New Transfer Students

Your PAWS account will allow you to pay your confirmation and housing deposits (if necessary), print your schedule, find your advisor, access financial aid awards, pay for your classes, view course offerings and much more!

Part 1: Set Up Student Account

1. Visit http://unify.gcsu.edu/
2. Select the “MyPassword” tab along the top bar
3. Select “Set Initial Password” to enroll in the system by setting up your password
4. Refer to your acceptance packet for your GCID number and GC email address or application status portal
5. Complete the information and select submit

Part 2: Enroll in DUO Authentication

1. Navigate to Unify (http://unify.gcsu.edu/), but do not log in
2. Select the “DUO Enroll” tab located near the top right of the screen.
3.  Enter your student credentials.
4. Follow the steps to install and enroll in DUO.
5. When you reach the screen that verifies your successful enrollment, please press “Logout.”
    

• Click here to view DUO iPhone instructions
• Click here to view DUO Android instructions
• If you have a second phone that can be used for authentication, you will select the "DUO Self Service" button in Unify. Once you enter your username and password, DUO will prompt you to authenticate using the method that you just created. Once fully authenticated, please add a second (or more) method to authenticate.

For questions about creating your account, contact our IT Help Desk at: askit@gcsu.edu or (478) 445-7378.  

Confirmation Deposit is required of students with 12 or less transfer credits ONLY. Students with more than 12 transfer credits are exempt from this deposit.

To reserve your enrollment space, you must submit your non-refundable, $200 confirmation deposit. Once we receive your confirmation deposit, you will be able to move forward with housing and registration. 

• Visit http://unify.gcsu.edu/ 
• Enter your GC email address and Unify password
• Click on the OneUSG Connect DUO icon and follow the instructions to download the mobile phone application
• Access PAWS from the third tab at the top or from the PAWS icon under the student tab
• Choose “Student Account Center” tab
• Select “Student Account Center” link
• Select the “GC Student Account Center” button (you will be sent to a different web page)
• Select Deposits tab located along the top bar
• Select entry term for making a payment (term your student will begin)
• Click on the “Select” button
• Under “Select Deposit Payment”, choose “Admissions Conf Dep” from the Deposit Account dropdown and click on the “Select” button
• Proceed to make the deposit payment by selecting “Continue”
• Select the credit card payment method and click on “Select”
• Enter credit card information and select “Continue” to submit confirmation deposit and complete payment

For questions about the confirmation deposit, contact the Office of Admissions at: admissions@gcsu.edu or (478) 445-1283.

INTRO is our registration process for all new transfers. Using preferences you indicate on your INTRO form, an advisor will register you for classes based on those preferences, your chosen major and available courses.

Once you have submitted the INTRO Course Preference Form, an advisor in your major department will create your schedule. Approximately 10-15 business days after you submit, you will receive an email at your Georgia College Bobcats email account to let you know that your schedule is complete. At that time, you will be able to view your schedule online.

1. Log into your application status page. Note: You should have previously received an email with login credentials for the status check portal, but if you cannot locate that email or do not remember your login credentials, you can reset your password or contact the Office of Admissions.

2. Once logged in, you should be able to view your Enrollment Checklist. Scroll down until you see "INTRO Course Registration Form." Click on that link and complete your form as directed.

3. Follow the directions provided to complete the form.

4. Before finalizing your preferences, review them carefully as you may INTRO only once.

For questions about INTRO, contact The Academic Advising Center at: advising@gcsu.edu or (478) 445-2361.

• Visit http://unify.gcsu.edu/
• Enter your GC email address and Unify password
• Access PAWS from the third tab at the top or from the PAWS icon under the student tab
• Select “Student Services” tab
• Choose “Registration”
• Select “GCSU Printable Schedule” to view your schedule 

• Visit https://unify.gcsu.edu/
• Enter your GC email address and Unify password
• Click on the “Service Apps” tab at the top of the screen
• Click on the “Housing Application” icon (icons are in alphabetical order)
• If the application does not open, you will need to allow pop-ups for the site
• Click the “Housing Application” link at the top of the screen
• Select the term that you are applying for and follow the on-screen instructions

For questions about the housing contract, the $200 deposit or $35 application fee, contact University Housing at: housing@gcsu.edu or (478) 445-5160.

After submitting your tuition deposit, other final steps include:

• Complete the FAFSA and/or GSFAPPS by July 1 ((November 1 for spring admitted students)
• Provide Verification of Lawful Presence by July 1 (December 1 for spring admitted students)
• Complete your certificate of immunization, emergency contact form, and special assistance request (found in admission packet)
• Register for New Student Orientation
• Request your final college transcript(s) to be sent to Georgia College prior to August 1(Fall)/January 1(Spring). Official copies should be sent to admissions@gcsu.edu or GC Office of Admissions, Campus Box 023, Milledgeville, GA 31061
• Student E-mail: Your email account is considered the official mode of communication between GC faculty, administration and students. Check your email account every day for important information. Your e-mail address should be activated within 3 business days after acceptance. Please follow the steps to set up your e-mail:

1. Visit http://unify.gcsu.edu
2. Select "Student GMAIL" icon located on the main page
3. Enter your bobcats e-mail address (located in your acceptance letter)
4. Select "Next" and follow the steps to set up your e-mail account

Transfer Decisions will be posted according to the following schedule. Students will be notified via email that there has been an update to their admissions application status.

If your GCSU admissions application is complete and ready for review by:

• August 16, a decision will be made by August 25;
• August 23, a decision will be made by September 1;
• August 30, a decision will be made by September 8;
• September 6, a decision will be made by September 15;
• September 13, a decision will be made by September 22;
• September 20, a decision will be made by September 29;
• September 27, a decision will be made by October 6.

Acceptance is pending pending confirmation (INTRO) and the entry of all college coursework you have submitted.
 

Notification: You will receive an official acceptance packet which will include your GCID and Bobcats email address.

* Class registration is available at this admissions stage after INTRO is received.

** Decision can be rescinded if your cumulative GPA falls below the required minimum.

The coursework you’ve submitted has been articulated, but acceptance is conditional on you submitting your FINAL transcript after your final semester/quarter grades at your current institution have been entered. Please send an official, updated transcript to the Office of Admissions once your final grades have been posted.

If the transcript you submitted is the final transcript that shows your final grades, then you move directly to Admit Final after the transcript has been articulated.

*You CANNOT be enrolled at two institutions for the same term. Make sure your final transcript doesn't show any courses in progress at your current institution for the same term you are applying to Georgia College. If “in progress” courses are on your final transcript, please drop the courses and re-send an updated transcript.

Notification: An official letter will be sent to your mailing address alerting you of the status change.

* Class registration is available at this admissions stage. Contact the Registrar’s Office for transfer registration start dates at 478-445-6286.

** Decision can be rescinded if your cumulative GPA falls below the required minimum. 

The coursework you’ve submitted has been reviewed and you have been fully admitted.

Notification: An official e-mail will be sent to your personal e-mail address alerting you of the status change.

* Class registration is available at this admissions stage. Contact the Registrar’s Office for transfer registration start dates at 478-445-6286.