Undergraduate Catalog 2020-2021, Schemes and Mind Maps of Business

Download Undergraduate Catalog 2020-2021 and more Schemes and Mind Maps Business in PDF only on Docsity! Undergraduate Catalog 2020-2021 These catalogs provide information regarding all of the undergraduate and graduate programs offered by Georgia State University during the 2020-2021 academic year. The statements made in this catalog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and this institution. Although Georgia State University has made every reasonable effort to present the information contained in this catalog with factual accuracy, no responsibility is assumed by the university for editorial or clerical errors. At the time of production and posting to the website, the text of this catalog most accurately described the course offerings, programs, faculty listings, policies, procedures, regulations, and requirements of the university. While the provisions of this catalog will ordinarily be applied as stated, Georgia State University reserves the right to change any provision listed in this catalog, including but not limited to academic requirements for graduation, without actual notice to individual students. Every effort will be made to keep students advised of any such changes. Information on changes will be available online in Catalog Addendums. Changes by colleges are also available in the Office of the Dean. It is the student’s individual responsibility to be aware of current graduation requirements for his or her particular degree program. 1320.90 Credit for Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) .......................................................................................................... 127 1322 Transcript Requests ....................................................................................................................................................... 128 1324 Enrollment and Degree Information ............................................................................................................................ 128 1330 Registering for Classes .................................................................................................................................................. 129 1330.05 Office of the Registrar ................................................................................................................................................... 129 1330.10 Registration Procedures ................................................................................................................................................ 129 1330.12 Registration Notifications When Returning to Georgia State .............................................................................................. 130 1330.15 Registration Time-Ticket Assignments ........................................................................................................................... 130 1330.18 Late Registration .......................................................................................................................................................... 131 1330.20 Immunizations ............................................................................................................................................................ 131 1330.25 Audit Status ................................................................................................................................................................ 132 1330.30 Course Load ................................................................................................................................................................ 133 1330.33 Registration Restrictions ............................................................................................................................................... 133 1330.35 Taking a Course More Than Once .................................................................................................................................. 134 1330.38 Cross-Level Registration Policy ...................................................................................................................................... 134 1330.40 ARCHE Cross Registration Program .............................................................................................................................. 134 1330.55 Off-Campus Courses .................................................................................................................................................... 137 1332 Revision of Class Schedules (Add/Drop/Withdraw) .................................................................................................. 137 1332.10 Adding / Dropping / Withdrawing Classes (Student Initiated) ........................................................................................... 137 1332.20 Withdrawals and Drops from Off-Campus Courses and Cancelled Courses .......................................................................... 139 1332.30 Course Withdrawal (Faculty Initiated) ............................................................................................................................ 139 1332.40 Emergency Withdrawal ................................................................................................................................................. 139 1332.45 Military Withdrawal ..................................................................................................................................................... 140 1332.50 Non-Academic Withdrawal ........................................................................................................................................... 141 1334 Class Attendance ........................................................................................................................................................... 141 1336 Final Examinations ........................................................................................................................................................ 142 1340 Classification of Students and Courses ........................................................................................................................ 143 1340.10 Class Standing ............................................................................................................................................................. 143 1340.20 Change of Catalog Edition ............................................................................................................................................. 143 1340.30 Declaration of Major .................................................................................................................................................... 144 1340.35 Change of Degree Major and College .............................................................................................................................. 144 1340.40 Double Major .............................................................................................................................................................. 145 1340.45 Dual Degrees ............................................................................................................................................................... 145 1340.50 Dual Undergraduate/Graduate Degree Programs ............................................................................................................. 146 1340.60 Classification of Courses ............................................................................................................................................... 146 1350 The Grading System ...................................................................................................................................................... 146 1350.10 Grades ........................................................................................................................................................................ 146 1350.20 Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) ......................................................................................................................... 148 1350.25 Repeat to Replace Policy ............................................................................................................................................... 150 1350.30 Changes in Grade ......................................................................................................................................................... 150 1350.40 Posthumous Grades ...................................................................................................................................................... 151 1352 Academic Recognitions ................................................................................................................................................. 151 1352.20 Signature Experiences .................................................................................................................................................. 152 1352.30 Global Scholars ........................................................................................................................................................... 152 1352.40 City Scholars ............................................................................................................................................................... 153 1360 Academic Support ......................................................................................................................................................... 155 1360.10 Scholastic Discipline ..................................................................................................................................................... 155 1360.20 Academic Improvement Program (AIP) .......................................................................................................................... 155 1360.30 Academic Renewal ....................................................................................................................................................... 156 1380 Academic Honesty ......................................................................................................................................................... 158 1382 Student Complaints, Petitions for Policy Waivers and Variances, and Appeals ...................................................... 165 1400 University Degree Requirements and Graduation ..................................................................................................... 166 1405 Learning Outcomes ....................................................................................................................................................... 166 1410 Core Curriculum Requirements ................................................................................................................................... 167 1410.10 Area A1: Written Communication (6) ............................................................................................................................. 167 5 1410.15 Area A2: Mathematics (3-4) ........................................................................................................................................... 168 1410.20 Area B: Institutional Foundations (4) .............................................................................................................................. 168 1410.30 Area C: Humanities, Fine Arts, and World Languages (6) .................................................................................................. 169 1410.40 Area D: Natural and Computational Sciences (11) ............................................................................................................ 171 1410.50 Area E: Social Science (12) ............................................................................................................................................ 174 1410.60 Area F: Lower Division Major Requirements (18) ............................................................................................................ 175 1415 Area G & Beyond ........................................................................................................................................................... 175 1420 Regents Reading and Writing Requirements .............................................................................................................. 175 1425 Federal and State Constitution and History Requirements ....................................................................................... 175 1430 Critical Thinking Through Writing (CTW) Requirement ......................................................................................... 176 1437 Major Requirement and Minors Policy ....................................................................................................................... 176 1440 Academic Residence Requirement ............................................................................................................................... 176 1450 D Grade Credit Restriction .......................................................................................................................................... 176 1460 GPA Requirement ......................................................................................................................................................... 177 1470 No I Requirement .......................................................................................................................................................... 177 1480 Semester Hours Requirement ....................................................................................................................................... 177 1490 Graduation Information ................................................................................................................................................ 178 1490.10 Application for Graduation ............................................................................................................................................ 178 1490.20 Graduation with Honors ............................................................................................................................................... 179 1490.25 Graduation Ceremonies ................................................................................................................................................ 179 1490.30 Exit Examinations ........................................................................................................................................................ 180 1490.40 Posthumous Undergraduate Degrees .............................................................................................................................. 180 1500 Student Life and Services ............................................................................................................................................. 181 1504 Campus Services ............................................................................................................................................................ 181 1504.10 ATMs ........................................................................................................................................................................ 181 1504.15 University Bookstore .................................................................................................................................................... 181 1504.20 Graduation Regalia and Photography .............................................................................................................................. 182 1504.25 PantherDining ............................................................................................................................................................. 182 1504.30 PantherCard ................................................................................................................................................................ 184 1504.40 Parking and Transportation ........................................................................................................................................... 185 1504.45 University Printing and Copy Services ............................................................................................................................ 187 1504.50 Mail Services ............................................................................................................................................................... 187 1504.55 Rialto Center for the Arts .............................................................................................................................................. 187 1504.60 Safety and Risk Management ......................................................................................................................................... 188 1504.65 Vending ...................................................................................................................................................................... 188 1506 Child Development Center ........................................................................................................................................... 188 1508 Civic Engagement ......................................................................................................................................................... 188 1510 Counseling Center ......................................................................................................................................................... 189 1510.10 Student Victim Assistance ............................................................................................................................................. 190 1510.20 Student Health Promotion ............................................................................................................................................ 190 1512 Dean of Students ............................................................................................................................................................ 190 1512.10 Student Advocacy and Outreach .................................................................................................................................... 191 1512.20 Emergency Assistance ................................................................................................................................................... 191 1512.30 Student Conduct .......................................................................................................................................................... 191 1512.40 Parent Relations and Panthers Parents Association ............................................................................................................ 192 1512.60 Student Health Insurance ............................................................................................................................................. 192 1514 Disability Services ......................................................................................................................................................... 192 1515 Educational Opportunity and TRIO Programs ........................................................................................................... 193 1518 Intercollegiate Athletics ................................................................................................................................................ 193 1519 Leadership Programs .................................................................................................................................................... 194 1519.10 Greek Life ................................................................................................................................................................... 194 1519.20 Honor Societies and Professional Organizations ................................................................................................................ 195 1519.30 Student Organizations .................................................................................................................................................. 195 1520 Multicultural Programs and Services .......................................................................................................................... 195 1520.10 Leadership Academy .................................................................................................................................................... 195 6 1520.20 Multicultural Center ..................................................................................................................................................... 195 1522 Religious Activities ....................................................................................................................................................... 196 1524 Ombudsperson ............................................................................................................................................................... 196 1526 Recreational Services .................................................................................................................................................... 196 1529 Student Health Clinic .................................................................................................................................................... 197 1530 Student Government Association ................................................................................................................................. 199 1534 Student Center ............................................................................................................................................................... 199 1534.10 Student Programs ........................................................................................................................................................ 200 1534.20 Student Media ............................................................................................................................................................. 200 1536 University Career Services ........................................................................................................................................... 201 1538 University Committees ................................................................................................................................................. 202 1538.10 University Senate Committee on Student Life and Development ........................................................................................ 202 1538.20 Student Activity Fee Committee .................................................................................................................................... 202 1538.30 Committee on Student Communications ......................................................................................................................... 203 1538.40 Student Technology Fee Subcommittee .......................................................................................................................... 203 1540 University Housing ........................................................................................................................................................ 203 1542 Off Campus Housing ..................................................................................................................................................... 204 1600 Educator Preparation .................................................................................................................................................... 206 1605 Entry into Teacher Education ...................................................................................................................................... 208 1610 Educational Field Experiences and Student Teaching ............................................................................................... 209 1615 Teacher Certification .................................................................................................................................................... 211 1620 University Recommendation ........................................................................................................................................ 212 1625 Application for Teacher Certification ......................................................................................................................... 212 1630 Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) ............................................................................. 212 1631 edTPA ............................................................................................................................................................................. 214 1635 Teacher Education Core ............................................................................................................................................... 214 1640 Professional Education Faculty (PEF) ......................................................................................................................... 214 1650 Teacher Education Warranty ....................................................................................................................................... 215 1700 Honors College ............................................................................................................................................................... 