Georgia Southwestern State University

Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) is a state public university in Americus, Georgia. Founded as the Third District Agricultural and Mechanical School in 1906, the university was established and is administrated by the Georgia Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia. The historic core of the campus is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Georgia Southwestern State University
Former name
Third District Agricultural and Mechanical School (1906–1926)
Third District Agricultural and Normal College (1926–1932)
Georgia Southwestern College (1932–1996)
TypePublic university
Established1906 (1906)
Parent institution
University System of Georgia
Endowment$31.2 million (2020)
PresidentNeal Weaver
Students2,840 (Fall 2021)
Location,
U.S.
Campus250 acres (100 ha)
Colors   Navy blue and gold
NicknameHurricanes
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division II
Peach Belt Conference
Mascot"Surge"
Websitewww.gsw.edu
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