Located in Athens, Georgia, the University of Georgia is a comprehensive research university offering a broad spectrum of academic programs. As a land-grant and sea-grant institution, UGA is dedicated to advancing knowledge and addressing the needs of the state and beyond through research, education, and public service.
| Acronym | UGA |
| Nickname | Bulldogs |
| Motto / Slogan | To teach, to serve, and to inquire into the nature of things |
| Colour | Red and Black |
| Mascot | Hairy Dawg, Uga |
| Founded | 1785 |
| Location | Athens, Georgia, United States |
| Address | University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602 |
The mission of the University of Georgia’s Outreach programs is to improve people’s lives by helping create jobs and prosperity, developing leaders and addressing the state’s most critical issues.
The University of Georgia leads interdisciplinary research initiatives in global health and medicine, education, agriculture, and more. We engage our students and faculty in research aimed at improving the world. With a focus on creating innovative solutions through our research, we have ranked first or second for new products to market for 10 consecutive years.
UGA’s main campus is nestled on the border of downtown Athens, Georgia. Considered one of the best college towns in America, Athens showcases a vibrant culture of music, art, and food.
In 2016, UGA became the nation’s largest university with an experiential learning requirement for all undergraduates – giving our students a competitive edge after graduation and further bolstering UGA’s national reputation as an innovative leader in undergraduate education.
UGA has been ranked as a Top 20 U.S. Public University for the tenth consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report. Our standing as one of the best public institutions in the nation is a testament to our exceptional learning initiatives, academic programs, and world-class faculty.
UGA provides a world-class learning environment and opportunities for high-achieving students. With 28 Rhodes Scholars and 143 Fulbright scholars, we are one of the top public university producers of both student awards in the nation.
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To apply to the University of Georgia, you will need to provide:
– Common App or UGA Application
– Application Fee or Fee Waiver
– Transcript from your graduating high school
– SAT/ACT scores
– Secondary School Report/Counselor Recommendation
– Teacher/Other Letter of Recommendation (optional)
International Applicants:
To apply to the University of Georgia, you will need to provide:
– Application Fee
– Transcript from your graduating high school
– SAT/ACT scores
– Secondary School Report/Counselor Recommendation
– Teacher/Other Letter of Recommendation.
View the application page for requirements.
International Applicants
Additional application materials (e.g., letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, interviews) may be required by specific departments or graduate programs.
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During President Morehead’s tenure, UGA has increased its research and development expenditures by over 75%. The University of Georgia ranks No. 1 among U.S. universities for the number of products brought to market based on its research, according to the annual survey by AUTM. UGA has ranked either first or second in this measure for nine consecutive years.
The deans of UGA’s 20 schools and colleges and the vice presidents for instruction, research, public service and outreach, and information technology report to Ayers. The vice provost for academic affairs, the vice provost for inclusive excellence and academic engagement, and the vice provost for graduate education and dean of the Graduate School also report to the provost, along with associate provosts for academic programs, faculty affairs, global engagement and the libraries.
Prior to his appointment as provost, Ayers served as dean of the highly regarded Terry College of Business for 11 years. Under his leadership, the college’s undergraduate and graduate programs were consistently ranked among the nation’s best. He continues to hold the Earl Davis Chair in Taxation in the college.
Immediately prior to her role as Assistant to the President, Ms. Davis served as Operations Specialist in the President’s Office, providing day-to-day oversight of administrative staff operations, helping to coordinate the President’s SkySuite during football season, and serving as liaison for capital projects and related special events.
Ms. Davis earned her bachelor’s degree in political science from Georgia Southern University in 1992 and her master’s degree in public administration from Jacksonville State University in 1993.
As Chief of Staff, Dr. Pharr provides counsel to the President a... read more
She further supervises the Assistants to the President, acts as principal liaison with the UGA Foundation, and provides administrative oversight of the President’s Sky Suite during football season and of all special events involving the President. In addition, Dr. Pharr serves on a number of special task forces and committees as the President’s representative.
1785
The state General Assembly incorporated the University of Georgia on Jan. 27, 1785. Georgia became the first to charter a state-supported university, and UGA became the birthplace of public higher education in America.
1786
In 1786, Abraham Baldwin, who drafted the charter for the university, wa... read more
1801
The university officially opened in 1801 when a committee of the board of trustees selected a land site. John Milledge, later a Georgia governor, purchased and gave to the board of trustees the chosen tract of 633 acres on the banks of the Oconee River in northeast Georgia. Josiah Meigs was named president of the university, and work began on the first building, initially called Franklin College, in honor of Benjamin Franklin. That building is now known as Old College. The university became known as Franklin College, a name that stuck for more than 50 years.
1804
The university graduated its first class in 1804.
1863
In 1863, the university closed its doors due to the Civil War. It didn’t reopen until 1866.
1872
In 1872, the university was designated as a land-grant institution under the 1862 Morrill Act.
1892
In 1892, chemistry professor and alumnus Charles Herty organized and coached UGA’s first intercollegiate football team.
1918
In 1918, UGA admitted women as students for the first time.
1931
In 1931, the General Assembly of Georgia placed all state-supported higher education institutions, including UGA, under the jurisdiction of a single board. This organization, known as the University System of Georgia, is governed by the board of regents.
1942
In 1942, UGA won its first footbal national championship , although the Georgia Bulldogs and the Ohio State Buckeyes both claimed titles this year.
1961
In 1961, Charlayne Hunter and Hamilton Holmes enrolled as the first African American students at UGA. Mary Frances Early soon joined them when she enrolled as the university’s first African American graduate student and became the first to receive a UGA degree. Learn more about UGA’s early history in F.N. Boney’s book, A Pictorial History of the University of Georgia, 1984, University of Georgia Press.
1980
The Georgia Bulldogs completed a 12-0 season with a championship win over Notre Dame at the Sugar Bowl.
2022
On Jan. 10, the Georgia Bulldogs claimed their third football national championship, defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 33-18.
2023
The Bulldogs claimed their fourth overall national championship, and second in as many years, when they flattened the TCU Horned Frogs 65-7 on Jan.