Sociology Department, University of Georgia

How to Apply

The Department of Sociology encourages applications from all students, regardless of race, creed, nationality, or sexual orientation. Applications to our graduate program are processed by the University of Georgia's The Graduate School. Please visit their website for application forms and instructions. In addition to the below information, be sure to become familiar with the Admissions section of the Graduate School as well as the application insights we have provided.

Office of Graduate Admissions

The following documents must be sent by January 1 to:

Office of Graduate Admissions
The University of Georgia
320 E. Clayton Street, Suite 400
Athens, GA 30602-4401
Fax: 706/425-3094

  1. Application and three letters of recommendation submitted on-line.
    [Applicants who wish to be considered as legal Georgia residents for tuition purposes must submit the Application for Georgia Residence Status, found on page 4 of this application. This form is only visible for current Georgia residents who request to apply for residency on page 2.]
  2. Application Fee of $50.00 (paid online). The application processing fee is non-refundable and is collected to cover the cost of processing the admissions application. A reduced application fee of $25.00 is available to former UGA graduate students who are applying for new admission or readmission to enroll within four semesters of their last semester of UGA graduate enrollment.
  3. Two official transcripts (official academic records and certified English translations, if applicable, for international applicants) from each institution of higher education attended. For U.S. institutions, use the Transcript Request Form.
  4. GRE Standardized test scores officially sent from the testing agency (ETS School Code: 5813).
  5. International applicants must also submit either TOEFL scores officially sent from the testing agency (ETS School Code: 5813) OR the IELTS Scores officially sent form the IELTS Testing Center. In addition, a Certificate of Finances (COF) form which documents financial support must be submitted. NOTE: In order to be considered for a departmental teaching assistantship, international applicants must obtain a score of 26 on the speaking portion of the IBT TOFEL.

Department of Sociology

The following documents must be sent by January 1 to:

Graduate Coordinator
Department of Sociology
113 Baldwin Hall
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-1611

  1. Application for Graduate Assistantship (if applying for an assistantship).
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Personal Statement
  4. Writing Sample

For questions or additional assistance, please contact Kathy Lou at 706-542-3195

 

University of Georgia Department of Sociology

Location:

113 Baldwin Hall Athens, GA 30602-1611

Phone:

706 542 2421

Fax:

706 542 4320