Accepted First-Year Students

Your MyGCSU account will allow you to pay your confirmation and housing deposits, print your schedule, find your academic advisor, access financial aid awards, pay for your classes, view course offerings and much more!

Account Set Up Instructions

For questions about creating your account, contact our IT Help Desk at: askit@gcsu.edu or (478) 445-7378.  

To reserve your space in the freshman class, you must submit your non-refundable, $200 confirmation deposit. Once we receive your confirmation deposit, you will be able to move forward with housing and registration.

1. Visit my.gcsu.edu.
2. Enter your Bobcats email address and MyGCSU password.
3. Access the “Pay Your Bill” icon on the main screen.
4. Select Deposits tab located along the top bar.
5. Select entry term for making a payment (term your student will begin).
6. Click on the “Select” button.
7. Under “Select Deposit Payment,” choose “Confirmation Deposit” from the Deposit Account dropdown and click on the “Select” button.
8. Proceed to make the deposit payment by selecting “Continue.”
9. Select the credit card payment method and click on “Select.”
10. Enter credit card information and select “Continue” to submit confirmation deposit and complete payment.

For questions about the confirmation deposit, contact the Office of Admissions at: admissions@gcsu.edu or (478) 445-1283.

POUNCE is our registration process for all newly admitted first-year students. Using preferences you indicate on your POUNCE form, an academic advisor will register you for classes based on those preferences, your chosen major and available courses. 

Once you have submitted the POUNCE Course Preference Form, an academic advisor in your major department will create your schedule. Approximately 10-15 business days after you submit your POUNCE Course Preference Form, you will receive an email at your Georgia College Bobcats email account to let you know that your schedule is complete. At that time, you will be able to view your schedule on line.

1. Log into your application status page. Note: You should have previously received an email with login credentials for the status check portal, but if you cannot locate that email or do not remember your login credentials, you can reset your password or contact the Office of Admissions.

2. Once logged in, you should be able to view your Enrollment Checklist. Scroll down until you see "POUNCE Course Registration Form." Click on that link and complete your form as directed.
3. Follow the directions provided to complete the form.
4. Before finalizing your preferences, review them carefully as you may POUNCE only once.

For questions about the POUNCE Course Preference Form, contact the Academic Advising Center at: advising@gcsu.edu or (478) 445-2361.

Please allow several hours for confirmation deposit to clear before completing the housing contract.

1. Visit my.gcsu.edu.
2. Enter your Bobcats email address and MyGCSU password.
3. Scroll down to the “Service Apps” section on the main screen.
4. Search for and click on the “Housing Application” link (links are in alphabetical order).
5. If the application does not open, you will need to allow pop-ups for the site.
6. Click the “Housing Application” link at the top of the screen.
7. Select the term that you are applying for and follow the on-screen instructions.

For questions about the housing contract, the $200 deposit or $35 application fee, contact University Housing at: housing@gcsu.edu or (478) 445-5160.

After submitting your tuition deposit, other final steps include:

1. Complete the FAFSA and/or GSFAPPS by July 1 (November 1 for spring admitted students)
2. Provide Verification of Lawful Presence by July 1 (December 1 for spring admitted students)
3. Complete your certificate of immunization, emergency contact form, and special assistance request (found in admission packet)
4. Register for New Student Orientation
5. Request your final high school/college transcripts be sent to Georgia College prior to July 15. Official copies should be sent to admissions@gcsu.edu or GC Office of Admissions, Campus Box 023, Milledgeville, GA 31061

Our Admissions Office is here for you and available to answer any questions you may have. If you have any questions moving forward, please do not hesitate to call us. Our office is open Monday – Friday from 8 a.m - 5 p.m. (EST). Our Admissions Counselors are available to speak with you via phone, email, and/or a virtual Zoom meeting. Click below to find your assigned admissions counselor. 

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