Your Launchpad to Soar
No matter where your journey begins—whether you are an adult learner, a first-generation student or seeking a small, supportive learning environment—there is a pathway for you at Georgia Southern.
At the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro, Georgia, you’ll find a supportive runway to embark on your path to success. With tuition that is among the most affordable in the University System of Georgia, intimate class sizes, caring faculty, dedicated mentors, and a community that meets you exactly where you are, your Georgia Southern journey starts strong here.
Get everything you’d expect from a residential college campus: on-campus student housing, competitive intercollegiate sports, and over 30 student organizations. The East Georgia Campus gives you all the access and opportunities of a research university in a true home away from home—your perfect nest to soar beyond the expected.
Swainsboro by the Numbers
Forge meaningful relationships with your professors and the city you’ll call home. There is no shortage of ways to discover your wings with our small class sizes, beautiful welcoming campus, and more than 30 student clubs.
Academic Programs on the East Georgia Campus
The East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro is a part of the University College at Georgia Southern. Learn more about the University College and its programs.
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Enhanced Student Life
Swainsboro’s small-town charm is unmistakable — but you’ll find plenty of reasons to stay right on campus. Comfortable housing, convenient dining and a wide range of activities make the East Georgia Campus a welcoming place to learn, grow and get involved.
Housing
East Georgia Campus housing creates a safe, community-focused living environment that promotes holistic learning and personal growth. This environment fosters independent thinking and accountable personal-decision making, ensuring you are community-minded and academically successful.
Dining
East Georgia Campus Dining Services provides our students, faculty and staff with exceptional food and excellent customer service in our variety of locations. Stop by and see us today and share a meal or a cup of coffee with friends in a welcoming setting.
Student Organizations
There is no shortage of ways to discover your wings here at the East Georgia campus with over 30 student clubs and organizations, spanning academic interests, leadership, and community service.
Sports & Recreation
Stay active and connected at the East Georgia Campus while enjoying access to Georgia Southern’s broader recreation and athletics opportunities. Students can take part in campus wellness activities, join intramural and club sports when available and support Eagle Nation by attending Georgia Southern athletic events with their Eagle ID.
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Campus Facilities & Points of Pride
Explore the spaces that make the East Georgia Campus distinctive, from vibrant student and community hubs to hands-on learning environments and scenic outdoor spaces designed for connection, discovery, and campus life.
Sudie A. Fulford Community Learning Center
A hub for campus and community engagement, promoting public service programs and impact.
Jean Anderson Morgan (JAM) Student Activities Center
Your go-to spot for campus events, fitness and finding community.
Bee Campus
Georgia Southern is proud to carry forward East Georgia’s long-standing commitment to protecting pollinators and supporting a healthier environment for our region.
Intercollegiate Athletics
Our competitive intercollegiate athletics program fields four varsity teams: Baseball, Softball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, and esports. From the court to the diamond and the virtual arena, these student-athletes give us all a lot to cheer about.
Art on Campus
Creativity thrives on the East Georgia Campus through curated artwork, student exhibits, and installations that celebrate our region’s cultural and artistic diversity. Explore our galleries, take a self-guided art tour, and discover how art enriches campus life.
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Explore Swainsboro
Known as the “Crossroads of the Great South,” Swainsboro offers a blend of small-town charm, natural beauty and warm community spirit. With tree-lined streets, local shops and nearby parks and trails, students enjoy a quiet, welcoming place to focus on their studies while staying connected to the region’s major routes and cities. It’s a setting that feels both grounded and full of possibility — an ideal backdrop for your Georgia Southern journey.
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Take the Next Step
Like what you see? Come experience it in person. Schedule a visit to our East Georgia Campus today.
East Georgia Campus — Swainsboro
131 College Circle
Swainsboro, GA 30401
Phone: 478-289-2169
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