216 2000 Andrew Young School of Policy Studies ...................................................................................................................... 223 2010 Office of the Dean .......................................................................................................................................................... 223 2020 Academic Regulations ................................................................................................................................................... 231 2030 College-level Degree Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 232 2050 Student Complaints, Petitions for Policy Waivers and Variances, and Appeals ...................................................... 232 2060 Student Organizations .................................................................................................................................................. 232 2070 Academic Departments and Faculty ............................................................................................................................ 235 2105 Criminal Justice ............................................................................................................................................................. 238 2110 Economics ...................................................................................................................................................................... 246 2120 International Economics and Modern Languages ....................................................................................................... 255 2121 Dual Degree and Certificate Programs in Economics ................................................................................................ 258 2130 Public Policy .................................................................................................................................................................. 261 2135 Social Entrepreneurship ............................................................................................................................................... 268 2140 Social Work .................................................................................................................................................................... 272 2150 Urban Studies Institute ................................................................................................................................................. 278 2160 Graduate Programs in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies ......................................................................... 279 3000 College of Arts and Sciences ......................................................................................................................................... 282 3010 General Information ...................................................................................................................................................... 282 3020 College Academic Regulations ..................................................................................................................................... 286 3030 College Degree Requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 288 3040 Office of Academic Assistance ..................................................................................................................................... 291 3050 Student Complaints, Petitions for Policy Waivers and Variances, and Appeals ...................................................... 292 3060 Departments and Institutes ........................................................................................................................................... 292 3090 African-American Studies ............................................................................................................................................ 293 3100 Anthropology ................................................................................................................................................................. 298 3110 Applied Linguistics and English as a Second Language ............................................................................................. 301 7 8000 School of Public Health ................................................................................................................................................. 673 8010 Undergraduate Admission and Program Requirements ............................................................................................. 679 8020 Academic Regulations ................................................................................................................................................... 683 8030 Student Complaints, Petitions for Policy Waivers and Variances, and Appeals ...................................................... 684 8040 BSPH/MPH 4+1 Dual Degree ...................................................................................................................................... 685 9000 Perimeter College .......................................................................................................................................................... 688 10000 College of the Arts ....................................................................................................................................................... 689 10010 General Information .................................................................................................................................................... 689 10010.10 Schools ..................................................................................................................................................................... 690 10020 College Academic Regulations ................................................................................................................................... 690 10030 College Degree Requirements .................................................................................................................................... 692 10040 Office of Academic Assistance ................................................................................................................................... 695 10050 Student Complaints, Petitions for Policy Waivers and Variances, and Appeals .................................................... 696 10060 Academic Resources and Services .............................................................................................................................. 696 10060.10 Centers ..................................................................................................................................................................... 697 10100 Art & Design ................................................................................................................................................................ 697 10200 Arts Administration ..................................................................................................................................................... 718 10300 Film and Media ............................................................................................................................................................ 723 10400 Music ............................................................................................................................................................................ 729 10500 Theatre and Film Performance .................................................................................................................................. 753 11000 Institute for Biomedical Sciences ............................................................................................................................... 760 11010 Academic Regulations ................................................................................................................................................. 762 11020 Degree Requirements .................................................................................................................................................. 763 11030 Office of Academic Assistance ................................................................................................................................... 770 11040 Student Complaints, Petitions for Policy Waivers and Variances, and Appeals .................................................... 770 Appendix I Course Descriptions ........................................................................................................................................... 772 Course Subjects ...................................................................................................................................................................... 772 Definitions .............................................................................................................................................................................. 777 ACCOUNTING ..................................................................................................................................................................... 778 ACTUARIAL SCIENCE ........................................................................................................................................................ 782 AFRICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES ........................................................................................................................................ 784 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE ........................................................................................................................................... 792 ANTHROPOLOGY ................................................................................................................................................................ 793 APPLIED LINGUISTICS ...................................................................................................................................................... 805 ARABIC ................................................................................................................................................................................ 809 ART ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 811 ARTS ADMINISTRATION ................................................................................................................................................... 814 ART EDUCATION ................................................................................................................................................................ 815 ART HISTORY ..................................................................................................................................................................... 817 ASTRONOMY ....................................................................................................................................................................... 822 BIOLOGY ............................................................................................................................................................................. 825 BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE ...................................................................................................................................................... 842 BIRTH THROUGH FIVE ...................................................................................................................................................... 844 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION--BUSA ............................................................................................................................... 847 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION ........................................................................................................................................... 851 CHEMISTRY ........................................................................................................................................................................ 852 CHINESE .............................................................................................................................................................................. 863 CLG OF NURSING & HEALTH PROF. ................................................................................................................................. 868 COMMUNICATION SCI & DISORDERS .............................................................................................................................. 876 COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS ............................................................................................................................. 877 COMPUTER SCIENCE ......................................................................................................................................................... 885 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION .............................................................................................................................................. 897 COUNSELING & PSYCH SERVICES .................................................................................................................................... 898 CREATIVE MEDIA INDUSTRY STUDY .............................................................................................................................. 900 CRIMINAL JUSTICE ............................................................................................................................................................ 907 10 CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 915 ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 918 DENTAL HYGIENE ............................................................................................................................................................. 919 DRAWING, PAINTING, PRINTMAKING ............................................................................................................................ 922 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION .................................................................................................................................... 925 ECONOMICS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 931 ED, BUSINESS, AND TECHNOLOGY .................................................................................................................................. 938 EDUCATION ........................................................................................................................................................................ 940 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY .......................................................................................................................................... 943 ENGINEERING .................................................................................................................................................................... 945 ENGLISH ............................................................................................................................................................................. 947 ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES .............................................................................................................................. 967 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANG (UG) .................................................................................................................................. 968 ENTREPRENEURSHIP ........................................................................................................................................................ 969 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES ............................................................................................................................................. 974 EPS/RESEARCH ................................................................................................................................................................... 975 EPS/SOCIAL FOUNDATIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 977 EUROPEAN UNION STUDIES ............................................................................................................................................. 978 EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN ................................................................................................................................................ 981 FILM AND MEDIA ............................................................................................................................................................... 990 FINANCE ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1.000 FOLKLORE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1.006 FOREIGN LANGUAGE .................................................................................................................................................... 1.007 FORENSIC SCIENCE ....................................................................................................................................................... 1.010 FRENCH ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1.011 GEOGRAPHY ................................................................................................................................................................... 1.016 GEOLOGY ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1.022 GEORGIA FILM ACADEMY ............................................................................................................................................ 1.028 GERMAN .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1.031 GERONTOLOGY .............................................................................................................................................................. 1.035 GLOBAL STUDIES ........................................................................................................................................................... 1.038 GRAPHIC DESIGN ........................................................................................................................................................... 1.047 GREEK MODERN ............................................................................................................................................................ 1.051 GSU NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION ............................................................................................................................. 1.052 HEALTH ADMINISTRATION .......................................................................................................................................... 1.053 HEBREW MODERN .......................................................................................................................................................... 1.054 HINDI .............................................................................................................................................................................. 1.055 HISTORY .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1.056 HONORS ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1.073 HOSPITALITY ADMINISTRATION ................................................................................................................................ 1.075 HUMANITIES .................................................................................................................................................................. 1.081 INTEGRATED SCIENCES ................................................................................................................................................ 1.082 INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAM .................................................................................................................................. 1.083 INTERIOR DESIGN ......................................................................................................................................................... 1.088 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ......................................................................................................................................... 1.091 ITALIAN .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1.094 JAPANESE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1.096 JEWISH STUDIES ............................................................................................................................................................ 1.098 JOURNALISM .................................................................................................................................................................. 1.099 KINESIOLOGY & HEALTH .............................................................................................................................................. 1.107 KOREAN .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1.123 LANGUAGE ARTS EDUCATION ..................................................................................................................................... 1.125 LATIN .............................................................................................................................................................................. 1.126 LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES .......................................................................................................................................... 1.127 LEGAL STUDIES ............................................................................................................................................................. 1.129 11 MANAGERIAL SCIENCES ............................................................................................................................................... 1.133 MARKETING ................................................................................................................................................................... 1.140 MATHEMATICS .............................................................................................................................................................. 1.148 MATHEMATICS EDUCATION ........................................................................................................................................ 1.157 MIDDLE EAST STUDIES ................................................................................................................................................. 1.158 MILITARY SCIENCE LEADERSHIP ................................................................................................................................ 1.162 MUSIC .............................................................................................................................................................................. 1.164 MUSIC APPRECIATION .................................................................................................................................................. 1.181 MUSIC TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT ......................................................................................................................... 1.184 NATURAL SCIENCES ...................................................................................................................................................... 1.187 NEUROSCIENCE ............................................................................................................................................................. 1.188 NURSING ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1.195 NUTRITION ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1.207 PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING .............................................................................................................................. 1.212 PERSPECTIVES ................................................................................................................................................................ 1.213 PHILOSOPHY ................................................................................................................................................................... 1.214 PHOTOGRAPHY ............................................................................................................................................................... 1.223 PHYSICS ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1.225 POLITICAL SCIENCE ...................................................................................................................................................... 1.232 PORTUGUESE ................................................................................................................................................................. 1.241 PSYCHOLOGY .................................................................................................................................................................. 1.242 ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 1.253 PUBLIC MANAGEMENT & POLICY ................................................................................................................................ 1.254 READING EDUCATION .................................................................................................................................................. 