University of Georgia Exchange Program Information Sheet
September 2015
Office
Address
Websites
Exchange Section
Education Abroad &
Exchange Coordinators
Office of International Education
International Education Building
1324 South Lumpkin Street, GA 30602
http://www.uga.edu
http://goabroad.uga.edu
Name
Telephone
Marcia Crippen
706-542-2900
Colleen Larson
706-542-2900
USA
http://international.uga.edu/
Fax
706-583-0148
706-583-0148
E-mail
exchange@uga.edu
clarson@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
UHS Forms
6. Course Request Form
Weblink
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 upon 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
Graduate 9 - 15 credit hours
Undergraduate 12 - 17 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 requirements.
Spring Semester - June
Fall Semester - February
Please Note
Transcript Issue Date
4. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Student Visa
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/semester.
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 $847-1,178/semester
Insurance
http://www.hr.uga.edu/mandatory-plan
3320
Housing
1978
Meals
Estimated Semester Budget
500
Books/Supplies
(*21 meals/week plan)
1150
Est. Personal Expenses
*2015-2016 Rates
*Fall 2015 insurance
(Next year's rates published in May)
1178
*Insurance
rate=$847/Spring
International Student
2016=$1,178
61
Compliance Fee
$8,187
Total (USD)
About UGA Multimedia:
Transportation to Athens
Orientation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=17&v=_pROMGm40HA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TYlrjSoOIo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDbK5gMgImw
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 2015: August 5 - 10
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
Fall 2015
Additional Calendar Info:
January 5 - 6
Arrival Date
January 7 - 8
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 - 10
Final Exams
August 4
Arrival Date
Late Arrival: Aug 12
Fall International Student Orientation
August 5 - 10
August 13
OIE Exchange Orientation Meeting
August 17
Classes begin
Class Add/Drop Period
August 17-21
September 7
Labor Day Holiday
October 22
Midterm course withdrawal deadline
October 30
Fall Break
Thanksgiving Holiday Break
November 23 - 27
Final Exams
December 10 - 16
December 18
Dorm Move-out Date for Fall-only students
http://www.reg.uga.edu/academicCalendar2015-2016