University of Georgia

University of Georgia requires a minimum of 120 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. UGA accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, UGA has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 88% of students who start college at UGA graduate within six years.

UGA offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: UGA may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At UGA?

UGA has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for UGA.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with UGA directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at UGA

When choosing a major, UGA students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at UGA.

Student Designed Majors

UGA allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

UGA does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at UGA

UGA offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Georgia

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Does UGA Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ UGA does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does UGA Offer Online Classes?

✅ UGA has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does UGA Give AP Credit?

✅ UGA offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does UGA Have An Honors Program?

✅ UGA offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College.

Does UGA Require Internships?

❌ UGA does not require an internship for any students.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About University of Georgia

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University of Georgia Library

The main library on campus is the Ilah Dunlap Little Memorial Library and there are 8 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at UGA

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

UGA does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does UGA have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

UGA has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at UGA include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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