THE START @ STATE PROGRAM
Start your college experience online
The Start @ State Program is a series of modules that guides you through the start of your onboarding process. All first-year students can only register for their required in-person orientation at the completion of Start @ State. To complete, you will need your:
- Campus ID email
- Campus ID password
Remember to conveniently (and securely) store these as they will be required to access PAWS, your student email, and other university systems moving forward.
If you haven’t already, please activate your Campus ID and password now.
For questions or concerns about the Start @ State process or your student type, email [email protected] or continue below.
FAQs and the next steps
Once you've completed the Start @ State modules, you will be immediately presented with a tailor-made list of the next steps required to complete the onboarding process.*
Student type-specific FAQs
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.
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
New Graduate Student Orientation, hosted by The Graduate School, provides a general overview of Georgia State University and the graduate student experience to help you successfully launch your graduate career.