Academic Information
For information about individual courses and majors, please visit the school or college websites below.

ADMISSIONS

Director: Nancy G. McDuff
Location: Terrell Hall
Phone: Admissions General Information: 706-542-2112
Website: www.admissions.uga.edu

Other Websites of Interest:
UGA Bulletin
Honors Program
Majors

The Admissions Office processes and reviews applications for undergraduate first-year and transfer admission as well as the re-admission of former undergraduate students. Admissions counselors and Georgia Recruitment Team members conduct daily information sessions for prospective students and families. Orientation programs for first-year and transfer students are also coordinated by this office. Additionally, the admissions office manages the majority of merit scholarship programs for all new undergraduate students. Admissions office personnel are available to discuss general transfer credit issues with currently enrolled students.

GRADUATE ADMISSIONS

Director: Krista Haynes
Location: 320 E. Clayton Street, Suite 400, Athens, GA 30602-4401
Phone: 706-542-1739
Website: www.grad.uga.edu

Other Website of interest:
UGA Bulletin
Graduate School

Graduate Admission to the University of Georgia is a collaborative process involving the Graduate School and the graduate faculty of the University. Persons seeking admission must hold a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association, or its international equivalent, prior to the expected semester of enrollment. Applicants should have ranked in the upper half of their undergraduate class and should have completed the equivalent of an undergraduate major in the field in which they propose to study. Application for admission to the Graduate School must be filed in an electronic online application format. Graduate Admissions administers the admissions process for graduate study at UGA.

REGISTRAR

Registrar: Rebecca Macon
Location: 102 Holmes/Hunter Academic Bldg.
Service Center: 706-542-4040
Veterans Educational Benefits: 706-542-8772
Website: www.reg.uga.edu

The Office of the Registrar is at the nexus of academic affairs, student affairs, and the finance division. It has interactions and business function relations with a broad range of offices across campus. The office staff works with students, faculty, staff, the administration, and a variety of off-campus constituents. Responsibilities range from providing verification of enrollment to insurance providers to providing support to the University Council. However, at the core of these responsibilities is maintaining accurate records of the academic progress and accomplishments of the University’s students while maintaining the privacy and security of those records.

The Service Center, 105 Holmes/Hunter Academic Building, 706-542-4040, provides assistance to students with name and address changes, enrollment certifications, registration, schedule adjustments after the drop/add period, and transcript requests. Service Representatives will respond to all in-person and telephone inquiries regarding student-related information as allowed by University, state, or federal policies.

Transcripts may be requested on-line through OASIS or in writing as required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). A notice of at least 24 hours is required. Standard request forms are available at www.reg.uga.edu and the Service Center; requests in letter form will also be accepted. All transcripts are $2.00 each.

The Records Center, 106 Holmes/Hunter Academic Building, 706-542-4055, is responsible for the creation and maintenance of the permanent academic records of enrolled students. In response to information from the deans’ offices, this office processes class rolls, grade changes, grade reports, graduation rosters, and diplomas. This office also certifies veterans and qualified dependents for educational benefits.

The Course and Degree Offerings Center, 104A Holmes/Hunter Academic Building, 706-542-8796, is responsible for maintenance of the database of Board of Regents approved degrees, majors, minors and areas of emphasis and the master course inventory system which houses detailed instructional characteristics of all courses approved to be taught at UGA. In conjunction with the curriculum office, this office implements and maintains degree audit reports for all undergraduate degree programs. This office also provides training and support to users of the Student Information System.

The Residency, Nonresident Tuition Waivers, and Cross Registration Center, 104A Holmes/Hunter Academic Building, 706-542-8796, assists students, faculty, and staff with questions regarding in-state status for tuition purposes and the circumstances under which a student may be eligible for a waiver of the nonresident fee. Other responsibilities include the publication of the schedule of classes each semester and the preparation and production of the commencement program.

SCHOOLS & COLLEGES

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Dean: J. Scott Angle
Associate Dean, Academic Affairs: Josef M. Broder
Location: Conner Hall
Phone: 706-542-1611
Website: www.caes.uga.edu/academics

The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences offers students the opportunity to study applied and basic sciences in 24 major and 14 minor programs. Programs of study include applied biotechnology, agribusiness, communications, engineering, food science, and education as well as a number of programs in the animal and plant sciences. Many of our programs may lead to Veterinary School or Medical School.

Graduates from the college find excellent employment opportunities in both agricultural and non-agricultural industries and in education, sales and marketing, and research laboratories; and they hold positions in local, state and federal governments. Many challenging and rewarding careers exist in the food and fiber industries, those businesses and agencies that support our quality of life and the protection of our environment.

FRANKLIN COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Dean: Dr. Garnett Stokes
Location: New College
Phone: 706-542-1412
Website: www.franklin.uga.edu

Founded in 1801, the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences is the oldest college within the University. Its objective is to offer a liberal education, providing background in all basic academic disciplines and fields of human knowledge. The faculty strives to develop students’ resourcefulness, enabling them to approach problems intelligently and adapt to changing conditions. The college also offers students an opportunity to concentrate in fields of study that form a foundation for various professional pursuits.