1.260 REAL ESTATE .................................................................................................................................................................. 1.262 RELIGIOUS STUDIES ..................................................................................................................................................... 1.265 RESPIRATORY THERAPY ................................................................................................................................................ 1.274 RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE ....................................................................................................................... 1.278 RUSSIAN .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1.284 SCIENCE EDUCATION .................................................................................................................................................... 1.285 SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETING ................................................................................................................................ 1.286 SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION ...................................................................................................................................... 1.289 SOCIAL WORK ................................................................................................................................................................. 1.290 SOCIOLOGY ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1.296 SPANISH .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1.303 SPEECH COMMUNICATION ........................................................................................................................................... 1.310 SWAHILI .......................................................................................................................................................................... 1.315 TEACHING ESL/COLLEGE OF ED .................................................................................................................................. 1.316 TEXTILES ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1.317 THEATRE ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1.320 THREE-DIMENSIONAL STUDIES .................................................................................................................................. 1.326 URBAN STUDIES INSTITUTE ........................................................................................................................................ 1.329 WOMEN'S GENDER & SEXUALITY STU ........................................................................................................................ 1.330 WORLD LANGUAGES & CULTURES .............................................................................................................................. 1.337 Appendix II Administration and Faculty ......................................................................................................................... 1.338 The University System of Georgia ................................................................................................................................... 1.338 Georgia State University Administration ........................................................................................................................ 1.339 Faculty ................................................................................................................................................................................ 1.341 Andrew Young School of Policy Studies Faculty ...................................................................................................................... 1.341 College of Arts and Sciences Faculty ....................................................................................................................................... 1.347 College of Education and Human Development Faculty ............................................................................................................ 1.371 Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions Faculty .......................................................................................... 1.379 College of Law Faculty ......................................................................................................................................................... 1.382 J. Mack Robinson College of Business Faculty ......................................................................................................................... 1.385 School of Public Health Faculty ............................................................................................................................................. 1.394 12 1010 Mission Statement Georgia State University, an enterprising public research university, transforms the lives of students, advances the frontiers of knowledge and strengthens the workforce of the future. The university provides an outstanding education and exceptional support for students from all backgrounds. Georgia State readies students for professional pursuits, educates future leaders, and prepares citizens for lifelong learning. Enrolling one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation, the university provides educational opportunities for tens of thousands of students at the graduate, baccalaureate, associate, and certificate levels. Georgia State’s scholarship and research focus on solving complex issues ranging from the most fundamental questions of the universe to the most challenging issues of our day. The scholarly work and artistic expression of the university’s faculty create new knowledge, extend the boundaries of imagination, and enhance student learning. The university’s presence in the Atlanta metropolitan area provides extraordinary experiential learning opportunities and supports the work of faculty tackling the challenges of an urbanizing nation and world. 1020 Accreditation Georgia State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools: Commission on Colleges (SACS-COC) to award associate’s, baccalaureate, masters, specialist and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Georgia State University. 1030 Degrees and Certificates Offered by Georgia State 1030.05 Perimeter College Associate of Arts Pathways in American Sign Language, Anthropology, Art, English, Film and Media Studies, World Languages, World Languages with Business, History, Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Mathematics, Journalism, Philosophy, Political Science, Speech Communication, Sociology, and Theatre. Associate of Science Pathways in Art, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Education (Early Childhood), Education (Middle Grades), Education (Special), Education (Health and Physical), Education (Secondary), Engineering, General Studies, Geology, Health Sciences (Health Information Administration), Health Sciences (Health Science Professions), Health Sciences (Medical Technology), Health Sciences (Radiologic Technology), Health Sciences (Respiratory Therapy), Kinesiology and Health (Exercise Science/Health Coach/Personal Training), Music, Physics, Psychology, Social Work, and Sport Management. 15 Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene Associate of Science in Nursing Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology in cooperation with DeKalb Medical School of Radiologic Technology in cooperation with Grady Health System School of Radiology Technology 1030.10 Andrew Young School of Policy Studies Criminal Justice B.S., M.I.S., M.S., Ph.D. Economics B.A., B.S., M.A., Ph.D. International Economics and Modern Languages B.A. Nonprofit Management & Social Enterprise G. Cert. Planning and Economic Development G. Cert. Public Administration M.P.A., M.P.A./J.D.* Public Policy B.S., M.P.P., Ph.D.** Social Entrepreneurship B.I.S Social Work B.S.W., M.S.W. Urban Studies M.I.S., Ph.D. * Joint program between the College of Law and Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. ** Joint program with Georgia Institute of Technology. 1030.20 College of Arts and Sciences Advanced Language and Literacy Science G.Cert. African-American Studies B.A., M.A., G.Cert. Arabic U.Cert. Anthropology B.A., M.A. Applied Linguistics B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Asian Studies B.I.S. Astronomy Ph.D. Biology B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Big Data and Machine LearningM.S. Analytics Chemistry B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Chinese U.Cert. Communication M.A., Ph.D. Computer Science B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Creative Writing M.F.A. Cyber Security U.Cert. Data Science U.Cert. 16 English B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Environmental Science B.I.S. Ethnography G.Cert. French B.A., U.Cert., M.A. Game Design and DevelopmentB.I.S. Geosciences B.A., B.S, M.S. Geographic Information Systems U. Cert., G.Cert. German B.A., U.Cert. Gerontology B.I.S., U. Cert., G.Cert., M.A. Global Studies B.I.S. Heritage Preservation M.H.P., G.Cert. History B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Interdisciplinary Studies B.I.S. International Economics and Modern Languages B.A. Interpretation G.Cert. Japanese U.Cert. Journalism B.A. Korean U.Cert. Latin American Studies G. Cert. Law and Society B.I.S. Mathematics B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Media Entrepreneurship B.I.S. Middle East Studies B.I.S. Neuroscience B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Philosophy B.A., M.A. Philosophy, Politics, and Economics B.I.S. Physics B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Political Science B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Psychology B.A., B.S., M.A., Ph.D. Religious Studies B.A., M.A. Sociology B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Spanish B.A., U.Cert., M.A. Speech Communication B.A. Sustainability U. Cert. Teaching English as a Foreign Language U.Cert. (TEFL), G.Cert. (TESOL) Translation G.Cert. Water Sciences U. Cert. Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies B.A., G.Cert., M.A. 1030.30 College of Education and Human Development 17 Information Systems M.B.A., M.S.I.S. Information Systems Audit and Control M.S.I.S.A.C. International Business M.B.A., M.I.B, U. Cert. Managerial Sciences B.B.A., M.B.A., M.S., Ph.D. Marketing B.B.A., M.B.A., M.S., Ph.D. Operations Management M.B.A. Organization Management M.B.A. Quantitative Risk Analysis and Management M.S. Real Estate B.B.A., G. Cert., M.B.A., M.S.R.E., Ph.D. Risk Management and Insurance B.B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D. Taxation M.Tx. Wealth Management M.S.* *Program is no longer enrolling new students 1030.60 Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – Adult-Gerontology Nursing G. Cert. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – Pediatric Primary Care G. Cert. Health Informatics B.I.S., G. Cert., M.S. Health Sciences B.I.S. Nursing B.S., M.S., G. Cert., Ph.D., D.N.P. Nutrition B.S., M.S. Occupational Therapy O.T.M. Physical Therapy D.P.T. Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing G. Cert. Respiratory Therapy B.S., M.S. 1030.65 Institute for Biomedical Sciences Biomedical Enterprise M.I.S. Biomedical Science & Enterprise B.I.S. Translational Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. 1030.70 School of Public Health Public Health B.S., G. Cert., M.P.H., Ph.D., J.D./M.P.H.*, Ph.D./MPH** * Joint program between the College of Law and the School of Public Health. ** Joint program between the College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Psychology and the School of 20 Public Health. 1030.75 College of the Arts The following degrees are offered through the College of the Arts: Art B.A. Art Education B.F.A., M.A.Ed., M.A.T Art History M.A. Arts Administration – Speech/Theatre B.I.S. Communication M.A., Ph.D. Film and Media B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies B.I.S. Music B.Mu., M.Mu., Cert. Music Management B.S. Studio (Art) B.F.A., M.F.A. Theatre (Design and Performance) B.I.S. 1030.80 Explanation of Abbreviations for Degrees and Certificates Offered B.A. Bachelor of Arts B.B.A. Bachelor of Business Administration B.F.A. Bachelor of Fine Arts B.I.S. Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies B.Mu. Bachelor of Music B.S. Bachelor of Science B.S.E. Bachelor of Science in Education B.S.W. Bachelor of Social Work D.N.P. Doctor of Nursing Practice D.P.T. Doctor of Physical Therapy EDB Executive Doctorate in Business EDD Doctor of Education Ed.S. Specialist in Education G.Cert. Graduate Certificate J.D. Juris Doctor M.A. Master of Arts M.A.T. Master of Arts in Teaching M.A.Ed. Master of Art Education M.A.S. Master of Actuarial Science M.B.A. Master of Business Administration M.Ed. Master of Education M.F.A. Master of Fine Arts 21 M.G.H.M. Master of Global Hospitality Management M.H.A. Master of Health Administration M.H.P. Master of Heritage Preservation M.I.B. Master of International Business M.Mu. Master of Music M.P.A. Master of Public Administration M.P.Acct. Master of Professional Accountancy M.P.H. Master of Public Health M.P.P. Master of Public Policy M.S. Master of Science M.S.H.A. Master of Science in Health Administration M.S.I.S. Master of Science in Information Systems M.S.I.S.A.C. Master of Science in Information Systems Audit and Control M.S.R.E. Master of Science in Real Estate M.S.W. Master of Social Work M.Tx. Master of Taxation Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy U.Cert. Undergraduate Certificate 1040 Academic Resources 1040.10 Libraries Georgia State University is served by two libraries on the Atlanta campus: the University Library and the College of Law Library, and library services at each of the Perimeter College campuses. The University Library occupies two buildings, North and South, bridged by a four-story glass link. The building includes 55 group study rooms, v-rooms equipped with 60 inch wall monitors and multimedia connection table boxes, a one-button studio to create high-quality and polished video projects using a flash drive and the push of a single button, quiet study on the 5th floor and a variety of other comfortable study spaces. Through the library website, students can access millions of resources instantly, including ebooks, databases, journals, and government documents. The library holds 1.5 million print volumes, and has borrowing agreements with libraries worldwide. Subject-specialist librarians consult with students and faculty, and assistance with basic research is available in person and online. A variety of technology services are provided and supported, including over 400 computers, plus wireless access. Laptops and tablets are among equipment available for checkout. The library’s Collaborative University Research and Visualization Environment (CURVE) provides access to high end computing resources, including a 24-foot-wide video wall designed for collaborative visual and data-rich research projects, seven additional collaborative workstations, some with 4K displays, and high-powered PCs and Mac Pros that allow users to work with and manipulate large images and datasets. Each workstation is equipped with a large display that can accommodate up to six people, allowing multiple groups to work together on a research problem. The University Library’s Special Collections and Archives preserve and digitize rare and historical materials. Library services at each of the five Perimeter College campuses provide collections, computer workstations, in-person assistance and online support for two-year degree and certificate programs in arts and 22 The Georgia State University Foundation is the primary destination for all gifts to the university. The foundation is an independent, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization incorporated under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The foundation is classified as a public charity and contributions to the foundation qualify as charitable donations. Management of the foundation is vested in a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees, and the foundation receives an annual independent audit. Through its board and committee structure, the foundation gives alumni and other volunteers personal opportunities to help Georgia State accomplish its mission and goals. The mission of the foundation is to raise, receive, manage, and disburse private gift funds for the benefit of Georgia State University. The majority of private support for scholarships, academic disciplines, endowments and other programs from individuals and organizations is contributed through the foundation. Several facilities, including 25 Park Place, the University Commons, the Rialto Center for the Arts, the Alpharetta Center, the Lofts and the Student Recreation Center were acquired as a result of the efforts of the foundation. 1050 Policies and Disclosures 1050.10 Equal Opportunity Policy Georgia State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. Faculty, staff and students are admitted, employed, and treated without regard to race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. Georgia State University complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Sections 503/504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, as well as other applicable federal, state and local laws. In compliance with these laws and regulations, Georgia State University has established the following specific policies: Civil Rights and Equal Employment Opportunities — Georgia State provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation or disability. All Georgia State University educational and personnel actions will be governed by an affirmative action program developed in compliance with applicable federal and state law and regulations, and the policies of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Discriminatory and Sexual Harassment — In an effort to foster a community in which there can be a free and open development and discussion of ideas, Georgia State University is committed to maintaining a working and learning environment free of discriminatory and sexual harassment. Georgia State University has adopted policies and procedures concerning such forms of harassment that may be obtained from the Office of Opportunity Development/Diversity Education Planning, the Ombudsperson, or Dean of Students. In addition to the procedures outlined in these policies and procedures, a person alleging an instance of discriminatory or sexual harassment may file a complaint with the Office of Opportunity Development/Diversity Education Planning, the Ombudsperson, the Dean of Students, the respective college administrative unit and the appropriate state or federal agencies. Students can file complaints of sex discrimination with the Title IX coordinator, Linda J. Nelson, Assistant Vice President for Opportunity Development/Diversity Education Planning, in person at 460 Ten Park Place, by email at afaljn@langate.gsu.edu, by telephone at 404-413-3300 or by fax at 404-413-2560. 25 Disabilities — Georgia State University provides program accessibility and reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. Specifically, the university provides evaluation of individual needs, advisement, and appropriate support for academic programs for identified persons with disabilities. A student with a disability has the responsibility of contacting the Office of Disability Services for an intake interview to assess his or her needs prior to the first semester of enrollment at Georgia State University. Should any problems arise concerning his or her academic program, the student should contact the Office of Disability Services at 230 Student Center (404-413-1560) as soon as possible. 1050.20 Disability Complaint Policy Disability Accommodation Complaints Students who disagree with eligibility or accommodation decisions made by the Office of Disability Services (ODS) may appeal the decision. The appeal must be submitted to the Director of ODS in writing within twenty (20) business days of the date of the decision. Further appeals will proceed up the line of report in accordance with the University’s established practices. Employees who disagree with eligibility or accommodation decisions made by the Office of Disability Services (ODS) may appeal the decision to the Assistant Vice President for Opportunity Development/Diversity Education Planning in writing within twenty (20) working days of the date of the decision. A copy of the Employee ADA Accommodation Policy and Procedures is located at http://odaa.gsu.edu/policies-procedures/equal-opportunity/equal-opportunity- and-affirmative-action-policy/. Disability Discrimination Complaints Georgia State University adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 that was enacted to protect individuals with disabilities against discrimination. A student or employee of the University who believes they have been discriminated against on the basis of their disability may file a complaint with the Office of Opportunity Development. Complaints must be in writing and a discrimination complaint form is located at https://gsu-gme-advocate.symplicity.com/public_report. For more information, contact the Office of Opportunity Development, P.O. Box 3983, Atlanta, GA 30302-3983. Phone: 404-413-2567 Fax: 404-413-3295 1050.30 Disruptive Behavior Policy The University has a policy that addresses student behavior in the learning environment that disrupts the educational process. In accordance with this policy, the University seeks resolution of disruptive conduct informally when possible. However, student conduct that disrupts the learning environment may result in sanctions up to and including withdrawal of the student from class. Students withdrawn from a course for disruptive behavior receive a grade of “W” or “WF”. The full text of the Disruptive Student Conduct Policy is available in the Office of the Dean of Students and at http://codeofconduct.gsu.edu/. 1050.40 University Code of Conduct The University has established the policies and procedures that comprise the Student Code of Conduct to 26 both promote the university mission and protect the rights of students, faculty and staff. The official University rules and regulations are contained in the Georgia State University General Catalog and the student handbook, On Campus. The most current version of the Student Code of Conduct may be found online at http://codeofconduct.gsu.edu/ each semester. In the event of a conflict between the Student Code of Conduct and other University policies, the most current version of the Code governs. 1050.50 Federal and State Law Disclosure Requirements Federal and state laws require all colleges and universities receiving federal funds to establish certain programs, policies and procedures and to distribute an annual report describing the information and providing statistics regarding: graduation rates; drug, alcohol and weapon violations; and certain crimes on campus, which include murder, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft and sex offenses. The Georgia State University annual report and information regarding these programs, policies, procedures and statistics are available upon a written request directed to the Georgia State University Office of Public Information, 530 One Park Place South, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. 1050.60 Integrity in Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities Georgia State University maintains high ethical standards in research and requires all faculty, staff and students engaged in research to comply with those standards. Cases of misconduct in research present a serious threat to continued public confidence in the integrity of the research process and the stewardship of federal funds. Misconduct includes fabrication or falsification of data, research procedures, or data analysis; destruction of data for fraudulent purposes; plagiarism; abuse of confidentiality; omission in publication of conflicting or non-conforming observations; theft of research methods or data; false attribution of authorization or creation of the creative works of another; and other practices that seriously deviate from those that are commonly accepted within the scholarly community for proposing, conducting or reporting research or creative works. Georgia State University will pursue allegations of misconduct to timely resolve all instances of alleged or apparent misconduct. To obtain a copy of the Research and Scholarly Misconduct Policy, the General Principles for Scholarly Integrity, and the Responsible Conduct of Research at Georgia State University publication, contact University Research Services and Administration, 217 Dahlberg Hall, 404-413-3500. 1050.70 Intellectual Property In complying with the policies of the Board of Regents, Georgia State University has adopted an Intellectual Property Policy concerning the ownership and subsequent rights to intellectual property created by faculty, staff and students. The Intellectual Property Policy pertains to any patentable inventions, biological materials, copyrightable materials, software and trade secrets regardless of whether formal protection is sought. It is the responsibility of individual creators to disclose intellectual property to the University in a timely manner in accordance with the policy. To obtain a copy of the Intellectual Property Policy, contact University Research Services and Administration, 217 Dahlberg Hall, 404-413-3500. 