Welcome
to the Nest.
You’re officially part of the Eagle family. Here’s everything you need to do before your first day on campus.
First Things First
Check Your Acceptance
Review your official acceptance letter on the Admissions Status Check Page. This is your confirmation β don’t skip it.
Know Your Student Type
Your next steps depend on whether you’re a freshman, transfer, international, or returning student. Find your path below.
Secure Housing Early
For freshmen, housing fills up fast β apply as early as November to lock in your spot in the nest.
Complete the FAFSA
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to find out what scholarships and financial aid you qualify for.
Register for SOAR
SOAR is Georgia Southern’s orientation program β your official introduction to campus life, classes, and your fellow ιΩΧΣΚΣΖ΅.
Submit Immunization Records
Georgia requires proof of immunization before you can register for classes. Head to the Health Services website to submit yours.
Complete Your Checklist
Select your student type below to view your personalized enrollment checklist. Then follow each step to complete required tasks like housing, orientation, financial aid, transcripts, immunizations, and tuition payment before your first semester.
ιΩΧΣΚΣΖ΅ early for housing to receive the best options! There is a mandatory live-on campus requirement for all incoming freshmen. Two to three days after your acceptance, you will be able to log into the Housing Application using your Eagle ID and date of birth. You will need to pay a $150 non-refundable application fee when completing the application.
Statesboro Campus Priority Deadline β March 1
Armstrong Campus Priority Deadline β April 1
SOAR is a mandatory orientation program for all new students. Registration for Spring SOAR will be available in September, and registration for Summer and Fall SOAR will be available on November 1. New information and updates are posted regularly on the .
If you need financial aid or would like to be considered for the HOPE scholarship (Georgia students only), you will need to complete the FAFSA.
FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline – February 1, 2026
If you are in high school, request that your guidance counselor send us your final high school transcript. This will include all of your classes and grades from all four years of high school and will not be available until after you graduate. Make sure it includes your graduation date as well. If you have attended college through Dual Enrollment, we will need all final transcripts from all colleges attended. Make sure they are sent to us directly from the college once you complete all of your Dual Enrollment work.
Visit the website for instructions on submitting the required immunization records and tuberculosis screening. These should submitted in the My.GeorgiaSouthern portal in Online Student Health. All forms should be received prior to beginning classes.
Your tuition and fees will be tallied by the Office of Student Fees. The bill will vary in amount, but will be based on the following:
- Number of Credit Hours You Are Registered to Take During the Semester
- Residence Hall costs
- Student Fees
- Meal Plan
- Financial Aid Award
Additional expenses not billed by Georgia Southern include: , food, gas, off-campus rent, utilities, etc. The bill can be accessed online and is due by the first day of classes. Anyone who fails to pay their tuition and fees by this time will have their classes cancelled. Note, tuition and fees are approved by the University System of Georgia annually, and changes in tuition and fee rates are typically effective fall semester each year. Learn more about .
Review tuition and fees for the current academic year here.SOAR is a mandatory orientation program for all new students. Registration for Spring SOAR will be available in September, and registration for Summer and Fall SOAR will be available on November 1. New information and updates are posted regularly on the .
Once you have been accepted to Georgia Southern, you can view your detailed credit evaluation report online via your .
If you need financial aid or would like to be considered for the HOPE scholarship (Georgia students only), you will need to complete the . Financial aid does not transfer from one school to another. Once you have been admitted to Georgia Southern, contact your current school and have all remaining financial aid canceled.
Update your current year to include ιΩΧΣΚΣΖ΅’s federal school code, 001572. The 2026-27 FAFSA (for the Fall 2026 semester) is open!
If you are transferring to Georgia Southern with less than 30 credits, you will be required to live on campus during your first year. You’ll want to apply early for housing to get your preferred option. Two to three days after you have been accepted, you’ll be able to access the online housing application. If you are transferring with more than 30 credits, you have the option to live on or off campus. Review off-campus housing options here.
