The departments in Auxiliary and Support Services supplement the academic campus experience by providing services and facilitating the sale of merchandise to faculty, staff, and students. These departments include the following: ATM Banking, PantherDining, Graduation Regalia and Photography Services, Mail Services, PantherCard, Parking and Transportation Services, Rialto Center for the Arts, Safety and Risk Management, Travel Services, University Bookstore, University Printing and Copy Services, and Vending Services.
The Auxiliary and Support Services office is located on the second floor of the University Bookstore Building. Hours of operation are from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Fridays. Semester breaks and holiday hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. Phone: 404/413-9500. Fax: 404/413-9525. Email: auxiliary@gsu.edu. Web: www.gsu.edu/auxiliary.
ATM banking machines from several financial institutions are located on campus at such locations as the University Bookstore Building, first floor; Student Center, first floor; Urban Life, second floor. Phone: 404/413-9500. Fax: 404/413-9525. Email: auxiliary@gsu.edu. Web: www.gsu.edu/atms.
The University Bookstore, located on the third floor of the University Bookstore Building, offers a complete selection of new and used textbooks with a guaranteed lowest price, in comparison with competing downtown bookstore textbook prices. The lowest textbook price guarantee assures that the University Bookstore will match lower textbook pricing, for customers who present lower pricing among competing downtown bookstores to authorized University Bookstore personnel. The rent-a-text (www.rentatext.com) program provides students with the option of renting a new or used textbook for an academic term rather than purchasing it. At the end of the term, students simply bring or ship the textbook back to the University Bookstore. Renting instead of buying can save you more than 50% on average up front, as opposed to having to wait until buyback cash at the end of the term. The University Bookstore also buys used textbooks with a guaranteed 50% buyback on selected textbook titles. The University Bookstore offers a variety of name brand computer products including, Acer Computers, HP Computers, and Dell computers built to University specifications, educational discounted computer software, supplies, and related class needs. Officially licensed Georgia State apparel and gifts are also sold in the University Bookstore. Purchases can also be made online at www.gsu.edu/bookstore. Cash, credit cards, checks, and PantherCash are accepted for purchases. Special discounts are available on Fridays when purchases are made with PantherCash. Phone: 404/413-9700. Fax: 404/413-9525. Email: gsu@bkstr.com. Web: www.gsu.edu/bookstore.
Auxiliary and Support Services provides Portrait and Ceremony Photographs for your Commencement memories. Logo Regalia are available for online purchase for pick-up at the Commencement Fair. Graduation Photography is available through a vendor managed by Auxiliary and Support Services. For more information on graduation photography call toll-free 1-800-424-3686. Information on other Commencement items from diploma frames, class rings, invitations, as well as stoles of gratitude are available at the University Bookstore. Phone: 404/413-9500. Fax: 404/413-9525. Email: gsu@bkstr.com. Web: www.gsu.edu/bookstore.
PantherDining services include PantherDining Catering services. PantherDining Catering services include: take home party trays, student group catering, conference services, formal or informal dinners, and specialty gatherings. PantherDining offers PantherMeals that provides nutrition, convenience, and flexibility at a guaranteed savings. PantherDining retail locations accept VISA, MasterCard, PantherMeals, and PantherCash. The Dining Hall and Panthers Den also accept American Express.
Meal Plans
PantherMeals offer unlimited access to an "all you care to eat" dining experience in the Freshman Hall and Piedmont North Dining Halls. PantherMeals also provide flexibility with the addition of 75 PantherPoints per semester. With a value of 1 point to 1 dollar, PantherPoints can be used at any PantherDining location.
Academic Year 2012-2013 Seven-Day Meal Plan
» The 7-Day Meal Plan includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday through Friday, and brunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday.
» $3,670.00 (Two installments of $1,835 per semester). Only $101 per semester more than the 5 day plan.
Academic Year 2012-2013 Five-Day Meal Plan
The PantherCard is the official Georgia State University identification card, library card, access card to some campus facilities, and provides PantherCash (a debit card) and PantherMeals accounts. PantherCard is issued to all currently registered students and to faculty, staff, and affiliates of Georgia State University.
