Office of Undergraduate Academic Assistance
1. How do I arrange to speak with an adviser?
2. How do I obtain an undergraduate application?
3. How do I petition a degree requirement and /or academic regulation?
4. How important are prerequisites?
5. How do I obtain permission to register for more than 18 hrs as an undergraduate student?
6. How do I obtain permission to register for a full class (overflow)?
7. How do I request to attend another school temporarily and transfer the course back to GSU (transient status)?
8. GSU Campus organizations?
9. How do I audit a course?
10. I have not passed the Regents' Test. What kind of restriction am I placed under until I pass?
11. What undergraduate degrees/majors are available to me?
12. How do I change my undergraduate major?
13. FAQ on Transfer Credits >>>
14. Can I apply for a dual degree? >>>
1. How do I arrange to speak with an adviser?
Call 404-413-7115 to set up an appointment with your adviser. Advisers are assigned alphabetically, based on your last (family) name. See the list>>
2. How do I obtain an undergraduate application?
· You can apply online through the Georgia State University Office of Admissions.
· You can request an information packet containing an undergraduate paper application or reactivation form from the Georgia State University Office of Admissions.
· You can send written requests to :
Georgia State University Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 4009
Atlanta, GA 30302-4009
· You may also call the Office of Admissions at 404/413-2500 to request an application. Visit the University's Office of Admissions Web Site for more information.
3. How do I petition a degree requirement and /or academic regulation?
Petition Information
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4. How important are prerequisites?
Students are cautioned that prerequisites are enforced in many Robinson College of Business classes. At this time, the GoSOLAR system monitors only a small portion of the prerequisites, but students who register for any course without the necessary prerequisites are subject to administrative withdrawal from classes by the instructor, department, or college. Withdrawal usually occurs after all registration for that semester has ended and results in a loss of fees to the student. All course prerequisites are listed in the most recent edition of the Undergraduate Catalogs with the course descriptions. Students should familiarize themselves with course prerequisites prior to registering. Practical/work experience and unequivalent coursework will not satisfy course prerequisites.
5. How do I obtain permission to register for more than 18 hrs as an undergraduate student?
"Overload Request" forms can be obtained from the Office of Undergraduate Academic Assistance between 8:30 am and 5:15 pm. The office is located at 35 Broad Street (at the corner of Marietta Street and Broad Street), Suite 315. Do not sign the form without reading and understanding the following statements:
1. The Office of Undergraduate Academic Assistance does not recommend an overload if the student is working more than 20 hours/week or if there are other circumstances (i.e. family obligations) which adversely affect the time the student has for studying and class attendance.
2. The Office of Undergraduate Academic Assistance does not recommend an overload if the student does a 3.0 GPA.
3. The student is totally responsible for the academic consequences of taking an increased load.
4. The student is responsible for choosing courses for which he/she is eligible to register. This means that the requirements of proper course sequencing as well as all specific prerequisites must be met.
5. If the student needs help in proper course selection, he/she is responsible for asking advice from the Office of Undergraduate Academic Assistance.
6. The student is not eligible for reexamination in any course taken.
7. The student's records will be reviewed to confirm that this is the one and only time that he/she has taken an RGTE overload (if RGTE restriction applies).
6. How do I obtain permission to register for a full class (overflow)?
Overflow Information>>
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7. How do I request to attend another school temporarily and transfer the course back to GSU (transient status)?
Transient Registration Information>>
8. GSU Campus organizations?
The following page is a list of student organizations that shows the variety of co-curricular activities available to students at Georgia State University. Enrich your learning experience and join the organization that matches your interests. Student organizations are open to all registered GSU students.
View the Directory here>>
For information on currently chartered student organizations or how to charter a new student organization, call the Office of Student Activities at 404-413-1580, or come by Room 330 of the Student Center.
Please also visit http://www.gsu.edu/~wwwsta/.
Top 10 reasons to get involved with student activities:
1. Students have the ability to establish mature, interpersonal relationships with other students, faculty, and administrators.
2. Student Activities acts as an arena for testing beliefs, values, attitudes, and morals.
3. It improves leadership and communication skills.
4. Students learn to work effectively with and within a group.
5. It solidifies personal identity through contact with diverse viewpoints.
6. Students involved in Student Activities are more positive about their college experience.
7. Students involved with student activities are more likely to graduate than students who are not involved.
8. It allows students to apply learned concepts in real life settings.
9. Develop new friendships.
10. Participation in co-curricular activities is the second most important factor in identifying potential managers and job success.
9. How do I audit a course?
Auditing a course involves taking a class without receiving any academic credit or grade for that class. Current GSU students are eligible to audit courses with some restrictions. Special registration procedures apply for auditing a course: Students who wish to audit a course must secure permission from the professor teaching the course. Go to the Office of the Registrar to begin the process. Any requirements for prerequisites must be satisfied before registering to audit a course. Students may not transfer from audit to credit status or vice-versa after the last day to register for course credit. For more information regarding auditing a course, consult the most recent GSU General Catalog.
In the Robinson College, actuarial science courses may not be taken by auditors.
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10. I have not passed the Regents' Test. What kind of restriction am I placed under until I pass?
See:: http://www.gsu.edu/~wwwrtp/
11. What undergraduate degrees/majors are available to me?
The following is a list of degrees/majors that are offered at the undergraduate level by the Robinson College of Business. Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in:
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Computer Information Systems
- Business Analysi
- Economics
- Finance
- Hospitality Administration
- Management
- Marketing
- Real Estate
- Risk Management and Insurance
For more detailed information on these majors, consult RCB Chapter of the current GSU general catalog.
12. How do I change my undergraduate major?
Change of Major Information>>
Change of College Information>>
13. FAQ on Transfer Credits >>>
14. Can I apply for a dual degree?
Information of dual degrees >>>
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