Georgia State University, an enterprising urban public research university, is a national leader in graduating students from widely diverse backgrounds.
The student body of more than 53,000 demonstrates that students from all backgrounds can achieve at high rates with unsurpassed connections to the city’s business, government, nonprofit and cultural organizations.
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Georgia State University, an enterprising urban public research university, is a national leader in graduating students from widely diverse backgrounds.
The student body of more than 53,000 demonstrates that students from all backgrounds can achieve at high rates with unsurpassed connections to the city’s business, government, nonprofit and cultural organizations.
Spring 2018 Graduation - Bachelor's Degrees
More than 2,000 students earned bachelor's degrees from Georgia State University during the spring 2018 semester. 
    
            
          
            Graduation -
            
              2018 Jun 14
            
          
        Spring 2018 Graduation - Executive Doctorate in Business
Students earned Executive Doctorate in Business degrees during the spring 2018 semester from the Georgia State University J. Mack Robinson College of Business. 
    
            
          
            Graduation -
            
              2018 Jun 14
            
          
        
      Spring 2018 Graduation - Associate's Degrees
More than 800 students earned associate's degrees from Georgia State University during the spring 2018 semester. 
    
            
          
            Graduation -
            
              2018 Jun 14
            
          
        
      Spring 2018 Graduation - Master's Degrees
More than 800 students earned master's degrees from Georgia State University during the spring 2018 semester. 
    
            
          
            Graduation -
            
              2018 Jun 14
            
          
        
      Spring 2018 Graduation - Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) Degrees
More than 20 students earned Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) degrees from Georgia State University during the spring 2018 semester. 
    
            
          
            Graduation -
            
              2018 Jun 14
            
          
        Spring 2018 Graduation - Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Degrees
Students earned Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degrees from Georgia State University's College of Education and Human Development during the spring 2018 semester. 
    
            
          
            Graduation -
            
              2018 Jun 14
            
          
        Spring 2018 Graduation - Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
More than 80 students were awarded Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees from Georgia State University in Atlanta during the spring semester of 2018. 
    
            
          
            Graduation -
            
              2018 Jun 14
            
          
        
      Dean's List-Spring 2018
To be eligible for the Dean's List, degree-seeking students must have earned a GPA of at least 3.5 for a minimum of nine semester hours of academic credit taken at Georgia State during the fall or spring term with no incompletes for the semester. Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 for all classes taken at Georgia State. 
    
            
          
            Dean's List -
            
              2018 Jun  6
            
          
        
      President's List-Spring 2018
To be eligible for the President's List, degree-seeking students must have earned a GPA of at least 4.0 for a minimum of nine semester hours of academic credit taken at Georgia State during the fall or spring term with no incompletes for the semester. Eligible students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 for all classes taken at Georgia State. 
    
            
          
            President's List -
            
              2018 Jun  6
            
          
        
      2018 Georgia Esports League (GEL) State Championships
The Georgia State University Esports Varsity Smite team defeated teams from Kennesaw State University, the Savannah College of Art and Design, and the University of Georgia to win state championships in Smite and Paladins at the 2018 Georgia Esports League (GEL) Championships in May. 
    
            
          
            Achievement (Other) -
            
              2018 Jun  5
            
          
        James Ancil Lewis Award
This award, established in memory of James Ancil Lewis, honors his exemplary work in respiratory therapy: from his graduation in 1973 until his death in 1992. This award is given to a junior(s) in the program who exemplifies Mr. Lewis' characteristics of service to others, particularly in clinical work and direct patient care. 
    
            
          
            Academic Award -
            
              2018 Jun  1
            
          
        Professional Merit Award
This award is presented to the student or students who has/have most actively participated in professional activities within the community and who demonstrates high standards of professionalism. 
    
            
          
            Achievement (Other) -
            
              2018 Jun  1
            
          
        
      Faculty Recognition Award
This award is presented to graduating students who, in the opinion of the faculty, exhibit a positive professional attitude and a willingness to serve the needs of classmates, the community, and the profession of respiratory therapy. 
    
            
          
            Academic Award -
            
              2018 Jun  1
            
          
        
      Provost's Dissertation Fellowship
A Ph.D. student in the School of Public Health at Georgia State University has been awarded the Provost's Dissertation Fellowship. 
    
