Congratulations on your admission to Georgia’s Public Liberal Arts University.
The steps below are things to remember that will help you through your post-acceptance. Some of this information will be within your acceptance package.
Steps To Becoming a Bobcat
1: Set up your account
Your MyGCSU account will allow you to pay your confirmation and housing deposits (if necessary), print your schedule, find your advisor, access financial aid awards, pay for your classes, view course offerings and much more!
For questions about creating your account, contact our IT Help Desk at: askit@gcsu.edu or (478) 445-7378.
2: Submit a $200 Confirmation Deposit (if applicable)
Confirmation Deposit is required of students with 12 or less transfer credits ONLY. Students with more than 12 transfer credits are exempt from this deposit.
To reserve your enrollment space, 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.
- Visit my.gcsu.edu.
- Enter your Bobcats email address and MyGCSU password.
- Access the “Pay Your Bill” icon on the main screen.
- Select Deposits tab located along the top bar.
- Select entry term for making a payment (term your student will begin).
- Click on the “Select” button.
- Under “Select Deposit Payment,” choose “Confirmation Deposit” from the Deposit Account dropdown and click on the “Select” button.
- Proceed to make the deposit payment by selecting “Continue.”
- Select the credit card payment method and click on “Select.”
- 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.
3: INTRO - Class Registration
INTRO is our registration process for all new transfers. Using preferences you indicate on your INTRO form, an advisor will register you for classes based on those preferences, your chosen major and available courses.
Once you have submitted the INTRO Course Preference Form, an advisor in your major department will create your schedule. Approximately 10-15 business days after you submit, 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 online.
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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.
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Once logged in, you should be able to view your Enrollment Checklist. Scroll down until you see "INTRO Course Registration Form." Click on that link and complete your form as directed.
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Follow the directions provided to complete the form.
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Before finalizing your preferences, review them carefully as you may INTRO only once.
For questions about INTRO, contact The Academic Advising Center at: advising@gcsu.edu or (478) 445-2361.
4: View Your Schedule
- Visit my.gcsu.edu.
- Login with your Bobcats email address and MyGCSU password.
- Access PAWS from the PAWS icon under your name.
- Choose “Student Services” tab.
- Select “Registration.”
- Select “View Registration Information.”
- Select the term you have been admitted for to view your schedule.
- Click on the print icon on the top right to print your schedule.
5: Submit a Housing Contract and $235 Deposit (optional)
- Visit my.gcsu.edu.
- Enter your Bobcats email address and MyGCSU password.
- Scroll down to the “Service Apps” section on the main screen.
- Search for and click on the “Housing Application” link (links are in alphabetical order).
- If the application does not open, you will need to allow pop-ups for the site.
- Click the “Housing Application” link at the top of the screen.
- 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.
6: Complete the final steps
After submitting your tuition deposit, other final steps include:
- Complete the FAFSA and/or GSFAPPS by July 1 ((November 1 for spring admitted students)
- Provide Verification of Lawful Presence by July 1 (December 1 for spring admitted students)
- Complete your certificate of immunization, emergency contact form, and special assistance request (found in admission packet)
- Register for New Student Orientation
- Request your final college transcript(s) to be sent to Georgia College prior to August 1(Fall)/January 1(Spring). Official copies should be sent to admissions@gcsu.edu or GC Office of Admissions, Campus Box 023, Milledgeville, GA 31061
- Student E-mail: Your email account is considered the official mode of communication between GC faculty, administration and students. Check your email account every day for important information. Your e-mail address should be activated within 3 business days after acceptance. Please follow the steps to set up your e-mail:
- Visit http://unify.gcsu.edu
- Select "Student GMAIL" icon located on the main page
- Enter your bobcats e-mail address (located in your acceptance letter)
- Select "Next" and follow the steps to set up your e-mail account
Transfer Decision Schedule
Transfer Decisions will be posted every other week. Students will be notified via email that there has been an update to their admissions application status.
Transfer Decision Process
1: Admit-Articulation Pending
Acceptance is pending pending confirmation (INTRO) and the entry of all college coursework you have submitted.
Notification: You will receive an official acceptance packet which will include your GCID and Bobcats email address.
* Class registration is available at this admissions stage after INTRO is received.
** Decision can be rescinded if your cumulative GPA falls below the required minimum.
2: Admit Conditional
The coursework you’ve submitted has been articulated, but acceptance is conditional on you submitting your FINAL transcript after your final semester/quarter grades at your current institution have been entered. Please send an official, updated transcript to the Office of Admissions once your final grades have been posted.
If the transcript you submitted is the final transcript that shows your final grades, then you move directly to Admit Final after the transcript has been articulated.
*You CANNOT be enrolled at two institutions for the same term. Make sure your final transcript doesn't show any courses in progress at your current institution for the same term you are applying to Georgia College. If “in progress” courses are on your final transcript, please drop the courses and re-send an updated transcript.
Notification: An official letter will be sent to your mailing address alerting you of the status change.
* Class registration is available at this admissions stage. Contact the Registrar’s Office for transfer registration start dates at 478-445-6286.
** Decision can be rescinded if your cumulative GPA falls below the required minimum.
3: Admit Final
The coursework you’ve submitted has been reviewed and you have been fully admitted.
Notification: An official e-mail will be sent to your personal e-mail address alerting you of the status change.
* Class registration is available at this admissions stage. Contact the Registrar’s Office for transfer registration start dates at 478-445-6286.