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UGA IS FOR YOU!
ENROLLMENT PROFILE FALL 2014
GRADUATE STUDENT LIFE
Total Graduate Student Enrollment
6,746
New Graduate Students
1,889
Full-time Status
4,938
Part-time Status
1,808
In-State Status
3,455
Out-of-State Status
3,291
States Represented
50 and D.C.
Non-Citizen1,408
Male Students
2,797
Female Students
3,910
African-American702
Hispanic141
1366
Total Minority
HOW TO BECOME A GRAD DAWG
Admission to the UGA Graduate School is a twofold process: students will apply to their intended
department(s) and to the Graduate School. To apply
to the Graduate School, you must hold at least a
baccalaureate degree accredited by the appropriate
regional accrediting association or its international
equivalent prior to the expected semester of
enrollment. PLEASE NOTE: The departments
to which you are applying may have additional
requirements and earlier deadlines. Guidelines can
be found on the respective departmental websites.
To apply to the Graduate School, the following is
required:
Online Application
Standardized Test Scores sent directly to
Graduate Admissions (ETS Code: 5813)
One Unofficial Transcript from each institution
attended. (UGA students do not need to submit;
the Graduate School will access this document
from the Registrar’s Office.) Admitted students
will need to submit an official transcript before
registration.
Three Letters of Recommendation (or the names
and email addresses of three recommenders)
submitted online with your application
$75 Domestic Application Fee
$100 International Application fee. International
students should also review grad.uga.
edu/index.php/prospective-students/
international-application-information for
more information regarding international
application requirements.
Application materials can be found online: grad.
uga.edu/index.php/prospective-students/
domestic-application-information
DATES & DEADLINES
Domestic Applicants
For students seeking admission for
Application Deadline
Fall Semester
July 1
Spring Semester
November 15
May and Extended Summer Session
April 1
Summer Semester
May 1
International Applicants
For students seeking admission for
Application Deadline
Fall Semester
April 15
Spring Semester
October 15
Summer Semester
February 15
Information and deadlines on applying for funding
can be found online: grad.uga.edu/index.php/
current-students/financial-information
Housing
Housing is available both on and off campus. The
UGA Family and Graduate Housing facilities are
designed to provide convenient and comfortable
living at a minimal cost. Apartments are located
on the bus line and provide various bedroom floor
plans. housing.uga.edu/family-graduate
RESOURCES
University Health Center
The University Health Center (UHC) offers all
registered students and their spouses or domestic
partners a comprehensive healthcare program.
In addition to basic medical and urgent care, the
UHC offers a variety of specialty services including
massage therapy, physical therapy, counseling and
psychiatric therapy, vision clinic, women’s clinic, and
a pharmacy with 24/7 refill access. uhs.uga.edu
Ramsey Student Center
The Ramsey Student Center, UGA’s state-of-theart fitness center, is equipped with an indoor
track, basketball courts, swimming pools, strength
and conditioning weight rooms, and an indoor
climbing wall. Group classes and personal training
are available to students. The Ramsey Center also
provides opportunities for students to be involved
in recreational activities, intramural sports, and club
sports. recsports.uga.edu
Tate Student Center
Known as the “living room” of the UGA campus,
the Tate Student Center provides various programs
and services to the UGA community including print
and copy, passport and UGACard processing, and
multiple dining options. Facilities include meeting
rooms, study lounges, a movie theater, and a walkup ticket office. The University Bookstore is located
next door. tate.uga.edu
Zell B. Miller Learning Center
The “MLC” offers the UGA community an innovative
and comprehensive learning environment that
includes classrooms, group study rooms, adaptive
technology workstations, a reading room, and a
digital media lab. Computing services, research
assistance, and technology lending are also
available. mlc.uga.edu
Libraries
The UGA libraries include the Main, Science, and
Special Collections Library, which houses an
extensive archival collection of the prestigious
George B. Foster Peabody Awards. The UGA Libraries
offer an array of services to students including book
lending, online search assistance, and research
consultations. libs.uga.edu
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS
Graduate Student Association
The Graduate Student Association (GSA) is an
advocacy organization composed of graduate and
professional student representatives from every
department, college, and program at UGA. The
organization provides a voice for all graduate and
professional students. gsa.uga.edu
Graduate and Professional Scholars
The purpose of Graduate and Professional Scholars
(GAPS) is to create and maintain an academic
environment for successful matriculation of
historically underrepresented graduate and
professional students at UGA. The organization
offers various professional development, volunteer,
and social activities for members. gaps.uga.edu
ASSISTANTSHIPS
VISIT CAMPUS!