Through its 26 departments, four colleges, four schools, five degree programs and Interdisciplinary Studies major, the Franklin College offers the degrees of Bachelor of Arts (AB), Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Bachelor of Music (BMUS), and Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (BSCHEM).

TERRY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

Dean: Robert T. Sumichrast
Location: Brooks Hall
Phone: 706-542-5725
Website: www.terry.uga.edu

Through the Bachelor of Business Administration degree, the Terry College of Business offers fields of specialization in accounting, economics, finance, international business, management, management information systems, marketing, real estate, and risk management and insurance.

All students seeking the BBA degree are first admitted to the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences as pre-business majors. In the first and second years, students who wish to enter a business major concentrate on general university requirements. Rising third-year students may apply for admission to a major program in the Terry College. Admission is competitive based on selection criteria specific to the desired major.

In addition to its academic degree programs, the Terry College has several student organizations under the direction of faculty advisors. These groups allow closer interaction among the students within each department by sponsoring various professional, academic, and social functions.

For additional information contact: Undergraduate Office Room 317 Sanford Hall 706-542-5725.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Dean: Arthur M. Horne
Location: G-3 Aderhold Hall
Office of the Dean: 706-542-6446
Office of the Student Services:122 Aderhold Hall
Office of the Student Services phone: 706-542-1717
Website: www.coe.uga.edu/

The College of Education with an enrollment of 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students is one of the largest and most diverse colleges of education in the nation, and it consistently ranks among the top tier of public and private institutions. The high quality is attributable to a distinguished faculty of nationally and internationally recognized scholars, researchers, and teachers.

The college offers 17 undergraduate majors, 13 master of arts degrees, 22 master
of education degrees, 19 specialist of education degrees, 12 doctor of education
degrees, and 23 doctor of 5 philosophy degrees. the College of Education is
among the largest and most comprehensive colleges in the nation. These degrees lead to careers in teaching, educational leadership, psychology, counseling and human development, exercise science, sports medicine and allied health professions, sport management, communication sciences, workforce development, technology. All programs are fully accredited. The College of Education is among the largest and most comprehensive college of education in the nation. Within its many degree programs, students can earn teaching and administrative certification in 38 fields, and endorsements in ten fields.

Through initiatives in multicultural education, technology, and service learning, the College of Education provides an educational experience for students that is reflective of the professional and community environments in which graduates will teach, work, and live.

COLLEGE OF ENVIRONMENT AND DESIGN

Dean: Daniel J. Nadenicek
Location: 609 Caldwell Hall
Phone: 706-542-1365
Website: www.ced.uga.edu/
Email: dnadeni@uga.edu

The College of Environment and Design enlarges UGA's strengths in basic and applied research and teaching relative to the environment. The College also enhances ecological and environmental programs and opportunities at UGA. The goals of the College include continuing as a leading center for creative and responsible research in understanding, planning, design, and management of natural and cultural environments and their interactions; synthesizing information about environments; and providing an atmosphere and location for collaborative cross-disciplinary studies.

The following degrees are administered by the College of Environment & Design: Master of Landscape Architecture, Master of Historic Preservation, and Bachelor of Landscape Architecture. A graduate certificate in Historic Preservation Studies is available also. The Landscape Architecture program is the largest in North America as well as one of the oldest and most highly ranked.

In addition to the above, the College offers an Environmental Ethics Certificate as an enhancement to undergraduate or graduate degrees.

ODUM SCHOOL OF ECOLOGY

Dean: John L. Gittleman
Location: 107 Ecology Building
Phone: 706-542-2968
Website: www.ecology.uga.edu/
Email: ecohead@uga.edu

The former Institute of Ecology is now the Odum School of Ecology, the first standalone school of ecology in the world. The school will adhere to Eugene P. Odum’s holistic approach to ecological studies, while strengthening and expanding in key areas such as infectious diseases, ecosystem ecology, watershed ecology, evolutionary ecology and sustainability. The school will continue to emphasize an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to teaching, research and service by integrating expertise and resources from other schools and colleges at UGA.

The Odum School offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in ecology, as well as a master’s degree in conservation and sustainable development. In addition, the school also offers a Certificate in Conservation Ecology. Rigorous coursework, interdisciplinary studies, skills in ecological problem solving and vital field experience prepares graduates to secure top jobs in areas such as academic, government, non-profits and more. In the most recent U.S. News and World Report ranking of graduate programs in ecology (2006), The University of Georgia ranked 8th.

INSTITUTE OF THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Director: Dr. E. Dale Threadgill
Phone: 706-542-8839
Website:  www.engineering.uga.edu
The Institute of the Faculty of Engineering offers both Master and Bachelor of Science degrees in Biochemical and Environmental Engineering and a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Systems Engineering.

COLLEGE OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

Dean: Laura Jolly
Location: 224 Dawson Hall
Office of Dean Phone: 706-542-4907
Office of Student Services: 210 Dawson Hall
Office of Student Services Phone: 706-542-4847
Website: www.fcs.uga.edu

The College of Family and Consumer Sciences is focused on knowledge for real life. FACS offers 12 majors that provide our 1500 undergraduates with the skills and knowledge they need for a variety of careers, including those in service related professions, educational settings, business or industry, communications, consumer education, and health-related professions.

