International Students

Steps to Apply for Admission

First-year students applying to Georgia Southern University for the spring, summer or fall 2023 semesters require:

• 2.5+ GPA
• Either SAT or ACT test scores (see below for 2023 required scores)
• *Please note that First Year students applying to Georgia Southern can be admitted without an ACT or SAT score if they have a 3.2+ GPA and meet the following guidelines*:
  • Are coming from a country where English is an official language
  • Attended a bilingual secondary school

Attention: Non-native English speakers require a Proof of English Proficiency (see below).

• Complete Admissions Application
  Complete the Online Application.
  • The non-refundable application fee of $30 (US) can be paid by credit card (MasterCard or Visa).
• Submit High School Transcripts
  Either mail your official transcript or have a school official email your transcript to intladmissions@georgiasouthern.edu. Academic records must have a seal or an original signature. If your transcripts are not provided in English, you must submit a certified English translation of all documents.
  • Photocopies are acceptable if they are noted as “Certified True Copy” and signed by a school official.
• Submit Proof of English Proficiency (see table below)
  Non-Native English Speakers must submit Proof of English Proficiency. They may submit SAT, ACT, IELTS, TOEFL Test. Results must be submitted directly from the testing service.
  • Non-native speakers who attend four years of high school in the United States do not require Proof of English Proficiency.

Evaluating and transferring credit from foreign institutions takes time to complete so we recommend applying for admission early. As educational systems vary worldwide, it is possible that many classes taken outside of the United States will not transfer to Georgia Southern.

Steps to Apply for Admission

• Complete Admissions Application
  Complete the Online Application.
  • The $30 application fee is waived for all students for No Fee November: October 25 through December 1.
• Submit College/University Transcripts
  Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities that you have attended (foreign and within the United States). Academic records must have a seal or an original signature. If your transcripts are not provided in English, you must include a certified English translation of all documents.
  • Photocopies are acceptable if they are noted as “Certified True Copy” and signed by a school official.
  • If you have less than 30 transferable semester hours, you must submit secondary school transcripts (see freshman requirements).
  • Georgia Southern may require you to submit a credential evaluation for certain college/university coursework. You will be notified by an admissions counselor if this is required.
• Course Descriptions- Foreign Credit Only
  Mail or email course descriptions for courses that may apply towards your chosen degree program at Georgia Southern. Acceptable course descriptions can be sourced from course syllabuses or official college/university catalogs.
  • Equivalent Georgia Southern credit cannot be awarded until course descriptions are evaluated by Georgia Southern officials.
• Submit Examination Results
  Non-Native English Speakers must submit IELTS, TOEFL, if they have not successfully completed ENGL 1101 from a college or university within the United States. Results must be submitted directly from the testing service.

To qualify for an I-20 form for an F-1 visa, international students must provide official documentation of financial resources available to cover at least one year’s educational and living expenses.  Semester costs payable to Georgia Southern are typically due the first week of classes.

Georgia Southern offers a limited number of need-based and academic scholarships for international students.

For general information about financing U.S. study, visit edupass.org/finaid.

Georgia Southern awards a limited number of International Diversity Scholarships (out-of-country tuition waivers) to undergraduate international students who demonstrate good academic standing, financial need, and commitment to the university and community.

• Valued at approximately $13,000 per year
• Awarded for 4 years to freshman and 2 years to transfer students
• Scholarships are competitive
• Offered to Fall admission applicants only, priority deadline is February 1st

To learn more and apply, click here.

• Recommended scores: 1300+ SAT Redesign (Evidence-Based Reading/Writing + Math) or 28 ACT to be competitive.
• Must demonstrate achievement inside the classroom, leadership experience, and extracurricular involvement.
• Offered to Fall admission applicants only, the deadline to apply is February 1st.

To learn more and apply, click here.

Learn how to apply for an I-20 here.

Freshmen students are required to live in a Residence Hall for the 1st year.  Transfer students can choose to live in a Residence Hall or a private apartment.

• Submit Housing Application and $100 nonrefundable fee
  • We recommend international freshmen live in the Global Crossroads Community in Centennial Place Residence Hall on the Statesboro Campus and in Compass Point Residence Hall on the Armstrong Campus.

All students must attend SOAR.  To register and learn more visit the SOAR website.

Submit the following forms to Health Services prior to arrival.

• Certificate of Immunization to be completed by a doctor or healthcare provider.

If you have not done so already, take a Virtual Campus Tour.  It’s a great way to see and learn about all the opportunities at Georgia Southern!

Questions: Email intladmissions@georgiasouthern.edu