Graduate School assistantships are awarded each
year on a competitive basis following a highly
qualified applicant’s nomination by his or her
major department or program. Each nominee is
evaluated by a faculty panel. Selections are based
on the applicant’s academic record, test scores,
recommendations, and other pertinent information.
Assistantships offer students a chance to work
for a department up to 20 hours per week while
providing a tuition reduction ($25 per semester) plus
a monthly stipend. Assistantships may be in the form
of Teaching, Research, Residential, and Graduate
Assistantships. The assistantships and waivers listed
below are managed through the Graduate School.
Nominations for these assistantships and waivers
must come from your graduate coordinator:
The Graduate School offers various events for
prospective students. Please consider attending the
following events held throughout the school year:
Graduate School Assistantship
Graduate Recruitment Opportunities (GRO)
Assistantship
Presidential Graduate Fellow
Regent’s Out-of-State Tuition Waiver
Out-of-State Tuition Waiver for Candidacy
Please visit the Graduate School website for more
detailed information regarding all Graduate School
assistantships and waivers: grad.uga.edu/index.
php/currentstudents/financial-information
Fall Campus Visit
McNair Scholars Campus Visit (held in the fall)
Future Scholars Visitation Program
(held in the fall)
Pathways Program: Preparing Diverse
Populations for Graduate School (held in spring)
Accepted Students Day (held in the spring)
grad.uga.edu
UGA COMES TO YOU
The Recruitment and Diversity Initiatives team may
be coming to a college near you! Please visit our
Recruitment Travel Page for more information.
gradschool.uga.edu/outreach&diversity/
schedule.html
Dept. of Recruitment and Diversity Initiatives
The University of Georgia Graduate School
210 South Jackson Street
214 Terrell Hall
Athens, Georgia 30602
(706) 542-6416  grecruit@uga.edu
Students may also apply for need-based financial
aid. Students interested in need-based financial aid
should complete the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA). For more information, visit the
Office of Student Financial Aid: osfa.uga.edu
NEXT STEPS
Pre-Arrival Checklist
 Provide Verification of Lawful Presence The University of Georgia must verify that you are
lawfully present in the United States before allowing you to enroll. Please visit the following website
for more information on how to provide this documentation: grad.uga.edu/index.php/incomingstudents/information-for-new-students/university-system-of-georgia-residency-policy.
 Make Contact with the Department If you have not done so already, contact the graduate
coordinator’s office in the department to which you have been accepted. Make sure that you have
the information you need regarding your department’s registration policies, orientation meetings,
class requirements, and building access information to obtain your UGACard. The following link
can be used to access departmental contact information: grad.uga.edu/index.php/prospectivestudents/academics. Please see information below about obtaining a UGA Card.
 Complete Final Admissions Details If you recently completed a degree and your acceptance letter
indicated that you must provide a final transcript or proof of degree, you must submit an official
transcript from your previous institution prior to registration.
 Set up your UGA MyID Password and Profile Your UGA MyID is a unique username assigned for
you to access many university services, including applying for housing and registering for classes
and orientation. When you applied to UGA, you should have received an important email titled
“UGA Account Information — Please Keep,” which contains information about your UGA MyID. If you
haven’t already done so, click on the link in that email to set up your MyID password and create your
MyID profile. If the link in the email you received has expired, or you haven’t received this email,
please check your spam folder or contact the Enterprise Information Technology Services Help Desk.
eits.uga.edu
 Get Your UGAMail Account Soon after your UGA acceptance, you should receive an email
titled “UGAMail Account Information — Please Keep,” which contains information about your
UGAMail account. This email will be sent to the email address you provided when you submitted
your admissions application. UGAMail is the University’s email system and all official UGA
correspondence will be sent to your UGAMail address going forward. You must complete your MyID
profile before you can access your UGAMail. If you haven’t received this email within 24 hours of
receiving your UGA admission notification, please check your spam folder or contact the Enterprise
Information Technology Services Help Desk. eits.uga.edu
 Housing A housing assignment in Graduate and Family Housing is sometimes difficult to receive
unless you have applied well in advance of the expected semester of arrival. In order
to register for housing, you must have your UGA MyID and password. Housing
information is available at housing.uga.edu/family-graduate.