Currently offered majors are Child and Family Development, Child and Family Development/Early Childhood Education—Pre-kindergarten-Second Grade, Consumer Foods, Nutrition Science, Dietetics, Consumer Economics, Family Financial Planning, Housing, Fashion Merchandising, Furnishings and Interiors, Consumer Journalism, and Family and Consumer Sciences Education.

Upon completing core curriculum requirements, students take specialized professional courses specific to their majors and professional goals. Internships and community-based service learning projects are emphasized in all programs of study in order to prepare students for their future work settings. Leadership and communication skills also are emphasized through various college programs and activities as are experiences that promote knowledge of and sensitivity to issues of multicultural diversity. Laboratory assignments, opportunities for students to work individually with faculty, and studying societal issues provide a challenging educational environment.

The college also offers both the MS degree and PhD degree in its four departments: Child and Family Development, Foods and Nutrition, Housing and Consumer Economics, and Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors.

WARNELL SCHOOL OF FORESTRY AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Dean: Michael Clutter
Location: Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
E-mail: rporterfield@warnell.uga.edu
Phone: 706-542-4744
Fax: 706-542-2281
Website: www.warnell.uga.edu

The Daniel B. Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, established in 1906, is the oldest existing school of forestry and natural resources in the southern United States. Its educational mission is to prepare the diverse cadre of professionals needed to ensure that society's demands for wood, clean water, fish and wildlife habitat, recreation, and conservation of forest flora and fauna are met in perpetuity.

The school offers five undergraduate majors: Fisheries and Aquaculture, Forestry, Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism, Water and Soils, and Wildlife. In addition to the specialized course work relevant to each, all majors provide a firm understanding of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems and the way people view and utilize them. Additionally, they include comprehensive exposure to the management tools and concepts applied in forest and natural resource stewardship. Many students earn double majors in combinations such as forestry and wildlife or wildlife and natural resource recreation and tourism.

The undergraduate experience offers small classes and individual attention. It emphasizes "hands-on" field experience and development of “life-skills,” including teamwork, communication, problem analysis, and critical thinking. Internships are encouraged, and most students complete at least one before graduation. Undergraduate majors are eligible for more than $100,000 in scholarships awarded annually within the School.

Graduates of the School of Forestry and Natural Resources commonly assume careers in aquaculture, consulting forestry, environmental education, environmental protection, field ecology, fisheries biology, hydrology, industrial forestry, forest land appraisal, geographic information systems, public land management, outdoor recreation planning, restoration ecology, soil conservation, aquatic toxicology, urban forestry, water resource planning, water quality analysis, wetland ecology, wildlife biology, and wildlife conservation.

INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION

Director: Dr. Libby V. Morris
Phone: 706-542-3464
Website: www.uga.edu/ihe

The Institute of Higher Education offers the Ph.D. and, in cooperation with the School of Public and International Affairs, an M.P.A. with a concentration in Higher Education Administration.

IHE graduate programs prepare graduate students for positions of leadership in colleges and universities and in other organizations involved in the continuing development of postsecondary education. The programs provide a broad overview of the institutions, policies, practices, personnel, programs, and services of U.S. higher education. By offering various courses, seminars, and other learning opportunities, the programs give a comprehensive view of the constituencies that sponsor, support, and benefit from higher education programs, services, and activities. In particular, the programs are concerned with the overall structure of higher education, its pluralistic purposes and goals, and its many diverse functions. Students acquire a professional knowledge and understanding of colleges and universities as social and cultural institutions.

GRADY COLLEGE OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION

Dean: E. Culpepper Clark
Location: Journalism Building
Phone: 706-542-1704
Office of Undergraduate Services: 208 Journalism Bldg. 706-542-2526
Website: www.grady.uga.edu

Its focus on providing the highest possible quality of education drives the success of the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Its three departments – journalism, advertising and public relations, and telecommunications – offer seven majors. The Grady College prepares the next generation of communication leaders and is committed to emphasizing education rather than simply providing training.

The Grady College sets forth not only to provide students with the best in professional training but also to instill within them a sound understanding of the duties, responsibilities and obligations they will have as future communication professionals within a democracy.

The Grady College offers one undergraduate degree and three graduate degrees, including two master’s and one doctoral program. Approximately three-fourths of the hours required for the Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (ABJ) degree include liberal arts courses and other courses in non-journalism/mass communication disciplines related to the major. The remaining degree hours include professional study courses.

First- and second-year students are classified as pre-majors in the Franklin College and are encouraged to become involved in Grady student organizations prior to applying to the college.

Career opportunities include advertising (copy writing, media planning, management, account work, research, sales); broadcast news (reporting for radio and television news and public affairs programs); magazines, newspapers, and publication management (reporting, writing, editing, and management positions with weekly and daily newspapers, general and specialized magazines, and news services); public relations (communications positions with corporations, agencies, and non-profit organizations), and telecommunication arts (directing, programming, production, research, management, new media, and sales positions in radio, television, cable, film production, and satellite communication).

