Encouragement and Direction for Your Journey
At Georgia Southern University, we know you have what it takes to succeed and rise to your potential as an Eagle. We also believe we’re all at our best when we have access to mentors and other forms of support, whether for navigating new territory, advancing toward a goal or overcoming obstacles.
That’s why you’ll connect with your academic advisor from the very beginning of your studies and receive ongoing guidance until your degree is in hand. You’ll enjoy a collaborative relationship that promotes your academic success and empowers you to develop and implement educational plans consistent with your career aims.
You’re ready to soar beyond — and we’re here to give you wings.
How to Register for Classes
You’ll meet with your academic advisor to discuss degree and program requirements before using the MyGeorgiaSouthern portal to plan your schedule and register for classes.
Find Your Advisor
You’ll be assigned an advisor based on your major and campus location. Advisors specialize in a particular area, so they can master the details and keep you on track.
Visit Your CenterHow Academic Advising Works
Your advisor provides personalized support and guidance based on their ongoing relationship with you, detailed knowledge of your academic program and University requirements.
You’ll meet with your advisor at key times during your academic journey: early in your program, if you intend to switch majors and as you approach graduation. You can additionally choose to schedule an appointment at any time you feel it would be helpful. To check in, your advisor will be in touch at least once every semester.
In a given semester, students will be required to meet with their advisors if they fall into one of these categories:
- Have earned fewer than 45 credit hours in their program of study. This ensures that in those early semesters, students are clear on what they need to do to progress in their major.
- Are new students. It’s important that all incoming students meet with their advisor in their first semester, so they can not only learn about their major, degree requirements, etc. but also establish and start to build that relationship with their advisor.
- Are new to their major. If a student switches from one major to another, we want to make sure that they touch base with their new advisor to learn about their new degree requirements and start to build that relationship.
Need a graduation plan. Students who have recently crossed over 75 earned hours in their program of study have made significant progress in their major, and graduation will soon be approaching! This required meeting allows the student and advisor to touch base, plan through graduation and talk about whatever might be next for the student.
Helping You Soar From Day One
From before you step onto campus to the day you receive your degree, we help you navigate your path forward with confidence.
Incoming Students
New to Georgia Southern? You’ll start by registering for SOAR, our new student orientation program. During SOAR, you’ll meet with our advisement team, get your class schedule, learn how to register and get accustomed to life as an Eagle.
Degree Structure and Requirements
Set yourself up for success by knowing what to expect. Explore academic requirements at Georgia Southern, including the core curriculum and other major requirements.
Staying on Track
We help you avoid surprises. Use our resources to see where you are, where you need to go and whether you’re on track to get there on time.
Find Assistance and Support
Your advisor is just one component of a support network designed to help you thrive, inside and outside the classroom. Learn more about all forms of assistance available to you.