Associate Degree Homepage

As Atlanta’s gateway to higher education, Georgia State’s Perimeter College offers a customizable approach to an associate degree across five campuses and online. You’ll get a Georgia State-quality education, studying in smaller classes on a schedule that fits your lifestyle, at a fraction of the price.

IMPORTANT DATES

MAY 1

Fall 2021 First-Year application deadline

JUNE 1

Summer 2021 application deadline

What Type of Student Are You?

First-Year Traditional

Applicants who graduated/were slated to graduate high school in the last five years. Includes those who’ve earned GED diplomas and fewer than 30 hours of college credit.

Transfer

Applicants enrolled at other colleges or universities who want to transfer to Perimeter College.

Dual Enrollment

Applicants who are juniors or seniors in high school and are interested in completing college courses simultaneously, earning both high school and college credit.

International

International students are those who are currently in the United States on non-immigrant visas or have been educated outside of the country.

Re-Entry:

Applicants who have previously attended Perimeter College but have not been actively enrolled and taking courses for a period of three or more consecutive terms.

Online:

Admission requirements vary by student type, but students may choose to enroll in online-only courses or a combination of online and on-campus courses.

More Student Types:

If you don’t fit any of the above student types, you may be a postbaccalaureate, transient or nontraditional applicant.

30+ Pathways to an
Associate Degree

EXPLORE OUR PATHWAYS AND PICK THE ONE THAT SPARKS YOUR PASSION

Choose from more than 30 areas of study — we call them pathways — to graduate in just two years. With your associate degree in hand, you’ll be positioned to add a bachelor’s degree in the same field or immediately pursue a career. We offer two special career program pathways in nursing and dental hygiene. If you choose one of them, you’ll be ready to take any required licensing test(s) or start a job immediately after you graduate.

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