SCHOOL OF LAW

Dean: Rebecca Hanner White
Location: Harold Hirsch Hall, North Campus
Phone: 706-542-5191
Web site: www.law.uga.edu

The School of Law is consistently regarded as one of the top public law schools in the nation. As such, the law school boasts an accomplished corps of superior teachers and scholars, an academically talented student body, a rich curriculum, state-of-the-art technology and a nationally ranked library. Additionally, there is a strong sense of tradition and community.

Two degrees are offered - the Juris Doctor and the Master of Laws - as well as five joint degrees in partnership with other schools and colleges at the University of Georgia. The School of Law's curriculum is comprehensive, allowing students to pursue study in a wide range of legal areas. In recent years, great strides have been made to expand international offerings for students. Complemented by the activities of the Dean Rusk Center, study abroad programs are now available in England (in Oxford), China (in Beijing and Shanghai) and Belgium (in Brussels). Additionally, the school facilitates a multitude of work opportunities around the globe, where student living expenses are subsidized by the law school. 

Three student-edited journals, which are frequently cited by federal and state courts, allow students to develop their legal analysis and writing skills outside of the classroom. Service learning options are plentiful as the school actively supports nine clinics and practicums, all geared toward providing students hands-on experience and further enriching their legal education. Moreover, the school's renowned advocacy program, one of the nation's most successful, allows students to hone their oral and writing skills while testing their abilities against students from other top law schools across the country. Outside of the classroom, one can also choose to affiliate with any number of law student organizations, which cater to a wide spectrum of interests. 

THE COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

Dean: Svein Oie
Location: Robert C. Wilson Pharmacy Building
Phone: 706-542-5278
Website: www.rx.uga.edu

The College of Pharmacy provides for the comprehensive academic needs of the profession of pharmacy. The college’s doctor of pharmacy degree program prepares students for the practice of pharmacy and the delivery of pharmaceutical care. Its graduate program prepares individuals for professional specialization and careers in teaching and research. The postgraduate educational needs of the profession are met through the college’s continuing education and nontraditional doctor of pharmacy programs. Faculty research supports all of these programs and contributes to the advancement of the body of pharmaceutical knowledge.

The Doctor of Pharmacy degree is awarded to students who successfully complete the six-year course of study. The first two years (pre-pharmacy) may be completed at any accredited institution of higher education. The last four years (nine semesters) are in the professional program and must be in residence at the College of Pharmacy. At least four years of study in the professional program are required by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education.

COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Dean: Phillip L. Williams
Location: N130 Paul D. Coverdell Center for Biomedical and Health Sciences
Phone: 706-542-0939
Website: www.publichealth.uga.edu

The College of Public Health at the University of Georgia promotes health in human populations through innovative research, exemplary education, and engaged service dedicated to preventing disease and injury within the state and around the world. The College currently offers programs in biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, gerontology, health policy and management, health promotion and behavior, public health, and toxicology.

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

Dean: Thomas P. Lauth
Location: Baldwin Hall
Phone: 706-542-2059 or 706-542-2057
Email: tplauth@arches.uga.edu
Website: www.uga.edu/spia/

The School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) remains focused on advancing the public interest by preparing scholars and practitioners for careers in public service. SPIA is home to a vibrant community of scholars committed to teaching students and informing public policy through research.

One of SPIA’s principal missions is to prepare young men and women to pursue careers in public service – in Georgia, in the nation, and in the world. SPIA’s Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree program already is recognized as one of the best in the nation (3rd in 2007 U.S. News & World Report ranking of such programs). Undergraduate and additional graduate degree programs of similar quality are being developed.

SPIA’s other principal mission is to produce high quality research that will be used by all levels of government to inform public policy decisions. SPIA’s Center for International Trade and Security is currently recognized as a leading contributor to policy decisions regarding the control of nuclear weapons. The new School will develop its capacity to speak with authority in other policy areas as well.

SPIA will continue to prepare undergraduate students for good citizenship and careers in public life and to train future generations of teachers and scholars in the fields of international affairs, political science, and public administration and policy.

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

Dean: Maurice C. Daniels
Location: Tucker Hall
Phone: 706-542-5424; Toll free: 1-877-535-6590
Information: 706-542-3364
Website: www.ssw.uga.edu

The School of Social Work has been preparing students for challenging and rewarding careers in social work for more than four decades. The School of Social Work offers four degree programs. In addition, graduate students may earn certificates in marriage and family therapy, nonprofit organizations, and gerontology.

The BSW program is nationally accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. The program of study is designed to prepare graduates for generalist practice as professional social workers. Degreed social workers seek to relieve human suffering and work toward social and economic justice for all oppressed people.

The BSW curriculum is built on a liberal arts foundation and includes a core of professional courses designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for professional competency. Professional social workers are employed in schools, hospitals, mental health clinics, senior centers, elected office, prisons, corporations, and in many public and private agencies that serve individuals and families in need.

The Master of Social Work degree is available for those interested in advanced social work practice. The MSW program features two concentration areas—Family Centered Social Work Practice and Community Empowerment and Program Development. The MSW can be earned on a full-time, part-time, or advanced standing basis.

