General FAQs
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥app Frequently Asked Questions
All ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥app students have the option of living on-campus during their time at Valdosta State. To apply for campus housing, complete the Housing Application available in the Housing Portal:
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- Navigate to My·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥app (myvsu.valdosta.edu)
- Log in with your ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥app email and password.
- Select the grey "View All" button under the “Portals” section.
- Scroll down and select Housing/Residence Hall Assignments
- Select "Application" from the top beige navigation banner.
- Choose the appropriate term.
- Select "Save & Continue" to proceed with the application.
Visit How to Apply or contact Housing and Residence Life at (229) 333 - 5920 for more information.
Valdosta State offers a variety of competitive intramural sports, including football and basketball. You can call (229) 333 - SEAT (7328) to purchase Blazer Athletics tickets. For a full list of Blazer Athletics sports, game schedules, team rosters and ticket information, check out .
Valdosta State provides shuttle bus services Monday through Friday from 7:30am to 11:00pm. You can track the Blazer Shuttle busses at or view the Blazer Shuttle Express Routes. Contact Parking and Transportation at (229) 293 - 7275 for more information.
The ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥app Bookstore is located on the first and second floors of the Student Union:
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- 1st Floor: Textbooks and School Supplies
- 2nd Floor: ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥app Merchandise, Apparel and More
You can shop in-person or online via . Contact the Bookstore at (229) 333 - 5666 for more information.
Members of the ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥app community are offered access to the Campus Recreation heated swimming pool, fitness facilities, equipment and programs.
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- ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥app Student Membership: Included with Tuition and Fees
- ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥app Employee/Alumni Membership: Campus Recreation's Membership & Fees
Visit the Campus Recreation Webpage or contact Campus Recreation at (229) 333 - 5898 for more information.
Locations and Menus
There are multiple campus dining locations and menus to choose from at Valdosta State University. Visit to explore all your campus dining options. For additional assistance with Blazer Dining locations and menus, .
Meal Plans
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥app Students living on campus are required to have a meal plan. Check out to view the available meal plan options. Although Dining Dollars and FLEX are two separate accounts, both link to your ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥app 1Card and can be used to make on-campus food purchases. For assistance with Meal Plans (including FLEX and Dining Dollars), contact ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥app 1Card Services at (229) 259 - 2593.
Event Services assists ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥app recognized student organizations, departments and external organizations with reserving and renting facilities on campus for meetings and events. Room reservations can be made through the or by contacting Event Services at (229) 333 - 5998.
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥app students, faculty and staff are granted access to Odum Library and its services:
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- Librarian Live Chat: Chat with an Odum Librarian
- Galileo: Research with an Extensive Online Library
- Fax Services: Free Faxing at New Media Center
- Copying and Printing: Use the Library's Multifunction Printing Equipment
- Computer Labs: Use the Library's Computers and Software
Visit the Odum Library Webpage or contact Odum Library at (229) 333 - 5869 for more information.
The ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥app Parking Map shows parking locations available for residents, commuters and employees while citation payments and appeals can be processed through the . Visit the Parking and Transportation Webpage or contact Parking and Transportation at (229) 293 - 7275 for more information.
The University Police Department protects the ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥app community and provides campus services such as:
- Blazer Guardian App: Access within the , or download separately from (Android) or the (Apple).
- Police Escort (available 24/7): To request an escort, contact UPD at (229) 333 - 7816.
- Lost & Found: To make a report, complete the Lost and Found Form or call (229) 333 - 7816.
- Campus Carry: View for more information on the "Campus Carry" legislation.
- Crime/Emergency Response: To report a crime or emergency, contact UPD at (229) 259 - 5555.
- Anonymous Tips: To report an anonymous tip, contact UPD at (229) 219 - 3171.
Visit the Public Safety Webpage or contact UPD at (229) 333 - 7816 for more information.
Incoming Students
Scholarships can be provided from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to incoming freshmen each Fall semester. To qualifiy, students must:
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- Be accepted into ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥app by March 1
- Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.1
- Have a minimum SAT score of 1250 or an ACT score of 28
View Undergraduate Admissions Scholarships or contact ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥app Undergraduate Admissions at (229) 333 - 5791 for more information.
Current Students
Existing students can apply for the ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥app General Scholarship for the academic year from October 1 through March 1 via Banner:
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- Log into My·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥app with your ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥app email and password.
- Select Banner > Financial Aid Application Menu tab > Apply for ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥app Scholarships
Visit the Financial Aid Webpage or contact Financial Aid at (229) 333 - 5935 for more information.
The Student Health Center is available for currently enrolled full-time students who have paid the health fee and are taking at least one semester hour. Student Health Services include:
Visit the Student Health Webpage or contact Student Health at (229) 333 - 5886 for more information. To reach the After Hours On-Call Nurse, call (229) 259 - 2083.
The Academic Support Center (ASC) offers peer tutoring, online tutoring through BlazeView, and academic workshops. Check out ASC Workshops for a complete list of available and upcoming workshops. Visit the Academic Support Center Webpage or contact Academic Support Center at (229) 333 - 7570 for more information.
Valdosta State offers numerous campus employment opportunities to interested candidates. To apply, select the application link associated with the position(s) you're interested in:
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- Faculty and Staff:
- Student Assistant:
- Graduate Assistant:
View the Human Resources Employment Opportunities or contact Human Resources at (229) 333 - 5709 for more information.
Undergraduate Programs:
Students should apply for graduation at least two (2) full semesters in advance of the anticipated graduation date by:
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- Completing the
- Providing
For more information, review the Undergraduate Graduation Requirements or contact the Registrar at (229) 333 - 5727.
Graduate Programs:
For more information, review the Graduate Graduation Requirements or contact the Graduate School at (229) 333 - 5694.
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥app Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement Ceremonies take place each year on campus in May and December. Graduation specifics, including dates and locations, are available on the ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥app Commencement Webpage. Contact Event Services at (229) 333 - 5998 for more information.
FLEX accounts are campus debit accounts which are separate from Student Accounts in Banner and Dining/Meal Plan accounts. You can check and add funds to your FLEX account online using the . For more information, review the FLEX Account Webpage or contact 1Card Services at (229) 259 - 2593.
·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥app Students can access their campus mail box number by:
- Navigating to My·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥app > Banner
- Select "Campus Mail Box" from under the Student Main Menu
SGSC students can access their campus mailbox number by contacting Campus Mail at (229) 333 - 5672. For more information, visit the Campus Mail Webpage.
The New Media Center offers a number of services for ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥app students and employees such as:
For more information, visit the New Media Center Webpage or contact the New Media Center at (229) 333 - 5863.
Division of Information Technology
- 1500 N. Patterson St. Valdosta, Georgia 31698
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Mailing Address
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA 31698 - Solutions Center
- Phone: 229.245.4357
- Fax
- Fax: 229.245.4349
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