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Visit Georgia Southwestern

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.

Due to COVID-19, we are limiting the number of visitors during each campus tour. All attendees are required to wear a mask or face covering while on campus, effective July 15, 2020 per the University System of Georgia. We are offering more Preview Days with limited attendance at each to allow for social distancing and following all recommended precautions.

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Preview Day

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.

Daily Campus Tour

Daily Campus Tour

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.

Virtual Tour

Virtual Tour & Admissions Session

Learn about the city of Americus, campus life, student resources, the application process, admissions guidelines, and the cost of attendance.

Virtual Individual Tour Student

Virtual Admissions Individual 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.

Administration Building

Twilight Tour

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.

Information Session

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.

What to Expect

Choosing an on-campus tour gives you a student’s perspective of life at Georgia Southwestern. You’ll see everything from our dining facilities to the fitness center, our historic architecture, the Storm Dome, and the newly renovated Canes Central.

To help protect the health of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors, we have implemented enhanced cleaning and sanitizing of campus facilities along with a number of new operating procedures, and we will continue to offer alternative virtual visit opportunities. We are fully committed to serving the GSW community in the days ahead.

FAQ

How long will the tour take?

Preview Day tours last about half of the day starting at 8:30 AM and ending with lunch. Individual on-campus tours take about two hours. Online sessions may vary.

Please see the specific tour for more detailed information.

Where do I park?

Parking is available for visitors all around campus. Signs will direct you to the preferred parking near the entrance of the Storm Dome.

What should I wear?

You will be walking around campus throughout the tour, so we recommend comfortable shoes and casual clothes. Since you will be inside and outside, check the weather before you attend your visit.

Where can my family and I eat?

Enjoy lunch on campus at Chick-fil-a or grab a locally brewed coffee and snack at Cafe Campesino. Downtown Americus is also home to many great local restaurants.