From ladies to ladies and gentlemen

1906

South Georgia State Normal College is founded. Funds are not appropriated until 1911. Classes begin in 1913.

1922

The school becomes a four-year college, and the legislature changes the name to Georgia State Womans College (GSWC).

1950

The Board of Regents declares GSWC is to become a coeducational institution and be renamed Valdosta State College.

1993

The college becomes Valdosta State University (VSU), the second Regional University in the University System of Georgia.

Academics

Academic Excellence

At VSU, undergraduate and graduate students alike actively engage in scholarly activities with faculty members, providing opportunities for students to conduct research directly related to their selected discipline.

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Academics

VSU offers nearly 200 academic programs leading to associate, bachelor, master, specialist, and doctoral degrees as well as options to add a certification, minor, endorsement, or certificate to that degree.

Athletics

NCAA Division II, 12 intercollegiate sports teams plus national championship cheerleading and dance teams, 10 national championships, 57 Gulf South Conference championships

Student Life

More than 150 on-campus organizations plus 19 active Greek chapters, Full-service Recreation Center, Climbing wall, zipline challenge course, outdoor trips, and tons more

Meet the President

Dr. Don Green

Dr. Donald J. Green became the 11th president of Valdosta State University on August 1, 2026. (The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia officially selected him for this leadership role on May 22, 2026.) Green’s vision for this university is simple, bold, and unwavering — VSU is going to be the premier higher education destination in South Georgia and beyond. At the helm of VSU, he plans to drive meaningful improvement through a number of initiatives focused on growing enrollment, increasing retention by supporting student success, transforming curriculum and research by building forward-looking academic programs, and serving as a better community and industry partner.

 

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