Georgia College and State University – Milledgeville, Georgia, USA

Open to the following subject areas:

Accounting and Finance, Biomedical Sciences, Business and Management, Computer Science/IT, Creative Writing, Criminology, Dance, Economics, Education Studies, English Literature and Language, Film Studies, Health and Wellbeing in Society, History, International Relations and Politics, Journalism, Marketing, Medical Science, Music, Photography and Video, Psychology

Georgia College and State University (GCSU) is a public liberal arts university located in Milledgeville, a charming, traditional southern town less than a two-hour drive from Atlanta. Approximately 7,000 students are enrolled at GCSU.

Programmes of study

GCSU offer a variety of academic programmes from their Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, and Health Sciences, all of which consist of specialised academic departments. Full details of the majors on offer can be found on the GCSU website.

Exchange students will be required to follow a full programme of study for the academic year based at GCSU.

Learn more about campus activities and events

Georgia College boasts over 170 organisations that students can join including 27 recognised fraternities and sororities, year-round recreational sports programs, an abundance of community service opportunities, and topnotch student activities.

Exchange students have full access to the Wellness and Recreation Center, and there is a large variety of activities available to help you keep active and healthy during your exchange.

Downtown Milledgeville is a great complement to the welcoming atmosphere of Georgia College. Milledgeville is a true college town, offering a great combination of restaurants, bars, shopping, cultural events, outdoor activities and more. Most importantly, Milledgeville is a safe and inviting place where GC students can relax and enjoy themselves. Serving as Georgia’s state capitol for 64 years, Milledgeville is located less than a two-hour drive from Atlanta, and an easy drive from all the other great cities in the Peach State – Athens, Macon, Columbus, and Savannah.

Travel & accommodation

Travel – the International Education Center will pre-arrange airport pick-ups for new students arriving at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Accommodation – you will need to apply to live in the GCSU student halls of residence. For more information check out the GCSU University Housing webpage.

Visas & insurance

Visas – To take part in this exchange you are responsible for ensuring that meet US immigration requirements .
Insurance – DMU insurance is not sufficient for studying on exchange in America, and students are required to purchase medical insurance while attending Georgia College and State University. The University System of Georgia has a mandatory health insurance plan for all international students enrolled at Georgia’s public colleges and universities. The insurance fee must be paid each semester.