Consumer Information Guide

In accordance with federal regulations set forth by the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended by HEOA of 2008, this guide is available for all prospective and enrolled students to inform them of the availability of specific types of consumer information. This guide provides a brief description of important topics as well as university public web addresses. Specific information about programs and services is available from the appropriate university departments. Printed copies of this information may be requested from either of the below GCSU offices:

GCSU Financial Aid Office
231 W. Hancock Street, CPO Box 030 Milledgeville, GA 31061
(103 Parks Hall)
financialaid@gcsu.edu
800-342-0471 or 478-445-5149

GCSU Registrar’s Office
231 W. Hancock Street, CPO Box 69 Milledgeville, GA 31061
(107 Parks Hall)
registrar@gcsu.edu
800-342-0471 or 478-445-6286


Accreditation

Georgia College & State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC)

Athletic Program Participation and Financial Support

The annual Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act Report that contains participation rates, financial support and other information on men's and women's intercollegiate athletic programs

Campus Safety

Campus security policies, crime statistics, fire safety, law enforcement authority, emergency response and evacuation, crime alerts and missing person procedures

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to the educational records.

Financial Aid & Student Disclosures

Procedures and forms for applying for assistance, eligibility requirements, criteria for selecting recipients, award amounts, Satisfactory Academic Progress, disbursement procedures, options for textbook purchasing, terms and conditions of loans and employment, exit counseling information including sample repayment schedule and the necessity of repaying loans.

Academic Programs

Descriptions of academic programs and degree offerings are available online at the Undergraduate and Graduate catalogs.

Student Retention and Completion Data

The GCSU Institutional Research Office maintains data and statistics regarding aspects of university. Click here for IR location and contact information

Immunizations

Immunization requirements for students entering GCSU as well as the required certification form.

General University Information

Basic information about Georgia College.

Institutional Drug and Alcohol Policy

The Division of Student Affairs oversees the university's student code of conduct.

Transfer of Credit Policy

The offices of Admissions and the Registrar jointly manage the university's policies and procedures.

Code of Conduct

The GCSU Financial Aid Office staff as well as other affiliated GCSU employees abide by the established Code of Conduct.

Refund Policies

Institutional policies, as governed by University System of Georgia (USG), regarding refunds due to students upon withdrawal from school or dropping courses including impact of financial aid recipients.

Services and Facilities for Students with Disabilities

The Student Disability Resource Center provides services to students with permanent documented disabilities including assistance with accommodations in courses, programs and activities.

Study Abroad

The International Education Center is responsible for assisting students in the area of Study Abroad procedures.

Copyright Infringement

Georgia College complies with The Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA).

University Withdrawal Policy

The institution's policy concerning withdrawing from school.

Voter Registration

Basic information and application in regards to voter registration.

Obtain information by contacting the
GCSU Registrar's Office
Parks Hall, Room 107 
800-342-0471
478-445-6286
registrar@gcsu.edu