Log in to SWORDS, Middle Georgia State’s Student Web Organized Records & Data System. You can use SWORDS to register, view your schedule, drop/add classes and check your financial aid status.

Or, check your status.

• Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be your most critical step to realizing your dream of earning a degree.

NOTE: It can take up to eight weeks to complete the financial aid process.

• If you have not yet applied for financial aid, go to mga.edu/financial-aid and follow the steps listed under "Application Process." List Middle Georgia State's code - 001581 - on your FAFSA and your information is automatically submitted to us.
• If you have applied for financial aid, check your record to review your award or to make sure you've submitted all the documents necessary to complete your file. You can check your record through your new Middle Georgia State SWORDS account. Review SWORDS instructions on Financial Aid’s web page if you need assistance.

Look up your email account in Banner so you will get all your messages from Middle Georgia State.

• After you have your new email address, learn how to log in by reviewing the instructions New Student Webmail Log in.

Review Middle Georgia State’s academic calendar, which lists important dates and deadlines such as fee payments, when classes begin, residence hall move-in days and more: mga.edu/academics/calendars 

Now that you have been admitted you will need to register for classes. As soon as the registration period opens for the semester for which you are admitted, you may contact your academic advisor for an appointment. Go to mga.edu/advisors. Classes fill up quickly so you should register early!

The requirement applies to students who are not 21 or older by the first day of classes for the term of enrollment and who do not live with their parents, legal guardian or spouse in the following counties: Bibb, Bleckley, Crawford, Dodge, Dooly, Houston, Johnson, Jones, Laurens, Macon, Monroe, Peach, Pulaski, Telfair, Treutlen, Twiggs, Wheeler, Wilcox and Wilkinson.

 Students who fall under the residency requirement must sign a housing contract and live in a residence hall. Examples of exemptions are online-only students, students with children and full student housing. For more information, including student housing locations, contracts, fees and application process, go to  mga.edu/residence-life/

Sign up for New Student Orientation and ATTEND: mga.edu/orientation. It’s the best way to start your university experience!

Follow us on Instagram @mgaorientation for news and updates.

Be sure to provide final academic transcripts or other outstanding documents to the Office of Admissions. (See: mga.edu/CheckMyStatus)

Go to mga.edu/bursar to pay your tuition and fees by the published deadline dates. Hang on to that BankMobile card. You’ll need it.

As the semester approaches, you’ll need to get your:

• Student ID card at mga.edu/card
• Parking decal at mga.edu/police
• Textbooks (and MGA swag) at mga.edu/campus-store

All students need to be registered prior to the beginning of classes. Middle Georgia State students are expected to attend class beginning with the first class date.

Middle Georgia State has a wide range of extracurricular, recreational and sports activities outside of the classroom.

Attend the club fair on your campus or check out:

• Student Life at mga.edu/student-life
• Athletics at  mgaknights.com