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GENERAL INFORMATION

    The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers programs of study leading to the Master of Science degree in physics and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in physics and in astronomy. The Department's goal of excellence on the graduate level is promoted by: an emphasis on meaningful research from the student's first quarter in residence, a low student/faculty ratio allowing individual attention to students, a curriculum providing a solid foundation in physics and astronomy as well as enough diversity for individual interests, active participation by students at major accelerators and telescopes at national laboratories and observatories, access to powerful computing and image processing facilities in the Department, well-equipped experimental research laboratories, particular attention to training in skills to enhance the students' employment prospects, and close working relationships with scientists actively engaged in research.

REQUEST A GRADUATE APPLICATION
When requesting a Graduate Application, please include the following information:
Full name, mailing address, e-mail address, phone, and fax number (if any.)

Send request for: Physics  or  Astronomy

If you experience problems with the astronomy request, send e-mail.
 

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VIEW OR PRINT GRADUATE APPLICATION

    To view or print the Graduate Application you must have Abode Acrobat Reader installed on your local machine.

Graduate Application Packet

Note: Both parts must be submitted

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Application materials are supposed to be submitted before the deadlines. 

   The application materials should include:

1. Completed 2-page application
2. 3 letters of recommendation
3. Official transcripts from previous institutes
4. GRE scores (Subject score is required for financial aid)
5. TOEFL score if your basic degree is not from an English speaking country
6. Application fee of $50.00

THE UNIVERSITY

    Georgia State University, the second largest of the thirty-three institutions comprising the University System of Georgia, has the largest graduate enrollment of any institution in the southeastern U.S. The University offers nearly fifty undergraduate and graduate degree programs covering some 200 fields to its more than 24,000 students; a faculty of over 900 full-time members is distributed among the six colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Health Sciences, Law, and Public and Urban Affairs. GSU is a dynamic urban institution situated in downtown Atlanta near the commercial centers along Peachtree Street and the complex containing the Georgia capitol and state office buildings. GSU is a member of the Council of Graduate Schools. 

FINANCIAL AID

    Financial support is available for graduate students in the form of research assistantships and teaching assistantships. Graduate assistants currently receive from $17,000 to $18,000 plus a full tuition waiver for the calendar year, and pay approximately $460 in fees per semester. For international students, the health insurance is around $320 per year. Stipend will increase after passing the qualifying examination. Students interested in receiving financial support should indicate this to either the physics or astronomy graduate directors. The university adheres to the CGS resolution and expects the applicants to abide by that too. 

    Employment outside the Department for students receiving a stipend is forbidden. Exceptions may be made in unusual circumstances with the approval of the student's research director and the director of graduate studies.

Highly qualified students whose interests lie within the areas are
encouraged to apply for any of the fellowships listed below:
Brains and Behavior ( B&B Neuroscience) Fellowship
Molecular Basis of Disease Fellowship
These pay $21K per year + $1000 for health insurance and a provide a
full tuition waiver. Regardless, all highly-qualified students will
automatically be considered for the departmental assistantships ( up to
$18K) and tuition waiver (unless specifically declined).

USEFUL SITES FOR NEW GRADUATE STUDENTS

    For new graduate students, the following sites may supply useful information for living in Atlanta and studying  at Georgia State University.

• Student Housing
• Orientation
• International Student and Scholar Services
• Social Security Administration

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