1050.80 Student Complaints, Petitions for Policy Waivers and Variances, and Appeals 27 business days of being notified of the Provost’s decision. The President will issue a decision to the student in writing within 20 business days of receiving the appeal. f. The student may appeal the President’s decision to the Board of Regents, in writing, within 20 business days of being notified of the President’s decision. Decisions regarding grades may not be appealed to the Board of Regents (BOR Policy 407.01). B. University-Level Academic Complaints 1. Judgments on the suitability of academic decisions made at the university level are most appropriately made by individuals with expertise in the particular area. Normally, such complaints can be resolved quickly through discussion with the Academic Administrator directly involved. (See the University Organizational Chart at http://www.gsu.edu/administrative_organization.html.) Students can contact the office of the Ombudsperson for assistance in preparing for discussion with academic administrators. The office of the Ombudsperson can also provide assistance to students and academic administrators with resolving disputes informally through voluntary, facilitated discussions, in an effort to bring resolution to the matter prior to the initiation of a formal complaint. 2. In situations where such informal resolution does not occur or is not successful, the student may submit a formal complaint to the Vice Provost. The student’s complaint must be submitted in writing, and be accompanied by pertinent documentation describing (a) the specific action, practice, or decision that is problematic; (b) the impact of that decision; (c) what resolution is being sought; and (d) why it should be granted. To promote prompt resolution, complaints must include current contact information and be submitted as early as possible, but no later than the end of the term immediately following the term in which the matter arose. The Vice Provost will normally issue a decision to the student in writing, within 10 business days of receiving the complaint. 3. The student may appeal the Vice Provost’s decision to the Provost within 10 business days of being notified of the decision. The Provost will respond in writing to the appeal within 20 business days of receiving the appeal. 4. The student may appeal the Provost’s decision to the President in writing within 10 business days of being notified of the Provost’s decision. The President will respond in writing to the appeal within 20 business days of receiving the appeal. 5. The student may appeal the President’s decision to the Board of Regents in writing within 20 business days of being notified of the President’s decision. Decisions regarding residency and the Guaranteed Tuition Plan may not be appealed to the Board of Regents (BOR Policy 407.01). III. NON-ACADEMIC COMPLAINTS 1. Judgments on the suitability of non-academic decisions are most appropriately made by individuals with expertise in the particular area. Normally, such complaints can be resolved quickly through discussion with the Administrator in charge of the department making the decision. (See the University Organizational Chart). Students can contact the office of the Ombudsperson for assistance in preparing for discussion with non-academic administrators. The office of the Ombudsperson can also provide assistance to students and non-academic administrators with resolving disputes informally through voluntary, facilitated discussions, in an effort to bring resolution to the matter prior to the initiation of a formal complaint. 2. In situations where such informal resolution does not occur or is not successful, the student may submit a formal complaint to the Vice President or Vice Provost who oversees the area. The 30 student’s complaint must be submitted in writing, and be accompanied by pertinent documentation describing (a) the specific action, practice, or decision that is problematic; (b) the impact of that decision; (c) what resolution is being sought; and (d) why it should be granted. To promote prompt resolution, complaints must include current contact information and be submitted as early as possible, but no later than the end of the term immediately following the term in which the matter arose. The Vice President or Vice Provost will provide a decision to the student in writing, normally within 10 business days of the receipt of the complaint. 3. The student may appeal the Vice President’s or Vice Provost’s decision to the Provost in writing within 10 business days of being notified of the decision. The Provost will respond in writing to the appeal within 20 business days of receiving the appeal. 4. The student may appeal the Provost’s decision to the President in writing within 10 business days of being notified of the Provost’s decision. The President will respond in writing to the appeal within 20 business days of receiving the appeal. 5. The student may appeal the President’s decision to the Board of Regents in writing within 20 business days of being notified of the President’s decision. Decisions regarding traffic citations may not be appealed to the Board of Regents (BOR Policy 407.01). IV. STUDENT PETITIONS FOR ACADEMIC POLICY WAIVER or VARIANCE A. College-Level Policy Waiver or Variance Petitions 1. Students may petition for a waiver or variance of a department-level or college-level policy. The appropriate college Office of Academic Assistance can provide the student with college policies and petition procedures. 2. The student must submit a petition, in writing, to the Office of Academic Assistance of the College which has made the policy in question. The petition must include the following: (a) the policy from which the student is seeking a waiver or variance, (b) the deviation being sought; and (c) the reason(s) why the exception should be granted. The Office of Academic Assistance representative will determine whether the petition needs to be addressed at the departmental or college level, and will forward the petition to the appropriate administrator who will notify the student of his or her decision. 3. The student may appeal the decision, in writing, following the procedures stated in Section II.A.2.c through f above, the College-Level Academic Complaint Policy and Procedures. If the original decision was rendered by a Department Chair, the appeal should be initiated at the level of the Dean; if the original decision was rendered by the Dean (or his or her designate), the appeal should be initiated at the level of the Provost. B. University-Level Policy Waiver or Variance Petitions 1. Students may request a waiver or variance of a policy established by the University or the Board of Regents (BOR). 2. All requests for waivers or variances from university-level policies will be made based only on the written record. 3. All petitions must include the following: a. The section number from the Catalog (or other official University document) of the policy or requirement from which the student is requesting a waiver b. the deviation being sought; c. the reason(s) why the exception should be granted d. a current copy of the student’s academic evaluation record e. a current copy of the student’s Georgia State University transcript (unless the 31 petitioner is not yet a Georgia State student) f. transcripts from all other colleges the student has attended (if the petitioner has attended other colleges). 4. Financial Appeals (Appeals of Rules Currently in Section 1200 of the Catalog) a. Appeals of tuition and fee rules (currently in sections 1210.10, 1210.20 and 1210.30 of the Catalog), Georgia resident status rules (currently in section 1220), and financial aid rules (currently in section 1230) will be made by the University Registrar b. If the petition is denied, the student may appeal to the Financial Appeals Committee, a committee appointed by the Vice Provost. The student must appeal in writing and within 10 business days of being notified of the decision of the University Registrar. c. Appeals of the financial rules of colleges and departments (e.g., lab fees, graduate assistantship rules, etc.) are considered by the college or department. See Section IV.A. above. 5. Add, Drop and Withdraw Appeals (Appeals of Rules Currently in Section 1332 of the Catalog) a. Appeals of the add, drop and withdrawal rules will be made in the first instance by the University Registrar. b. If the petition is denied, the student may appeal to the Registration Appeals Committee, a subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Admissions and Standards. The student must appeal in writing and within 10 business days of being notified of the decision of the University Registrar. c. The Registrar will copy of the Chair of the Registration Appeals Committee on all letters to students notifying them of the results of their petitions. Every semester, the Registrar will distribute to the Senate Committee on Admissions and Standards a report that indicates (at a minimum) the number of petitions filed, the number granted, and the number denied. Any member of Admissions and Standards may review the documents of any petition when there is a legitimate educational interest. d. This motion policy does not change the Emergency Withdrawal policy. 6. Course Load, Scholastic Discipline, Course Substitution in the Core, and Regents Test Appeals (Appeals of Rules Currently in Sections 1330.30, 1360, 1410, and 1420 of the Catalog) a. Appeals of rules regarding course load, scholastic discipline, course substitution in the core and Regents Test will be made in the first instance by the head of the University Advisement Center. However, appeals for waivers of Section 1330.30 (Course Load) will be considered by the student’s college if the student has declared a college and will follow the procedure outlined in Section IV.A above. b. If the petition is denied by the head of the University Advisement Center, the student may appeal to the Academic Regulations Appeals Committee, a subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Admissions and Standards. The student must appeal in writing and within 10 business days of being notified of the decision of the Director of the University Advisement Center c. The head of the University Advisement Center will copy of the Chair of the Academic Regulations Appeals Committee on all letters to students notifying them of the results of their petitions. Every semester, the head of the university Advisement Center will distribute to the Senate Committee on Admissions and Standards a report that indicates (at a minimum) the number of petitions filed, the number granted, and the number denied. Any member of Admissions and Standards may review the 32 COMPLAINTS, PETITIONS and APPEALS Complaint: An objection to a decision, action or practice with a request that it be changed or reversed; a claim seeking remedy, relief, or resolution. Complaints may be against a decision or action that was based on either University-level or College-level policy. Petition for Waiver or Variance: A request for a suspension (waiver) or modification (variance) of a particular policy which, if applied normally, would cause undue hardship for the individual. Waiver: An agreement that suspends a particular policy for an individual in a specific situation due to the special circumstances of that individual. (When a waiver (or suspension) of a policy is granted, the individual does not have to comply with some or all of the particular requirements set within that policy). Variance: An agreement that modifies a particular policy for an individual in a specific situation due to the special circumstances of that individual. (When a variance (modification) of a policy is granted, the individual must comply only with the modified requirements.) Appeal: A request that a decision on a complaint or petition be reconsidered at a higher level in the University. PEOPLE Academic Administrator: The head of a centralized university office or department that has responsibility for academic-related student processes (such as the Registrar’s Office, the Office of Admissions, the Student Financial Aid Office, the Office of Student Accounts, the Student Advisement Center); typically reports through an Associate Provost. Administrator in Charge: The head of a University office with responsibility for non-academic student processes (such as the Housing Office, the Office of Parking and Transportation, the Bookstore); typically reports through a Vice President. 1050.90 Criminal & Disciplinary History: Continuing Duty to Report Disclosure of criminal/disciplinary history is required on the Georgia State University admission application. Georgia State students have a continuing duty to report criminal/disciplinary events that occur after submission of their admission application. The criminal/disciplinary events that must be reported under this continuing duty are described below and reports must be made to the Office of the Dean of Students within 72 hours of student’s notice of the event. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in sanctions up to and including immediate withdrawal from the University. Conviction of a crime other than a minor traffic violation Criminal charges filed against the student Entering a plea of guilty, a plea of no contest, a plea of nolo contendere, an Alford plea, or a plea under any first offender act in response to charges filed against the student Disciplinary or academic misconduct charges initiated or sanctions imposed against the student from a high school, trade school or other college or university. 35 1055 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) I. Introduction The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. FERPA rights are provided only to University applicants upon actual acceptance to and subsequent enrollment for classes at the University. Under FERPA, students attending an institution of postsecondary education may: A. Consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that such disclosures are authorized without consent as more fully described below in Paragraph IX (A); B. Choose to suppress (i.e., keep from being disclosed) their directory information per the process identified below in Paragraph IX (B); C. Inspect and review their education records; D. Seek amendment of those education records believed to be inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of their privacy rights; and E. File complaints with the Department of Education about alleged failures by the University to comply with the requirements of FERPA. II. Definitions A. Student: : any person who attends or has attended the University. For purposes of FERPA, Georgia State University considers an admitted student to be “in attendance” upon enrollment/registration for classes. Note: The definition of “student” set forth above is only for use in connection with this guidance. For the official University definition of “student”, please refer to the Georgia State University Student Code of Conduct. B. Education Records: any records (in handwriting, print, tapes, film, computer or other medium) maintained by the University or an agent of the University which are directly related to a student except: 1. A personal record kept by a faculty or staff member if it is kept in the sole possession of the maker of the record, is not accessible or revealed to any other person except a temporary substitute for the maker of the record and is not used for purposes other than a memory or reference tool. 2. Records created and maintained by the Georgia State University Police Department for law enforcement purposes. 3. An employment record of an individual whose employment is not contingent on the fact that he or she is a student. 4. Records made or maintained by a physician, psychiatrist, psychologist or other recognized professional or paraprofessional if the records are used only for treatment of a student and made available only to those persons providing the treatment. 5. Alumni records which contain information about a student after he or she is no longer in attendance at the University and which do not relate to the person as a student. C. Directory Information: information contained in an education record of a student 36 D. that would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. Georgia State University has designated the following types of information to be directory information: student name, mailing addresses, telephone number, date and place of birth, major field of study, full or part-time status, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, degrees and awards applied for and/or received, dates of attendance, previous educational institutions attended by the student, photographs and other recorded images, and, with respect to members of athletic teams, height, weight, age, hometown, hobbies, and general items of interest. III. Federal Student Records Law Annually, Georgia State University informs students of the protections afforded by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974. (20 U.S.C. 1232g and 34 C.F.R., 99.1-99.67) This Act, with which the institution endeavors to fully comply, was designed to protect the privacy of educational records, and to establish the right of students to inspect and review their non-privileged educational records. The act also provides guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings. Students have the right to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education Family Policy Compliance Office concerning alleged failures by the University to comply with the Act. An informal complaint may be filed within the University by contacting the Registrar. This guidance explains in detail the procedures to be used by the University for compliance with the provisions of the Act. Questions concerning the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act may be referred to the Office of the Registrar or the Office of Legal Affairs. IV. University-Maintained Student Records The student records maintained by the University are classified as follows: A. Official academic records are maintained in the Office of the Registrar. They include admission applications and associated documentation; the registration records for each semester in residence; the records of grades and credits received in courses at this University or accepted here from another institution; and other documents directly relating to academic progress and status. The dean of each college is the custodian of records for all college and departmental records regarding students not of the type maintained by the Registrar’s Office. B. Disciplinary records are maintained by the Office of the Dean of Students. They include information about the investigation, adjudication and imposition of sanctions by the University against an individual student for breach of the University’s Code of Conduct or other written policies. C. Financial records: Fee payment records are maintained by the Office of Student Accounts. Financial aid application records, including tax forms, are maintained by the Financial Aid Office. D. Employment records of students receiving financial aid consist of work-study authorizations and are maintained by the Financial Aid Office. Non-work study employment records of students are maintained by the Office of Human Resources. Graduate student teaching and research appointment records are maintained by the involved College or department. Some employment records of students with graduate teaching and research appointments may also be maintained by the Office of Human Resources. E. Medical, psychological and counseling records are maintained by the University department providing the involved health care (i.e., Health Clinic, University Counseling & Testing Center). They include records of examinations and treatments. 37 addressed will notify the student of his or her decision within 21 days after receipt of the written request. If the University decides that the information in a student’s education record is inaccurate, misleading or in violation of the student’s right of privacy, it will amend the record and notify the student, in writing, that the record has been amended. If the University decides that the challenged information is not inaccurate, misleading or in violation of the student’s right of privacy, it will notify the student of the right to place in the record a statement commenting on the challenged information and a statement setting forth reasons for disagreeing with the decision. Such a statement shall become a part of the information contained in the education record and will be disclosed with it. Should the University decide the challenged information is not inaccurate, misleading or in violation of the student’s right of privacy, then the student will also be advised of the right to appeal the University’s decision and challenge the information believed to be inaccurate, misleading or in violation of the student’s privacy rights. The appeal may extend only to the material in the respective University file. While it may extend to the correct recording of a grade, it may not include a challenge to the assignment by the instructor of the grade. The student has 20 days to appeal the decision in writing to the Provost and ask for a hearing. On behalf of the President of the University, the Provost shall refer the appeal to an existing committee or designate a hearing committee comprised of University officials who do not have a direct interest in the outcome of the hearing. Georgia State University will notify the student, reasonably in advance, of the date, place and time of the hearing. The student shall be afforded a full and fair opportunity to present evidence relevant to the issues raised in the original request to amend the student’s education records. The student may bring one individual to act as an advisor but the individual may not address the committee. The committee will prepare a written recommendation based solely on the evidence presented at the hearing and submit it to the Provost who will make a determination on the matter. The recommendation will include a brief summary of the evidence presented and the reasons for the decision. The decision of the Provost may be appealed in writing to the President within 20 days of the date of the decision. The appeal to the President shall be made on the record. VII. University Career Services The file of a student maintained in the University Career Services is assembled at the initiative of the student. The extent of disclosure to prospective employers, graduate schools, organizations awarding fellowships and the like shall be made clear to the student when he or she requests that the file be assembled and shall be agreed to by him or her on a form specifically provided for that purpose. The student may make a specific waiver of access to evaluations solicited and/or received under condition of confidentiality, but the waiver must be made by the student without pressure or coercion. Any evaluation received under such condition of confidentiality without the student’s waiver of access or without the student’s knowledge shall not be incorporated in the file but shall be returned to the sender. VIII. Addition to Records No entry may be made on a student’s official records and no document or entry may be placed in such records without written notice to the student by the administrative officials responsible for the specific category of information, as identified in Paragraph IV. For purposes of this guidance, notification of grades, written communication to a student of school or departmental evaluation and announcement of honors shall constitute adequate notice. A document or entry supplied by or at the request of the student may be placed in the student’s record without additional notice to him or her. In the case of student records 40 maintained in deans’ offices and departmental offices, additions other than those mentioned in the preceding paragraph require the permission of the Registrar, who in turn is responsible for notification of the student. IX. Release of Student Information A. Georgia State University will disclose information from a student’s education records only with the written consent of the student, except that the records may be disclosed without consent when the disclosure is: 1. To school officials who have a legitimate educational interest in the records. A school official is: A person employed by the University (which, for purposes of this guidance includes persons employed by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia) in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or support staff position, including health or medical staff. A person or entity employed by or under contract to the University to perform a special task, such as a University affiliated organization, attorney, auditor, or outside vendor. A person who is employed by the Georgia State University law enforcement unit. A student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or who is assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official is: Performing a task that is specified in his or her position description or contract agreement. Performing a task on behalf of the University/Board of Regents in connection with his or her job responsibilities. Performing a task related to a student’s education. Performing a task related to the discipline of a student. Providing a service or benefit relating to the student or student’s family, such as health care, counseling, job placement or financial aid. Maintaining the safety and security of the campus. The determination as to whether or not a legitimate educational interest exists will be made by the custodian of the records on a case-by-case basis. When the custodian has any question regarding the request, the custodian should withhold disclosure unless the custodian obtains consent from the student, or the concurrence of a supervisor or other appropriate official that the record may be released. 