Frequently Asked Questions
Athletic Foundation & Ticketing
ATHLETIC FOUNDATION
What is the Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation?
The Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation (GSUAF) is the fundraising arm of Georgia Southern Athletics. The mission of the GSUAF is to provide private financial support for athletic scholarships, facilities and staff enhancement for the Athletic Department of Georgia Southern University.
Why is the Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation important?
Private support is essential to the success of Georgia Southern’s intercollegiate athletic program. Georgia Southern currently has over 386 student-athletes in 17 varsity sports representing the university academically and athletically. The financial support provided by GSUAF donors allows us to offer athletic scholarships to the most talented student-athletes and maintain top-notch athletic facilities. With the help from generous donors, the GSUAF is ensuring our legacy continues for the next generation of student-athletes.
How do I become a member of the Georgia Southern University Athletic Foundation?
Anyone interested in supporting student-athletes at Georgia Southern may simply donate online at gseagles.com/foundation or contact us to make a pledge 1-800-GSU-WINS.
Does my gift make a difference?
Yes. When you contribute to the Eagle Fund, your donation goes to support scholarship opportunities for Georgia Southern student-athletes. Every gift, no matter the amount, brings us closer to meeting the total scholarship costs for our dedicated Georgia Southern student-athletes.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. If your contribution includes an option to purchase tickets and parking, 80% of your donation is tax deductible. For 100% tax deductibility of your annual gift, you must decline your rights to receive benefits at the time you make your gift. Major gifts or contributions not associated with ticket priority are 100% tax deductible. Only the individual or company making the gift is eligible to receive the tax deduction. GSUAF donors will receive a receipt for tax purposes.
Does the GSUAF have a matching gift program?
Yes. Many GSUAF donors or their spouses are employed by companies that will match cash gifts to charitable organizations. Please check with the HR Department of your company to see if corporate matching is one of your benefits. To obtain a matching grant, please follow the procedures outlined by your company when making your request. All matching funds are credited to the donor’s account, and receive the same GSUAF point credit as if the funds came directly from the donor. Any money you donate to the GSUAF can be requested for matching, and we generally will apply the match to wherever the original donation was made.
What is the Priority Points Program?
Priority points provide an equitable method of allocating Athletic Foundation Benefits that exist in limited quantities. The benefits of supporting athletics through the Georgia Southern Athletic Foundation will be fairly distributed among donors based on: amount of gifts, length of membership, number of season tickets purchased and other factors. The priority point system’s purpose is to offer fair access to high-demand and low-supply benefits for our faithful Eagle supporters.
What is the best way to increase my Priority Point Standing?
Increasing your annual giving level and season ticket purchases are great ways to increase your Priority Point standing.
Will my donation cover both tickets and parking?
Yes, your donation covers both season tickets and parking. Your minimum donation requirement is determined by location of your season tickets and parking and will reflect the greater donation requirement. For example, if you have a parking spot in the Blue Lot ($1,200 Level) and seats in Section D ($600 Level) your required donation would be $1,200.
How many Season Tickets does my Eagle Fund donation allow me to purchase?
Your initial donation allows you the opportunity to purchase up to four season tickets. Each additional ticket after four would require a prorated donation. The prorated donation requirement is to make seat purchases a fair/equitable process for all of our donors/fans. Each prorated donation amount is one-fourth of the minimum donation requirement for each section.
TICKETING
General Ticket and Account Information
What is the age limit for my child to get in free?
Children 3 and under are admitted free of charge, provided they sit on your lap. Children 4 years of age and over require a ticket to the game.
Youth Tickets
Youth tickets are available only on game day and the child(ren) be present in order to purchase the ticket. Youth tickets are for general admission sections only. Children ages 4 - 12 are eligible for youth tickets.
For football only, you tickets gives children access to the Field of Dreams inside of Allen E. Paulson Stadium. These tickets can only be purchased the day of the game (these tickets do not get your child a seat in the stadium).
What are accessibility options for guests with disabilities?
In accordance with federal ADA requirements, easy access and wheelchair seating options are available on both a season and single game basis by request.
What time do doors/gates open?
Ticket windows and gates open depending on the sport. Find the exact times on page 22.
I can’t find my tickets, what do I do?
Customers who have purchased tickets through the ticket office may call (800) GSU-WINS to request a reprint of their tickets. Only the primary account holder may request their tickets to be reprinted.
What kinds of payment do you accept?
The ticket office accepts cash, check (season tickets only), Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card and American Express.
May I return tickets purchased from the Georgia Southern Athletic Ticket Office?
All ticket sales are final. There are no refunds, cancellations or exchanges. Georgia Southern University reserves the right to change game times, dates or locations with no refunds.
What are the operating hours for the Georgia Southern Athletic Ticket Office?
We are open from Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. On game day for football, the main ticket office in the Cowart Building and the ticket office at Allen E. Paulson Stadium opens three hours before the start of the game. On game day for men’s basketball, women’s basketball and volleyball, the ticket windows at Hanner Fieldhouse open one hour prior to tipoff. On game day for baseball, the ticket windows at J. I. Clements Stadium open two hours prior to the first pitch.
I do not know my GSEagles.com account password or I am locked out of my account.
Please contact the ticket office by emailing Tickets@GeorgiaSouthern.edu to get your password reset/account unlocked.
What is the policy of allocating and limit on away game tickets?
The process of allocating tickets is based on your priority points. The quantity of tickets you are eligible to purchase is based on your annual giving level. The availability and location of the tickets is determined by the opposing school.