Both the PantherMeals accounts and the PantherCash accounts can be opened at the Auxiliary and Support Services office with cash, check MasterCard, Visa, or American Express.
PantherCash accounts enable students to add value to their PantherCard and receive discounts on some on-campus purchases. Additional PantherCash deposits to the account can be made on-line at www.gsu.edu/panthercard, or at the Auxiliary and Support Services office, at the PantherCash Online Card Office, at the value transfer stations (VTS), or any Payment Headquarters In Location (PHIL) machines on-campus. More information regarding these debit accounts and their uses on campus is available at the PantherCard website. Use PantherCash to receive vending discounts on the purchase of soft drinks or water at vending machines displaying the PantherCash sign, discounts on Fridays at the University Bookstore, and other on and off-campus locations. Phone: 404/413-9508. Fax: 404/413-9525. Email: panthercard@gsu.edu. Web: www.gsu.edu/panthercard.
Travel Services are available to faculty, staff, and students. Travel arrangements may be made for business travel for university employees as well as leisure travel for employees and students. Phone: 404/413-9696. Web: www.gsu.edu/travelservices.
Georgia State University offers students options for traveling to and from campus: driving to campus and parking on-site, driving to an off-site parking area, and discounted monthly MARTA and GRTA cards. Parking Budget Cards can also be purchased for on-campus parking at a reduced rate. PantherExpress Shuttle services transport students from off-campus and housing parking, and other campus locations at no additional charge.
Student parking is available in the following locations (with parking attendants on duty from 6:30 am – 10:00 pm, Monday – Friday); some restrictions or requirements may apply.
Phone: 404/413-9500. Fax: 404/413-9525. Email: parkingandtransportation@gsu.edu. Web: http://www.gsu.edu/parking.
Discounted MARTA cards are available to currently enrolled, fee paying students, faculty and staff, at Auxiliary and Support Services, The Rialto Center for the Arts, Student Accounts Cashier's Office, and the University Bookstore. A valid PantherCard is required to receive the discount. Students, faculty and staff are allowed to purchase only one discounted MARTA card per month. GRTA passes are also available for purchase at the Auxiliary and Support Services customer service windows. Phone: 404/413-9500. Fax: 404/413-9525. Web: www.gsu.edu/auxiliary/29354.html.
University Printing and Copy Services consists of University Printing and Copy Corner along with self-operated copy machines on campus, and is dedicated to providing quality and timely printing and copy services to the University community.
The Mail Services sells stamps, and has the ability to mail parcels and other mail as well as serves the University with interoffice mail pickup and delivery. The Mail Services operates a service window in Kell Hall with hours of operation 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with general office business hours of 8:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone: 404/413-9653. Web: www.gsu.edu/mailservices.
Georgia State University's Rialto Center for the Arts hosts a range of exciting performances from theater to dance to music to film. Offerings feature jazz legends, modern dance, and international performers of all kinds. The Rialto is the proud home to the School of Music's jazz, wind, percussion, and classical ensembles. The Rialto's Visual Art Series, Feed Your Senses, and many of the School of Music performances are free. Check upcoming Rialto events at www.rialtocenter.org or contact the Box Office Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Faculty, Staff, and Students receive a 15% discount off tickets in advance. Georgia State Student "Rush" tickets — 50% off day of show. Phone: 404/413-9489. Email: info@rialtocenter.org. Web: www.rialtocenter.org.
Safety and Risk Management offers administrative assistance and support training programs for Risk and Insurance management, Occupational Health, Right to Know, Workers Compensation, Training Programs, and Georgia's Clean Air Campaign. Phone: 404/413-9547. Web: www.gsu.edu/auxiliary/safety.html.
Vending machines are available in several locations throughout the campus, including canned/bottled beverage machines, featuring a large selection of popular brands, beverage machines with coffees and hot chocolates, and a variety of snack items. Cash and PantherCash are accepted at most vending machines with PantherCash discounts available on select vending beverage machines. Phone: 404/413-9500. Web: www.gsu.edu/vending.