Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia, United States
Georgia Southern University is the state’s largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With 124 degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral-Research university and provides the classic residential campus experience and online learning options to nearly 20,500 students from 49 states and 86 nations.

Master's Programmes

Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (4)
Business & Management (3)
Humanities (3)
Medicine & Health (3)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (3)
Social Sciences (3)
Arts, Design & Architecture (2)
Education & Training (2)

About

History

When First District Agricultural & Mechanical School’s inaugural academic year began in 1908, few could have foreseen a major American university growing out of four faculty members and 15 students in just a little more than one lifetime.Now in its second century of service, Georgia Southern boasts 20,000-plus students, 2,000 faculty and staff, and more than 100 programs of study.

Education

  • 124 Bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degree programs

Research

Georgia Southern University is a comprehensive institution. As a Carnegie Doctoral Research University and the largest institution for higher education in the southern half of Georgia, our faculty and students are actively engaged in research and scholarship efforts across all eight academic colleges.

Georgia Southern prides itself on a balanced level of undergraduate and graduate student engagement that assists and supports our extensive scholarship efforts and is committed to experiential learning.The Division of Research and Economic Development has overall administrative responsibility for developing, coordinating, and stimulating research, scholarship, creative activities, economic development.

Career

The Student Employment Center (SEC) is your resource for Georgia Southern University students seeking part-time employment opportunities. The SEC advertises part-time employment opportunities for students seeking to work on or off campus.

The SEC hosts student-centered events which focus on advancing its mission and providing students with the necessary skills to compete for part-time employment opportunities. The SEC strives to provide students with the opportunity to gain experience, explore career options, and fund their education.

Services

Housing services

University Housing is pleased to host 5,000 students in eight residence halls. We house all 3,500 first year students as research show that living on campus your first year assist with the transition to college.

Library services

Zach S. Henderson Library supports Georgia Southern University by providing access to information, collections, and services designed to meet the scholarly needs of the University and the general public.

The Library promotes independent lifelong learning, employs a learner-centered service ethic, and ensures a comfortable and secure study environment.

Medical services

GSU Health Services mission is to meet or exceed the student patients full range of needs and expectations that relate to the delivery of health care services medical, counseling, educational, and wellness while providing them with cost-effective, high quality care in an efficient manner with a focus on educating students on how to be knowledgeable healthcare consumers.

Student Life

Campus life

Main campus includes more than 100 buildings and 900 acres, including a Performing Arts Center, Planetarium, Museum, the Center for Wildlife Education and the Garden of the Coastal Plain.

Sports facilities

Programs & Activities:

  • Aquatics
  • Club Sports
  • Fitness
  • Intramural Sports
  • Southern Adventures
  • University Wellness

Student clubs

There are many types of organizations on campus such as Professional, Greek Letter, Cultural, Service and Religious. ROTC would be considered as a professional student organization while Hispanic Student Association would be considered a cultural student organization. Other professional organizations include AITP.In addition there are political organizations as well which include the Young Democrats and Young Americans for Liberty. The Young Democrats of Georgia Southern has established significant efforts in getting students to vote.

Accreditation

Georgia Southern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters, specialists, and doctorate degrees.

Statesboro, Georgia, United States

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