Exploring Georgia Southern University: A Guide to Campuses, Programs, and Directions

Georgia Southern University, a public Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, offers a wide array of academic programs and opportunities across its three campuses. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the university, including campus locations, directions, academic offerings, and resources for prospective and current students.

A Tri-Campus University

Georgia Southern University is unique in that it operates across three vibrant campuses:

Statesboro Campus: The flagship campus, located in Statesboro, Georgia.
Armstrong Campus: Situated in Savannah, Georgia.
Liberty Campus: Located in Hinesville, Georgia.

Navigating to the Statesboro Campus

The Statesboro Campus is the primary location for Georgia Southern University. Here are detailed driving directions to key locations on campus from various directions:

Directions to Lewis Hall (Office of Admissions)

All weekday campus visits begin at Lewis Hall, located on Sweetheart Circle. Here are several routes to reach it:

From I-16 East:

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1. Take I-16 East to exit 116 (Statesboro/Claxton and Georgia Southern University exit).
2. Turn left onto Highway 301 S toward Ogeechee Tech/Statesboro.
3. Drive approximately 10 miles, passing through five traffic lights.
4. Look for the Super 8 Hotel on your left as you approach the fifth traffic light.
5. Turn right onto Southern Drive.
6. Upon reaching Sweetheart Circle, turn right.
7. At the fork in the road, stay to the left and continue around the circle.
8. Lewis Hall will be the first building on your right.
From I-16 West:
1. Take I-16 West to exit 127 (Statesboro and Georgia Southern University exit).
2. Turn right onto Highway 67 (Fair Road).
3. Drive approximately 10 miles.
4. Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Parkway.
5. Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway for 2 miles.
6. Turn right onto South Main Street.
7. Continue on South Main Street for 1 mile.
8. Look for the Super 8 Hotel on your left.
9. Turn right onto Southern Drive.
10. Upon reaching Sweetheart Circle, turn right.
11. At the fork in the road, stay to the left and continue around the circle.
12. Lewis Hall will be the first building on your right.
From Statesboro (Fifth Traffic Light):
1. Come into Statesboro to the fifth traffic light.
2. Turn right at this traffic light onto North Main Street.
3. Continue on North Main Street for 1.5 miles (North Main Street will turn into South Main Street).
4. Southern Drive (main entrance to Georgia Southern) will be on your left.
5. Turn left onto Southern Drive.
6. Upon reaching Sweetheart Circle, take a right.
7. At the fork in the road, take a left and continue around the circle.
8. Lewis Hall will be the first building on your right.

Directions to the University College (4526 Old Register Road, Statesboro, GA)

Note: GPS navigation may not be accurate for this location.

From I-16 East:
1. Take I-16 East to exit 116 (Statesboro/Claxton and Georgia Southern University exit).
2. Turn left onto Highway 301 S / South Main Street toward Ogeechee Tech/Statesboro.
3. Drive approximately 10 miles.
4. At the fifth traffic light, turn right onto Old Register Road.
5. Follow the traffic circle/roundabout to the third exit (Forest Drive).
6. The building will be on the left with a flagpole in front.
From I-16 West:

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1. Take I-16 West to exit 127 (Statesboro and Georgia Southern University exit).
2. Turn right onto Highway 67 (Fair Road).
3. Drive approximately 10 miles.
4. Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Parkway (Hwy 301 Bypass).
5. Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway for 2 miles.
6. Turn right onto Hwy 301 S / South Main Street.
7. Turn right at the light onto Old Register Road.
8. Follow the traffic circle/roundabout to the third exit (Forest Drive).
9. The building will be on the left with a flagpole in front.
From Statesboro (Veteran’s Memorial Parkway):
1. Come into Statesboro from Veteran’s Memorial Parkway (Hwy 301 Bypass).
2. Turn left onto Hwy 301 S / South Main Street.
3. Turn right at the light onto Old Register Road.
4. Follow the traffic circle/roundabout to the third exit (Forest Drive).
5. The building will be on the left with a flagpole in front.

