University of Georgia Exchange Program Information Sheet
September 2015
1. CONTACT INFORMATION:
Office
Address
Website
Office of International Education
International Education Building
1324 South Lumpkin Street, GA 30602 USA
http://www.uga.edu
http://international.uga.edu/
http://goabroad.uga.edu
2. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS & PROCESS:
1. Online OIE Exchange Program Application
http://goabroad.uga.edu/?go=IncomingExchange
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 September 15 &
October 15
Spring Semester
February 10
March 15
Fall Semester
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.
Spring Semester - June
Fall Semester - February
Please Note
Transcript Issue Date
4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
After acceptance, students will request Form DS-2019, needed to apply for a J-1 Student
Exchange Visa; Plan to demonstrate funding for $8000 for personal expenses.
Student Visa
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
$847-1,178/semester.
3320
Housing
1978
Meals
500
Estimated Semester Budget Books/Supplies
1150
(*21 meals/week plan)
Est. Personal Expenses
*2015-2016 Rates
(rates usually published in May)
*Fall 2015 insurance
1178
*Insurance
rate=$847/Spring 2016=$1178 International Student
61
Compliance Fee
$8,187
Total (USD)
5. ARRIVAL & ORIENTATION DETAILS * subject to change
Arrival Date *Tentative
Spring 2016: January 5 & 6
Transportation to Athens
Orientation
*Dates
& Fees to be confirmed
Fall 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 Groome Shuttle stop location Georgia Center is available
with the Office of International Education; must request in advance.
Spring 2016: January 7-8
Fall 2016: To be determined
Spring Orientation Fees: $75 ("early bird" rate - register before December 5 )
Spring 2016: Two Day Orientation & Welcome Program, hosted by Office of
International Student Life (ISL), International Education (OIE), and the UGA
campus and Athens community; Topics include campus life, immigration, cultural
adjustment, safety, and academic issues.
Fall 2016: Week long Orientation & Welcome program, hosted by ISL and the OIE.
International Student Life
http://isl.uga.edu/students/orientation.html
6. UGA ACADEMIC CALENDAR * subject to change
Spring 2016
*Orientation/Arrival dates to be
confirmed
Fall 2016
*Orientation/Arrival dates to be
confirmed
Additional Calendar Info:
January 7 & 8
January 11
January 11 - 15
January 18
March 7 - 11
March 22
May 4, 5, 6, 9, 10
Spring International Student Orientation
Classes begin
Class Add/Drop Period
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Spring Break
Midterm course withdrawal deadline
Final Exams
May 14, 12:00 noon
Early August To Be Determined TBD
TBD
TBD
August 11
August 11 - 17
September 5
October 18
October 28
November 23 - 27
December 7,8, 9, 12, 13
December 14, 12:00 noon
http://www.reg.uga.edu/calendars
Dorm Move-out Date for Spring students
Fall International Student Orientation
Dorm Move-in Date
OIE Exchange Orientation Meeting
Classes begin
Class Add/Drop Period
Labor Day Holiday
Midterm course withdrawal deadline
Fall Break
Thanksgiving Holiday Break
Final Exams
Dorm Move-out Date for Fall-only students