GET INVOLVED

Panther Involvement Network (PIN) is the online community for students at Georgia State. It’s a social site for campus involvement. Students can view and connect with over 500+ active student organizations and university departments, review upcoming events or find information about any organization that may be of interest. Students can also submit forms for student activity fee funding, late-night events and much more.
Use the tabs on the left below to learn about the benefits of involvement, find events to attend, join an organization, start a new student organization, or record the events you attend to win prizes through the POUNCE Rewards program, and track your co-curricular involvement.
Considerations Before Joining a Student Organization
- Give some thought to what you are looking for in an organization (social aspect, service-oriented, academic-oriented, professional, etc.) Why do you want to join? There are many reasons to join organizations: academic support, networking, pursuing an interest or passion, learning something new, or meeting people. Knowing why you want to join an organization will help you choose the right group for you.
- Consider your personal values and how they align with the organization. What is the organization's purpose? Knowing the purpose will help determine if it is congruent with your reasons for joining. Also, if the organization is affiliated with an off-campus or national organization, research it for additional information.
- Consider your personal interests and how that organization fits your interests
- Learn about the time commitment as each organization is different. How much time can you give? Determine the amount of time you can give based on your school, work, family, and other commitments. Be sure to know if you can fulfill the organization's expectations before joining.
- Learn about the financial obligations as each organization is different.
- Is the organization you are considering going to enhance your college experience? Being a part of an organization should not mean altering your values or becoming isolated from your family and non-member friends. Any organization you join should complement and develop you as a student and a person.
Benefits of student organizations
- Opportunity to make new friends
- Be connected on campus
- Expand your resume
- Personal development
- Leadership development
- Opportunity to network
Finding Events to Attend
The Panther Involvement Network (PIN) lists upcoming events hosted by organizations and departments such as information sessions, trainings, workshops, retreats, service events and more. Events can also be filtered by campus, organization categories, perks, themes and keywords.
Recording Your Event Attendance
Almost all university events will require you to check in with either your Panther ID or your Panther Involvement Network (PIN) Event Pass. Be sure to save your event pass on your mobile device for faster check in by visiting pin.gsu.edu/eventpass.
How to Start an Organization
Students are highly encouraged to check out the list of active organizations on the Panther Involvement Network (PIN). The process for starting a new organization differs for the Atlanta and Perimeter campuses.
Steps to register a student organization:
- Do research
- Search to make sure a similar group doesn’t already exist on PIN
- If a similar group is found, reach out to that organization to learn more information
- Consider whether this group needs to be a Registered Student Organization
- For example, if a study group is looking to reserve a study room work with the academic department to get space to study.
- *Recruit at least five (5) Georgia State students that would like to be a part of this organization
- *Recruit a faculty/staff member on the specific campus the organization will be registered on. This member will serve as the on-campus advisor (must be at least part-time)
- Submit the application
- Visit PIN to register a new organization on a Perimeter or Atlanta campus
Tracking Your Involvement
PIN will create an Event History and a Co-Curricular Transcript of the various organizations you join, positions you hold, and events you attend. You can access them by clicking on your profile image at the top right of the screen and selecting the appropriate menu item. These records are very useful as you look back at your experiences to create resumes and prepare for job interviews.
Why You Should Get Involved
On-campus for the first time, or for the first time in a while, and feeling a little disconnected? One of the best ways to get the full collegiate experience is to get involved on campus. Here are the top 4 reasons why you should take the time to do more than go to class and go home.
1. Make friends. Finding other students who share your interests is a great way to make friends. Student groups often have upper-level students in them that may share your major and can be a great resource to you. You also meet students who have had very different experiences than you which helps you to gain perspective on a variety of cultures.
2. Discover new interests. With over 500 organizations you can gain explore a variety of interests and you may end up with an entirely different career path once you explore some new subjects and fields of study.
3. Strengthen your leadership skills and build your resume. There are opportunities to get involved on campus that can complement your degree and make you an attractive candidate to a future employer. As you become more involved with an organization you can complement your experience with leadership training provided by Leadership Programs.
4. Perform better academically. You enrolled at Georgia State to get an education, but a lot of important learning happens outside the classroom. Don’t pass up student engagement opportunities because you’re afraid they’ll take time away from your coursework and lower your grades. Several studies have shown a positive correlation between student engagement and academic success. Data shows it may even play a role in increasing your likelihood to graduate!
Contact Us
For general questions on any campus, email us at [email protected].
In Person
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Clarkston Campus
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3251 Panthersville Road
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Dunwoody Campus
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Newton Campus
Building 2N, Suite 1200
239 Cedar Lane
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Mailing Address
Alpharetta Campus
Office of Student Life
3705 Brookside Pkwy, Room 1310
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Atlanta Campus
Student Organizations
Georgia State University
PO Box 3973
Atlanta, GA 30302-3973
Clarkston Campus
Office of Student Life
555 North Indian Creek
Building CN, Suite 1400
Clarkston, GA 30021
Decatur Campus
Office of Student Life
3251 Panthersville Road
Building SC, Suite 2100
Decatur, GA 30034
Dunwoody Campus
Office of Student Life
2101 Womack Road
Student Center, Suite NB2200
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Newton Campus
Office of Student Life
239 Cedar Lane
Building 2N, Suite 1200
Covington, GA 30014
Alpharetta Campus
Aprille Williams
Assistant Director for Student Life
[email protected]
Atlanta Campus
Jeff Benson
Associate Director for Student Life
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Courtney Telfort
Coordinator for Student Engagement (Student Organizations)
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Jackie Niedbalski
Administrative Specialist, Administrative
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Clarkston Campus
Jez Catambay-Lopez
Associate Director for Student Life
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Decatur Campus
Anitra Patrick
Director, Student Programs & Services
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Dunwoody Campus
Dr. Theodora Johnson
Assistant Dean of Students
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Newton Campus
Perry Culverson
Assistant Director for Student Life
[email protected]