Directions to Other Key Locations on the Statesboro Campus

Dorman Drive:
- From I-16 East:
  1. Take I-16 East to exit 116 (Statesboro/Claxton and Georgia Southern University exit).
  2. Take a left onto Highway 301 S toward Ogeechee Tech/Statesboro.
  3. Drive approximately 10 miles. You will pass through five traffic lights.
  4. Look for the Super 8 Hotel on your left as you approach the fifth traffic light.
  5. Continue past Southern Drive.
  6. Turn right onto Tillman Road, then turn right onto Fair Road.
  7. Continue on Fair Road for 1 mile.
  8. Turn right onto Chandler Road.
  9. Take the first right onto Dorman Drive.
- From I-16 West:
  1. Take I-16 West to exit 127 (Statesboro and Georgia Southern University exit).
  2. Take a right onto Highway 67 (Fair Road).
  3. Drive approximately 12 miles.
  4. Turn left onto Chandler Road.
  5. Take the first right onto Dorman Drive.
- From Statesboro (Fifth Traffic Light):
  1. Come into Statesboro to the fifth traffic light.
  2. Turn right at this traffic light onto North Main Street.
  3. Continue on North Main Street for 1.5 miles (North Main Street will turn into South Main Street).
  4. Turn left onto Tillman Road, then right onto Fair Road.
  5. Continue on Fair Road for 1 mile.
  6. Turn right onto Chandler Road.
  7. Take the first right onto Dorman Drive.
Malecki Drive:
- From I-16 East:
  1. Take I-16 East to exit 116 (Statesboro/Claxton and Georgia Southern University exit).
  2. Take a left onto Highway 301 S toward Ogeechee Tech/Statesboro.
  3. Drive approximately 10 miles.
  4. Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Parkway.
  5. Follow Veterans Memorial Parkway for 0.5 miles and turn left onto Akins Boulevard.
  6. Take the first left onto Malecki Drive.
- From I-16 West:
  1. Take I-16 West to exit 127 (Statesboro and Georgia Southern University exit).
  2. Take a right onto Highway 67 (Fair Road).
  3. Drive approximately 10 miles.
  4. Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Parkway.
  5. Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway for 1.5 miles.
  6. Turn right onto Akins Boulevard.
  7. Take the first left onto Malecki Drive.
- From Statesboro (Fifth Traffic Light):
  1. Come into Statesboro to the fifth traffic light.
  2. Turn right at this traffic light onto North Main Street.
  3. Continue on North Main Street for 2 miles (North Main Street will turn into South Main Street).
  4. Southern Drive (main entrance to Georgia Southern) will be on your left.
  5. Continue past Southern Drive.
  6. Shortly after passing the Super 8 Hotel (on your right), take a left onto Old Register Road.
  7. A the roundabout, take the first exit onto Forest Drive.
  8. Turn right onto Akins Boulevard.
  9. Take the first right.
Herty Drive:
- From I-16 East:
  1. Take I-16 East to exit 116 (Statesboro/Claxton and Georgia Southern University exit).
  2. Take a left onto Highway 301 S toward Ogeechee Tech/Statesboro.
  3. Drive approximately 10 miles. You will pass through five traffic lights.
  4. Look for the Super 8 Hotel on your left as you approach the fifth traffic light.
  5. Continue past Southern Drive.
  6. Turn right onto Tillman Road, then turn right onto Fair Road.
  7. Continue on Fair Road for 0.5 miles.
  8. Turn right onto Herty Drive.
- From I-16 West:
  1. Take I-16 West to exit 127 (Statesboro and Georgia Southern University exit).
  2. Take a right onto Highway 67 (Fair Road).
  3. Drive approximately 12 miles.
  4. Turn left onto Herty Drive.
- From Statesboro (Fifth Traffic Light):
  1. Come into Statesboro to the fifth traffic light.
  2. Turn right at this traffic light onto North Main Street.
  3. Continue on North Main Street for 1.5 miles (North Main Street will turn into South Main Street).
  4. Turn left onto Tillman Road, then right onto Fair Road.
  5. Continue on Fair Road for 0.5 miles.
  6. Turn right onto Herty Drive.
Plant Drive:

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- From I-16 East:
  1. Take I-16 East to exit 116 (Statesboro/Claxton and Georgia Southern University exit).
  2. Take a left onto Highway 301 S toward Ogeechee Tech/Statesboro.
  3. Drive approximately 10 miles.
  4. Turn right onto Southern Drive.
  5. Upon reaching Sweetheart Circle, take a right.
  6. You will reach a fork in the road - stay right onto Forest Drive.
  7. Continue on Forest Drive for 0.5 miles.
  8. Turn right onto Plant Drive.
- From I-16 West:
  1. Take I-16 West to exit 127 (Statesboro and Georgia Southern University exit).
  2. Take a right onto Highway 67 (Fair Road).
  3. Drive approximately 12 miles.
  4. Turn left onto Chandler Road.
  5. Continue on Chandler Road for 0.5 miles.
  6. Turn right onto Plant Drive.
- From Statesboro (Fifth Traffic Light):
  1. Come into Statesboro to the fifth traffic light.
  2. Turn right at this traffic light onto North Main Street.
  3. Continue on North Main Street for 1.5 miles (North Main Street will turn into South Main Street).
  4. Turn left onto Tillman Road, then right onto Fair Road.
  5. Continue on Fair Road for 1 mile.
  6. Turn right onto Chandler Road.
  7. Continue on Chandler Road for 0.5 miles.
  8. Turn right onto Plant Drive.

