Undergraduate Admissions

By Margaret SchellLike thousands of students across the country, Luke Powell attended freshman orientation this summer with his parents. But Luke isn’t the only person in his family about to start college: Luke’s dad, Britton Powell, also starts classes this fall at Georgia College & State University.Both Luke and Britton will be first-year students in the J. Whitney Bunting College of Business & Technology. Luke is a traditional freshman, majoring in finance to earn his Bachelor of...

Full name: Brayden Miller Where are you from? Adairsville, Georgia What high school did you attend? Adairsville High School What is the most important thing you learned in high school? When I first started high school, especially moving from a different city, I didn't try very hard. But I learned the importance of giving the effort I have to what I do while I’m doing it—in extracurriculars like Cross Country and in my academics, especially environmental science. Are there any teachers...

With over 170 student organizations, clubs and activities, Georgia College & State University (GCSU) supports a wide variety of student interests.  Greek life and intramurals are a big part of that, but a variety of clubs also provide a platform for students to express themselves.  At the table for Georgia College Miracle, the largest student-run fundraiser at GCSU, Spencer Petty thinks he’s found an organization that resonates with him. He cares about other people’s mental well-being...

Let’s skip to what’s most important—right past why they chose Georgia College, what clubs they’re interested in and what careers loom in their futures. How will incoming students deal with homesickness? Will parents redecorate their rooms at home? For these and other essentials—read on. Michael Gomez plans to deal with homesickness by not going home. And he means it. His first visit with mom and dad back in Peachtree City is TBD (To Be Determined). Meanwhile, Tracey, his mother, plans...

That’s a wrap on new student orientation for June!  Around 750 incoming students came through the doors of the Arts and Sciences Auditorium to learn about the people, places and resources that will support  their collegiate journey. Getting their Bobcat cards gave students the opportunity to picture themselves at college. But that wasn’t the only opportunity these students had to shine on camera.  Many took advantage of the Bobcat Booth for photos, and here are some of the results.

Agood ice breaker can bring together strangers, demolish shyness and tear down barriers. They’re great conversation starters. And they’re also just plain fun. At Georgia College’s second orientation of the summer—hundreds of new students showed the usual hesitation to participate in ice breakers. Then, within seconds, sessions were abuzz with chitchat, laughter, high fives, handshakes and hugs. When surveyed, incoming students regularly rate the ice breakers as their favorite orientation...

Two hundred and thirty-nine new Bobcats and their families met for the summer’s first orientation June 10. And it couldn’t be a better time. This was the first in-person orientation since the COVID-19 pandemic began. It’s good to see students milling about, laughing and enjoying campus. “Understand and explore what interests you,” said President Cathy Cox during her welcome address. “We can help you find and pursue your dreams.” Georgia College ambassadors and admissions staff educated...