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VISITORS GUIDE 2020 -- 2021 ATLANTA CAMPUS www.gsu.edu Downtown Atlanta’s Finest student apartments Community Amenities: • Multi-Use Courtyard • Fitness Center With Hammocks With Yoga • Steps from • Study Rooms on Georgia State Every Floor • On-Site Security • Two Resident Access • Full Building Elevators Wi-Fi Access • On-Site Maintenance • Clubhouse • On-Site Management Relaxation Lounge Apartment Amenities: Come SAY HELLO! OFFICE HOURS • Fully Furnished • Stainless Steel • Granite Countertops Appliances 200 Edgewood Ave NE M - F: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. • Private Bedrooms & • Walk In Closets Atlanta, GA 30303 S: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Bathrooms • Premium City • HD Smart TV In Views Available (404) 698-1125 Su: 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Each Living Room • Secured Parking Options @200Edgewood | Live200Edgewood.com A view from the Piedmont Central student residence hall. STUDENT EXPERIENCE 18 contents ATLANTA CONNECTIONS 20 gsu.edu WELCOME 4 PANTHER ATHLETICS 22 @GeorgiaStateUniversity @GeorgiaStateU PANTHER FACTS 6 DINING ON CAMPUS 24 ON THE WEB @georgiastateuniversity WELCOME CENTER 8 GETTING AROUND 25 The Visitors Guide is written and designed by Georgia State University's division of Public Relations & Marketing Communications (100 Auburn Ave. NE, Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30303) and published by Momentous Campus Media (5500 Flatiron Parkway, Unit 105, Boulder CO 80301). Copyright 2020. All rights reserved. Material contained herein may not be reproduced without written permission from Georgia State University and Momentous Campus Media. Every attempt FACILITY HIGHLIGHTS 11-12 UNIVERSITY HOUSING 26 has been made for accuracy in the content printed in this guide. If errors or omissions in editorial content are found, contact Public Relations & Marketing Communications at 404-413-1357. For errors or omissions in advertising content, contact Momentous Campus Media at 303-544-1198. Georgia State University implements affirmative action and equal opportunity for all employees, ACADEMICS 14 ALUMNI AND GIVING 29 students and applicants for employment or admission without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability. This publication was printed using a renewable ink resource on 10% recycled paper that is Elemental Chlorine Free. It was produced by a certified member of the Forest Stewardship Council AROUND CAMPUS 16-17 CONTACT INFORMATION 30 (FSC) and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) compliant with the Federal Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA). 20-PRMC2419 ➝ A campus without boundaries Georgia State University is an enterprising urban public research institution centered in the historic, cultural and financial hub of downtown Atlanta. With six campuses throughout metro Atlanta, the university’s 11 colleges and schools provide more than 53,000 students with unsurpassed connections to the city’s business, government, nonprofit, healthcare and cultural organizations. Georgia State's Atlanta Campus offers more than 250 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in 100 fields of study while its five community campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways to more freshmen than any other college or university in the state. Dedicated to ensuring its students’ success through graduation and beyond, Georgia State provides a rich experience with award-winning housing, hundreds of student clubs and organizations, and one of the most diverse student bodies in the country. Students, faculty and alumni enjoy a unique campus personality and culture based on ambition, hard work, dedication and perseverance. 4 GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY | WWW.GSU.EDU welcome The Fairlie-Poplar Historic District in downtown Atlanta offers a number of dining options close to several Georgia State buildings welcomeand facilities. GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY PANTHER FACTS Students from EVERY COUNTY in Georgia, EVERY STATE in the nation and Georgia State is the NO. 1 BEST PUBLIC UNIVERSITY 150+ COUNTRIES FOR UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING in the U.S. and among the MOST ETHNICALLY DIVERSE in the nation. .S. News & World Report BY THE NUMBERS 250+ DEGREE programs in + FIELDS 100 of study 53,000+ STUDENTS 23% Georgia State’s INCREASE Asian 14% $2.6 Billion annual ECONOMIC