FAQs

Please take a moment to view some of our most frequently asked questions.

General

What are your office hours?
The Biology Department is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Where are you located?
We are located on the 4th floor of the Petit Science Center in Suite 495.
Where is the Petit Science Center?
The Petit Science Center is located at 100 Piedmont Avenue SE. Willie's and The Waffle House are located on the first level of the building.
Can I reserve meeting rooms after office hours?
You are able to reserve a room after 5:15 p.m. if your PantherCard allows you access to the building in which you want the reservation. The Petit Science Center, Natural Science Center and Science Annex all have controlled access after hours and only those with permission may gain access to the buildings. You must also be able to pick up the room key before the Biology Department closes. If no one is available in the Biology Department, you must visit the Security Desk for access to PSC 403, 503 and 603 after hours.
I left something very important to me in a classroom. How can I get it back?
Contact building security at (404) 413-3260.
I left something very important to me in the 4th floor lobby. How can I get it back?
Contact building security at (404) 413-3260.

Registration

I need to register for an undergraduate class but I'm getting an error about a needed prerequisite that I already took. What should I do?
Please speak with the Undergraduate Coordinator, Jerria McCoy Thompson: Office number (404) 413-5305 /Email address: jmccoy8@gsu.edu.
Can I make an appointment with staff coordinators for undergraduate and graduate programs?
The undergraduate and graduate coordinators all have walk-in office hours. They are 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 2 - 4 p.m. every day. If these times don't work with your schedule, you may contact the coordinators directly to make an appointment.