            
          
            Business/professional -
            
              2018 Jun  1
            
          
        
      Virgil Jacobs Award
In memory of Dr. Virgil Jacobs, former anatomist in the physical therapy program, this award is given to the student who best exemplifies the qualities of intelligence, compassion, fairness, honesty, and sincerity in addition to outstanding scholarly anatomical competence. 
    
            
          
            Achievement (Other) -
            
              2018 May 25
            
          
        Gordon Seagraves Cummings Scholarship/Award
This scholarship recognizes individuals who are both critical thinkers and caring, competent practitioners -- characteristics personified by Professor Gordon Cummings. 
    
            
          
            Scholarship -
            
              2018 May 25
            
          
        Physical Therapy Achievement Award
This award is given to graduating students with a grade point average of 4.0 in the Physical Therapy program. 
    
            
          
            Academic Award -
            
              2018 May 25
            
          
        
      Outstanding Nutrition Graduate Student Award
The Outstanding Nutrition Graduate Student Award recognizes a graduate student or students with outstanding academic performance and professional contributions. 
    
            
          
            Academic Award -
            
              2018 May 25
            
          
        
      Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society
Membership in Sigma Theta Tau is an honor conferred on students in the baccalaureate and graduate programs who have demonstrated excellence in their nursing program. Georgia State University is home to the Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society in Nursing.    
    
            
          
            Honor Society -
            
              2018 May 25
            
          
        
      Public Health Undergraduate Wins National Student Athlete Award
An undergraduate student in the School of Public Health at Georgia State University has been awarded the Wilma Rudolph Student-Athlete Achievement Award. 
    
            
          
            Academic Award -
            
              2018 May 24
            
          
        Respiratory Therapy Academic Excellence Award
This award recognizes a graduating student or students with the highest GPA achieved in the respiratory therapy progam. 
    
            
          
            Academic Award -
            
              2018 May 24
            
          
        Outstanding Coordinated Program Student Award
Georgia State University recognizes one outstanding Nutrition Coordinated Program student each year. Criteria for the award include academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, and potential as a future dietetics professional. 
    
            
          
            Academic Award -
            
              2018 May 16
            
          
        
      Outstanding Nutrition Science Student Award
This award is given to an undergraduate student or students with outstanding academic performance, demonstrated leadership and potential as a future dietetics professional. 
    
            
          
            Academic Award -
            
              2018 May 16
            
          
        
      Johnnie W. Prothro Academic Excellence Award
This award is given to an undergraduate student in the Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions who has achieved a high level of academic excellence in the nutrition program. 
    
            
          
            Academic Award -
            
              2018 May 16
            
          
        
      Sara M. Hunt Clinical Excellence Award
This award is given to a Coordinated Program student who has displayed outstanding performance in the clinical setting. 
    
            
          
            Academic Award -
            
              2018 May 16
            
          
        Leadership Award
This award is given to the individual in the Department of Physical Therapy who provides ongoing, dynamic leadership and guidance to his or her class. 
    
            
          
            Academic Award -
            
              2018 May 16
            
          
        Keystone Award
This award is given to a student or students who, through example, maintains the structure and integrity of the class. The recipient(s) demonstrates a strong commitment to the physical therapy profession, is an avid patient advocate, and is respected by faculty and peers. 
    
            
          
            Academic Award -
            
              2018 May 16
            
          
        
      Occupational Therapy Leadership Excellence Award
The Occupational Therapy Leadership Excellence Award goes to the student who provides ongoing, dynamic leadership and guidance to his or her class and maintains a GPA of 3.5 or higher. 
    
            
          
            Academic Award -
            
              2018 May 16
            
          
        
      Occupational Therapy Academic Excellence Award
Award is given to a graduating second year student with a GPA of 4.0 in the occupational therapy program who also exhibits overall academic excellence. 
    
            
          
            Academic Award -
            
              2018 May 16
            
          
        
      Student Service Excellence Award
This award is given to the Occupational Therapy student who maintains the structure and integrity of the class. This student has a strong commitment to the occupational therapy profession, is an avid patient advocate and is respected by faculty and peers. 
    
            
          
            Academic Award -
            
              2018 May 16
            
          
        