in impact on metro Atlanta Georgia Black 40% State’s Hispanic 12% GRADUATION Multiracial 6% GRAMMY AWARDS won by RATE + White 24% 20 the Georgia State School of over Music faculty and alumni 15 years Note: Because ethnicity is reported separately from race, and because race is occasionally unreported, the sum of the percentages above may not equal 100%. BUILDINGS on Georgia State’s 66 Atlanta Campus AWARD-WINNING RESIDENCE HALLS ΦΜ ΑΞΔ 5,500+ STUDENTS LIVING ON PATTON CAMPUS PIEDMONT NORTH HALL UNIVERSITY COMMONS THE LOFTS GREEK HOUSING PIEDMONT CENTRAL PIEDMONT GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY PANTHER FACTS Students from EVERY CUTTING-EDGE BIOMEDICAL COUNTY in Georgia, EVERY STATE in the nation and RESEARCH AND EDUCATION Georgia State is the NO. 1 BEST PUBLIC UNIVERSITY 150+ COUNTRIES FOR UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING in the U.S. and among IN DOWNTOWN ATLANTA the MOST ETHNICALLY DIVERSE in the nation. .S. News & World Report Learn More About Our New Undergraduate The Institute for Biomedical BY THE NUMBERS Program in Biomedical Science and Enterprise Sciences is proud to have: Our new Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies in Biomedical Science • A mission to advance human health and Enterprise prepares graduates for a range of exciting careers in and train future generations of leading DEGREE programs in 250+ the biomedical industry or advanced degrees in science, business or biomedical scientists and professionals. + FIELDS law. The pioneering program combines studies in biomedical science, of study business, entrepreneurship and law to teach students the technical, • World-class faculty tackling some of the 100 legal and commercial aspects of scientific discovery. biggest health issues, such as flu, Ebola, inflammatory bowel disease, sexually 53,000+ STUDENTS Enroll in our program to: transmitted infections, cardiovascular 23% Georgia State’s • Get trained for the modern workplace by taking classes disease, diabetes and cancer. INCREASE Asian 14% $ annual ECONOMIC with our academic partners: College of Law, J. Mack 2.6 Billion Robinson College of Business, College of Arts & Sciences, • 3 innovative degree programs. in Black 40% impact on metro Atlanta Georgia Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute. • More than doubled federal research Hispanic 12% State’s • Gain practical industry experience by participating in funding over the past five years. GRADUATION Multiracial 6% GRAMMY AWARDS won by internships at local companies. RATE + White 24% 20 the Georgia State School of over Music faculty and alumni Acquire research skills by working on cutting-edge projects with faculty who are developing vaccines, 15 years Note: Because ethnicity is reported separately from race, and because race is occasionally unreported, the sum drugs and diagnostic tools to improve patient care and lead to new clinical applications. of the percentages above may not equal 100%. BUILDINGS on Georgia State’s 66 Atlanta Campus AWARD-WINNING RESIDENCE HALLS BIOMEDICAL.GSU.EDU ΦΜ ΑΞΔ UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM: [email protected] 5,500+ GRADUATE PROGRAM: [email protected] STUDENTS CONNECT AT /GSUIBMS LIVING ON PATTON CAMPUS UNIVERSITY COMMONS THE LOFTS PIEDMONT NORTH HALL WWW.GSU.EDU | GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY 7 GREEK HOUSING PIEDMONT CENTRAL PIEDMONT WELCOME CENTER ➝ Visit Georgia State Get to know the unique advantage of Georgia State’s connection to downtown Atlanta, and learn about student organizations, academics, housing and more. Our campus tours begin with an information session led by admissions counselors where participants learn about degree programs, financial aid options and admissions requirements. The walking tour makes its way through campus, stopping at administrative and academic buildings, the Prospective students and parents begin a Student Recreation Center, classrooms and student campus tour at the Welcome Center. housing, where participants can have a meal or snack in a university dining hall. Tours are available Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Welcome Center 100 Auburn Ave. NE (1st floor) Atlanta, GA 30303 404-413-2063 [email protected] 8 GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY | WWW.GSU.EDU Perennial Properties offers not only an unprecedented in-town living experience, but also close proximity to Georgia State University. 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