START @ STATE
The Start @ State Program
The Start @ State Program kicks off your on-boarding experience at Georgia State. To complete the modules, you will need your Campus ID and password. These two items will be critical as you access PAWS, your student email, and other University systems moving forward. You can activate your Campus ID and password here.
Once you’ve completed the Start @ State online program modules, you’ll find a screen that lists your required next steps, which are based on your specific student type (each of which is defined below). For questions or concerns about the Start @ State process or your student type, email orientation@gsu.edu.
Freshmen
Atlanta Campus freshmen, Perimeter College and online-only Perimeter College freshmen are required to complete Start @ State and then register for virtual or in-person New Student Orientation.*
Transfer, Transition, Postbaccalaureate and Re-Entry Students
Transfer, transition, postbaccalaureate and re-entry students are only required to complete Start @ State.
Dual-Enrollment Students
Dual-enrollment students are required to complete Start @ State and then submit a form to the dual-enrollment team.
*Three-quarters of Atlanta Campus orientations and half of Perimeter College orientations are held in person on campus.