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About UGA
About UGA

UGA is the birthplace of the American system of public higher education.
Offices

UGA was 20th in U.S. News & World Report’s 2015 ranking of the top public universities in America.
Visiting UGA

Each year, the Visitors Center books about 30,000 tours. Book your tour now and discover UGA!
Proud to say Georgia

Since 1851, 25 governors of Georgia have been graduates of Georgia. At least 17 UGA alumni are presidents or provosts of colleges and universities in the U.S. Nine UGA graduates have received the Pulitzer Prize. Four UGA alumni have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences.
Admissions
Undergraduate Admissions

The University of Georgia is a national leader among public universities in the numbers of major scholarships earned by our students. We have had eight Rhodes Scholars since 1995. In the same period, our students have won 49 Goldwater Scholarships. UGA students have earned 12 Truman Scholarships since 1995, and each year we have multiple recipients of major national scholarships.
- Undergraduate admissions
Graduate Admissions

UGA graduate programs remained among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2016 edition of America’s Best Graduate Schools.
- The Graduate School
Continuing Education

Whether you are looking for personal improvement, seeking a credential or wanting to change your career path, the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education delivers a variety of educational programs to meet your learning needs.
- UGA Center for Continuing Education
- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
International Students

The University of Georgia has approximately 180 International Cooperative Agreements (ICAs) in over 50 countries. These agreements allow for the formal development of activities such as faculty and student exchanges, collaborative research, seminars and workshops, and/or service programs.
- Office of International Education
Academics
Schools & Colleges
Extended Campuses
Programs
Academic Resources
Research
Research at UGA

The Office of the Vice President for Research encourages and supports UGA research, scholarship and creative activities by assisting with the recruitment of research-intensive faculty, and providing infrastructure for sponsored research. We help to move UGA innovations into the marketplace, encourage research-based economic development, and ensure responsible conduct in research.
Centers & Institutes

UGA research addresses real-life problems, including the grand challenges associated with water, food, fuel, environment and health. It also enriches the soul through the arts, humanities and social sciences. OVPR's Interdisciplinary centers, institutes and research initiatives provide enhanced interactions and focus on advanced areas of research.
- OVPR Centers, Institutes and Initiatives
- UGA Centers and Institutes
Research Resources

Access to state-of-the-art core facilities and technologies, as well as campus experts, is essential for cutting-edge research.
Student and Postdoctoral Research

Undergraduate students, graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are critical to the successful pursuit of research and scholarship at the University of Georgia. They contribute in multiple ways to research and scholarship in the physical, life and social sciences, as well as the arts and humanities.
Outreach
Public Service & Outreach at UGA

UGA Public Service and Outreach enhances quality of life in Georgia by applying the knowledge of the University to the state’s evolving economic, social, and community needs.
PSO Units

For more than 80 years, PSO has led the University in bringing its resources to each of Georgia’s 159 counties, 500+ cities, and around the world, serving more than 110,000 individuals annually to improve the quality of life in Georgia and beyond.
Service-Learning

The University of Georgia has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for its institutional commitment to community engagement through teaching, research, and public service with the Community Engagement Classification. UGA was one of only 115 colleges and universities to achieve this elective classification in 2010 and joined the ranks of only 311 institutions nationally.
- Office of Service-Learning
Programs

Georgia is committed to building a service program that embodies the historical ideals of outreach and engagement through community access to the university’s resources.
Student Life
Campus Life

Student Affairs is a primary point of contact for students through more than 600 registered student organizations; student programming groups; social fraternities and sororities; student leadership programs and volunteer services; and international and multicultural programs.
Health & Recreation

The 440,000-square-foot Bernard B. and Eugenia A. Ramsey Student Center for Physical Activities is one of the largest and most comprehensive fitness/exercise facilities for students and faculty in the country.
Get Involved

In 2000, UGA was the first university in the nation to organize a collegiate Relay For Life. It raised more than $115,000. UGA Relay now has over 3,200 student volunteers and has raised more than $2.3 million, benefiting The American Cancer Society.
Money Matters

The Food Service program here at the University of Georgia is nationally recognized as being one of the best in the nation.
Working at UGA
Resources & Services
Facilities
Policies & Procedures
Giving to UGA
Ways of giving

Private support from individuals, foundations, and corporations provides the margin of excellence that distinguishes great universities from good ones.
Lasting legacies

You can become a part of Georgia's lasting legacy by strengthening your school, college, or academic unit today, through your contributions.
Proud to say Georgia

With over 100 alumni organizations in major cities around the world, it's easy to keep your connection to UGA, lifelong and worldwide.
Online giving

Make your gift through a safe, secure and efficient process. Then easily track them through your bank statement.
- Give Online
Arts
Arts at UGA

Visit Arts at UGA to find information on the performing, visual and literary arts all on one site.
- The Arts at UGA
Performing Arts at UGA

UGA’s Performing Arts Center features two acoustically superb concert halls. Other performance venues on campus include the Fine Arts Building and the Dance Building.
Visual Arts at UGA

