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First Year Students
Transfer Students
International Students
High School Counselors
Parents

Welcome, Prospective First-Year Students!

Applying to college is a thrilling experience, and we're thrilled that you're considering the University of Georgia. We want to do everything we can to answer your questions, guide you through the admission process, and introduce you to UGA.

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Welcome, Prospective Transfer Students!

We're pleased that you're considering becoming a part of the UGA community. We want to do everything we can to answer your questions, guide you through the transfer application process, and introduce you to the University of Georgia.

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Welcome, Prospective International Students!

We're pleased that you're considering becoming a part of the UGA community. We want to do everything we can to answer your questions, guide you through the application process, and introduce you to the University of Georgia.

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High School Counselors

The UGA Office of Admission thanks you for all that you do in guiding bright, young students to universities that fit their interests. You are an invaluable resources to your students. As such, we would like to provide you with the resources you need to best counsel students who are interested in UGA.

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How can we help you?

The University of Georgia offers a combination of educational quality and value that's hard to beat. Ranked 21st among the nation's top public research universities by U.S. News & World Report, UGA features academic and co-curricular opportunities that can't be found at any other college or university at costs that place UGA among the top 345 public and private colleges on the Princeton Review's "Best Academic Bang for Your Buck" list.

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Admissions News

Admissions reminds you

Jun 23rd, 09:48

The college search and scholarship process can be a daunting task for students and parents. UGA reminds you to work directly with the colleges you are considering and to use caution when approached by individuals or companies promising scholarships or admissions-related services with fee requirements. Make sure that any assistance you receive is from a reputable source and that you verify any promises of scholarships or overnight programs with representatives from your potential colleges and universities first.

Updates and Suggestions for Freshman Applicants

Jun 23rd, 09:37

For 2010 applicants, several features have been added to our web site. The updated admissions essays can be found here (the freshman application will be up in mid-August), along with suggestions for writing admissions essays. In addition, UGA has started an admissions blog, which can be found here and you can click here for hints on applying to college.

New Transfer Requirements for Spring 2010

May 19th, 16:36

Starting in the Spring 2010 term, the transfer admission requirement for transfer students with 60 hours or more of transferable credit is a 2.80 or higher overall transfer GPA to be considered for transfer admission to UGA. Click here for more information.

UGA News

UGA Year in Review

Jun 30th, 16:16

The past year was a tremendously successful one for UGA. Top-notch students, national academic honors, new facilities and athletic championships highlighted the 2008 - 2009 academic year. Watch the video here

Kiplingers ranks Athens 5th on Best Cities list

May 27th, 13:31

Athens has been rated as one of the best places in America to live, according to Kiplinger's Magazine. Athens ranks 5th on the Magazine's recent "2009 Best Cities "list, which focuses on places that have stable employment plus the talent to create new, well-paying positions. Read more here

CURO Promising Scholars 2009 Announced

May 4th, 08:40

The University of Georgia has recognized a group of Georgia high school seniors for their stellar academic records for the fifth consecutive year. See the full article here .

Muktha Natrajan named Goldwater Scholar

May 1st, 16:31

UGA Honors student Muktha Narajan was named a 2009 Goldwater Scholar, one of only 278 students selected throughout the nation. Natrajan, a sophomore from Augusta, is pursuing a combined bachelor's/master's program in the fields of genentics and public health, and has been involved in biomedical research through the UGA CURO program. Click here for more information.