UGA EXTENDED CAMPUSES

The University of Georgia Griffin Campus

The University of Georgia offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs at its Griffin Campus, 40 miles south of Atlanta. The undergraduate programs are upper-division programs for transfer students or those seeking a second bachelor’s degree. Prospective transfer students need to have completed 60 transferable credit hours with a minimum 2.5 grade point average.

Those interested in pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at the Griffin Campus must meet the criteria for admission into the specific degree program they wish to pursue. The standards for admission are on par with the standards at the Athens campus, and the degree earned is a University of Georgia degree.

University of Georgia policies and procedures apply to UGA courses and programs offered at the Griffin Campus. Classes are taught by faculty and instructors approved by the academic departments of UGA schools and colleges.

Degree programs were first offered at the Griffin Campus in fall 2005. As of fall 2007, seven undergraduate majors are offered, along with two graduate degree programs. A complete list and further information may be obtained by visiting the Griffin Campus web site (www.uga.edu/griffin) or calling the Office of Academic Programs in Griffin at 770-412-4400.

The University of Georgia Gwinnett Campus

As part of the University of Georgia's overall strategic plan for extended education, the Gwinnett Campus mission is to provide high quality graduate, professional and continuing education programs to residents and professional training opportunities for employees of local businesses and industries of greater-Atlanta, north-central and northeast Georgia. The Gwinnett Campus serves the needs of the community, promotes economic growth and workforce development in one of the fastest growing regions of the state, and responds to critical manpower shortages in the local public service arena.

Those interested in pursuing a UGA graduate degree at the Gwinnett Campus must meet the criteria for admission into the specific degree program they wish to pursue. The standards for admission are on par with the standards at the Athens campus, and the degree earned is a University of Georgia degree.

University of Georgia policies and procedures apply to UGA courses and programs offered at the Gwinnett location. Classes are taught by faculty and instructors approved by the academic departments of UGA schools and colleges.

Further information may be obtained by visiting the UGA Gwinnett Campus website (www.uga.edu/gwinnett), by calling 678-985-6800, or by sending an e-mail to UGAGwin@uga.edu.

The University of Georgia Tifton Campus

Building on the agricultural tradition and expertise of the faculty and staff at the Tifton Campus, UGA now offers several undergraduate degree-completion and graduate degree programs at this location. Serving the southern region of the state, these degree programs produce graduates who possess the technical and leadership skills needed in the agricultural field—the economic engine driving this geographic area. In expanding the reach of UGA to serve the whole state, the degree programs offered at the UGA Tifton Campus enable students to stay in their home community while pursuing their educational and career goals.

Further information may be obtained by visiting the Tifton Campus website (www.caes.uga.edu/campus/tifton) or contacting the director of academic programs at 229-386-3528.