Armstrong Campus Directions

Georgia Southern's Armstrong Campus is located in Savannah, accessible by Interstate 16 and Interstate 95. The Armstrong campus is located in a suburban setting near the Savannah Mall, with direct access to downtown Savannah via Abercorn Expressway.

Liberty Campus Directions

The Liberty Campus in Hinesville first began operations as a satellite campus of Armstrong State University in 1997, moving to its current facilities in January 2016.

Academic Overview

Georgia Southern University offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs across its various colleges.

Colleges and Key Programs

Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing: Formed in 2011, combining the previous College of IT with its engineering programs. In 2010, Georgia Southern received approval to offer three new engineering degrees: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, and the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
College of Science and Mathematics: Previously known as the Allen E.
Parker College of Business: The Ph.D. in Logistics/Supply Chain Management is the first of its kind to be offered in the state of Georgia through the university's Parker College of Business.
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health: Established in 2004.
University College: From flexible degree paths to dedicated support, we provide the personal and affordable foundation every Eagle needs to launch a career with confidence.

Online Programs

Georgia Southern offers flexibility through its online programs:

Online Bachelor's Degrees: Available in nursing, general studies, and information technology.
Master's Programs: Offered in various fields, including kinesiology, instructional technology, accomplished teaching, instructional improvement, higher education administration, reading education, middle grades education, secondary education, special education, educational leadership, business administration, applied economics, accounting, computer science and sport management.

Honors College

Georgia Southern University’s Honors College provides a rigorous and selective academic program open to high-achieving undergraduate students from all fields of study.

Student Life and Resources

Georgia Southern provides a rich environment for student life, with numerous resources and organizations.

Housing

Georgia Southern currently has seven housing facilities, Centennial Place, Kennedy Hall, Watson Hall, Eagle Village, Freedom's Landing, Southern Courtyard, and Southern Pines offering mostly suite and apartment configurations. In the fall of 2008, Centennial Place, a residential complex with four buildings, was constructed. Georgia Southern University purchased Campus Club during May 2012 and began offering campus housing under the name of Freedom's Landing for the fall 2012 semester.

Dining Services

Eagle Dining Services manages all dining locations on campus. Retail dining locations by Eagle Dining Services include an on-campus Starbucks and Chick-fil-A and Zach's Brews, Market Street Deli, Sushi with Gusto, and Oasis Smoothie & Juice Bar. Georgia Southern University is one of the first to implement a biometric iris recognition system to gain entry to the dining halls in lieu of a swipe card.

Transportation

Southern Express is Georgia Southern's bus transportation system. In the fall of 2010, adjustments were made and two new routes with a total of eight buses were introduced.

Student Organizations

There are many types of organizations on campus, including professional, Greek letter, cultural, service and religious. The Armed Forces ROTC would be considered as a professional student organization while the Hispanic Student Association would be considered a cultural student organization. Political organizations include the Young Democrats and Young Americans for Liberty. The Young Democrats of Georgia Southern has established significant efforts in getting students to vote.

Student Media

The Department of Student Media houses six divisions: the George-Anne, Business, Marketing, Magazines, and two Production divisions, one digital, one print. The George-Anne, Student Media's flagship publication for the Statesboro campus, is published on the Statesboro Campus every Tuesday and Thursday during the fall and spring semesters. During the summer terms, it is published biweekly on Thursdays. It also publishes online daily at thegeorgeanne.com. The George-Anne, Inkwell Edition publishes weekly on Thursdays for the Armstrong Campus. The Magazines Division produces The Reflector, The Miscellany, Our House, Lantern Walk and Our Neighborhood.

Unique Facilities and Centers

Georgia Southern boasts several unique facilities that enhance the educational experience.

