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
Location:
Sparks Hall - Room 252
ISSS, Georgia State University
33 Gilmer St. SE
Atlanta, GA 30303
Telephone: 404-413-2070
Fax: 404-413-2072
Email: [email protected]
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
Georgia State-sponsored H-1B, TN, O-1, J-1 Scholar and Permanent Residency Petitions
Any advising for employment-based visas, green cards or hosting a J-1 Scholar (Research Scholar, Professor, Short-Term Scholar, Student Intern, Specialist) which are sponsored by Georgia State needs to be set up by appointment after the hiring department has requested the immigration process they wish to sponsor.
Office Hours:
8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday
Advising Hours (F-1 & J-1 Students) are as follow:
Monday: 1-4 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m.-noon
Wednesday: 1-4 p.m.
Thursday: No Advising Hours.
Friday: 1-4 p.m.
ISSS is committed to serving you in the safest and most efficient way possible.
QLESS: F-1 and J-1 students wishing to speak with an ISSS advisor at the Atlanta Campus over the phone or in-person must access the QLESS system during advising hours in order to get into our virtual queue. Once in the virtual queue you will receive instructions regarding a call back from one of our available advisors or instructions on when to come into the ISSS lobby to meet an advisor.
If you wish to speak with an ISSS advisor, please click the QLESS link below during advising hours and get into the virtual queue.
Clarkston Campus
Location & Mailing Address:
Building CN 2230 (Student Center)
ISSS, Perimeter College, Clarkston Campus
555 N. Indian Creek Dr.
Clarkson, GA 30021
Telephone: 678-891-3235
Fax: 678-891-3068
Email: [email protected]
Dunwoody Campus
Location & Mailing Address:
Building NB
Room 1200
ISSS, Perimeter College, Dunwoody Campus
2101 Womack Rd.
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Telephone: 770-274-5570
Fax: 770-274-5253
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours:
8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday
Walk-in Advising Hours (F-1 & J-1 Students):
9-11:30 a.m., Monday and Wednesday
1:30-4 p.m., Monday through Friday
Occasionally it may be necessary to make emergency cancellations of advising times last minute. We apologize for any inconvenience.