2. Upon request of officials of another school at which a student seeks or intends to enroll, the University will attempt to notify the student of the disclosure unless the student initiated the disclosure. 3. Information the University has designated as “directory information,” unless the student has made a written request to suppress (i.e., to refuse to allow disclosure of) their directory information as more fully described below in Paragraph IX (B). 4. To school officials or lending institutions, in connection with financial aid for which the student has applied or which the student has received, if the information is necessary for such purposes as to: Determine eligibility for the aid; Determine the amount of the aid; 41 Determine the conditions for the aid; or Enforce the terms and conditions of the aid. 5. To parents of a dependent student, as defined in Section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. The parents must provide a copy of their most recent federal income tax return establishing the student’s dependency. Full rights under the act shall be given to either parent, unless the institution has been provided with evidence that there is a court order, state statute or legally binding document relating to such matters as divorce, separation or custody that specifically revokes those rights. Georgia State University does not have an obligation to disclose any financial information about one parent to another. If a parent claims a student as a dependent and does not want his or her financial information disclosed to his or her spouse or former spouse, the parent may make that request to the institution. 6. In connection with an emergency, to appropriate persons if the knowledge of such information is believed necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or others. 7. To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena, provided the University makes a reasonable effort to notify the student of the order or subpoena in advance of compliance. Notification may be prohibited if the University receives a federal grand jury subpoena or any other subpoena which states that the student should not be notified. The University will comply with such process only upon the advice of counsel. All subpoenas received by the University should be immediately forwarded in person or by facsimile (404-413-0518) to the Office of Legal Affairs to evaluate the validity of the subpoena. In the case of a subpoena which can be disclosed to a student, the Office of Legal Affairs will inform the student of the subpoena and give the student an opportunity to file an objection to the subpoena before responding on behalf of the University. 8. To an alleged victim of any crime of violence, as that term is defined in Section 16 of Title 18, United States Code, or a non-forcible sex offense, the final results of any disciplinary proceeding conducted by the University against the alleged perpetrator of that crime or offense with respect to that crime or offense. For the purpose of disclosure under this paragraph, the final results of any disciplinary proceeding shall include only the name of the student, the violation committed and any sanction imposed by the institution on that student and may include the name of any other student, such as a victim or witness, only with the written consent of that other student. The Office of Legal Affairs shall be consulted prior to release of the record. 9. Subject to the conditions set forth in 34 CFR 99.35 authorized representatives of the Comptroller General of the United States, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, authorized representatives of the Attorney General for law enforcement purposes (investigation or enforcement of federal legal requirements of federally supported education programs), or state and local educational authorities. 10. To state and local officials or authorities to which such information is specifically required to be reported or disclosed pursuant to the state statute adopted prior to Nov. 19, 1974, if the allowed reporting or disclosure concerns the juvenile justice system and the system’s ability to effectively serve the student whose records are released; or information that is allowed to be reported pursuant to a state statute adopted after 1974, which concerns the juvenile justice system and the system’s ability to effectively serve, prior to adjudication, the student whose records are released. Nothing in this paragraph shall prevent the state from further limiting the number or type of state or local officials who will continue to have access thereunder. 11. To organizations conducting studies for, or on behalf of, educational agencies or institutions for the purpose of developing, validating or administering predictive tests, administering 42 1100 Undergraduate Admissions This chapter contains all information related to admission to an undergraduate program at Georgia State University. See subsections within this chapter for specific admission policies and procedures. 1110 Office of Undergraduate Admissions 200 Sparks Hall admissions.gsu.edu Email: admissions@gsu.edu 1115 General Admission Policy Georgia State University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, age, sexual orientation, gender, disability, national origin or immigration status. Admission is based on a number of factors, depending upon level of entry and previous educational experience. Admission and placement decisions are made by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions using criteria approved by the University Senate and developed in accordance with policies of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. Admission decisions are based on factors such as, but not limited to, an applicant’s academic record, test scores, optional essay and letter of recommendation, circumstances, good conduct and character. Georgia State guarantees admission to all qualified applicants by Board of Regents standards. Applications received after the deadline for the term of application or received without a designated term will be processed for the next available term. The application fee is non-refundable. Completed applications submitted to the university are valid for 3 terms (the next available term plus the 2 consecutive terms that follow). To be considered during the second or third consecutive term after submitting an application, applicants need only submit a reactivation form, together with any required credentials, by the application deadline date for that particular term. An offer of admission by the university is valid only for the term specified by the university at the time of acceptance and does not constitute approval for any term not so specified. Applicants with a criminal and/or disciplinary history who are determined to be otherwise admissible for a respective term based on their academic record and other credentials are required to complete a disciplinary/criminal review process before an admission decision is made by the university.* Instructions for completing that review process are communicated to the applicant after the university has determined that the applicant is otherwise admissible for that term. Absent extenuating circumstances, good disciplinary standing at previously attended high schools, colleges and universities is a condition of admission for all applicants. For purposes of admission, good disciplinary standing means that the applicant has no pending disciplinary charges, outstanding disciplinary sanctions or disciplinary issues that would prevent the applicant from re-enrolling at the previously attended institution. 45 Omissions or misrepresentations on an application for admission are grounds for automatically invalidating consideration by, acceptance to and continuation at Georgia State. Applicants have a duty to update their application with Georgia State when information changes after application submission. All materials submitted as part of an application for admission become and remain the property of the university and will not be returned to the applicant, duplicated, or transferred to another institution. *Applicants are required to answer the following background questions on the Georgia State University admissions application: 1. Are you ineligible to enroll at any previously attended institution? 2. Are you currently on or have you even been placed on academic probation, suspension, exclusion or any other type of academic warning at any previously attended institution? 3. Are you currently charged with, or have been found guilty of, any violation of academic honesty, honor code, or conduct regulations of a previously attended institution? 4. Have you left a previous institution while there were pending charges of any violation of academic honest, honor code, or conduct regulation? 5. Have you been found guilty of any violation of a federal, state, or municipal law, regulation or ordinance (other than for minor traffic violations, or convictions subsequently discharged, expunged, or otherwise ordered by the court to be removed from the applicant’s criminal record, including offenses for which any type of first offender status was offered but subsequently revoked for failure to successfully complete program requirements)? 6. Have you ever entered a plea of guilty, no contest, nolo contendere, an Alford plea, or otherwise accepted responsibility for the commission of a crime? 7. Have you received any type of discharge from military service other than an honorable discharge? Any changes in a student’s record prior to enrollment will necessitate a new review of the application. Any omissions or misrepresentations on a student’s application for admission will automatically invalidate consideration by, acceptance to and continuation at Georgia State. All credentials submitted with the application for admission become and remain the property of the university and will not be returned to the student, duplicated, or transferred to another institution. Admission to Georgia State University or re-entry approval does not imply admission to a specific major or professional program. Students who wish to take 3000 or 4000 level teacher education courses (designated by a “TE” in the course description) or who wish to enter one of the teacher education programs must be approved by the College of Education or the College of Arts and Sciences, depending on the student’s teaching field major (see Section 1605). Prospective applicants who are interested in the Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions and have completed preparation to enter the professional or clinical program of their major should contact that school for information on additional departmental application procedures, requirements, and deadlines. Students who wish to apply for admission to the School of Music should contact the School of Music office to request separate application materials and to make an appointment for an audition. Students who declare a major or pre-major, but fail to meet program requirements of the major 46 (including GPA, minimum course grades or admittance through an application process) and who have no opportunity to progress in that academic program, will have their major administratively changed to exploratory. Students must declare another major after one semester in an exploratory major. 1115.05 Lawful Presence for In-State Tuition Georgia State University admits all academically qualified undergraduate students, regardless of immigration status. The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia requires all students applying to Georgia State University to provide verification of their lawful presence in the United States to be granted the in-state tuition rate. This requirement is detailed in the following Board of Regents policies: Policy 4.3.4 Verification of Lawful Presence Students may be verified through one of the following options below: 1. Verification through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) If you are either a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident or eligible non-citizen (does not apply to international students on a visa) that has completed and submitted a FAFSA, the U.S. Department of Education will verify your lawful presence. If you are not able to be confirmed as lawfully present the Office of Financial Aid will follow-up with you for additional documentation. 2. Submission of one of the following documents: Current Georgia Driver’s License issued by the State of Georgia after January 1, 2008* Current Georgia ID Card issued by the State of Georgia after January 1, 2008* Current U.S. Passport * Certified U.S. Birth certificate (must be submitted in person) Permanent Resident Card (front and back copy)* U.S. Certificate of Naturalization * U.S. Certificate of Citizenship * U.S. Certificate of Birth Abroad* Military ID (must be verified in person) *Copies of these documents are acceptable. Submit documents directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in person or to lawfulpresenceua@gsu.edu. 3. Verification through SEVIS (Student and Exchange Information System) If you have or are applying for an F, or J visa we will verify your lawful presence through SEVIS. As this is already part of the immigration process there are no additional steps required to have your Citizenship Verification Hold removed. Simply comply with the requirements outlined by our Office of International Student and Scholar Services as you prepare to arrive at Georgia State University. 4. Verification through SAVE (Systematic Alien verification for Entitlements) All nonresident alien students on some sort of visa will need to submit immigration documents 47 order for an applicant to receive consideration as a freshman: Be a graduate of and have completed the Required High School Curriculum requirements for the University System of Georgia from a high school accredited by a regional accrediting association (such as the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools), a high school accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission, or a public high school regulated by a school system and state Department of Education. A Certificate of Attendance does not qualify an applicant for admission consideration. Have completed the University System of Georgia Board of Regents’ Required High School Curriculum. Seventeen curriculum course units required as follows: 1. English (4 units): emphasis in grammar and usage; literature (American, English, and World); and advanced composition skills. 2. Mathematics (4 units): algebra I, algebra II, geometry, and one additional mathematics course with these units as prerequisites. 3. Science (4 units): at least one laboratory course from the life sciences and one laboratory course from the physical sciences. (Applicants graduating in 2012 or later must have 4 units.) 4. Social Science (3 units): at least one course focusing on United States studies and one course focusing on world studies. 5. Foreign language (2 units in the same language): emphasis in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Have a minimum 2.75 high school grade point average calculated on the 17 courses listed above. Submit electronic SAT scores (including the writing section) with a minimum combined score of 980 (evidence-based reading and writing + mathematics) with at least 480 evidence-based reading and writing and 440 mathematics or electronic ACT scores (including the Writing Test) with a minimum composite score of 19 with at least 17 English or 17 reading and 17 mathematics. Permanent residents, educated in the United States, whose native language is not English are encouraged to take the TOEFL. If the TOEFL is not taken, applicants from local areas will be required to take the Georgia State Test of English Proficiency (GSTEP) to determine appropriate admission. Have a freshman index (FI) of 2500 or higher. The FI is based on a combination of SAT/ACT scores and high school grade point average (HSGPA) in college preparatory courses only. The SAT FI formula is: SAT FI= (500x HSGPA) + 1.06 x (SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing + SAT Math) – 74. The ACT FI formula is: ACT FI= (500 x HSGPA) + (ACT composite x 42) + 88. In calculating the HSGPA for FI purposes, the applicant’s transcript is calculated upon only 17 of the required high school curriculum taken such as English, mathematics, science, social studies, and foreign language. RHSC-Deficient Freshman Applicants admitted with RHSC deficiencies must complete the RHSC requirements by taking the Georgia State courses in the sciences, social sciences or foreign languages (depending on the area of their RHSC deficiencies). These courses will be selected by the University Advisement Center. Credits earned in courses taken to meet RHSC deficiencies do count towards graduation requirements. Students must earn a grade of C or better in those courses they take to meet RHSC deficiencies. Students must complete all RHSC-required courses either prior to enrollment or before they earn 30 hours at the University. Otherwise, they may not register for any courses except RHSC courses until all RHSC requirements are complete. 50 Home-Schooled Students Applicants for freshman admission who have been home-schooled or graduated from non-accredited high schools may be considered for admission by meeting one of the following two criteria: Option One: Portfolio Admission Applicants who wish to apply for admission under the portfolio review option must: 1. Demonstrate a combined SAT test score (or an ACT equivalent) that is at or exceeds the average SAT for those enrolled as first time freshmen for the previous fall term. The current score is 1230 (SAT) or 23 (ACT). 2. Submit electronic SAT scores of at least 480 evidence-based reading and writing and 440 mathematics or electronic ACT scores (including the Writing Test) of at least 17 English and 17 mathematics. 3. Submit a portfolio that demonstrates satisfactory completion of the 16 Required High School Curriculum (RHSC) required for admission to a University System of Georgia research institution. This portfolio must include information about the course of study leading to satisfactory completion of each RHSC unit, including a list of all educational resources (books and other materials), course outline and appropriate outcomes assessment. Georgia State University reserves the right to request any further information that it feels necessary to evaluate the completion of the RHSC requirements. Option Two: SAT Subject Test Admission Applicants who wish to apply for admission under the SAT Subject Test option must: 1. Submit electronic SAT scores (including the writing section) with a minimum combined score of 980 with at least 480 evidence-based reading and writing and 440 mathematics or electronic ACT scores (including the Writing Test) with a minimum composite score of 19 with at least 17 English and 17 mathematics. 2. Submit acceptable scores on six SAT Subject Tests and demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language at the level of two years of high school study. Minimum acceptable scores on the prescribed SAT Subject Tests are: 520 on the English Writing test (now a required part of the SAT or ACT) 530 on the Literature test 500 on the Mathematics Level 1 test or a score of 570 on the Mathematics Level 2 test 520 on the Biology test 540 on the Chemistry test or 590 on the Physics test 560 on the U.S. History test, and 540 on the World History test The appropriate level of competency in a foreign language will be evaluated by the Georgia State University Department of World Languages and Cultures, using methods including both oral and written components. 51 1125 Transfer Applicants Definition Those applicants who have previously attended a regionally-accredited college or university (except for students jointly enrolled while completing high school) are transfer applicants. Transfer Deadlines An application for admission and the nonrefundable application fee must be submitted or postmarked by the established deadlines. Applicants are encouraged to apply online at admissions.gsu.edu/how-do-i- apply/transfer-students/. Complete credentials must be received before a decision can be made. All required credentials should be submitted to the Office of Admissions no later than fifteen business days following the submission date of the application for admission. Applications are processed in the order in which they are complete and ready for a decision. Students wishing to be considered for a subsequent term must submit a reactivation form at the following website (admissions.gsu.edu/how-do-i-apply/other-enrollment-types/reactivation/), and any additional credentials that may be necessary by the appropriate deadline. Applicants interested in early registration dates and orientation, university housing, and/or financial aid are urged to apply and complete their applications by the Deadline Dates listed below. Semester Early Deadline Regular Deadline Fall February 1 August 1 Spring October 1 December 1 Summer February 1 April 1 Note: All deadlines are subject to change. For international student application deadline dates, please see Section 1165. The professional and clinical programs in the Byrdine F Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions may have earlier deadlines. Please contact the Office of Academic Assistance, Byrdine F Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions, 404-413-1000, for information on procedures and deadline dates. Admission Requirements All of the following minimum requirements must be met in order for an applicant to receive consideration as a transfer, but meeting them does not guarantee admission. An applicant must: have a minimum cumulative 2.5 grade point average in college-level courses (excluding developmental/remedial courses) from all accredited institutions attended. be eligible to re-enroll at the last institution attended. have completed all college preparatory curriculum and learning support coursework required by any unit of the University System of Georgia (USG). in addition, those students who have completed fewer than 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours of college-level academic coursework attempted at one or more regionally accredited institutions must meet all freshman admission requirements (see Section 1120). 52 transferred from the associate degree to the bachelor degree track. All learning support and required high school curriculum courses must be completed to matriculate at Georgia State University’s Atlanta Campus. Students should complete Area A of the Board of Regents’ core curriculum prior to transition. Note: once you have been accepted to the Atlanta campus, you will no longer be able to take classes at the Perimeter campuses. 1130 Postbaccalaureate Applicants Definition Those applicants who have received a bachelor’s degree and who wish to take undergraduate courses without being admitted to a second undergraduate degree program are postbaccalaureate applicants. An applicant wishing to seek a second baccalaureate degree should refer to Section 1125. Georgia State University graduates should refer to Section 1170. Deadlines Semester Deadline Fall August 1 Spring December 1 Summer April 1 Note: All deadlines are subject to change. For international student application deadline dates, please see Section 1165. After the Regular Deadline Dates, only postbaccalaureate applications that are complete at the time of submission (application, nonrefundable application fee, and all required documents) will be processed and only if space is available and time permits. An applicant wishing to seek a second bachelor’s degree in a professional or clinical program in the Byrdine F Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions should apply to the university as a transfer student. Once a student has been admitted to the university, there is a second application process for those interested in majors in the Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions. Please contact the Office of Academic Assistance, Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions, for information on procedures and deadline dates. Admission Requirements Postbaccalaureate applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent from an institution of postsecondary education with full accreditation by a regional association of colleges and schools and, where appropriate, the Commission on Colleges. 55 The postbaccalaureate status is not available for applicants seeking teacher certification in any area other than music education and art education (see Section 1605). In order to be considered for admission as a postbaccalaureate student, an applicant must complete an application for undergraduate admission (including the nonrefundable fee) and submit an official transcript from the degree-granting institution by the appropriate deadline. If a student wishes to change to a degree- seeking status after enrolling at Georgia State University as a postbaccalaureate student, conditions for acceptance as a transfer student must be met. An application for admission, the nonrefundable application fee and required transcripts must be filed with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions located in 200 Sparks Hall by the established application deadline for the intended semester of entry. All scholastic discipline policies and all course prerequisite policies are applicable to Postbaccalaureate students. Postbaccalaureates may not attend another institution as transient students from Georgia State. Transient status is only for degree-seeking students. Postbaccalaureate students wishing to attend another institution must apply directly to the other school. 