About
At a Glance
Welcome to South Georgia State College
Beautiful historic locations in Southeast Georgia. A multi-campus institution serving 15 counties. Class sizes small enough to make you feel like you belong to a community of learners and campuses large enough to give you a true college experience. This is South Georgia State College, an institution that has given residents of South Georgia an opportunity to further their education since the early 1900s.
Discover SGSC
Learn more about the college, our students and the SGSC experience.
Our History
South Georgia State College was created by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia on January 8, 2013, from the consolidation of South Georgia College in Douglas, Georgia, and Waycross College in Waycross, Georgia.
Degrees & Programs
SGSC currently offers five bachelor's degrees: the Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences (BSBS), Management (BSM), Nursing (BSN), Early Childhood/Special Education (P-5) (ELE/SPED), and Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSMET). Associate degrees are also offered in more than 20 transfer pathways of study. As a state college within the University System of Georgia, SGSC has the potential to offer additional baccalaureate degrees in the future.
Our Students
At SGSC, find yourself among a close-knit population of approximately 1,900 students, drawn from 11 other states as well as four countries.
Campus Housing
SGSC provides state-of-the-art on-campus housing for students. The Douglas Campus residential facilities feature private bedrooms and semi-private bathrooms. Suite-style rooms come fully furnished and include free Wi-Fi. On-campus dining and 24-hour security by campus police are additional benefits of being part of SGSC's residential community.
Hawks Athletics
The intercollegiate athletics program has a rich heritage in both Douglas and Waycross, drawing athletes from throughout Georgia as well as other states and countries. The athletic program includes baseball, softball, women's soccer and men's basketball.
Faculty & Class Size
SGSC faculty are credentialed and meet SACSCOC requirements to teach in their respective fields. There are no graduate assistants teaching classes at South Georgia State College. The faculty-to-student ratio is 19:1, allowing faculty to provide personal attention and support for students.
Our Campuses
The tree-lined Douglas Campus features 190 landscaped acres and includes a blend of well-maintained classroom and residential space with open green areas suitable for student gatherings. The Waycross Campus features 150 acres of wooded land and includes three academic buildings, two lakes and a walking trail. Both campuses have facilities that are home to SGSC Hawks athletic teams. SGSC also has an instructional site in Valdosta.
Find Your SGSC Location
Douglas Campus
100 West College Park Drive
Douglas, GA 31533
Waycross Campus
2001 South Georgia Parkway
Waycross, GA 31503
Valdosta State University
Entry Program
1500 Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA 31698