STUDENT PROGRAMS
Getting involved in the campus and community during your time as a Panther provides opportunities to meet new friends, test your skills, expand your perspectives, and most importantly, have fun. With so many student programming options offered by university offices across all of our campuses, you'll get more than just a classroom education.
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Georgia State, a university with over 50,000 students, remains focused on each individual student's progress to graduation and encourages every student to find ways to connect to the campus community.
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Georgia State University's main campus is located in downtown Atlanta, but it has campuses throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area. Check out this list of things to do to keep you busy whether you enjoy life inside or outside of the perimeter. -
Album 88 is the student-run radio voice of Georgia State, broadcasting from campus. It features a rotation of indie-rock, indie-pop, electronic and hip-hop music, complemented by specialty shows, athletics broadcasts, and "88 Affairs" by the student news team. -
The Aquatic Center in the Student Recreation Center has an 8-lane lap pool, leisure pool, spa and vortex. Patrons may drop-in swim anytime the pool is open. The pool patio with lounge chairs, hammocks, slackline and small event lawn is just outside the Aquatics Center. -
Georgia State is a fully accredited NCAA Division 1 athletics program and a member of the Sun Belt Conference. Hosting 16 teams that cover 11 sports, the athletics program regularly competes for conference championships. -
A monthly discussion about issues affecting Black men. This includes the intersection of race, gender, masculinity, sexuality, culture, economics and other identities. -
A monthly discussion about issues affecting Black women. This includes the intersection of race, gender, femininity, sexuality, culture, economics and other identities. -
Civic Engagement partners with community organizations to host several blood drives each academic year on the Atlanta and Perimeter campuses. Students are encouraged to donate blood or sponsor a blood drive. -
Show your Panther Pride! Join the official Georgia State Athletics Student Brand Ambassador Group and get some amazing perks. Becoming a member of The Claw Club includes invites to VIP events, meetings with coaches, exclusive contests and giveaways, plus much more. -
The Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII) builds connections between creative students and the entertainment and information industries. Three undergraduate degrees and several electives and concentrations are housed under the CMII umbrella. -
Offering top degree programs in art, music, film, theatre and more, the College of the Arts connects students with Atlanta’s thriving arts scene and booming film and music industries. -
The CRC offers various support programs designed to help students in recovery maintain their health and excel academically. Weekly in-person substance-use recovery meetings are open to Georgia State students and the larger community. -
The Counseling Center provides short-term, time-limited individual and couples counseling services for students. These can be in-person and/or virtual. Students must first meet with a counselor for an initial consultation. -
Culture Café is designed to highlight culture and heritage through light refreshments and discussion while providing students support services through the promotion of resources and other events. -
De-Stress Fest provides in-person and virtual activities as well as online resources for you to relieve stress and be successful during final exams. From meditation to aerobics, there are activities and resources here for you! -
The Georgia State Football team plays in the Center Parc Stadium, which was the home of the Olympics and the Atlanta Braves. Since joining the Sun Belt conference, they have played in five national bowl games in the postseason. -
Fraternity & Sorority Life provides students with an opportunity to make a big campus feel a little smaller. Fraternities and sororities were founded on the ideals of scholarship, community service, leaders and lifelong friendship. -
The Multicultural Center strives to be inclusive of all religious identities and cultural observances. For a list of all religious and cultural observances and to contribute an observance not specifically listed, visit dei.gsu.edu. -
Hot Wings Hot Topics is a bi-weekly discussion for faculty, staff and students to engage in hot topic conversations. Conversations are held on the first and third Mondays of each month. -
Intramurals are scheduled competitive and recreational activities where you compete against others within the University. Participants may choose from individual or team activities. -
Lead on Wheels is an interactive bicycle tour of downtown Atlanta highlighting important civil rights locations. Experienced tour guides lead the group through the city and share historical information. Students also learn about their rights and responsibilities in advocacy. -