1135 Transient Applicants Definition Students who are currently enrolled in a transferable degree program at another accredited college or university in the United States who wish to register at Georgia State University for the purpose of completing work to transfer back to the home institution are transient applicants. Transient students may attend for only one fall or one spring semester. However, attendance as a transient student in summer semesters is unlimited. Deadlines Semester Deadline Fall August 1 Spring December 1 Summer April 1 Note: All deadlines are subject to change. For international student application deadline dates, please see Section 1165. After the Regular Deadline Dates, only transient applications that are complete at the time of submission (application, nonrefundable application fee, and all required documents) will be processed and only if space is available and time permits. Admission Requirements To be eligible for admission as a transient, a student must submit an application for undergraduate admission (including the nonrefundable fee) and request an official statement granting permission to enroll as a transient student from the home institution. The appropriate academic official at the home 56 institution must send this statement directly to Georgia State University. The application will be valid for 3 terms (the initial term plus 2 additional terms). Students who do not enroll the semester for which they were accepted and wish to register later must either reactivate their application or submit a new application by the application deadline and arrange for a current official statement updated for the new semester to be sent. International students who are attending school on another institution’s immigration document (F-1/I-20, J-1/IAP-66) will not be issued any additional documents, but must also submit a statement of permission from the International/Foreign Student Advisor at the home institution. The following regulations are applicable to transient students: They should seek academic advisement at their home institution to determine if courses taken at Georgia State are acceptable to their degree program. All scholastic discipline policies and all course prerequisite policies are applicable to transient students. Transcripts for courses completed at Georgia State as a visiting student must be requested from the Office of the Registrar at registrar.gsu.edu/academic-records/transcripts/ to be sent to the home institution. Transient students are admitted to and register through the college or school selected on their application. If the applicant does not indicate a college, and if a transient approval letter has been received, placement will be determined from the courses indicated in the letter. To continue for an additional summer semester as a transient, a student must file a re-entry application and arrange for all necessary supporting documentation to be received in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the established deadlines (see Section 1170). With the exception of summer semesters, registration as a transient student is limited to one semester. Students seeking exception to this policy must contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. If a student wishes to become a transfer student, the student must file a new application for undergraduate admission (including the nonrefundable application fee) and arrange for all transcripts to be received by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the appropriate deadline. Student copies of transcripts or official transcripts opened by the student are not acceptable (see Section 1125). 1145 Non-traditional Applicants Definition Non-traditional applicants are defined as individuals who meet all of the following criteria: Have been out of high school at least five years or whose high school class graduated at least five years ago. Hold a high school diploma from an accredited high school as specified under Section 1120 or have satisfactorily completed the GED. Have earned fewer than 30 transferable semester hours or 45 transferable quarter credit hours. Deadlines 57 Policies & Regulations Dual Enrollment students must follow the following academic regulations in addition to all the other academic regulations of Georgia State University. Georgia State University Dual Enrollment students are not permitted to live on campus in University Housing and must have a form of transportation to campus. Admission to Georgia State under Dual Enrollment does not imply admission to any other status. Dual Enrollment students who later wish to enroll at Georgia State outside the Dual Enrollment program must reapply. Students may not attend classes during the summer semester Students may attend for a maximum of two years (four semesters) Students must take courses that meet their high school graduation requirements. Students must pass any placement exams required for the courses they wish to take. Students may not take any courses at any high school or at any other institution of higher education while enrolled in the program. Students may participate in student clubs and other student life activities Students who earn a C- or lower in any class will not be allowed to continue in the Dual Enrollment program at Georgia State. College credits earned while in the Dual Enrollment program are transferable to other institutions based on post-secondary agreements between institutions. Students are advised to consider the post- secondary institutional agreements when planning Dual Enrollment coursework. Georgia State University Bookstore will loan required textbooks to each student enrolled in the Dual Enrollment program each semester, with the agreement that the textbooks will be returned to Georgia State University at the end of each semester. Dual Enrollment students should be aware that they must meet all state high school graduation testing requirements, including End of Course Tests and the Georgia High School Graduation Tests. Georgia State courses are not designed to prepare students for these tests. Joint Enrollment Definition High school students may supplement and enhance their high school curriculum by enrolling in college courses as a joint enrollment student. Courses taken through joint enrollment result in college credit, not high school credit, and students are responsible for their tuition and fees. Students wishing to attend as a joint enrollment student must meet the Joint Enrollment Program admission requirements of Georgia State University. Student Eligibility To be eligible for Joint Enrollment, a student must: Be a high school student seeking a high school diploma from a public or private school, including home study, or home school programs Be on track to graduate 60 Be a legal resident of Georgia and meet U.S. Citizenship Requirements Obtain approval of the high school guidance counselor and parent(s)/legal guardian(s) Admission Requirements Students must demonstrate a high degree of academic potential and maturity to be considered for Joint Enrollment (Program for Excellence/PFE). Joint enrollment is open to high school juniors and seniors meeting our application requirements. To be considered for admission, a student must meet all three requirements for admission: 1. GPA Requirement: 3.0 in the Required High School Curriculum (RHSC) course units 2. Test scores: Students may take either the ACT or SAT. The following minimum scores are required: ACT Requirement: 23 English and 23 Math SAT Requirement: 580 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and 560 Math 3. Freshman Index (FI): 2600 or higher The FI is based on a combination of SAT/ACT scores and high school grade point average (HSGPA) in college preparatory classes only. The FI formula using SAT scores is SAT FI = (500 x HSGPA) + SAT Verbal + SAT Math. The FI formula using ACT scores is ACT FI = (500 x HSGPA) + (ACT composite x 42) + 88.In calculating HSGPA for FI purposes, the applicant’s transcript is calculated upon only the academic (college preparatory) courses taken – English, Math, Science, Social Science and Foreign Language. Deadlines Applicants must submit the application, nonrefundable application fee and required documents by the appropriate deadline. Semester Deadline Fall May 1 Spring December 1 Summer May 1 Note: All deadlines are subject to change. Coursework Students will take all coursework at Georgia State University’s main campus Cost Participation in Joint Enrollment is funded entirely by the student. To view current tuition costs for Georgia State University, please visit Student Financial Services at sfs.gsu.edu. Policies & Regulations Georgia State University Joint Enrollment students are not permitted to live on campus in 61 University Housing and must have a form of transportation to campus. Students admitted to the program are subject to the same fees, rules, and regulations as other Georgia State University students. A student enrolled simultaneously at the university and the high school is also subject to any rules and regulations imposed by that high school. All students are required to earn a high school college preparatory diploma on or before their original graduation date using the college-level coursework, as appropriate. 1154 Early College Definition Early College is a program that allows students from selected high schools to enroll at Georgia State. Early College students enrolled in a participating high school may earn a high school diploma with the potential to earn an Associate’s degree or two years of college credit towards a Bachelor’s degree. Unlike Dual Enrollment and Joint Enrollment, Early College enrollment is open only to students enrolled at an Early College high school that has partnered with Georgia State University. Deadlines Applicants must submit the application and required documents by the appropriate deadline. Early College deadlines are set by joint agreement of the Georgia State University Office of Admissions and the Early College high school. Students should consult their Early College liaison for applicable deadlines. Early College students do not pay an application fee. Admission Requirements Because of the demanding nature of college-level course work at a research institution, Early College students must have a high degree of academic potential and maturity. To be considered for admission, a student must meet the following minimum requirements: Have spent the entire year prior to enrollment at an Early College high school in Georgia. Be currently enrolled at an Early College high school that has partnered with Georgia State University. Be high school sophomore (to apply to be an Early College student as a second semester sophomore or as a junior) or a high school junior (to apply to be an Early College student as a senior). Obtain the recommendation of the student’s high school guidance counselor. Obtain the approval of the student’s parents or legal guardians. Be on track to complete all Required High School Curriculum (RHSC) requirements. Achieve a minimum high school GPA of 2.75 in college prep (RHSC) courses. In addition, the admission decision will also consider: A personal essay to be reviewed by the high school guidance counselor making the recommendation. The student’s attendance record in high school. Normally, a minimum attendance rate of 90% is required to be permitted to take classes at Georgia State. 62 Georgia State offers a limited number of SAT/ACT waivers to F-1 visa international students who demonstrate exceptional academic credentials. Please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for details. 3. Official high school transcript(s) Students overseas should send an original transcript directly from their high school, if possible, or a copy that is verified by their high school, the local Education USA advising center, U.S. Consulate, local Ministry of Education or a credential evaluation service. A certified original translation must accompany all documents not printed in English. International applicants must demonstrate academic preparation equivalent to graduation with a U.S. Required High School Curriculum (RHSC). Please do not submit your only original copy – bring it to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and we will make a copy from the original. 4. Official transcript from each college, university or technical college attended (if appropriate) Transfer applicants must be in good standing and be eligible to return to the institution they last attended. Applicants with fewer than 30 hours of transferable college credit must meet freshman requirements. Official transcripts from overseas colleges or universities require an external foreign credential evaluation (course-by-course). A certified original translation must accompany all documents not printed in English. 5. Proof of English proficiency must be met by one of the following: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 530 (paper-based) or 69 (internet- based) International Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6 Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) score of 58 For freshmen applicants: SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of 480 or ACT English score of 17 For transfer applicants: Completion of a college-level English composition course with a grade of “C-“ or better at a regionally accredited U.S. college or university Documentation that English was the official language of academic instruction in home country Completion of a University System of Georgia approved ESL program 6. Verification of Lawful Presence in the United States. Applicants must provide evidence of lawful presence in the United States to qualify for in- state tuition classification or out-of-state tuition waivers. Students on any type of visa will be asked by International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) to upload immigration information into iStart for this purpose AFTER admission and prior to enrollment. Non-native speakers of English who meet all admission requirements except the English language proficiency requirement may be granted conditional admission. To be eligible for conditional admission, applicants must have a TOEFL score of 480 (paper test) or 54(internet-based test) or an IELTS score of 5.5. Students granted conditional admission will be required to take certain full-time courses in the Intensive English Program (IEP) before being fully admitted into Georgia State’s undergraduate study. A student may remain on conditional admission status for no more than three semesters. For more information about the IEP, see iep.gsu.edu/. 65 Georgia State University encourages the enrollment of students from other countries. After reading this section, if you need additional information or have questions, please contact: Georgia State University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, P.O. Box 4009, Atlanta, GA 30302-4009 or in person at 200 Sparks Hall, phone: 404-413-2500, fax: 404-413-2002, admissions@gsu.edu, or admissions.gsu.edu/international. 1170 Re-entry Applicants Definition An undergraduate re-entry applicant is a student who previously enrolled at Georgia State University and who wishes to re-enroll at Georgia State in one of the following ways: Previously enrolled as an undergraduate degree-seeking student wishing to return as an undergraduate degree-seeking student after an absence of three or more semesters. Previously enrolled as an undergraduate degree-seeking student wishing to return as an undergraduate postbaccalaureate student after an absence of three or more semesters. Previously enrolled as an undergraduate postbaccalaureate student wishing to return as an undergraduate postbaccalaureate student after an absence of three or more semesters. Previously enrolled as an undergraduate degree-seeking student wishing to return as an undergraduate transient student after an absence of three or more semesters. Previously enrolled as an undergraduate transient student wishing to return as an undergraduate transient student for any term. Note: Students are only permitted to attend one spring or one fall semester as an undergraduate transient student, but may apply for unlimited summer semesters. Students seeking exception to this policy must contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The re-entry application cannot be used in the following situations: Transient and postbaccalaureate students cannot apply for re-entry to update to degree-seeking (transfer) status. Transients and postbaccalaureate students wishing to become transfer students should complete a new application for admission, submit the appropriate application fee and all transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Students should refer to Section 1125 for deadlines, admission requirements and other policies related to transfer admission. Students that have only attended Georgia State University at the graduate level cannot apply for re- entry to enroll at the undergraduate level. Graduate students wishing to enroll at the undergraduate level should complete a new application for undergraduate admission, submit the appropriate application fee and all transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Students should refer to the appropriate area of Section 1100 for deadlines, admission requirements and other policies related to transfer, transient, and postbaccalaureate admission. Students who have only attended Georgia State University as dual enrollment cannot apply for re- entry at the undergraduate level. Dual enrollment students wishing to enroll at the undergraduate level should complete a new application for undergraduate admission, submit the appropriate application fee and all transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Deadlines Applications for re-entry admission and the nonrefundable re-entry application fee must be submitted or 66 postmarked by the established deadlines. Applicants are encouraged to apply online at http://admissions.gsu.edu/how-do-i-apply/other-enrollment-types/re-entry-students/. Complete credentials must be received before a decision can be made. All required credentials should be submitted to the Office of Admissions no later than fifteen business days following the submission date of the re-entry application. Re-entry applications are processed in the order that they are complete and ready for a decision. Students wishing to be considered for a subsequent term must submit a reactivation form at the following website (http://admissions.gsu.edu/how-do-i-apply/other-enrollment-types/reactivation/), and any additional credentials that may be necessary by the appropriate deadline. The re-entry application is valid for 3 terms (the initial term plus 2 additional terms). Applicants interested in early registration dates, university housing and financial aid are urged to apply and complete their applications by the early deadline dates listed below. Any re-entry application received after the regular deadline for the term indicated on the re-entry application will be processed for the next available term and the application fee will not be refunded. To Return in Early Deadline Regular Deadline Fall February 1 August 1 Spring October 1 December 1 Summer February 1 April 1 Note: All deadlines are subject to change. Admission Requirements Degree-seeking Re-entries. Applicants who previously attended Georgia State as degree-seeking and wish to return as degree-seeking must meet the following requirements: Students that have attended other institution(s) since their last enrollment at Georgia State University must submit official transcripts from the institution(s). Student copies of transcripts, official transcripts opened by the student, and fax copies are not acceptable. Re-entry applicants must be eligible to return to their last institution of attendance for the term of desired re-enrollment at Georgia State in order to be granted admission as a re-entry student. Students that last attended Georgia State University in the Learning Support Program (formerly the Department of Academic Foundations and Developmental Studies), have ACCUPLACER scores below those currently required to exit LSP, and have not fulfilled their LSP requirements must either: 1. Retake the appropriate ACCUPLACER tests and earn the minimum reading score currently required to exit LSP (74), the minimum writing score currently required to exit LSP (60), and the minimum math score currently required to exit LSP (37) or 2. LSP courses may be taken at our Perimeter College campuses or at another USG institution. Learning Support students are encouraged to apply by the early deadline. Undergraduate students re-entering on supervision or probation are required to participate in the Academic Improvement Program (see Section 1360.20). Students that were placed on exclusion at the conclusion of their last term at Georgia State University must submit an application for academic renewal to the University Advisement Center. Approval for academic renewal must be granted before students previously excluded can be approved to reenter the University. Students should refer to section 1360.30 for policies and 67 1200 Financial Information The offices of Student Accounts and Student Financial Aid provide services to students to help them meet their financial obligations to Georgia State University so that they can progress academically. Visit our website at sfs.gsu.edu for details about services provided. It is the responsibility of the student to be informed of, and to observe, all regulations and procedures regarding tuition, fees, payments, refunds and financial aid. In no case will a regulation be waived or an exception granted because a student pleads ignorance of the regulation or asserts that he or she was not informed of it by an advisor or other authority. Verbal misinformation is not grounds for a waiver of a regulation. 1210 Tuition and Fees Tuition and fees charged by Georgia State University are set and approved by the Board of the Regents of the University System of Georgia. Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. For information about resident status, see Section 1220. The Office of Student Accounts, 100 Sparks Hall, is responsible for assessing tuition and mandatory student fees. Current tuition and fee rates are available at sfs.gsu.edu/tuition-fees/. The specific amount of a student’s tuition and mandatory fees for a semester depends on a number of things, the most important of which are: The number of courses taken The nature of the courses The number of credit hours assigned to the course The residency status of the student Actual tuition and mandatory fee charges are determined when a student registers for classes each semester and can be viewed online via PAWS at paws.gsu.edu. Registration is not complete until all tuition and fees have been paid in full. Georgia Film Academy Students registered for Georgia Film Academy (GFA) courses will be charged a reduced tuition rate of $125.00 per credit hour and no institutional fees. If a student registers for any course outside of the GFA program, the student will be charged tuition at the Board of Regents approved rate and mandatory fees. Additional information is available at www.georgiafilmacademy.org/. 1210.10 Waivers of Tuition and Fees All requests for waivers of tuition and fees are due no later than two weeks before the end of regular registration. Requests made after that date will be considered for the subsequent semester. Waivers of All Tuition All tuition is waived for students who fall into one of the following categories: GSU-62 students who register during late registration. See section 1155. 70 Employee tuition remission students who take no more than 9 hours and register during late registration. Waivers of the Difference between Resident and Nonresident Tuition The Board of Regents specifies that certain non-residents are granted waivers of the difference between resident and nonresident tuition. (See section 1220 for residency status rules.) These waivers are restricted to small classes of students. For more information, see www.usg.edu/regents/policymanual/700.phtml. To apply for a waiver of the difference between resident and nonresident tuition, go to sfs.gsu.edu/tuition- fees/tuition-classification/. Waivers of All Fees All fees are waived for students who fall into one of the following categories: GSU-62 students (see section 1155) Employee tuition remission students who take no more than 9 hours and register during late registration Dual Enrolled/Early College US Military Reserve and Georgia National Guard Combat Veterans Waivers of all but Technology and Institutional Fee Enrollment fees are reduced to only the technology and institutional fee for students who fall into the categories below. Students enrolled only in courses offered under a tuition agreement between Georgia State University and a corporation, organization, educational institution or other legal entity if the tuition agreement specifies that fees will be waived. Students enrolled only in courses which meet more than 50 miles from Georgia State University if taking those courses at that location is required by their program of study. Such courses may include: practicum, student teaching, internship, directed reading, independent study, thesis research, or dissertation research. If the program of study allows (but does not require) that the courses be taken more than 50 miles from campus, then the students will not be granted a fee waiver. Students enrolled only in courses that meet more than 50 miles from Georgia State University if those courses are part of an official Georgia State University off-campus study program. Such programs may include field study programs and study abroad programs. Students enrolled in a faculty-led study abroad program will have all fees waived, except for the Board of Regents Institution Fee and Technology Fee. For more information see the Study Abroad website: mystudyabroad.gsu.edu/. All mandatory fees except the technology fee and USG Institution fee may be waived in certain cases, based on Board of Regents policy. For more information on Tuition & Fee Waivers, visit sfs.gsu.edu/tuition-fees/tuition-fee-waivers/. 