Center for Wildlife Education and Lamar Q Ball Jr. Raptor Center

The Center for Wildlife Education and the Lamar Q Ball Jr. Raptor Center is an educational and research facility located on 18 acres (73,000 m2). The center is home to "Freedom", Georgia Southern's American bald eagle mascot, as well as 85 other birds, 67 reptiles, 70 amphibians, and eight mammals. In 2009, the center added a 12-acre (49,000 m2) expansion known as the Wetland Preserve, featuring various species of water fowl in their native habitats.

Georgia Southern Botanical Garden

The Georgia Southern Botanical Garden is centered on an early 20th-century farmstead and offers visitors a view of the cultural and natural heritage of the southeastern coastal plain, an area rich in endangered plants.

Herty Advanced Materials Development Center

Georgia Southern University welcomed Georgia Governor Nathan Deal to campus in April 2012 to sign Georgia Senate Bill 396 into law transferring management of the Herty Advanced Materials Development Center to the university. The Herty Advanced Material Development Center, which is located near the Port of Savannah, is named for the chemist, businessman and academic Charles Herty (1837-1938).

Recreation Activity Center (RAC)

The Recreation Activity Center (the RAC) is a 220,000-square-foot (20,000 m2) complex that includes areas for weight lifting, cardio, and basketball.

Center for Art & Theatre

The Center for Art & Theatre opened on February 29, 2008. One of its three galleries is the permanent home of the Georgia Artists Collection, a continuously expanding gift of pieces established and curated by Betty Foy Sanders, Bulloch County native and wife of former Georgia Governor Carl Sanders.

Admissions and Financial Aid

Taking the first step toward your academic goals at Georgia Southern University involves understanding the admissions process and financial aid options.

Application Process

Our dedicated team of counselors is here to guide you through the application process and answer any questions you may have about becoming a part of Eagle Nation. If you’ve already applied, congratulations on starting your journey with Georgia Southern! Rest assured that your application is in good hands, and our admissions team is diligently reviewing it.

Important Admissions Information

In order to receive credit, you must send Official AP scores and college transcripts to Georgia Southern. Georgia Southern prefers electronic submissions.

Application Deadlines

The following application deadlines represent the dates set by Georgia Southern for admission consideration. While applications are still available after these dates, all decisions depend on the student’s ability to submit all required documents at least one week prior to the first day of classes. Some programs at Georgia Southern require secondary admission, meaning that the University may admit you, but you will still need to apply to your desired program.

Financial Aid

Submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is an essential step in securing financial aid for your education at Georgia Southern. The FAFSA® helps determine your eligibility for various forms of financial assistance, including grants, loans and work-study programs. To ensure you receive the maximum aid you’re eligible for, you must complete the FAFSA® as soon as possible after its opening date each year.

Georgia Southern offers scholarships to students who demonstrate financial need, regardless of residency status.

Financial Aid Forms Required

FAFSA, HEERF III Funding Application for students ineligible to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Scholarship Information

The Office of Admissions awards scholarships to new students on behalf of the University. A separate scholarship application is required to be considered.

A History of Growth and Transformation

Founded as a school for teaching modern agricultural production techniques and homemaking skills to rural school children, First District A&M within two decades shifted its emphasis to meet the growing need for teachers within the state. Its name and mission were changed in 1924 to Georgia Normal School, as a training ground for teachers. The university finally integrated its student body in 1965, eleven years after the United States Supreme Court's ruling in Brown v. Board of Education (1954).

Georgia Southern has continued its program and physical expansion. Since then, the university has embarked on a massive upgrade of facilities, adding more than $300 million in new construction. Georgia Southern was named a Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 2006.

In October 2019, some students of Georgia Southern University publicly burned books of Cuban-American novelist Jennine Capó Crucet after she gave a talk on campus.

On January 11, 2017, the Regents of the University System of Georgia announced that the university would merge with Armstrong State University in Savannah as part of the ongoing campus consolidations recommended by the University System of Georgia (USG). Since 2011, in an attempt to improve efficiency and lower costs, the USG has consolidated several colleges and universities within its system, merging some and closing others while altering or transforming curriculums.

On April 8, 2025, University System Chancellor Sonny Perdue made a recommendation to the Board of Regents to consolidate Georgia Southern with East Georgia State College (EGSC) in Swainsboro, effective January 1, 2026. On April 15, 2025, the Regents held their monthly board meeting on the main campus of Georgia Southern, formally approving the consolidation of Georgia Southern and EGSC.

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