University of Georgia Exchange Program Information Sheet
February 2015
1. CONTACT INFORMATION:
Office
Address
Website
Exchange Section
Education Abroad &
Exchange Coordinator
Office of International Education
International Education Building
1324 South Lumpkin Street, GA 30602 USA
http://www.uga.edu
http://international.uga.edu/
http://international.uga.edu/education_abroad/international_exchange_students/
Name
Telephone
Fax
E-mail
Colleen Larson
706-542-2900 706-583-0148
clarson@uga.edu
2. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS & PROCESS:
1. Online OIE Exchange Program Application
http://international.uga.edu/education_abroad/international_exchange_students/
2. Undergraduate Application for Admission to UGA (no application fee)
Undergraduate Application
Materials
See
Further Exchange Program
application details, including
Graduate Level instructions
online
Application Deadline*
Student must be in good standing and recommended by home university
3. Official transcript or grade report in English from home university
4. TOEFL or IELTS score report
TOEFL 550 (paper)
214 (CBT)
80 (iNT)
6.5 IELTS
5. Medical History and Immunization Form
Download here
6. Course Request Form
Weblink here
7. Campus Housing Application (online after acceptance)
8. Copy of Passport (Submit with online DS-2019 Request Form after acceptance)
9. Certificate of Finances
Submit request after acceptance
*Nominations requested by February 10 &
Fall Semester
March 15
September 15
Spring Semester
October 1
3. ACADEMIC INFORMATION:
Level of Study
Areas of Study Available
Possible Limitations
UGA Schedule of Classes
(timetable of classes offered in
upcoming semester)
UGA Bulletin
Undergraduate or graduate, depending on exchange agreement and/or OIE
approval.
Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Ecology,
Education, Engineering, Environment and Design, Family and Consumer Sciences,
Forestry and Natural Resources, International Affairs, Journalism, Engineering, Law,
Pharmacy, Public Health, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine.
http://uga.edu/a-z/colleges.html
Courses in Business, International Affairs, Journalism, Law, Pharmacy, and
Veterinary Medicine classes may be restricted and/or limited. For more
information, contact Incoming Exchange Coordinator.
http://www.reg.uga.edu/schedule-of-classes
(for course descriptions, including
pre-requisites and links to syllabi)
http://www.bulletin.uga.edu/CoursesHome.aspx
Semester Course Load
Undergraduate 12 - 17 credit hours
Graduate 9 - 15 credit hours
Students should confirm approval of UGA classes with home university.
Students are not guaranteed requested courses due to university restrictions,
including class size, timetable, and previous study requirments.
Fall Semester - February
Spring Semester - June
Please Note
Transcript Issue Date
4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Incoming Exchange Advisor will request Form DS-2019, needed to apply for
a J-1 Student Exchange Visa, after official acceptance by UGA.
http://international.uga.edu/issis/
Students usually assigned to private room in 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom suites in the
UGA East Campus Village (ECV)
Campus Housing
http://housing.uga.edu/residence/tour/ecv
UGA Insurance Policy for International Students is required; Approximate Cost
Insurance
$569-802/semester.
3239
Housing
1978
*Meals
500
Estimated Semester Budget Books/Supplies
(*21 meals/week plan)
1150
Est. Personal Expenses
*2014-2015 Rates
(rates usually published in May)
*Fall 2014 insurance
752
*Insurance
rate=$752/Spring 2015=$1043 International Student
60
Compliance Fee
$7,679
Total (USD)
Student Visa
5. ARRIVAL & ORIENTATION DETAILS * subject to change
Arrival Date *Tentative
Fall 2015: Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Transportation to Athens
Orientation
& Fees to be confirmed
Spring 2016: to be determined
Air travel to Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport recommended;
Groome Transportation airport shuttle available from Atlanta to the UGA Campus
(UGA Georgia Center); Cost Approximately $36 one-way
http://athens.groometransportation.com/
Pick-up Service from the Georgia Center is available with the UGA Office of
International Student Life; must request in advance
Fall 2015: August 4-7
Spring 2016: early January TBA
Fall Orientation Fees: $450 (with housing & ECV early move-in) + $80 room deposit
Fall 2015: Weeklong Orientation & Welcome Program, hosted by Office of
International Student Life (ISL), International Education (OIE), and the UGA
*Dates
campus and Athens community; Topics include campus life, immigration, cultural
adjustment, safety, academic issues, and includes several special sessions for
Exchange Students. Additional OIE Exchange Orientation Day the following
week for all students, including late arrivals.
Spring 2016: One or two day Orientation & Welcome program, hosted by ISL and the OIE.
International Student Life
http://isl.uga.edu/
6. UGA ACADEMIC CALENDAR * subject to change
Fall 2015
*Orientation/Arrival dates to be
confirmed
Spring 2016
*Orientation/Arrival dates to be
confirmed
Additional Calendar Info:
August 4 - 10
Fall International Student Orientation
August 11
Dorm Move-in Date
August 13
OIE Exchange Orientation Meeting
August 17
Classes begin
August 17 - 21
Class Add/Drop Period
September 7
Labor Day Holiday
October 22
Midterm course withdrawal deadline
October 30
Fall Break
November 23 - 27
Thanksgiving Holiday Break
December 10, 11, 14, 15, 16
Final Exams
Dorm Move-out Date for Fall-only students
December 17, 12:00 noon
Date to be determined
Spring International Student Orientation
January 11
Classes begin
January 11 - 15
Class Add/Drop Period
January 18
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
March 7 - 11
Spring Break
March 22
Midterm course withdrawal deadline
May 4, 5, 6, 9, 10
Final Exams
May 14, 12:00 noon
Dorm Move-out Date for Spring students
http://www.reg.uga.edu/academicCalendar2015-2016