The Ph.D. Program prepares social work professionals for leadership roles in the public and private sector. While many doctoral graduates choose to teach and do research in a university or college in the United States or abroad, other graduates have gone into high-level administration, program evaluation positions, and other research positions including those with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the armed services.

COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

Dean: Sheila W. Allen
Location: Veterinary Medicine Building
Phone: 706-542-3461 or 706-542-5728 Information, Academic Affairs
Website: www.vet.uga.edu

The mission of the College of Veterinary Medicine is to promote the art and science of veterinary medicine by acquiring, applying, and disseminating scientific advances that help diagnose and treat disease and maintain the health of animals and humans.

The four-year curriculum leads to a DVM degree. Seven academic departments are dedicated to teaching, service, and research, while the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital provides hands-on clinical experience. Graduate programs and post-graduate clinical training are also offered. Although two years of undergraduate work are a minimum requirement for admission to the DVM program, the student should pursue a well-rounded undergraduate degree program. The requirements for admission to the college are based on the premise that the training program of a veterinarian is a continuous one, shared by both the undergraduate college and the veterinary medical college.

Students interested in the DVM program should visit the college’s website or request further information from the Office for Academic Affairs of the College of Veterinary Medicine.

DEPARTMENT OF AEROSPACE STUDIES

Director: Lieutenant Colonel David J. Baylor
Location: Hardman Hall
Phone: 706-542-1751

Air Force ROTC offers undergraduate and graduate students a course of study designed to complement their academic major while providing a pathway toward a commission in the US Air Force. Students in any major are eligible to enroll during any semester. Varying scholarship types range from two to three years and provide tuition payments, book money and spending money u to $400 per month. A commission as an officer in the US Air Force is tended upon satisfactory completion of degree and AFROTC requirements.

For further information please visit the following web sites:
www.afrotc.com
www.uga.edu/afrotc

MILITARY SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

Professor of Military Science: LTC John Fickel
Location: Military Science, Baldwin Street
Phone: 706-542-2612
Website: www.uga.edu/~army/

Army ROTC classes teach leadership, management, and adventure training. Lower level Military Science classes are two-hour elective classes that will count toward any major.

First and second year students can try Army ROTC for the first two years without any military obligation. Classes meet twice a week and are listed in the Schedule of Classes. They include classes on leadership, rifle marksmanship, land navigation, and rappelling.

Scholarships are available for qualified students. These scholarships pay full tuition and fees, provide $600 per year for books, and a monthly stipend of $250-$450 and can be used for undergraduate or graduate degrees. Students who pursue ROTC but do not qualify for a scholarship receive a monthly stipend in their third and fourth years. The HOPE scholarship can be used in conjunction with the Army scholarship. Additional incentives are available for students with prior service in any branch of the Armed Forces or service with National Guard and Reserve units.

All students are eligible to take lower level military science classes, but those who decide to continue with the upper level classes are making a commitment to the military. Upon graduation, the ROTC cadet receives a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army, Army Reserves, or National Guard. Army Lieutenants can serve in a wide variety of specialties, including combat arms like Infantry and Armor, administrative or technical specialties like Finance, Military Intelligence, Medical Corps or Veterinary Corps, or fly helicopters as a pilot in the Aviation Branch.

Army ROTC in a great way to get more out of college and could be the difference that an employer is looking for when making a hiring decision. For more details about the Army ROTC program, call 542-2612 or 542-0569.

THE GRADUATE SCHOOL

Dean: Maureen Grasso
Location: 320 E. Clayton Street, Suite 400, Athens, GA 30602-4401
Phone: 706-542-1739
Website: www.grad.uga.edu

The Graduate School administers the graduate programs in all schools and colleges of the University. Nearly 250 graduate degrees, including the Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Musical Arts, Specialist in Education, Master of Arts, Master of Sciences, and Professional Masters as well as certificate programs, are offered at the University of Georgia. By offering professional development programs and funding opportunities, the Graduate School enhances learning environments and inspires scholarly endeavors.

Persons seeking admission must hold a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting association or its international equivalent. Applicants should have ranked in the upper half of their undergraduate class and should have completed the equivalent of an undergraduate major in the field in which they propose to study.

Application information may be obtained at the Website www.grad.uga.edu.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS AT GRIFFIN & TIFTON CAMPUS
GRADUATE PROGRAMS AT THE GWINNETT CAMPUS

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA GWINNETT CAMPUS
Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs: Janet A. Sandor, PhD
Location: 1000 University Center Lane, A1120, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Telephone: 678-407-5135
Email: ugagwin@uga.edu
Website: www.uga.edu/gwinnett/

The following UGA academic and teacher certification programs will be offered at the Gwinnett Campus for 2007-2008. 

College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Master of Food Technology (M.F.T.)

Terry College of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Master of Internet Technology (M.I.T.)

College of Education
Master of Education, Early Childhood Education (M.Ed.)
Master of Education, Educational Administration and Policy (M.Ed.)
Education Specialist, Educational Administration and Policy (Ed.S.)
L-5 Certification, Educational Administration and Policy
Education Specialist, School Counseling (Ed.S.)
Master of Education, Human Resource and Organizational Development (M.Ed.)
Master of Education, Instructional Technology with School Library Media Certification (M.Ed.)
Education Specialist, Instructional Technology with School Library Media Certification (Ed.S.)
Master of Education, Middle School Education (M.Ed.)
Master of Education, Special Education (M.Ed.) --pending approval by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents
Master of Education, Workforce Education (M.Ed.)