The Georgia State Men’s Basketball team is a top contender in the Sun Belt Conference. Since joining the conference in 2014, they boast three conference championships and four NCAA tournament appearances. -
MLK Day of Service is an annual event that is held in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Each year, students engage in projects such as tutoring and mentoring children, painting schools and senior centers, delivering meals, building homes, while reflecting on Dr. King’s life. -
New South is a graduate student edited journal featuring fiction, nonfiction, poetry, essays, portfolios, and book reviews from across the United States. In addition to running an annual contest, New South also stages student readings featuring a select number of outside readers. -
Georgia State University’s Panther Activities Council plans and produces social, educational, entertainment and health-related programs for Perimeter College students. -
Panther Breakaway is part of the national alternative breaks program that organizes community service trips for college students during their winter, spring and summer breaks. Student Civic Engagement offers both international and domestic trips. -
The Panther Community Plunge introduces first-year and returning students at Georgia State University to the numerous social issues faced by Atlanta communities. -
Panthers Votes Coalition is a Non-Partisan network of campus and community members to promote voter engagement, voter education, active citizenship and student leadership on campus and encourage all students to be thoughtfully engaged contributors to the global community. -
Want to make a difference in the lives of others? Stay informed of the community needs in our Atlanta area, and sign up to volunteer through PawsForACause, Georgia State University’s online volunteer management system. -
The Georgia State community meets Atlanta nonprofits at the PawsForACause expo. Students, faculty and staff can interact with these groups to find opportunities that match their needs and interests. -
Pop in for the Multicultural Center's bi-weekly discussions about pop culture, national/global news and/or anything related to diversity and inclusion. -
Georgia State University's Rialto Center for the Arts is a cultural resource for Georgia State and the Atlanta metro area. Every season, the Center presents the best of national and international jazz, world music, dance and much more. -
Sport Clubs are for those who want to compete or participate on a competitive level during their college career. Sport Clubs are formed because no varsity team exists or because the talent, dedication and interest in the sport demand an opportunity other than varsity or intramurals. -
Spotlight addresses the needs and interests of the diverse student body by providing social, cultural, educational and entertainment events on campus. Most events are free and open to the university community. -
The Student Ethics and Standards Board (SESB) exists to uphold the standards of the Georgia State community by providing peer adjudication of alleged student violations of the Student Code of Conduct. -
Student Government Association (SGA) is the official voice of the student body at Georgia State University. The primary purpose of SGA is to represent students’ interests to the university and lobby on their behalf. -
Student Health Promotion provides transformational learning opportunities for students through services, initiatives and engagement programming. -
Student Media at Georgia State provides gathering spaces for creative and journalistic activity across all campuses. Students learn the different aspects of the media - such as writing, editing, producing, DJing and selecting outside content - by doing them. -
Students receive FREE student tickets to all Georgia State Athletic events (supported by your student fees). To claim tickets, use the GSU Athletics app and follow the instructions in the link above. -
SI Leaders are trained in proactive learning and study strategies as well as facilitation skills. SI Leaders are facilitators who assist students to integrate course content and learning strategies. -
Georgia State partners with TED to host annual TEDxGeorgiaStateU events at their Atlanta campus. Speakers range from important industry professionals to passionate students and faculty looking to share their stories. -
The Signal newspaper covers campus academic, organizational and sporting events and features student opinion on a variety of national issues. The Signal provides opportunities for students to gain experience within a professional newspaper environment. -
TogetherAll is an online mental health community available to all students. Through this site, students can offer and receive peer-to-peer support for mental health concerns. -
The Touch the Earth program offers exciting outdoor experiences designed for all skill levels that are led by a team of experienced volunteer trip leaders and facilitators. Trips include equipment, transportation, leadership and logistical planning. All overnight trips include meals. -
The Georgia State Women’s Basketball team plays in the GSU Sports Arena in downtown Atlanta. Since joining the conference in 2014, they have played multiple nationally ranked opponents.