Class Gift 2025
Tuition, fees, and state support cover less than two-thirds of the resources needed for college. Donor support including programs like class gift help make up the difference.
Celebrate Your Graduation by Paying It Forward
Each year, graduating students at Georgia State University show their commitment to the Panther community by “paying it forward” through their first philanthropic gift: the Class Gift Blue Tassel. All contributions to the class gift benefit future Panthers.
Earn Your Blue Tassel by Supporting Future Panthers
Panthers show their true colors –their belief in Panther potential and commitment to “paying it forward”– by wearing the blue tassel at graduation. Any graduating senior who donates $20.25 or has a family member who makes the Class Gift donation on their behalf will receive a Blue Tassel. Wear it with pride, knowing that you helped a fellow Panther get closer to their dreams.
Your Gift Creates Opportunities for the Next Generation
Donations from individual alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends of the university play a critical role in providing support and creating opportunity for students. Everyday, countless students benefit from donor support.
Support any area of the university that matters most to you!
Student care initiatives make a direct impact in the lives of Panthers:
- Panther’s Pantry – Provides free food and essential items for students facing food insecurity.
- Panther Retention Grant – Offers emergency micro-grants to help students stay enrolled when facing unexpected financial hardships.
- Emergency Assistance Fund – Supports students during crises or unforeseen life events.
Celebrate and strengthen our community by supporting:
- Georgia State First-Gen Scholarship Fund
- Cultures, Communities & Inclusion Fund
- University-Wide Scholarships
Every gift helps a Panther in need and continues Georgia State’s legacy of student success.
Tassel Pick-Up Information
Perimeter College Commencement Fair
Date: Monday, Oct. 27
Location: Clarkston Campus Student Center, CN 1300
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Atlanta Campus Commencement Fair
Dates: Tuesday, Oct. 28 and Wednesday, Oct. 29
Location: Veteran’s Memorial Hall, Dahlberg Hall
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Stop by the Class Gift table to:
- Pick up your Blue Tassel if you’ve made your Class Gift contribution
- Learn how your gift supports fellow Panthers
- Make your donation on site (credit/debit accepted)