College of Pharmacy
Master of Science, Pharmacy (M.S.)
Certificate, Clinical Trials Management
Certificate, Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Regulatory Affairs Program

School of Public and International Affairs
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

School of Social Work
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA GRIFFIN CAMPUS
Coordinator of Academic Programs: Marilyn Johnson
Location: 105 Flynt Building, Griffin, GA 30223
Telephone: 770-412-4400
Email: mdj@griffin.uga.edu
Website: www.uga.edu/griffin/index.html

All bachelor’s degree programs are upper-division programs for transfer students or those seeking a second bachelor’s degree. Prospective students need to have completed 60 transferable credit hours with a minimum 2.5 grade point average. The degree earned is a UGA degree. 

The following UGA academic programs will be offered at the Griffin Campus for Fall 2007. 

College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Biological Sciences (B.S.A.)
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Agribusiness (B.S.A.)
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Resources Science (B.S.E.S.)
Master of Agricultural Leadership (M.A.L.) --pending approval by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents

Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Biology (B.S.) --pending approval by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology (B.S.)

College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences, Consumer Economics (B.S.F.C.S.)

Terry College of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration, General Business (B.B.A.) --pending approval by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents

College of Education
Master of Education, Math Education (M. Ed.)

The following UGA academic programs will be offered at the Griffin Campus for Fall 2008.

Daniel B. Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
Bachelor of Science in Forest Resources, Urban Forestry (B.S.F.R. ) --pending approval by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents

College of Education
Bachelor of Science in Education, Special Education (B.S. Ed.) --pending approval by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents

UNIVERSITIY OF GEORGIA TIFTON CAMPUS
Assistant Dean: David Curtis Bridges
Location: NESPAL / TDC Building, 2356 Rainwater Road, Tifton, GA 31793
Phone: 229-386-3338
Fax: 229-386-7058
Email: bridgesd@uga.edu
Website: www.tifton.uga.edu/

All bachelor’s degree programs are upper-division programs for transfer students or those seeking a second bachelor’s degree. Prospective students need to have completed 60 transferable credit hours with a minimum 2.5 grade point average. The degree earned is a UGA degree.

The following UGA academic programs will be offered at the Tifton Campus for Fall 2007.

College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Agriscience and Environmental Systems (B.S.A.)
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, in Agricultural Education (B.S.A.)
Master of Agriculture Leadership (M.A.L.)

STUDENT AFFAIRS FOR EXTENDED CAMPUSES 
Director: Teresa Raetz, PhD
Location: 1000 University Center Lane, A1140, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Telephone: 678-407-5199
Fax: 678-407-5307
Email: traetz@uga.edu
www.uga.edu/studentaffairs/gwinnett
The Office of Student Affairs for Extended Campuses is responsible for the planning and coordination of all student affairs programs and services and collaborative supervision of student affairs staff at the Gwinnett, Griffin, and Tifton locations. The Director of Student Affairs for Extended Campuses collaborates extensively with University staff on UGA’s extended campuses and in Athens to provide appropriate services and programs for UGA students. Programs and services managed by or provided through the Office of Student Affairs for Extended Campuses include:

• Student financial aid
• Student and faculty/staff identification cards (UGA Card)
• Testing services, including Constitution, History and Regents testing and IDL test proctoring
• Disability services
• Student Code of Conduct administration
• University and course withdrawals after the midpoint
• Student leadership, including activities and organizations
• Recreational sports and fitness activities
• Freedom of expression and on-campus fundraising policies
• Multicultural programs
• Student health insurance and health services referral and information
• Student handbook

For more information about any of these programs and services contact the Office of Student Affairs in at the address, phone number, or email above. Please visit our website at: www.uga.edu/studentaffairs/gwinnett

OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR INSTRUCTION

Vice President for Instruction: Jere W. Morehead
Location: Franklin House
Phone: 706-583-0690
Web Site: www.uga.edu/ovpi

The Primary mission of the Office of the Vice President for Instruction is to improve student learning on this campus. It does this through the organizations that report to this office as well as teaching initiatives undertaken directly with schools, colleges, and individual faculty members.

OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID (OSFA)

Director: Susan D. Little
Athens Location: 220 Holmes/Hunter Academic Building, Athens, Georgia 30602-6114
Phone: (706) 542-6147
Fax: (706) 542-8217
Gwinnett Location: Room 1050 1GUC, 1000 University Center Ln., Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Phone:(678) 407-5133
FAX:(678) 407-5361

The mission of the Office of Student Financial Aid at the University of Georgia is to take a pro-active role in supporting the success of a large and diverse student population while complying with all federal, state and University policies and regulations. Prospective and current students at all University locations are provided with the information, resources and services needed to secure funds for financing education using the latest technology. Students are advised of their eligibility for aid and educated about the financial and academic responsibilities associated with the receipt of that aid. The Office of Student Financial Aid is part of the Division of Student Affairs where students are first.