71 1210.20 Payment of Tuition and Fees Georgia State University reserves the right at any time during the semester to drop or withdraw any student from classes for failure to pay tuition and fees. Students who cease to attend but do not formally drop their classes using PAWS at paws.gsu.edu will suffer financial and academic consequences. A student who attends a class without being formally registered or continues to attend a class after being dropped due to nonpayment will be held liable for the tuition and/or fees due plus any service fees assessed, applicable collection costs, court costs, and legal fees. A hold will be placed on the records of any student who has a financial obligation to the university. Until all financial obligations are met, a student is not permitted to register for further course work, receive grades for current course work, or access transcripts. If a student’s account is sent to a collection agency, the student is responsible for the amount owed to the university as well as any collection costs and legal fees. Payment Deadline All tuition and fees must be paid by the dates published each semester in the online Academic/Registration calendar at registrar.gsu.edu/registration/semester-calendars-exam-schedules/. Failure to meet payment deadlines will have financial and academic consequences. Payment by Credit Card Georgia State University accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express for payment of tuition and fees. Students choosing this option may register and pay fees by going to the Georgia State University PAWS student registration website at paws.gsu.edu. A service fee of 2.85% (or $3 minimum) is assessed by the payment processor for each credit card transaction. Credit card payments must be made on PAWS and are not accepted via telephone or in person at the cashier windows. Payment by Check Georgia State University offers the option of paying online from a bank checking or savings account. Students choosing this option may register and pay fees by going to the Georgia State University PAWS student registration website at paws.gsu.edu. No service fee is assessed when paying online via check. Checks must be payable in United States currency and drawn on a financial institution located in the United States of America. The university reserves the right to determine the acceptability of all checks. Checks are also accepted at the cashier windows located at the downtown and perimeter campuses. Directions and other information about in-person payments is available on the Student Account website at sfs.gsu.edu/tuition-fees/payments/. Students may also mail a check or money order to: Georgia State University, Cashier’s Office, P.O. Box 5099, Atlanta, GA 30302-5099. Checks must be made payable to Georgia State University and have an encoded checking account number on the face of the check. All checks not drawn in this manner will be returned. To ensure proper credit, the student’s Panther ID should be included on all checks. To avoid cancellation of classes, payment by check must be received, not post marked, by the fee payment deadline. If a check given in payment of a student’s fees is not paid upon presentation to the banking institution, a hold is placed on the student’s records. All returned checks are assessed a returned check fee of $35.00. Georgia State University reserves the right to place a student on “cash only” status for issuing a check that 72 be considered for the subsequent semester. Term Priority Final Fall June 1 Aug 1 Spring Nov 1 Dec 1 Summer Mar 1 May 30 If a petition is approved, classification will not be retroactive to prior semesters. A student wishing to appeal the decision resulting from his or her Petition for Georgia Tuition Classification may request a review of that decision by the University Committee on Residency and must submit such request in writing to the Office of the Registrar within 5 business days of the decision. 1230 Financial Aid Financial aid is any scholarship, grant, loan, or part-time employment offered for the purpose of helping a student meet their educational expenses. Aid is usually provided by federal, state, institutional or private agencies. In order to apply, a student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students are encouraged to apply online at www.FAFSA.gov. Recipients are selected on the basis of demonstrated financial need and/or academic achievement. Information concerning application for financial assistance is available from the Office of Student Financial Aid. The FAFSA is available after October 1, 2019 for the 2020-2021 academic year. Students are urged to apply early for optimum financial aid benefits at www.FAFSA.gov. April 1, 2020 is the priority date for submission of completed financial aid applications to the Office of Student Financial Aid. The Office of Student Financial Aid cannot guarantee that applications made after July 1, 2020 will be processed before the beginning of the fall semester. Some programs offering financial assistance to students are administered by offices or organizations other than the Office of Student Financial Aid. Contact information concerning a particular program or group of programs appears with each listing. Audited, orientation, and certain certificate courses are not covered by financial aid. Students are not eligible to receive financial aid for a passed course attempted more than two times. For more information on financial aid see sfs.gsu.edu/the-financial-aid-process/. 1230.05 Satisfactory Academic Progress In order for a Georgia State University student to continue to receive financial aid from federal or state financial assistance programs, the student must exhibit Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) as defined in Georgia State University SAP Policy. Satisfactory Academic Progress is defined by federal regulations as an assessment of a student’s cumulative academic performance to determine if a student is academically progressing toward earning a degree. The assessment includes all accepted transfer and institutional attempted hours; this includes hours where financial aid may or may not have been awarded. 75 The assessment is measured using both a qualitative and quantitative standard. The qualitative standard requires that a student meet a certain cumulative GPA. The quantitative standard requires: 1) a pace of progression — a student must earn a certain percentage of courses attempted; and 2) maximum time-frame — a student may receive financial aid up to 150 percent of the published program of study required hours to earn a degree. Satisfactory Academic Progress is assessed at the end of each semester and if at the time of the assessment it is determined that the standards are not being met the student will be allowed a warning period to continue to receive financial aid. If at the end of the warning period the student has not met the SAP standards, the student will become ineligible for financial aid. Students that lose financial aid eligibility have the ability to appeal for reinstatement of financial aid. Appeals that are approved will have conditions that must be followed in order to continue to receive financial aid. For information on Georgia State University’s Satisfactory Academic Progress policy a student may visit the Student Financial Management Center at any of the campus locations, and the policy is available at sfs.gsu.edu/sap. 1230.07 Course Program of Study (CPoS) Over time, the U.S. Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid (FSA) regulations have evolved to help guide students to academically progress and be successful in earning a degree. One such regulation, requires that Federal Student Aid only pay for courses within a student’s Program of Study. Federal Student Aid includes: Pell Grant, Supplemental Equal Opportunity Grant (SEOG), TEACH Grant, Direct Student Loan, and Direct Parent Loan programs. Georgia State University’s Enrollment Services Division works in close collaboration to assist students that are impacted by this regulation. This collaboration begins when registration opens, students awarded Federal Student Aid and enrolled in courses outside of their Program of Study, are notified and given an opportunity to work with the University Advisement Center. Students are also encouraged to monitor their own account in DegreeWorks to track academic progress. Students that opt to remain enrolled in courses that are outside the Program of Study will have Federal Student Aid adjusted to pay for those courses identified as being within the Program of Study. For additional information on sfs.gsu.edu/resources/policies/cpos-policy/. 1230.10 Scholarships A scholarship is financial assistance which does not have to be repaid and is awarded to students based on academic excellence, civic achievements, course of study, or other specific criteria developed by the sponsor. For further details about scholarships available at Georgia State University visit sfs.gsu.edu/scholarships-grants/src/. Additionally, students may visit the Scholarship Resource Center located at 251 Sparks Hall. HOPE Scholarship/Zell Miller Scholarship 76 Students who are considered Georgia residents and are enrolled in an undergraduate degree program may be eligible for the HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship. HOPE Scholarship covers a percentage of tuition at a certain rate that is determined annually. Zell Miller Scholarship covers 100% of Standard Tuition. Fees and books are not covered by HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship. When a student reaches 7 years following their High School Graduation or Completion Date, their ability to be eligible for HOPE Scholarship expires. If academically eligible, HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship can only be received for the first 127 Attempted Degree Hours or the first 127 Paid Hours taken after High School Graduation. Starting with courses taken in the Fall 2017 semester and after, approved STEM courses at HOPE eligible institutions will receive additional weight when calculated into the cumulative post-secondary HOPE GPA calculation for HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarships. A weight of 0.5 will be added to grades of B, C or D. The approved courses are specific, rigorous and typically offered during the first two years of college. The “STEM Weighted Course List” will be reviewed on an annual basis by the STEM Weighted Course Approval Council. The courses currently approved are ones required to obtain a major leading to one or more of the STEM career fields that require at least a bachelor’s degree and are considered to be in high demand in Georgia. Please review the list of courses in the STEM Weighted Course Directory. HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarship academic eligibility can now be viewed via the My College HOPE Profile on your www.gafutures.org account. HOPE Scholarship HOPE Scholarship recipients must have at least a cumulative 3.0 HOPE GPA at the 30th, 60th, and 90th Attempted Hour Checkpoints and at end of each Spring semester in order to maintain eligibility. If HOPE Scholarship eligibility is lost at a Checkpoint, it can be regained at a future 30th, 60th, or 90th Attempted Hour Checkpoint with a 3.0 cumulative HOPE GPA as long as all other requirements are still met. If a student loses eligibility twice, they are no longer able to become eligible. If a student does not meet the HOPE GPA requirements at the 90th Attempted Hour Checkpoint, they cannot gain eligibility afterwards. A student who is not academically eligible for HOPE Scholarship out of High School and meets all other requirements can gain eligibility with a 3.0 cumulative HOPE GPA at the 30th, 60th, or 90th Attempted Hour Checkpoints. For additional information on the HOPE Scholarship visit sfs.gsu.edu/scholarships-grants/hope-scholarship/ and www.GAfutures.org. Zell Miller Scholarship A student can only be eligible for Zell Miller Scholarship if they are a Final Zell Scholar out of High School. If a student is not a Final Zell Scholar, they cannot gain Zell Miller Scholarship eligibility. The qualifications for being considered a Final Zell Scholar out of High School are as follows: Students who graduated from an eligible high school in 2011 or beyond: Must have at least a 3.7 High School GPA and a 1200 on the Math and Reading portions of the SAT or a 26 composite on the ACT OR graduate as the Valedictorian or the Salutatorian from an eligible high school OR graduate from an ineligible high school with a 1200 on the Math and Reading portions of the SAT or a 77 Federal Work-Study and Panther Work Program The purpose of the Federal Work-Study and the Panther Work Program is to provide jobs for students who need financial assistance. Applicants must demonstrate need and have a complete FAFSA to be considered. Students may apply for part-time employment at Handshake, Georgia State University’s central 24/7 online job and internship board for students. For additional information on Federal Work-Study and Panther Work Program visit sfs.gsu.edu/loans- work-study/student-employment/getting-started/. 1230.40 Veterans Financial Assistance Veterans Benefits The Office of the Registrar offers services to certify and assist students who are eligible for veterans educational benefits. Any veteran who wishes to attend Georgia State University under any of the veterans educational benefit programs provided by public law must apply to the Georgia State University Office of Admissions in the normal manner. It is advisable for a veteran who has not previously used any educational benefits to apply to the Department of Veterans Affairs for those benefits. For a veteran who will be transferring to Georgia State University from another institution where educational benefits were received, a veteran must submit a Request for Change of Program or Place of Training form (VA Form 22-1995 for veterans and VA Form 22-5495 for family members) with the Department of Veterans Affairs concurrently with his or her application to Georgia State. As soon as the Georgia State University Office of Undergraduate Admissions notifies the applicant of his or her acceptance, the applicant should contact the Office of the Registrar at veterans.gsu.edu. Continuing students who wish to receive benefits must complete the Online Veterans’ Enrollment Verification Form, located at veterans.gsu.edu, each academic term. Students are certified on a term-by- term basis. Students whose attendance was interrupted must renew their certifications at the beginning of the next academic term of attendance in which they wish to receive benefits. Those students who are certified on a term by term basis will routinely experience a break in benefit payments between academic terms and should contact the Veterans Administration Regional Office to determine the amount and schedule of their benefit payments at www.gibill.va.gov. Yellow Ribbon Program In support of our nation’s Veterans Georgia State University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program, providing additional assistance to cover out-of-state tuition and mandatory fees that are currently not covered by the Post-911 GI Bill. Program Details Georgia State University contributes 50 percent toward out-of-state tuition charges for those eligible and the Department of Veteran Affairs matches Georgia State’s scholarship contribution. The program funding is only applied toward tuition and mandatory fees. It does not cover books, 80 housing, and other student expenditures. Scholarships are awarded to 30 students on a first come, first serve basis. This means that after the initial application is approved, as long as the student remains continuously enrolled in a program of study at Georgia State and the University remains a participating institution, the student will be guaranteed to receive this scholarship. If continuous enrollment is not maintained, the student is required to re-apply for the program. If all scholarships have been awarded, a waiting list will be maintained. As scholarships become available, students placed on a waiting list will be honored first. Eligibility Requirements Non-active Service Member receiving Post 9/11 Educational Benefits at the 100 percent eligibility rate. -or- A dependent eligible for Transfer of Entitlement under the Post 9/11 GI Bill based on a Non-active Service Member’s service under the eligibility criteria listed above. How to Apply for the Yellow Ribbon Program: 1. Veterans and their dependents interested in applying for this program should initiate an application through the Military Outreach Center, Office of the Registrar, 234 Sparks Hall. 2. Students must complete a Georgia State University’s Yellow Ribbon Application. 3. A Certificate of Eligibility Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs must be submitted with the Yellow Ribbon Application. For more information regarding the Yellow Ribbon Program, contact the Military Outreach Center, Office of the Registrar, vetstudentservices@gsu.edu Vocational Rehabilitation Certain physically or mentally disabled individuals enrolled at Georgia State University may qualify to receive financial aid through the State Vocational Rehabilitation Program. Students who think they may qualify under this program should contact one of the area vocational rehabilitation centers. 1230.50 International Students, Students with Non-U.S. Academic Credentials, and Non-Native Speakers of English International Students Only United States citizens or eligible non-citizens may receive federal financial aid or State of Georgia financial aid. Permanent residents, asylees, and refugees are eligible non-citizens. Holders of A, B, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L or M visas are not eligible non-citizens. An individual who has applied for permanent resident status is not eligible until that status is approved. An individual may have resident status in the State of Georgia but not be considered a United States citizen or 81 eligible non-citizen. An individual is not eligible on the basis of the status of family members, for example a parent or a spouse. All students that are not confirmed as U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) on their initial application for financial aid are required to submit appropriate documentation to the Office of Financial Aid. The Office of Financial Aid is required to submit this documentation to CIS for secondary confirmation. Until secondary confirmation is received, an individual cannot be approved to receive financial aid. Students with Non-United States Academic Credentials There are no special financial aid rules for students with non-United States academic credentials. Non-Native Speakers of English There are no special financial aid rules for students who are non-native speakers of English. 1240 Scholarships and Awards Offered Through a College or Department Some of the assistance opportunities listed in the following sections may be scholarships that require an application from the student, while others are awards that do not require application from the student. For questions concerning a particular program, please call the department, school, or college listed. To search the most current listing of Georgia State University Scholarships, visit https://app.gsu.edu/scholarships/search_scholarships.cfm. Awards are contingent on final clearance by the Office of Student Financial Aid. Any student receiving aid under any federal financial aid program is limited by the student’s “estimated cost of attendance” as to the total amount of aid that may be received. This applies to aid from all sources, public and private. You will find this information in your aid letter from the financial aid office or online in your financial aid record in PAWS. Scholarships for Students with Disabilities The Margaret A. Staton Office of Disability Services administers scholarships which are available to students with disabilities. Please call the Office of Disability Services at 404-413-1560 for more information on these scholarships. 1240.10 Andrew Young School of Policy Studies Scholarships For more information about these scholarships, contact the Office of Academic Assistance at 404-413-0021. Amanda G. Hyatt Fellowship: To provide fellowships to currently enrolled students pursuing a masters degree program with a concentration in Nonprofit Studies. Candidates will have shown excellent academic performance in undergraduate, degree-related coursework, and in the first semester of their master’s degree coursework. Students in the first year of study may apply for the 82 outstanding academic performance. The African American Alumni Club Scholarship: To provide support to an undergraduate student in good academic standing in the College of Arts and Sciences with a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrated financial need. The recipient must also demonstrate significant community service as determined by a short essay. Dr. Cleon C. Arrington Scholarship in the Sciences: Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student with a minimum 3.0 grade-point average and demonstrated financial need. Must be majoring in science, math, or one of the other STEM fields and have been enrolled for at least one semester at the University. Preference given to students from underrepresented groups, preferably African American students. Eleanor McEdwards International Opportunity Scholarship: This scholarship provides support for journalism, public relations, or communication students participating in study abroad programs. Students must be in good standing and have a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher to be eligible for the award. The scholarship was established by Dr. Colleen McEdwards and Scott Burnside in honor of her mother, Eleanor McEdwards, who was dedicated to creating and promoting opportunities for international travel and study among young people. Because of Eleanor’s dedication, Dr. McEdwards was able to participate in study abroad programs throughout the former Soviet Union, and then went on to become an anchor and correspondent for CNN International. Goodale Family Scholarship in International Study: This award provides scholarship funds for high achieving students in the International Studies Program. The student may be either undergraduate or graduate who is traveling to do research or study in a country the student has not yet visited. Preference given to those students who have not had a previous opportunity to travel abroad. Roberta Gose Kelley Undergraduate Scholarship in Arts and Sciences: The scholarship was established in memory of, and to honor Roberta Gose Kelley and her commitment and dedication to public education in the state of Georgia. Ms. Kelley was president of the PTA at Garden Hills Elementary School and was always active in PTA and the schools as a parent and member of the community. The scholarship is created by her husband, Jim Kelley. This scholarship should be available to an undergraduate student(s) at the junior or senior level with demonstrated financial need. Applicants should be in good academic standing with the university and may be pursuing any degree in the College of Arts and Sciences. The Lee Project Endowed Scholarship: The scholarship provide support to students in good academic standing enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences. Recipients must be graduates of a Georgia public high school with strong preference given to those who graduated from Grady High School in Atlanta, Georgia. The Thomas and Wendy Reiman Scholarship: To provide scholarship support to undergraduate students who have reached the junior or senior level in the College of Arts & Sciences and are majoring in Humanities. Recipients must be in good academic standing and have a current, minimum 3.0 grade point average. African-American Studies Lucille Adams Scholarship: Established by Kimberly Hixon in memory of her grandmother, the scholarship recognizes a rising senior in the department with a combination of unmet financial need and a minimum G.P.A. of 2.5. 