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Open the door to a bright future and apply to Georgia Southwestern! You deserve the true college experience that GSW has to offer — campus life, student involvement, and community engagement.

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Since 1906, Georgia Southwestern State University has provided an elevated educational experience for individuals all across Georgia, from each corner of the US, and from countries around the world.

At Georgia Southwestern, you will connect with people who will truly impact your life, discover your purpose through personalized empowerment and growth, and become career-ready for a profession you are passionate about.

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See how GSW prepares students for their future with real-world experience. #TakeTomorrowByStorm

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Earning your degree doesn't have to come with years of debt. Georgia Southwestern is dedicated to offering quality education at a price you can afford with low cost tuition and numerous scholarships available.

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At Georgia Southwestern, you're more than just a number. Our small campus size allows you to get the education you deserve while maintaining a tight-knit community of peers that are pushing you along the way. 

Earn Your Tomorrow

Earning your degree is no easy task. There’s something new to be learned every step of the way. Each obstacle, every challenge, and all the aha moments - are the details within the degree. And while you're never alone on this journey, those lessons are all yours. You've earned them. And you should be proud of them.

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Through close contact with quality instructors, dedicated staff and peer mentors, students will receive the personalized attention needed for success in college and beyond. We know the power of supporting each other and rising together.

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"I chose to attend GSW because of its strong sense of community and the opportunities it offers for personal and academic growth."

Frederick Wright Political Science
Opelika, Alabama