If you were accepted under the Conditional Acceptance policy, then your acceptance to Georgia Southern is contingent upon the successful completion of 30 transferable semester hours (45 transferable quarter hours) and a final cumulative transferable 2.0 GPA. To prove this you must send an official final college transcript to our office before the first day of classes. If you are currently in classes and were accepted as a regular transfer student, we will need a copy of your final college transcript in order to give you credit for these courses and finalize your acceptance.
Visit the International Student Admissions & Programs page.
Visit the International Student Accepted Checklist
Degree Seeking
Once you have been accepted to Georgia Southern as a degree seeking Post-Baccalaureate student, you will be able to be advised and register for classes. You have the privilege of having your Registration Access Number (RAN) available to you via your MyGeorgiaSouthern portal. Simply log into your MyGeorgiaSouthern account and click on βLookup RANβ in the Registration Information section of your homepage. As a degree-seeking student, you should contact the advisor for your program for assistance on course selection.
View Your Credit Evaluation: Once you have been accepted to Georgia Southern you will receive a credit evaluation through your student WINGS account detailing what courses will transfer into our institution. For more detailed information about what specific class will transfer, please use the Eagle Credit Estimator.
Non-Degree Seeking
Once you have been accepted to Georgia Southern as a non-degree seeking Post-Baccalaureate student, you have the privilege of having your Registration Access Number (RAN) available to you via your MyGeorgiaSouthern portal. Simply log into your MyGeorgiaSouthern account and click on βLookup RANβ in the Registration Information section of your homepage. Since you do not plan on seeking a degree, it is not necessary for you to contact an advisor for advisement. You may simply use the RAN provided to you in your MyGeorgiaSouthern portal to register for courses in your student WINGS account.
As a non-degree seeking Post-Baccalaureate student, you will not receive a credit evaluation. Non-degree seeking students are not eligible for federal financial aid.
(Optional) Pre-Professional Programs
If you are pursuing a Pre-Professional program, (medical school, physical therapy programs, dentistry, optometry, as well as law school programs), meet with the Pre-Professional Advisor to discuss test requirements. Please visit our Pre-Professional Advising page to connect with a pre-professional advisor from your desired program.
Complete important steps in your MyGeorgiaSouthern portal!
Reactivate Your MyGS Portal
and review your personal information. Make sure your full name, preferred name, mailing address, and phone number are correct to receive the most up-to-date information from Georgia Southern.
Access Your Georgia Southern Email
. This is how we will communicate information to you about your requirements and other helpful information. Please check it daily!
Review Holds
Review any holds you may have on your account through MyGeorgiaSouthern > WINGS. Resolve any holds so that a class schedule can be created for you.
Complete the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
If you are degree-seeking, then you may qualify for federal financial aid. You can complete the.
If you have attended another institution since you last enrolled at Georgia Southern, ensure all final transcripts are submitted to Georgia Southern. You may request to be reviewed for the HOPE Scholarship by contacting the. HOPE cannot be applied to any studentβs account that has outstanding grades from previous semesters.
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Get Your Registration Information
If you are degree-seeking, then you should receive an email from your assigned academic advisor within 2-3 weeks of being readmitted. Be sure to monitor your Georgia Southern email for that information. If you were admitted more than three weeks ago, and have not yet heard from your advisor, you can emailadvising@georgiasouthern.edufor assistance.
If you are a non degree-seeking student, your Registration Access Number (RAN) is available under the βRegistration Informationβ section of your MyGeorgiaSouthern student portal. The RAN number should be available within 24 business hours of being readmitted. Once you have the RAN number, follow these instructions toregister for classes.
Pay Tuition and Fees
After you sign up for SOAR and register for classes, your tuition and fees will be tallied by the Office of Student Fees. The bill will vary in amount, but will be based on the following:
- Number of Credit Hours You Are Registered to Take During the Semester
- Residence Hall costs (if applicable)
- Student Fees
- Meal Plan (if applicable)
- Financial Aid Award (if applicable)
Note, tuition and fees are approved by the University System of Georgia annually, and changes in tuition and fee rates are typically effective fall semester each year.
Review tuition and fees for the current academic year.