The Georgia Museum of Art and the Lamar Dodd School of Art are part of the Performing and Visual Arts Complex that also includes the Performing Arts Center and the School of Music
- Georgia Museum of Art
- Lamar Dodd School of Art
Literary Arts at UGA

The Georgia Review, an acclaimed literary magazine, and the UGA Press publish outstanding work by writers from around the world. The Georgia Writers Hall of Fame honors the state's best writers.
Academic Units

Students and faculty pursue arts studies in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. The Special Collections Libraries provide access to materials related to the history and culture of Georgia, while the Willson Center and ICE promote Interdisciplinary inquiry and creative activity in the arts.
Calendars

The Master Calendar lists events searchable by date, event type, sponsor or audience. Synch, share, like and feed events to your own applications and devices.
Athletics

UGA ALERT

New initiative puts emphasis on developing women leaders

Programs emphasize hiring, career development and work-life balance.

Initiatives lead to new faculty, leading scholars

UGA’s faculty hiring initiatives will have a positive impact on student success, research production.

UGA charges ahead with solar-powered picnic table

A Campus Sustainability Grant leads to a unique electronic device charging station.

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UGA Today

UGA hosts federal legislative staffers

More than 30 congressional staffers toured the Veterinary Medical Center on Thursday as part of the annual Federal Legislative Retreat hosted by UGA. For two days each year, the staff learn about UGA's faithful stewardship of federal research dollars and service to Georgians and the nation. The staffers represent Georgia senators and 12 of Georgia's 14 congressional districts.

UGA welcomes 114 incoming veterinary students in white coat ceremony

UGA College of Pharmacy welcomes 144 new students

UGA expands MBA offerings to include health care and human resource management

New Fresh Food Bus takes riders from campus to farmers market

UGA collaboration discovers toxic chemical in birds outside of Superfund site

UGA charges ahead with solar-powered picnic table

UGA graduate student to study ancient climate patterns in native Madagascar

Odum School professor, alumnus recognized by Ecological Society of America

Discover UGA

Video: President Morehead welcomes Bulldog Nation back.

Discover UGA: On cutting edge protecting Natural Resources.

Career Center's social media ranked among best in U.S.

Fresh Food Bus connects UGA with Athens Farmers Market.

AMAZING
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CAMPUS
CLOSEUP

Amazing Student

Karishma Sriram

Karishma Sriram, a senior majoring in biochemistry and molecular biology, says she is “beyond blessed” when describing her time at UGA, which has included travel around the world as a Foundation Fellow.

Focus on Faculty

Annette Poulsen

Annette Poulsen, the Sterne Chair of Banking and Finance in the Terry College of Business, enjoys teaching a broad spectrum of students—from undergraduates in their first semester to graduate students in MBA, Executive MBA and Ph.D. programs.

Campus Closeup

Tyler Daniels

Shortly after receiving his undergraduate degree and getting married, Tyler Daniels turned to the university that had been his home to find a job. He didn't know it at the time, but accepting a position at UGA would impact his career path for years to come.

International Coffee Hour set

The Office of International Student Life will have an International Coffee Hour Aug. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Memorial Hall Ballroom. International Coffee Hour at UGA is a weekly program that brings together students, faculty, staff and community members over coffee and international cuisine.

Rec Fest to feature music, food

The Department of Recreational Sports will host Rec Fest Aug. 23 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Ramsey Student Center for Physical Activities. It’s an event that will kick off the semester with live music, free food, games and giveaways.

Dawgs After Dark takes on a glow
As part of Welcome Week, the University Union is sponsoring Glow in the (Dawgs After) Dark Aug. 21 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Tate Student Center. Fluorescent light takes over for glow-in-the-dark activities, games and free food. This event is free for students with valid UGACards who pay activity fees on the Athens campus.

Today's events

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1:00 pm	Women’s Soccer at Wake Forest
2:00 pm	“Nature, Illustrated” Opening Reception State Botanical Garden of Georgia
5:00 pm	Rec Fest Ramsey Student Center for Physical Activities

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About UGA

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Visiting UGA

Proud to say Georgia

Undergraduate Admissions

Graduate Admissions

Continuing Education

International Students

Schools & Colleges

Extended Campuses

Programs

Academic Resources

Research at UGA

Centers & Institutes

Research Resources

Student and Postdoctoral Research

Public Service & Outreach at UGA

PSO Units

Service-Learning

Programs

Campus Life

Health & Recreation

Get Involved

Money Matters

Resources & Services

Facilities

Policies & Procedures

Ways of giving

Lasting legacies

Proud to say Georgia

Online giving

Arts at UGA

Performing Arts at UGA

Visual Arts at UGA

Literary Arts at UGA

Academic Units

Calendars

UGA ALERT

New initiative puts emphasis on developing women leaders

Initiatives lead to new faculty, leading scholars

UGA charges ahead with solar-powered picnic table

UGA hosts federal legislative staffers

International Coffee Hour set

Rec Fest to feature music, food

Today's events

Women’s Soccer at Wake Forest

“Nature, Illustrated” Opening Reception

Rec Fest