Georgia Southern University
About
Georgia Southern University in Statesboro is a premier public institution renowned for offering a large-scale university experience with a tight-knit community feel, anchored by highly ranked programs in the Parker College of Business and the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing. Campus life is defined by a classic, pedestrian-friendly college-town atmosphere and vibrant "Eagle Nation" school spirit, which thrives during Division I athletic events and within the state-of-the-art Recreation Activity Center. What truly sets the university apart is its commitment to experiential learning, highlighted by the on-campus Center for Wildlife Education—home to Freedom, the school's live bald eagle mascot—and its reputation as one of Georgia’s top producers of high-demand nursing and healthcare graduates.
Wikipedia:Georgia Southern University is a public research university in the U.S. state of Georgia. The flagship campus is in Statesboro, with additional campuses in Savannah, Swainsboro, and Hinesville. Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern is the fifth-largest institution in the University System of Georgia.
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Georgia Southern University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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