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Georgia State University is a large public research university in the heart of downtown Atlanta, with first-year students concentrated in three halls - Patton, Piedmont Central, and Piedmont North.
Enrollment
34,944
Total Students
Freshman Class
4,200
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 19-22, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
55%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Move-in appointment required via the MyHousing portal. Centralized check-in at the Student Recreation Center for keys and access cards before proceeding to your residence hall.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Patton Hall
Suite-style · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Piedmont Central
Suite-style · Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Piedmont North
Traditional · Coed
First-year only
Housing Links
- Housing Portal - coming soon
- Dining Services - coming soon
- Bookstore - coming soon
Each available link goes directly to Georgia State University's own specific page, not just its general homepage.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (register after completing Start @ State)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
May 1 - August 1, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$10,530
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
More Links
Transportation›
- Uber - coming soon
- Public Transportation - coming soon
- University Transportation - coming soon
Checklists
Get the Ultimate College Move-In Checklist
A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at Georgia State University.
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