Newly Admitted Students

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!

ACCOUNT SET UP INSTRUCTIONS

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

Returning/Post-Baccalaureate/2nd Undergraduate Seeking/Non-Traditional Freshman Students:

Students should contact the Advising Center to set-up an appointment to meet with their faculty adviser to discuss registering for classes.

Transient/Non-Degree Seeking Students:

Academic advisement is not required: students should seek assistance from the University Registrar at 478-445-6286 if they have problems registering for a class.

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.

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. Request your final college transcript(s) to be sent to Georgia College. Official copies should be sent to admissions@gcsu.edu or GCSU Office of Admissions, Campus Box 023, Milledgeville, GA 31061
5. Student Email: Your email account is considered the official mode of communication between GCSU faculty, administration and students. Check your email account every day for important information. Your email address should be activated within 3 business days after acceptance. Please follow the steps to set up your email:

• Visit my.gcsu.edu.
• Select "Campus Email" icon located on the main page
• Enter your bobcats email address and password
• For more information on setting up your campus email, refer to the instructions above in Step 1: Setting up your account.

1. Visit my.gcsu.edu.
2. Login using your Bobcats email address and MyGCSU password.
3. Access PAWS from the PAWS icon under your name.
4. Choose “Main Menu” tab.
5. Select “Semester Course Schedules” link.
6. “GCSU Semester Course Schedules” page will appear.
7. You may search for specific terms, subjects, class times, instructors and locations by choosing options in the drop down menus.

For questions about finding courses, contact our Registrar’s Office at: registrar@gcsu.edu or (478) 445-6286. 

1. Visit my.gcsu.edu.
2. Login with your Bobcats email address and MyGCSU password.
3. Access PAWS from the PAWS icon under your name.
4. Choose “Student Services” tab.
5. Select “Registration”
6. Select “Register for Classes.”
7. Select the term you have been admitted for.
8. Search for the classes you want to register for.
9. Add your course CRN number(s) under “CRNs” tab.
10. Click on “Submit” to register for your selected CRN(s).

For questions about adding/dropping courses, contact our Registrar’s Office at: registrar@gcsu.edu or (478) 445-6286.  

1. Visit my.gcsu.edu.
2. Login with your Bobcats email address and MyGCSU password.
3. Access PAWS from the PAWS icon under your name.
4. Choose “Student Services” tab.
5. Select “Registration.”
6. Select “View Registration Information.”
7. Select the term you have been admitted for to view your schedule.
8. Click on the print icon on the top right to print your schedule.

For questions about viewing the class schedule, contact our Registrar’s Office at: registrar@gcsu.edu or (478) 445-6286. 

1. Visit my.gcsu.edu.
2. Enter your Bobcats email address and MyGCSU password.
3. Access PAWS from the PAWS icon under your name.
4. Choose “Student Services” tab.
5. Select “Student Profile.”
6. Select your term.
7. Click on “Holds” in the black menu bar to see if any holds exist. You should contact the appropriate department with questions and concerns.

If holds exist, you should contact the appropriate department with questions and concerns.