We invite you to experience what life is like at Georgia Southwestern State University. Whether in person or virtually, we'll be sure to give you the personalized attention you deserve. Stop by for a daily campus tour, or join us for a virtual event from the comfort of your home. However you choose to visit, we can’t wait for you to experience our beautiful campus and the momentum that drives our campus community.
- Follow us on social media. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
- Send us an email. Direct your questions to admissions@gsw.edu.
- Call our office at 229-928-1273.
Preview Days
Join us for a Saturday Preview Day and get a snapshot of life at Georgia Southwestern. Students and parents learn about admissions, financial aid, and scholarships. Attendees also explore academic programs, interact with faculty, and enjoy a student-led campus tour. Due to COVID-19, we are offering more Preview Days with limited attendance at each to allow for social distancing. All attendees are required to wear masks while on campus:
- Saturday, January 30, 2021
- Saturday, February 20, 2021
- Saturday, March 6, 2021
- Saturday, April 17, 2021
- Saturday, May 8, 2021
Daily Campus Tours
Due to COVID-19, we are limiting the number of visitors during each campus tour. All visitors are required to wear a mask or cloth face covering while on campus, effective July 15 per the University System of Georgia.
This two-hour campus visit includes an information session with an Admissions Counselor and a walking tour with a current GSW student. Tours are offered twice daily and on select Saturday mornings beginning at the Office of Recruitment and Admissions.
- Mondays - Fridays, 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
NEW! Virtual Tour and Admissions Session
NEW! Connect with our team online for a virtual tour and admissions presentation!
Learn about the city of Americus, campus life, student resources, the application process, admissions guidelines, and the cost of attendance.
NEW! Connect with our team online for a virtual admissions appointment!
Meet one-on-one with an admissions counselor to learn about GSW, the application process, admissions guidelines, and campus resources. This personalized appointment is an opportunity to discuss all of your questions.
NEW! Virtual Campus Tour Video
NEW! Take a stroll through campus without leaving your home!
You will be led by a current GSW student and an Admissions Counselor on a virtual tour of our beautiful campus. We will show everything from our historic buildings to our modern labs and current construction projects on campus. Sit, relax, and explore your future college campus.
Twilight Tours
Experience Georgia Southwestern after hours by taking a one-of-a-kind Twilight Tour of campus! Your visit includes an admissions information session followed by a student-led sunset tour of campus. Your visit will begin at 6:00pm in the Office of Recruitment and Admissions. Twilight Tours are offered on the following dates:
• Tuesday, March 30, 2021
• Thursday, April 1, 2021
• Tuesday, April 6, 2021
• Thursday, April 8, 2021
First Friday Academic Information Sessions
Academic Information Sessions are held on first Fridays of select months at noon to coincide with our Daily Tours. Students can meet and interact with faculty, discover career opportunities in their field, learn about programs and scholarships, and even tour academic facilities. Academic Sessions are available in December, April, and May.
- Friday, December 4, 2020
- Friday, April 2, 2021
- Friday, May 7, 2021
Directions to Campus
Georgia Southwestern State University
800 Georgia Southwestern State University Drive
Americus, GA 31709Phone: 877-871-4594
Campus Map
Useful Links
Lodging & Visitor Information
Windsor Hotel - Best Western Plus
125 West Lamar Street, Americus, GA 31709
229-924-1555 (ask for the GSW rate)
Hampton Inn
1609 East Lamar Street, Americus, GA 31709
229-924-3890
Days Inn
1605 East Lamar Street, Americus, GA 31709
229-924-2726
Quality Inn
US 19 South, Americus GA 31709
229-924-4431
