START @ STATE

The Start @ State Program

Through a series of online modules, Georgia State's Start @ State Program kicks off your on-boarding experience at the university. To complete the modules, you will need your CampusID and password. These two items will be critical as you access PAWS, your student email account and other university systems moving forward. Activate your CampusID 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). Note that all first-year students can only register for their required in-person orientation at the completion of Start @ State.

For questions or concerns about the Start @ State process or your student type, email orientation@gsu.edu.

First-Year Students

All first-year students on the Atlanta campus, Perimeter College and online-only Perimeter College first-year students are required to complete Start @ State and then register for your required in-person New Student Orientation (NSO) date. You cannot register for your in-person NSO event until you’ve fully completed the Start @ State modules.

Transfer, Transition, Postbaccalaureate and Re-Entry Students

Transfer, transition, postbaccalaureate and re-entry students are only required to complete the Start @ State — not New Student Orientation. Your online orientation hold will be removed within 24 to 48 hours of completion. If you need assistance with course selection and registration, make an appointment with an academic adviser through the Navigate app.

Dual-Enrollment Students

Dual-enrollment students are required to complete Start @ State and then register for courses in PAWS according to guidance from their high school counselor.

Graduate Students

For graduate students, Start @ State is an optional but helpful introduction to Georgia State University.