J-1 Exchange Students
Information for Prospective J-1 Exchange Students
Georgia State welcomes J-1 exchange students from our international partner institutions. To be eligible to attend Georgia State, your home university must hold an active exchange agreement with Georgia State.
- View a list of Georgia State’s international partners
Visit the Incoming Exchange Landing Page and Application for the exchange application. Interested students should contact their home university exchange coordinator for additional information.
At Georgia State, most exchange programs are sponsored by a specific college or unit within Georgia State. Please contact the program coordinator for your sponsoring college or unit below:
Georgia State College or School | Contact |
Andrew Young School of Policy Studies |
Dr. Bauyrzhan Yedgenov |
College of Arts & Sciences |
Dr. John Augusto |
College of Education & Human Development | TBD |
College of Law |
Ms. Leila Lawlor |
University Wide (HKBU) |
Study Abroad Programs Office |
Robinson College of Business |
Study Abroad Programs Office |
How to Apply:
Application Process
After the request form and the whole process has been completed, ISSS will return the documents to the Program Coordinator and prepare them for shipment.
Enrollment
Enrollment Requirements
- J-1 Exchange Student Application Form
- Proof of financial support while attending
- Copy of valid passport information pages
- Academic transcript
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Certification of immunization
Costs:
Estimated Costs
- Tuition and fees depend upon the international exchange agreement with the student’s home institution.
- Applicants will be required to submit financial documents as part of the DS-2019 request and visa application process. At minimum, exchange students must have funding to cover the estimated cost of living expenses. See the estimated expenses here: J-1 Estimated Expenses 2022-2023
- Health insurance is mandatory throughout the duration of their exchange program in the U.S. Exchange students will automatically be enrolled and charged for the insurance plan offered by Georgia State, unless proof of alternate insurance coverage that meets minimum requirements of their J-1 visa status is provided by the exchange student in advance. Find out more.
J-1 Visa Information for Exchange Students:
Required Documentation
- Letter of admission to Georgia State
- Certificate of Eligibility (For DS-2019 )
- Learn more about the J-1 visa.
Contact Us
General Questions
Atlanta Email: [email protected]
Atlanta Phone: 404-413-2070
Perimeter Email: [email protected]
Perimeter Phone: 678-891-3235
Office Hours:
8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., EST
Monday through Friday
Locations
Atlanta Campus Location:
Sparks Hall - Room 252
ISSS, Georgia State University
33 Gilmer St. SE
Atlanta, GA 30303
Atlanta Mailing Address (please use our
physical address above for express mail):
International Student and Scholar Services
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 3987
Atlanta, GA 30302-3987
USA
Perimeter College Location
and Mailing Address:
Building CN 2230 (Student Center)
ISSS, Perimeter College, Clarkston Campus
555 N. Indian Creek Dr.
Clarkson, GA 30021