Review Housing Options & Meal Plans
One of the most important steps to arrange before arriving in the U.S. is where you will live: Housing. Georgia State does not guarantee housing for all students as there is a limited supply of on-campus housing. However, Atlanta has abundant, affordable housing off-campus too.
On-Campus Housing
On-campus housing is only available through University Housing. On-campus housing is convenient, cost-effective, safe, and simple to reserve. However, space is very limited.
Apply for housing as soon as possible in order to secure the kind of housing arrangements you desire, i.e. number of rooms, amenities, location, etc. You can find more information about on-campus housing and start the housing application at the University Housing website.
After applying for housing, you will be assigned to the wait-list. This does not guarantee you a room. You must receive a rooming confirmation for a guarantee of a room. All questions about on-campus housing should be emailed to University Housing at [email protected].
Click here for more information about Living On-Campus.
The Global Living Learning Community (GLLC) is an on-campus living experience especially designed for:
- International Students
- Students with Global Studies or Language Majors
- Participants in the Study Abroad Program
- Students who love to travel and learn about other cultures around the world
The GLLC offers special programs, social activities, and interactions through which residents can make friends with people from all over the world while learning about their cultures. The challenges, joys, and opportunities of becoming a global citizen are explored and celebrated. Join in on the adventure!
The GLLC is currently located on Floor 12 of the University Lofts.
If this sounds like something you would be interested in, then apply today.
The University has a new dining service and has developed a new meal program. For more information visit Meal Plans.
Residents living in Patton Hall and Piedmont North are required to have the meal plan offered through PantherDining. Although required, the meal plan is priced separately from the housing costs. The dining centers located in Patton Hall and Piedmont North are all you care to eat style dining facilities. Residents of Patton Hall and Piedmont North receive unlimited access to the Dining Halls during operational hours.
Off-Campus Housing
You may want to consider options for Off-Campus Living provided by the Dean of Student's office. This helpful Georgia State’s Off-Campus Housing Service page may also be helpful. Always consider the location. Will it be:
- in a safe neighborhood?
- near public transportation?
- near campus?
- near a supermarket?
- convenient for other needs you may have?
More information and items to consider are provided in the International Student Handbook.
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.