Our Beautiful campus
Georgia Southwestern State University is nestled on 250 scenic acres in the heart of Americus, Georgia. Surrounded by a mix of magnolias, dogwoods, and southern pines, the campus landscape is continuing to transform with new construction and renovations.
GSW’s campus includes historic buildings, a 2,000-seat athletic arena, a lake, an outdoor basketball court, an 18-hole golf course, and even a seismograph and a rooftop telescope.
Dunk on the basketball court
Experience the legacy
Study in the coffee shop
Catch a baseball game
Cheer on the Hurricanes
Watch fireworks after a match
Decorate a parade float
Hang out with friends
Top-ranked programs
GSW’s programs are consistently ranked for value and academic quality in the arts, sciences, nursing, education, and business.
Pre-professional Pathways
• Regents’ Engineering Pathway Program
• Pre-Athletic Training
• Pre-Dentistry
• Pre-Law
• Pre-Medicine
Art
• Ceramics
• Digital Arts
• Glassblowing
• Painting and Drawing
• Photography
• Printmaking
• Sculpture
Biology
Business
• Accounting ?
• Human Resource Management ?
• Management ?
• Marketing ?
Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Forensic Chemistry
• Professional Chemistry
Communication and Emerging Media
Computing
• Information Technology
• IT
• Health Informatics
• Multimedia & Mobile App Development
• Project Management
• Computer Science
Criminal Justice ?
English
• Literature ?
• Professional
Writing ?
Education
• Elementary Education
• Health and Physical Education
• Middle Grades Education
• Secondary Education Teacher Certification
• English, Math, History, & Political Science
• Special Education
Exercise Science
History
Long-Term Care Management ?
Mathematics
• Computational Science and Engineering
Music
• Choral
• Instrumental
• Piano
• Teacher Certification
Nursing
• ASN
• Traditional BSN
• 2nd Degree BSN
• RN to BSN ?
• LPN to BSN
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
• Pre-Occupational Therapy
• Pre-Optometry
• Pre-Pharmacy
• Pre-Physical Therapy
• Pre-Physician’s Assistant
• Pre-Veterinary
Certificates & Endorsements
• American Studies
• Autism Education ?
• Caregiving Issues and Management ?
• Case Management and Care Coordination ?
• Criminal Justice ?
• Digital Media Technology
• English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
• Entrepreneurship ?
• European Union Studies ?
• Exercise Physiology
• Exercise Science
Graduate Programs
Education Specialist
• Elementary Education
• Middle Grades Education
• Teacher Leadership
Master of Education
• Elementary Education
• Middle Grades Education
• Special Education
Master of Business Administration ?
Master of Science
• Computer Science ?
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• Financial Technology ?
• Health Communication
• Media Studies
• Nurse Educator
• Nursing Informatics
• Pop Culture
• Pop Music
• Rhetoric
• School Psychology
• Social Justice
• Sports Journalism
• Strategic Communication
• Wildlife Biology
• Women, Gender, & Sexuality Studies
Master of Science in Nursing
• Nursing Education ?
• Leadership ?
• Informatics ?
• Family Nurse Practitioner ?
Graduate Certificate
• Nursing Education ?
• Healthcare Informatics ?
• Computer Information Systems ?
GSW Experiences You Don’t Want to Miss
Blue & Gold Week
Under the Lights
Hurricane Athletics
Fried Chicken Thursday
The Big Event
Homecoming Week
Pancakes with the President
Taste of the World
Gold Force Thursday
Food Truck Events
An engaged campus
Life outside the classroom is a vital part of the GSW experience. There are multiple opportunities to get involved with numerous registered student and service organizations. Getting engaged is the best way to meet people, get out of your comfort zone, and take advantage of all that GSW has to offer.
You really can create your own life at GSW. There are so many different organizations and job opportunities. You have so many options to make your college experience your own while meeting some amazing people. Trust me - being involved will help you grow and push you forward to the person you are supposed to be.
LaDona Taylor ’23 Americus, GA - Exercise Science Miss GSW 2021-2022
Affordability
In addition to affordable tuition and housing, GSW awards over $1 million in scholarships each year and offers in-state tuition waivers to students from bordering states with our 6 States - 1 Rate program.
Check out our cost comparison to other Georgia colleges at gsw.edu/CostCompare. Learn more at gsw.edu/SouthwesternPromise.
Beginning freshmen who meet the scholarship criteria are guaranteed a Southwestern Promise Scholarship of at least $1,000 with application by the May 1 deadline.
Experiential Learning
GSW students have several opportunities for real-life experience to enhance their education, including undergraduate research, internships, servicelearning projects, and study abroad trips.
Embark on learning journeys across the world in countries such as Bulgaria, Jamaica, Romania, Peru, Costa Rica, and China.
Tight-knit community
Our students, faculty, and staff come from all walks of life and from countries around the world - blended together in a campus community that feels like home. We’re individuals rising together - engaging, living, and striving in a place that feels like it’s exactly where we’re meant to be. That’s the people, the place, and the spirit that make us uniquely GSW.
I chose Georgia Southwestern because of the people here. I hoped that choosing a smaller school would provide me with more opportunities to build close relationships, and it has done that and so much more.
I have met great people, made many connections, and learned invaluable lessons that have allowed me to grown as a person.
Mo
Wilson Cairo, GA - Accounting
Experience GSW for yourself!
Visiting campus is the best way to get a glimpse of your life at GSW. From walking down Hello Walk to planning how you’ll decorate your room, we have several visit options to fit your schedule.
Preview Days
Learn about admissions and financial aid, explore programs, and enjoy a student-led tour of campus. One student will walk away with a $1,000 scholarship.
November 16, 2024
February 8, 2025
April 12, 2025
Twilight Tours
Explore campus after hours by taking a sunset tour following an information session with one of our Admissions Counselors.
Weekday Tours
Offered weekdays at 10am and 2pm, this two-hour visit includes an information session with an Admissions Counselor and a walking campus tour with a current GSW student.
Hear from the Hurricanes
Saturday Tours
Available on select Saturdays at 10am, this weekend visit features an information session followed by a walking tour of GSW’s campus.
VISIT US!
The vibrant student life at GSW encourages personal development and the creation of lasting memories and relationships. The academic rigor ensures that I am well-prepared for my future career in nursing. With the help of scholarships provided by GSW, I am also able to complete my degree in just three years.
Ashley Carag Macon, GA - Nursing