OFFICE HOURS/ WEB ADDRESS/ E-MAIL ADDRESS

Office hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday. The office is located on the second floor, Room 220 of the Holmes/Hunter Academic Building near the Arch. Walk-in visits are welcome. Appointments are not necessary. You can view complete information about financial aid and our office on our Web site www.uga.edu/osfa, which is also available in Spanish. You can e-mail us at osfa@uga.edu.

SERVICES TO STUDENTS

Application Status:  Students can access their Application Status in OASIS (https://oasisweb.uga.edu).  Click on "Student Financial Aid Main Menu", and then click on "Application Status".  Some of the information provided by Application Status includes Items Needed, Items Received, Items Considered in the Determination of Aid, and Award Status.

Award on the Web: Students can view and print their Award via OASIS (https://oasisweb.uga.edu). When an Award is created or has been revised, a student will receive an e-mail notification instructing them to access OASIS.  It is critical for students to read all the messages at the bottom and follow all instructions.

Student Resource Center (SRC): The SRC is located in the lobby of OSFA in Athens and is available Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00. This room is supported by the Student Technology Fee (Digital Dawgs). Six computers are available to provide access to the FAFSA, the e-HOPE application, OASIS, your Student Account, tax forms and other financial aid links.

Peer Financial Counseling Program (PFC): ): Did you know that the average credit card balance for an undergraduate student is $2,169? Too many college students do not know how to budget the money they have in order to make it last for their future. Being in debt is not the way to start off your new life after college!
But Peer Financial Counseling can help! PFC is a student organization that strives to teach students how to better handle their personal finances. PFC offers dynamic presentations about a range of topics including:

• Budgeting
• Credit and Debt
• Saving and Investing
• Credit Reports and Scores
• Student Loans

Web resources are provided (www.uga.edu/osfa/pfc) as well as student speakers who present lessons to classes, clubs, residence halls and other student organizations. For more information, please e-mail pfc@uga.edu.

MyID/E-MAIL POLICY

OSFA uses e-mail as the primary tool for all communications with students. Most notably, students are notified via e-mail when their Award is created or revised. Students should regularly check their University e-mail account and delete old e-mails in order to avoid reaching their disk space capacity. To create a University e-mail account visit www.uga.edu/myid.

THE HONORS PROGRAM

Director: David S. Williams
Location: Moore College
Phone: 706-542-3240
Website: www.uga.edu/honors

The Honors Program provides participants with special Honors classes in the first/second year core curriculum, in addition to Honors sections in a variety of majors; the opportunity to design and pursue independent interdisciplinary majors; more intensive versions of courses required for departmental majors; and Honors undergraduate research opportunities with faculty supervision culminating in an Honors thesis or project. In addition to individualized advising throughout their education, the program provides students with special support for graduate and professional school application, as well as national fellowship and scholarship competitions.

Most Honors  course sections and seminars have enrollments of 20 students or fewer and are taught by specially selected faculty. They are smaller, enriched in content, and sometimes more specialized than regular classes. Honors classes provide faculty with opportunities to introduce their disciplines more deeply, employing innovative and more individualized approaches. Students in the program choose from approximately 300 Honors classes offered annually. These classes usually fulfill core curriculum requirements.

Honors students may enroll in upper division classes in the major with Honors Option to pursue a subject more deeply within the setting of a non-Honors section of a course. Students arrange additional readings and other assignments with the class instructor and secure Honors credit for these classes by filing a form with the Honors Program. Honors students may also enroll in undergraduate research classes which enable them to work independently on a sustained research project under the guidance of a faculty member, usually leading to an Honors thesis (comparable to a Master’s thesis). Honors undergraduate research classes (4960H-4980H) and Honors theses classes (4990H) are available in most departments. Additionally, Honors students with sufficient background are encouraged to participate in graduate courses, with the approval of the department, Honors Office, and in cases of 8000-9000 (Ph.D.) level courses, the Dean of the Graduate School.

The Honors Program is open to qualified undergraduates in all the schools and colleges of the University. Students may enter the Honors Program as first-year students, or by collegiate entry after at least one semester’s enrollment. The Honors Program accepts transfer students as well within the first two semesters.

For more information, please consult the Honors Program online handbook, available here: http://www.uga.edu/honors/fronts/index.html.

DIVISION OF ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT

Director: Earl J. Ginter
Location: 233 Milledge Hall
Phone: 706-542-5436
Website: www.uga.edu/dae

The Division of Academic Enhancement promotes educational excellence and retention by assisting students in developing the skills necessary to achieve academic success.

MILLEDGE Academic Center (MAC)

Learning Center

Professionals, graduate students, and peer tutors assist students individually and in groups free of charge.

The Learning Center is equipped with networked computers and offers software such as Ultimate Speed Reader, Learning and Study Strategies Inventory, Maple, Georgia Career Information System, Type Focus Personality Assessment, and Higher Score on the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, and MCAT.

