors Living-Learning Community. Check in begins at 9 a.m. and the begins at 10 a.m.
Current Student Information Sessions
This information session is designed to provide you with information about the Honors College, what to expect with the application and providing you space to ask questions about Honors. Students who are currently enrolled, plan on transferring or are transitioning to Georgia State University’s Atlanta campus in the Fall 2025 semester can attend this session. The application opens March 1 and will remain open until May 1 at 11:59pm.
Honors College Information Sessions
Currently enrolled GSU students and students transferring to GSU’s Atlanta campus can apply to join the Honors College from March 1 to May 1. Join us for a 30 minute virtual information session to learn more about what the requirements are to apply for Honors and what opportunities are provided for those who are accepted.
In-Person Info Sessions
There are no upcoming in-person information sessions at this time.
Virtual Info Sessions
IN-PERSON INFO SESSIONS:
Spring 2023 Virtual Honors College Accepted Student Experiences
Haven’t had the chance to attend an Honors Accepted Student Event? Students who have already been admitted into the Honors College are encouraged to join us for a virtual experience to hear from Honors staff and students about the opportunities available to you in the Honors College, including information about: University Assistantships, Honors Advising as well as scholarships and fellowships.
Note: The Virtual Honors College Accepted Student Experience has concluded. You may watch a recording of the event by using the following link.
SPRING 2022 DATES
Note: These visits are only available to students who have already been offered admission to the Honors College. Contact [email protected] if you have questions about your status.
Current Georgia State, Transition and Transfer Student Information Sections
Non first-year students who are interested in applying for the Honors College can join an Information Session to learn more about what makes the Honors experience different from the rest of Georgia State. Sessions are in-person unless otherwise labeled.
Spring 2022 Honors College Accepted Parent Events
Congratulations on your student’s acceptance to Georgia State University’s Honors College! We look forward to having you join us for our Accepted Parent Experience. This will be your chance to speak to parents of current and former Honors College students about their experiences, as well as representatives from Financial Aid and Safety.
This is an interactive experience that will give you, the parent or guardian, the chance to ask questions about your child’s future endeavors at Georgia State and the Honors College.
If you have any questions, contact the Honors College Admissions Team at [email protected].
Honors College Open House
Students and counselors are invited to attend an Open House for the Honors College at Georgia State University. Attendees will be given a brief information session on the Honors College before taking guided tours based on their particular areas of interest. The day will conclude with a panel of faculty, staff and students and lunch.
2022 Honors College Info Sessions
Want to learn more about the Honors College at Georgia State? Join our admissions team to hear about our admission requirements, unique scholarships, internships, assistantship programs, academic and research opportunities.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] or submit an Admissions Inquiry Form.
TOUR ONLY WEDNESDAYS
Quick tours of the Honors College are available on Wednesdays for students admitted into the Honors College for Fall 2021 or interested in checking us out for the first time.
Students should register online for a 30-minute block that includes a tour of the Honors College facilities and a one-on-one session with our Assistant Director of Honors Recruitment.
Please Note: Fully vaccinated individuals can resume campus classes, work and other activities without wearing a mask. Unvaccinated individuals are strongly encouraged to continue wearing a face covering while inside campus facilities.
Let us show you what the Honors College has to offer!
Students who have already been admitted into the Honors College are encouraged to participate in an online Accepted Student Experience in the spring.
ACCEPTED STUDENT EXPERIENCES
• January 19, 2021
Business, Creative Media and Media Entrepreneurship, Computer Science, Public Health, Fine Arts and Music
• January 27, 2021
Arts and Sciences (excluding Biology and Psychology), Education, Pre-Law Studies, Policy Studies
• February 3, 2021
Business, Creative Media and Media Entrepreneurship, Computer Science, Public Health, Fine Arts and Music
• February 16, 2021
Biology, Neuroscience, Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Nursing, Health Professions
• March 2, 2021
Arts and Sciences (excluding Biology and Psychology), Education, Pre-Law Studies, Policy Studies
• March 23, 2021
Biology, Neuroscience, Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, Nursing, Health Professions
We strongly recommend you select the experience that most closely aligns with your intended major.
However, if you cannot participate in the experience that matches your major—or you aren’t sure yet what your major will be—we suggest registering for the experience that is most convenient for you. There will be helpful and important information provided at all experiences.
If you have questions, please contact [email protected].
If you are a student who has already been accepted for the fall 2020 semester but was unable to attend an accepted student visit, you can catch what you missed by watching one of our recorded virtual sessions.
ASK AN HONORS STUDENT
We have concluded our Accepted Student Experiences for the current admissions cycle. However, we are still more than happy to answer your questions about the honors student experience and the value of an honors education at Georgia State.
Got Honors questions? We got Honors answers!
Talk to a current honors student live online any time between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Eastern, Tuesdays through Fridays.
(Password: Er3SnuQGG52)
Not in front of a computer? No worries. You can also call in to Ask an Honors Student.
Meeting number: 120-514-3076