Southern Polytechnic State University
1100 S. Marietta Parkway
Marietta, GA 30060-2896
Official telephone: (678) 915-7778
Toll-free telephone: (800) 635-3204
Fax number: (678) 915-7292
Website:
www.spsu.edu
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| Screen last updated on: November 2009 |
| Year established: |
1948 |
| Type of school: |
university, public |
| Programs: |
4-year undergraduate, graduate school |
| Religious affiliation: |
no |
| Campus enrollment: |
5,186 students |
| Coeducational information: |
coeducational institution, founded as coeducational institution |
| Location description: |
in or near a large town (pop. 25,000-75,000) |
| Application fee: |
$20 |
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| Street address: |
Southern Polytechnic State University
1100 S. Marietta Parkway
Marietta, GA 30060-2896 |
| Mailing address: |
Southern Polytechnic State University
1100 S. Marietta Parkway
Marietta, GA 30060-2896 |
| Main telephone numbers: |
678 915-7778
800-635-3204 (toll free)
678-915-7292 (fax) |
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| Main homepage: |
www.spsu.edu |
| Athletics homepage: |
www.spsu.edu/recreation/
index.html |
| Undergraduate studies homepage: |
www.spsu.edu/home/
academics/index.html |
| Graduate studies homepage: |
www.spsu.edu/home/
academics/index.html |
| International student information homepage: |
www.spsu.edu/attic/ |
| Financial aid homepage: |
www.spsu.edu/finaid/ |
| School newspaper: |
www.thesting.org/ |
| Campus map: |
www.spsu.edu/home/about/
campusmap.html |
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| SAT number: |
5626 |
| ACT number: |
865 |
| FAFSA number: |
001570 |
| FICE number: |
1570 |
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| CAMPUS SUMMARY |
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Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU), founded in 1948, is a residential, co-educational member of the University System of Georgia. Located on 203 acres of naturally wooded landscape in the historic city of Marietta, Georgia. SPSU is just 20 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Approximately 5,200 students study here and enjoy the University’s closeness to all the activities and opportunities of metro Atlanta as well as all the comforts of life in the suburbs. Centennial Olympic Park, Fernbank Science Museum, Phillips Arena, and Kennesaw Mountain are just a few of the attractions nearby.
Vision Statement
Southern Polytechnic State University is a comprehensive university with a unique
purpose. Through a fusion of technology with the liberal arts and sciences, we create a
learning community that encourages thoughtful inquiry, diverse perspectives, and strong
preparation of our graduates to be leaders in an increasingly technological world.
The university – faculty, staff, students, and graduates – aspires to be the best in the
world at finding creative, practical, and sustainable solutions to real-world problems and
improving the quality of life for people around the globe.
Mission Statement (approved by the Board of Regents 3/8/06)
Southern Polytechnic State University is proud to be Georgia’s technology university. Our academic, professional, outreach and service programs embrace all aspects of technology, including the practical applied skills (techne) needed to solve today’s real world problems and the theoretical knowledge (logos) necessary to meet tomorrow’s challenges. SPSU graduates are well prepared to lead the scientific and economic development of an increasingly complex state, nation, and world.
Our mission is to serve both traditional and non-traditional students at the undergraduate, graduate and continuing education levels; in engineering and engineering technology, the sciences, applied liberal arts, business and professional programs. We work to develop the broader community’s intellectual, cultural, economic,and human resources. Facilitated by our innovative faculty, dedicated staff, and
supportive campus environment, our learning community empowers SPSU students with
the ability and vision to transform the future. |
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