Georgia Southern University is recognized as a Community Leader through its investment in expanding local news coverage. Thanks to its participation in the Community Leaders Program we are able to enhance areas of content in Statsboro that were underserved in the past. Georgia Southern University proudly supports Inspire and stories about local youth taking action to make a difference in our community.
With over 26,100 students, Georgia Southern University’s 10 colleges, schools and departments offer 132 different degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate levels. These programs are offered on the University’s beautiful campuses in Statesboro, Savannah, Hinesville and through online instruction. We even have a study-abroad learning and research center in the charming city of Wexford, Ireland, marking Georgia Southern as the only public U.S. university with a campus in the country.
Whether a recent high school graduate, a military-affiliated student or an adult learner seeking to advance a career, Georgia Southern has a place to call home for everyone, ranking nationally in the Top 100 degree producers for diverse students.
With a single vision of growing others, our research is focused on community impact. Our teaching is focused on our students. And our students are focused on their future.
Georgia Southern’s nationally accredited academic programs prepare graduates for the real world of career or academics from graduation day. A unit of the University System of Georgia, the University boasts 300-plus student organizations, outstanding Division I athletics and state-of-the art residence halls and campus facilities.
Since 1906, the University’s hallmark has been a culture of engagement that bridges theory with practice, extends the learning environment beyond the classroom and promotes student growth and life success. Central to the University’s mission is the faculty’s dedication to excellence in teaching and the development of a fertile learning environment exemplified by a free exchange of ideas, high academic expectations and individual responsibility for academic achievement. Faculty, staff, and students embrace core values of collaboration, academic excellence, discovery and innovation, integrity, openness and inclusion and sustainability.