 Complete the University Health Center Forms You must provide
proof or certification of your immunization for measles,
mumps, and rubella (MMR). Questions and completed
immunization forms should be directed to the University
Health Center. uhs.uga.edu
 Apply For A Parking Permit If you plan to drive
a car, motorcycle, or scooter to campus, you will
need a UGA parking permit. Parking spaces for
cars are assigned based on a priority system.
Students who are admitted and apply for
parking before June 30 will be placed in the
initial pool of campus students, faculty, and
staff for allocation of space. Information and
instructions are available on the UGA Parking
Services website. parking.uga.edu
 International Students
Make plans to attend the week-long orientation
activities provided by the International Student
Life (ISL) Office in early August. Learn about the
UGA campus, Athens community, and make new
friends.
For information about the schedule for orientation and
temporary housing, visit the ISL website: isl.uga.edu
Post-Arrival Checklist
 Check-in With Your Department Make sure that you are
aware of any departmental orientation meetings for new
students and that you have obtained departmental clearance for
registration. The following link can be used to access departmental
contact information: grad.uga.edu/index.php/prospective-students/
academics.
 Registration Most departments require that you be advised for courses prior to registering
for class. Check in with your department to obtain clearance for registration and then register online
via the ATHENA online registration system (accessible through the MyUGA Portal) using your MyID.
Make sure you are aware of your department’s policies.
NOTE: International students must visit the Office of International Education before registering for
classes to set up their files and obtain registration clearance. international.uga.edu
 Pay Fees Depending upon when you register for classes (Phase I or Phase II of registration), there
will be a deadline for payment. Missing one of these deadlines may result in late fees and/or
cancellation of classes. Billing information is sent to your UGA email account. You can log into your
student account at busfin.uga.edu/bursar.
If you have a graduate assistantship, you may deduct your fees from your paycheck. Contact the
Bursar’s Office for questions regarding your account.
 Get a UGACard The UGACard is the official University of Georgia identification card for students,
faculty, staff, official campus visitors, and their dependents. The UGACard is your key to accessing
many facilities and services throughout campus. You must be registered for the current semester in
order to purchase and use the UGACard. The UGA Card is non-transferrable and can only be used by
the student to whom it is issued. Misuse of the UGACard may result in disciplinary action by the
University Judiciary. Please check with your department before going to get your UGACard. Some
departments require a proximity card for access to buildings and labs. Your department will provide
you with the necessary forms for you to get the correct type of card. Proximity cards are issued only
with a signed authorization form from your department. Refunds or adjustments will not be given if
you purchase the wrong type of card.
Visit ugacard.uga.edu for more information about the UGACard and how to obtain one. After the
UGACard Office produces your card, the staff will scan your hand image to create access security for
your card. This feature will prohibit another person from using your card to access University services.
 Health Insurance UGA has a nationally-ranked University Health Center that caters to many
student health emergencies and psychological needs. UGA has negotiated a group health
insurance policy that meets the needs of most students. Learn more about UGA’s group health
insurance on the Human Resources’ website: hr.uga.edu/student-health-insurance
NOTE: International students are required in most cases to purchase the international student
health insurance through the Office of International Education (OIE). Before purchasing insurance,
international students should contact OIE at 706-425-3274 or email visahelp@uga.edu.
Information regarding departmental awards may be
found by visiting individual departmental websites.
FINANCIAL AID
ONCE YOU’RE A DAWG:
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 International Students Take your immigration documents and passport to the Office of
International Education located at 1324 S. Lumpkin St., and attend an orientation meeting. Also
visit the International Student Life Office in Memorial Hall to take part in the International Student
Orientation activities on campus. international.uga.edu; isl.uga.edu
 Get Involved! To get involved and feel a part of the UGA community, consider joining a student
organization, academic student organization, or other group of students/peers. stuorgs.uga.edu