Clayton State University Office of Recruitment & Admissions

10/09/2026

🌧️ Preview Day Update

Due to inclement weather, Clayton State University’s Preview Day has been postponed to October 24.

We look forward to welcoming our future Lakers! 💙🧡

Register for the new date here: shorturl.at/6QFqv

Please stay safe and monitor official university channels for weather updates.

10/07/2026

🎓 The 2027–2028 FAFSA is now open!
 
Completing the FAFSA is an important step toward accessing financial aid opportunities, including grants, scholarships, federal work-study and federal loans.
 
When completing your FAFSA, use Clayton State University’s school code: 008976.
 
📞 Questions? Contact the Office of Financial Aid at (678) 466-4185 or [email protected].
 
Start your FAFSA today at StudentAid.gov.
 

09/22/2026

09/22/2026

🎉 Clayton State University is ranked No. 2 among the Top 20 Best Value Colleges in Georgia!

According to Niche’s 2027 rankings, Clayton State continues to stand out for delivering a high-quality education and strong value for students.

We’re proud to see Clayton State recognized among Georgia’s leading institutions—and even prouder of the students, faculty and staff who make Laker Nation special every day.

💙🧡 Dreams. Made Real.

09/22/2026

A Laker is taking mission planning to new heights. 🚀

Clayton State senior Jennifer Jimenez Hernandez has been selected to join NASA’s L’SPACE Mission Concept Academy as a Program Analyst.

Through the 15-week, NASA-funded program, Jennifer will gain hands-on experience in developing a space mission, from preliminary design through review. She’ll strengthen her skills in design, data analysis, technical writing, and proposal development while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to develop a preliminary mission concept.

Read Jennifer’s story: https://tinyurl.com/52rdxuc6

09/22/2026

09/11/2026

Clayton State University ofrece clases de 8 semanas a través de Next Wave. ¡La Segunda Sesión comienza en octubre!
Mira las clases disponibles y conoce más sobre Next Wave en el enlace de nuestra bio.
¡Solicita hoy en apply.clayton.edu!

09/01/2026

🚨 FUTURE LAKERS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 🧡💙

Join us Saturday, October 10, for Preview Day at Clayton State University!

Explore campus, experience mock lectures, learn about student life and academics, and see what it’s like to be part of Laker Nation. Ready to see yourself at Clayton State?

Register now: https://www.clayton.edu/admissions/visit/preview-day

08/26/2026

Clayton State was proud to connect with prospective students at the Georgia PROBE College Fair at Calvary Day School. 🎓
 
Admissions Counselor Hailey Smith represented Clayton State at the fair, which brings colleges and universities together with high school students to explore postsecondary opportunities, learn about admissions and financial aid, and connect directly with college representatives.