Mathematics: drop-in tutoring and computer-based assistance in algebra through calculus

Writing: assistance with writing assignments and grammar for native and non-native English speakers and preparation for writing-based standardized tests

Reading/Study Strategies: improving reading rate and comprehension, note-taking and test-taking strategies, Regents’ Reading Test preparation, and time management.

Academic Counseling: personality and learning style assessment, career exploration, test anxiety reduction

Tutorial Program

The Tutorial Program offers free appointment-based tutoring, study groups, and test review sessions in math, science, business, and foreign language courses. Online math and statistics tutoring is also available. Our program is certified at the Master Level by the College Learning and Reading Association’s International Tutor Certification Program. Paid undergraduate and graduate tutors are selected based on faculty recommendations and course grades. All tutors must complete 20 hours of training through a one-credit tutor-training course.

Satellite Office in Housing

The Satellite Office in Housing serves all students living in the residence halls. Free drop-in tutoring is offered in chemistry, math, and writing. Workshops and individual assistance with academic issues such as time management, study strategies, and academic anxiety are also offered.

COURSES

The Division offers elective courses to all entering and continuing students under the UNIV prefix. Some of the UNIV courses are designed for specific groups of students such as: first-year and second-year students, multi-lingual writers, and graduate students. These elective courses are offered for degree or institutional credit.
Two UNIV courses, UNIV 1102 – Learning to Learn and UNIV 1103 – Strategies and Life Skills Needed for Success, are the oldest of the series. These courses assist students in becoming life-long learners by focusing on cognitive and affective strategies that students need to be successful in college. 

Other UNIV courses help students transition to college or focus on improving writing, grammar, critical thinking, problem solving, report writing, mathematical skills, computer literacy, improving reading rate, and much more. 

Introductory UNIV courses are recommended for students who place into a UNIV English, mathematics, or reading course upon completion of UGA placement tests.

RGTR 0198 - Reading Improvement is designed to help students pass the reading portion of the Regents’ Test. 

Academic Counseling
Professional counseling faculty members are available to provide individual assistance with test anxiety, time management, and other academic issues.

ACADEMIC WORKSHOPS
Workshops are available on an outreach basis to any campus group. Topics focus on academic success issues such as time management, study strategies, test anxiety, relaxation, motivation, and learning styles.

Absent Professor Program
The Division provides a “substitute” for faculty who need to miss class. Although we do not teach course content, we will conduct an academic workshop focusing on topics such as time management, motivation, study strategies, learning styles, and other topics. The workshops can be adapted to a particular class or subject area. 

Collaborative Academic and Retention Effort (CARE)

The Collaborative Academic and Retention Effort (CARE) is a new early intervention program designed to address the individual needs of freshmen on academic probation. Participation in CARE includes creating a personalized improvement plan with an Academic Specialist who will help you determine the reasons you may have gone on academic probation and will work to assist you in your effort to regain good academic standing. The Academic Specialist can also share with you the wealth of campus resources available to help you get back on the path to academic success.

Freshman College Summer EXPERIENCE (FCSE)
The FCSE, which is offered to regularly admitted freshmen, is a residential experience that incorporates six hours of coursework, including a core academic class and a class designed to enhance the transition to college. Students also participate in events and programs introducing them to a variety of co-curricular opportunities.
http://freshmancollege.uga.edu/

TRIO Programs
The Division manages federally funded TRIO Programs, which are community-based and designed to promote post-secondary education:

Upward Bound

Educational Talent Search

GEORGIA CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION
Conference Center and Hotel

Director: William Crowe
General Information: 706-542-2056
Independent and Distance Learning: 706-542-3243
Website: www.georgiacenter.uga.edu

The mission of the Georgia Center for Continuing Education is to enrich lives through learning by providing exceptional programs in a stimulating environment with superior service. As part of the University's instruction, research, and public service mission, the Georgia Center provides academic credit and continuing education programs for adults, students, and organizations.

Academic credit courses are offered for undergraduate students through Independent and Distance Learning (IDL). Registration in IDL does not require admission tests, transcripts of previous high school or college work, or enrollment in a college or university. Most courses are available online.

IDL Website: www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/idl

Washington Semester Program
Director: Don DeMaria
Location: 302-E Franklin House, Athens, GA 30602-1695
Phone: 706-542-3450
Website: http://www.uga.edu/dcsemester

Each fall and spring semester, up to twenty University of Georgia students have the unique opportunity to live, work and study in Washington, DC through the Washington Semester Program. The program is open to undergraduate students in all colleges and schools at UGA.

As a student in the Washington Semester Program, you will:

• Earn at least twelve hours of academic credit
• Work approximately 30 hours per week in an approved internship
• Live with other program students in the nation’s capital
• Connect with leaders in public policy, government and business
• Experience the art and culture of one of the world's great cities

To be eligible for the Washington Semester Program, a student must meet the following criteria:

• 3.0 minimum cumulative grade point average.
• At least Junior class standing by the term of participation.
• Good disciplinary standing.
• Completion of the Federal and Georgia Constitution requirement.

The Student Handbook is published by the Division of Student Affairs. Since the programs and services described herein are subject to continuous review and evaluation, this document is intended for informational use only. Any portion of this handbook in conflict with the policies of the Board of Regents shall be null and void and of no effect whatsoever.