85 Anthropology Jeremy Gillen Memorial Scholarship in Anthropology: Recognizes a senior major who shows strong potential in the field of anthropology, in memory of Mr. Gillen’s enthusiasm for anthropology. Robert L. Blakely Endowed Scholarship in Anthropology: Recognizes an anthropology senior who shows strong potential in the field of anthropology, in memory of Dr. Blakely’s contribution to anthropological education. Applied Linguistics & English as a Second Language Applied Linguistics/ESL Scholarship: This scholarship award is given to students in good standing in undergraduate or graduate programs in the department. Biology William G. Nolan Memorial Scholarship Award: Awarded to outstanding undergraduate students who excel in academic achievement (based on grade-point average, intellectual inquisitiveness, and research activities) and who show leadership and good citizenship at Georgia State University and in other communities. This fund was created in memory of former Associate Professor of Biology William G. Nolan. Chemistry Bradford Scott Beerman Memorial Scholarship: Established in loving memory of Bradford Scott Beerman, former Chemistry student at Georgia State, in honor of his thirst for knowledge and in support of future generations of students. The award honors rising seniors in Chemistry in good academic standing, based on need. Communication Debate Scholarship: To further the development of the GSU intercollegiate debate program. Scholarship recipients must be in good academic standing, maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 on all coarse work, and must be a varsity debater at GSU. George R. and Frances T. Greiff Scholarship/Fellowship: Awarded annually to a journalism undergraduate or graduate student in honor of George Greiff, a former journalism professor at Georgia State University. Lawrence J. Rifkind Scholarship in Speech Communication: This scholarship was created to honor Dr. Rifkind and the positive difference that he has made in the lives of students. Awards from the scholarship provide financial support to select students majoring in Speech Communication, Dr. Rifkind’s academic area of specialization. Mildred W. Seydel Scholarship: Awarded to journalism students on the basis of scholarship, dedication to the profession, and leadership qualities. This scholarship was established by the family of the late Mildred W. Seydel, an outstanding journalist, civic leader, author, and feminist. Terry F. Barker Memorial Scholarship: Established by friends to honor the memory of Terry Barker, a former journalism student and sports writer for the Gwinnett Daily News. Awarded to an outstanding journalism major specializing in news writing. 86 Tom McCollister Memorial Scholarship in Journalism: provides a merit-based scholarship to a student who has earned high academic standing and is majoring in journalism, with a demonstrated interest in sports journalism. Vicki York Fair Scholarship: Awarded to a junior or senior journalism major with an emphasis in public relations who has demonstrated a commitment to professionalism, high ethical standards, devotion to the profession of public relations, and outstanding academic achievement. This fund was established to honor the memory of Vicki York Fair, who was a public relations specialist for the Georgia Board of Regents. WGCL-TV/Leigh Green Memorial Journalism Scholarship: Awarded annually to an outstanding junior or senior in broadcast journalism. This scholarship fund was established in honor of the late journalist Leigh Green by family, friends, and co-workers at WGCL-TV, where he worked for almost half of his career. English Eleanor M. Pratt Endowment for English Majors Award: Given to an exceptional student for whom the study of writing or literature has made a significant impact. This fund was created to honor the legacy of Eleanor Mary Pratt, who had a deep spiritual faith and a love of literature, the English language, and the fine arts. Scholarship Endowment in Creative Writing: Awarded to an exceptional applicant to the fiction writing program upon his or her enrollment at Georgia State University. This fund was created to provide financial support for deserving students studying creative writing. Geosciences David E. Ogren Memorial Endowed Scholarship: Given to an undergraduate student for outstanding service to the Department of Geosciences. This fund was created to honor the memory of David E. Ogren, Professor Emeritus, Geology. Ernest Fritz Memorial Field Camp Endowment: Provides annual scholarships to students who are enrolled in the summer field camp course that are in good academic standing. Gerontology Mary M. MacKinnon Endowed Scholarship in Gerontology: Scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate great passion for hands-on work with the aging community. Students must be in good standing and have a grade-point average of 2.5 or higher to be considered for the award. This fund was created by family and friends to honor Mary M. MacKinnon, one of the founders of the graduate studies program in Gerontology. History Joseph O. and Louise P. Baylen Scholarship: To provide scholarships to undergraduate students in good academic standing who are enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences and are pursuing an academic program of study in the History department. Henry Thompson Malone Memorial Scholarship in History: Awarded to a meritorious history major with an overall grade-point average of 3.0 or higher. Preference is given to students with research interests in colonial America, nineteenth-century United States, Native American, or 87 Dugald Hudson and Nancy R. Mansfield WomenLead Scholarship. For Honors students who have completed or are currently enrolled in the required Women Lead course. Mary Long Nursing Scholarship. For Honors students in nursing who have demonstrated financial need and espouse the values of compassion, fairness, collaboration, respect for cultural diversity and dignity in all people. Sandy and G. Rankin Cooter Kinesiology and Health Award. For kinesiology and health students in the Honors College. Sandy and G. Rankin Cooter Student Athlete Award. For student athletes of all majors who are in good standing in the Honors College. 1240.30 HOPE Scholarship/Zell Miller Scholarship Students who are considered Georgia residents and are enrolled in an undergraduate degree program may be eligible for the HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship. HOPE Scholarship covers a percentage of tuition at a certain rate that is determined annually. Zell Miller Scholarship covers 100% of Standard Tuition. Fees and books are not covered by HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship. When a student reaches 7 years following their High School Graduation or Completion Date, their ability to be eligible for HOPE Scholarship expires. If academically eligible, HOPE or Zell Miller Scholarship can only be received for the first 127 Attempted Degree Hours or the first 127 Paid Hours taken after High School Graduation. Starting with courses taken in the Fall 2017 semester and after, approved STEM courses at HOPE eligible institutions will receive additional weight when calculated into the cumulative post-secondary HOPE GPA calculation for HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarships. A weight of 0.5 will be added to grades of B, C or D. The approved courses are specific, rigorous and typically offered during the first two years of college. The “STEM Weighted Course List” will be reviewed on an annual basis by the STEM Weighted Course Approval Council. The courses currently approved are ones required to obtain a major leading to one or more of the STEM career fields that require at least a bachelor’s degree and are considered to be in high demand in Georgia. Please review the list of courses in the STEM Weighted Course Directory. HOPE and Zell Miller Scholarship academic eligibility can now be viewed via the My College HOPE Profile on your www.gafutures.org account. HOPE Scholarship HOPE Scholarship recipients must have at least a cumulative 3.0 HOPE GPA at the 30th, 60th, and 90th Attempted Hour Checkpoints and at end of each Spring semester in order to maintain eligibility. If HOPE Scholarship eligibility is lost at a Checkpoint, it can be regained at a future 30th, 60th, or 90th Attempted Hour Checkpoint with a 3.0 cumulative HOPE GPA as long as all other requirements are still met. If a student loses eligibility twice, they are no longer able to become eligible. If a student does not meet the HOPE GPA requirements at the 90th Attempted Hour Checkpoint, they cannot gain eligibility afterwards. A student who is not academically eligible for HOPE Scholarship out of High School and meets all other requirements can gain eligibility with a 3.0 cumulative HOPE GPA at the 30th, 60th, or 90th Attempted Hour Checkpoints. For additional information on the HOPE Scholarship 90 visit sfs.gsu.edu/scholarships-grants/hope-scholarship/ and www.GAfutures.org. Zell Miller Scholarship A student can only be eligible for Zell Miller Scholarship if they are a Final Zell Scholar out of High School. If a student is not a Final Zell Scholar, they cannot gain Zell Miller Scholarship eligibility. The qualifications for being considered a Final Zell Scholar out of High School are as follows: Students who graduated from an eligible high school in 2011 or beyond: Must have at least a 3.7 High School GPA and a 1200 on the Math and Reading portions of the SAT or a 26 composite on the ACT OR graduate as the Valedictorian or the Salutatorian from an eligible high school OR graduate from an ineligible high school with a 1200 on the Math and Reading portions of the SAT or a 26 composite on the ACT AND achieve at least a 3.3 HOPE GPA at the 30 semester hour check-point in college. For more information on the HOPE/ZELL Scholarship, or to view the regulations, please contact the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC): 770-294-9000 or 800-505-GSFC (4732) or GAfutures.org. Students who first entered college in 2007 or beyond: Must have at least a 3.7 HOPE GPA and a 1200 on the Math and Reading portions of the SAT or a 26 composite on the ACT or having graduated as the Valedictorian or the Salutatorian from an eligible high school AND must have had at least a 3.3 post secondary HOPE GPA at the 30th, 60th, or 90th Attempted Hour Checkpoint. Zell Miller Scholarship recipients must have at least a cumulative 3.3 HOPE GPA at the 30th, 60th, and 90th Attempted Hour Checkpoints and at end of each Spring semester in order to maintain eligibility. If Zell Miller Scholarship eligibility is lost, a student can still be eligible for HOPE Scholarship if their cumulative HOPE GPA is at least 3.0. If Zell Miller Scholarship eligibility is lost at a Checkpoint, eligibility can be regained at a future 30th, 60th, or 90th Attempted Hour Checkpoint with a cumulative 3.3 HOPE GPA. If a student loses Zell Miller Scholarship eligibility twice, they are no longer able to become eligible. If a student does not meet the 3.3 cumulative HOPE GPA requirements at the 90th Attempted Hour Checkpoint, they cannot gain eligibility afterwards. For more information on Zell Miller Scholarship visit sfs.gsu.edu/scholarships-grants/zell-miller-scholarship/ and www.GAfutures.org. 1240.40 Army Reserve Officers Training Corps Scholarships The ROTC Program provides two and three-year scholarships to Georgia State University students on a competitive basis. The scholarships pay tuition and fees, a book allowance, and a monthly stipend for a 20- or 30-month period. A student need not be enrolled in ROTC to apply for these scholarships. For further information contact the Military Science Department, 202 Courtland Building, call 404/413-6489 or visit armyrotc.com/edu/gastate/index.htm. 91 1240.50 College of Education and Human Development Scholarships College of Education and Human Development Scholarship: Two scholarships are awarded each fall and each spring to one undergraduate and one graduate student in the College of Education and Human Development. Applications are available from the Office of Academic Assistance and Graduate Admissions, 300 College of Education Building, 404-413-8000. Application deadlines are October 1 and March 1. Paul Douglas Congressional Teacher Scholarship: Administered by the Georgia Student Finance Commission for the purpose of encouraging teaching careers at the preschool, elementary, or secondary school level. Priority consideration is given to students in the critical teaching fields. Georgia residents who graduated in the top 10 percent of their high school class and are planning to teach upon graduation should contact the Georgia Student Finance Authority at 770-724-9000. The Margaret Jones Scholarship: Awarded annually to an undergraduate or graduate student who is either preparing to teach or is currently teaching health and physical education at the elementary or middle school level. An undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 is required. Application forms may be obtained from the Department of Kinesiology and Health (404-413-8050) at the beginning of spring term. More information for scholarships in the College of Education and Human Development can be found at http://education.gsu.edu/student-services/scholarships-fellowships/. 1240.60 Byrdine F Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions Scholarships Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship: Awarded to students enrolled in the Nursing, Nutrition and Respiratory Programs in the Byrdine F Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions. Recipients are selected on the basis of need, scholastic ability and residency in one of the nine Southern states. Applicants can obtain additional information from the Office of the Dean, Nursing and Health Professions. Merle Kennon Lott Scholarships: These annual nursing scholarships provide funding for one returning RN-BS student and one MS or RN-MS student in the amount of $1500 for each student. There is also a $1000 dissertation award to a doctoral nursing student engaged in research that contributes to the body of Public Health Nursing knowledge. RN-BS and MS students must have worked in Public Health and have plans to continue their career in Public Health. For the dissertation award, the candidate must show how the outcome of their research will add to the body of Public Health/Primary Care Nursing knowledge. Eligibility requirements may be obtained from the Office of Records and Information in the School of Nursing. Byrdine F. Lewis Clinical Practice Scholarship:To provide scholarships for qualified traditional and accelerated nursing students. Students must be enrolled in the Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing baccalaureate program, have a GSU program GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be committed to clinical practice in a hospital setting. Financial need will be taken into consideration. Kaiser Permanente Nursing Scholarship: To provide scholarships to undergraduate students enrolled in a Nursing degree program with a minimum GSU program GPA of 3.0 and documented financial need. Maymi Walker Chandler Memorial Scholarship: To provide scholarships to female GSU students who are legal residents of Georgia. Students in the School of Nursing will be considered first, but the scholarships may be awarded to students in any program in the Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing and Health Professions. 92 of 3.5 who demonstrate a high academic standing and excellent leadership skills. Candidates should apply to the School of Accountancy by January 10 The Bergeron Women in Technology Leadership Fund: Through the generosity of alumna Sandra Bergeron and her husband, Douglas Bergeron, CEO of Verifone, this $1 million scholarship fund makes awards of up to $10,000 annually to five female undergraduate or graduate students who have expressed or demonstrated high potential for leadership careers in technology. In addition to the monetary stipends, one-on-one mentoring by female CEOs, CIOs, or other senior executives is provided to each of the award recipients to assist them in their educational and career advancement. Bermuda Foundation for Insurance Studies/GSU Bermuda Scholarship: This fund assists Bermudian undergraduate students in pursuing an education in risk management and insurance or actuarial science at Georgia State University. Candidates should apply to the Scholarship/Fellowship Committee of the Department of Risk Management and Insurance by February 1. Beta Gamma Sigma Award: This award is co-sponsored by the Robinson College of Business and Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS). The fund was established o acknowledge a 23 percent increase, from the previous year, in RCB students who joined as BSG members. Recipients must be a current BGS member and degree seeking student enrolled in a business program at Georgia State University in the next academic year. Francis J Bridges Scholastic Achievement Award: Presented to the most outstanding managerial sciences major in the B.B.A. program based on academic achievement, potential for leadership, and service to the university and community. Evelyn S. Bowyer Scholarship: Endowed in memory of Evelyn S. Bowyer, alumna and longtime Georgia State University employee, by family, friends, and colleagues. This award is given annually to an undergraduate or graduate student majoring in finance. The criteria used to determine the recipient include classroom performance, leadership skills, and financial need. Kathryn C. Buckner/PriceWaterhouse Coopers Scholarship: Annually, in honor of Dr. Kathryn C. Buckner, PricewaterhouseCoopers selects two outstanding students to receive $3,000 scholarships based on accounting achievements and application to or enrollment in the Masters of Professional Accountancy, Masters of Taxation, or MBA program at Georgia State University. Anne-Marie Campbell Scholarship: This scholarship was established in 2013 by GSU alumna Ms Anne-Marie Campbell to provide support for undergraduate students in good standing who are majoring in any discipline within the Robinson College of Business. Recipients must have a current GSU GPA of 3.0 or higher. Contact the Dean’s office for additional information. Andrew and Eula C. Carlos Scholarship: Mr and Mrs Carlos established this scholarship in support of Robinson College of Business students. The recipients should be undergraduates in the College with a 3.0 GSU GPA or a graduate student in the college with a 3.25 GSU GPA. Contact the Dean’s office for additional information. Thalia N. and Michael C. Carlos Scholarship: Two annual scholarships have been established by the Michael C. Carlos Foundation for students in the Robinson College of Business who are residents of the state of Georgia. The Carr,Riggs & Ingram Scholarship: Carr, Riggs & Ingram Scholarship recognizes two outstanding accounting students with high academic standing with cash rewards. S. Tamar and Judith A Cavusgil Scholarship: This scholarship provides support for RCB students wishing to study abroad. These scholarship awards will be made based on need and academic achievement. Preference will be given to students studying in emerging markets with an institutional GPA of a 3.0 or higher and the ability to demonstrate financial need. Barkat Charania Scholarship: Established in 2013 by Georgia State alumnus Rahim Charania, in 95 honor of his father Barkat Charania, whose greatest passion is for increasing the availability for young people to receive a quality education. Recipients must be undergraduates in the Robinson College of Business, in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Contact the Dean’s office for additional information. The Chick-fil-A Outstanding Marketing Student Scholarship: Endowed in 2012 to honor the 30-year relationship between Chick-fil-A and Dr. Ken Bernhardt. This scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in Marketing with high academic performance, outstanding character, and a high likelihood of a successful career in Marketing. Ideally, the students will also be employed by Chick- fil-A. Commercial Real Estate Women of Atlanta Award: Underwritten by the Staubach Company, this award includes $1,000 and a one-year honorary membership in CREW Atlanta. The recipient is selected based on academic achievement, leadership skills, and potential success in a real estate career. Information is available from the Department of Real Estate. The John H. Cowart Scholarship: Funded by an endowment established by John H. Cowart, Sr. (John Cowart Homes, Inc.), this award is given annually to one or more real estate students to pursue promising research under the direction of faculty in the Department of Real Estate. Both merit and need of candidates are evaluated. Information is available from the Department of Real Estate. The application deadline is January 31. Cecil B. Day Endowment Scholarships: Hospitality majors and certificate students are eligible to apply for these scholarships awarded based on exemplary academic performance and a commitment to the hospitality industry through work experience and involvement in professional associations and/or extracurricular activities. Contact the School of Hospitality for more information. Cecil B. Day Memorial Scholarships: Administered by the American Hotel & Lodging Association, these scholarships are based on academic, work and campus/community involvement. Contact the School of Hospitality for additional information. Crowe Horwath LLP Outstanding Accounting Student Scholarship: An outstanding junior accounting student with strong leadership skills receives a cash award from Crowe Horwath. The scholarships are intended for deserving accounting students with a minimum GPA of 3.5 who demonstrate a high academic standing. Deloitte & Touche Achievement Award: Each year, a junior accounting student with high academic standing and promise in the field of accounting receives a cash award. The scholarships are intended for deserving accounting students with a minimum GPA of 3.5 who demonstrate a high academic standing. Candidates should apply to the School of Accountancy by January 10. The Derrick Collins Accounting Award: Each semester, five outstanding accounting students will receive a scholarship in honor of Mr. Derrick Collins The Doner Scholarship: The Doner Agency awards this scholarship to an exceptional student in the Robinson College of Business Marketing Department’s advertising certificate pathway. Qualified students will demonstrate high academic achievement in an overall GPA and high achievement in the advertising courses required for certification. Faculty members who teach the advertising courses will nominate students. Jack Dunn Scholarship: This award is given to an undergraduate finance major in honor of the former Commissioner of Banking and Finance of the state of Georgia. The recipient of this award is chosen based on academic performance. John M. Dyer First Generation Finance Scholarship: To provide support for first generation undergraduate students in the Department of Finance in the J Mack Robinson College of Business. The recipient must be in good academic standing, be a first generation college student and have a demonstrated unmet financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid. Please contact the 96 department for further information. H. Talmage Dobbs Jr. Outstanding Finance Student Award: This award is named after Mr. H. Talmage Dobbs Jr., past chairman of the board of Life of Georgia and an alumnus of Georgia State University. The award is presented to the outstanding undergraduate finance major over the past year. The criteria used to determine the recipient includes classroom performance and recommendations from past instructors. Educational Foundation of Georgia Society of CPAs Accounting Excellence Award: The senior accounting major with the highest grade point average receives a Certificate of Academic Excellence and a cash award of $500 from the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants Educational Foundation. Faculty Recognition Award: Each year, the faculty of the School of Accountancy recognizes an undergraduate student with high academic achievement, leadership in school activities, and professional aptitude with a cash award up to $500. Federation of Schools of Accountancy Student Award: Each year, the Federation of Schools of Accountancy awards an outstanding student with a recognition plaque and a cash award up to $500 based on academic achievement. Bradford and Patricia Ferrer CIBER Scholarship: The purpose of the fund is to provide support to CIBER students who wish to study abroad. Should the CIBER program cease to exist, the Ferrers intend that the scholarship be used to support Robinson College students with financial need who wish to participate in study abroad opportunities. Foundation for Agency Management Excellence Scholarship (FAME): $5,000 awarded to one Junior and one Senior. The students must have a 3.0 GPA, be financially needy, be in good standing with the University, be full time, and enrolled in an insurance related field of study. Candidates should apply to the Scholarship/Fellowship Committee of the Department of Risk Management and Insurance by February 1. Frazier & Deeter Scholarship: Each year, Frazier and Deeter honors a Georgia State University student of high academic achievement with a cash award. Georgia CCIM Chapter Scholarship: Funded by the Commercial Investment Real Estate Institute, the scholarship is given annually to one undergraduate real estate major planning a career in commercial real estate. In addition to the cash award, the recipient receives complimentary enrollment in the first course toward receiving the CCIM designation. The selection criteria include academic achievement, extracurricular activities, communication skills, and professional commitment. Information is available from the Department of Real Estate. Georgia Atlanta Chapter of Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters: This scholarship awards up to $2,000 to an undergraduate or graduate risk management and insurance major. Selection is based on need, scholarship, and character. Candidates should apply to the Scholarship/Fellowship Committee of the Department of Risk Management and Insurance prior to February 1. Grant Thornton Achievement Awards: Each year, two outstanding accounting students with high academic achievement receive a cash award sponsored by Grant Thornton. The scholarships are intended for deserving accounting students with a minimum GPA of 3.5 who demonstrate a high academic standing and excellent leadership skills. Candidates should apply to the School of Accountancy by January 10. Dennis E. Grawoig Memorial Award: Awarded to the outstanding undergraduate student in the Managerial Sciences displaying exceptional analytical skills, this award is given in memory of the founder of the Department of Decision Sciences and the first President of the Decision Sciences Institute. It is based on academic achievement, potential for leadership and service to the university 97