University of Georgia LAKERRA BRADLEY 09.13.11

History of UGA ! :) When the University of Georgia was put together by an act of the General Assembly on January 27, 1785, Georgia became the first state to charter a state-supported university. In 1784 the General Assembly had set aside 40,000 acres of land to provide a college or seminary of learning. At the first meeting of the board of trustees, held in Augusta on February 13, 1786, Abraham Baldwin was selected president of the university. The university graduated its first class in 1804.

UGA INFO. 4 year College University Public Combined Degree Programs : The Graduate School offers certain combined degrees with other schools and colleges in the University. Accelerated Master's Programs : Which advance the completion of both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree over a 5-year span, Student Body : 23 % of the undergraduate student body as of 2007

UGA : LOCATION Athens, Georgia 30602

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS : UGA Counseling Psychology: As a psychological specialty facilitates personal and interpersonal functioning across the life span with a focus on emotional, social, vocational, educational, health-related, developmental, and organizational concerns. Recreation and Leisure Studies : Students will gain broad knowledge and skills in the areas of administration and management of recreation and leisure services. Professional School Counseling: Is designed for students who have a master’s degree in school counseling or a closely related field.

Campus Life Miss UGA Pageant :To enhance their professional and educational goals, and to achieve those pursuits with the assistance of monetary grants and awards. The scholarship fund is based on a rich scholastic tradition that has been the cornerstone of the Miss America program since 1945. Dining Areas : Barberito Southwestern Grill & Catina, Hotei’s Asian Grill, Larry’s Giant Subs, Taste of Home Café, & Chick Fila Express

Campus Life Movie Nights : All movies are $1 for students with valid UGACards who pay activity fees on the Athens campus and $2 for non-students. Dining Areas : Barberito Southwestern Grill & Catina, Hotei’s Asian Grill, Larry’s Giant Subs, Taste of Home Café, & Chick Fila Express

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Costs UNDERGRADUATE (FALL 2011 & SPRING 2012) GA Resident On Campus   GA Resident On Campus GA Resident Off Campus Not Resident On Campus Not Resident Off Campus Tuition & Fees 9,472 27,682 Books & Supplies 1,078 Room & Board 8,708 7,774 Transportation 320 910 Living Expenses 1,242 1,586 Total 20,820 39,030 Costs

Costs $$ GRADUATE (FALL 2011 & SPRING 2012) Tuition & Fees 9,390 9,390 24,090 24,090 Books & Supplies 780 780 780 780 Room & Board 8,708 11,190 8,708 11,190 Transportation 320 1,230 320 1,23 Living Expenses 2,498 2,530 2,498 2,530 Total 21,696 25,120 36,396 39,820 GA Resident On Campus GA Resident Off Campus Not Resident On Campus Not Resident Off Campus

Diversity 62% Women 38% Men 1% American Indian or Alaska Native 9% Asian 7% Black or African American 4% Hispanic/Latino 1% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 72% White 3% Two or more races 1% Non-Resident Alien

Retention and Graduation Rates 4 Yr Rates 5 Yr Rates 6 Yr Rates Highest for African American students at 95%, followed by White students at 91% Hispanic and Asian cohorts at 90%. Composite group ranks Asians highest with a first to second year retention rate of 92% Followed by a rate of 86% for Whites, Hispanics, and African Americans 86% for males and 88% for females in the highly selective, public grouping

Admission Requirements and Deadlines Applicants should have ranked in the upper half of their undergraduate class and should have completed the equivalent of an undergraduate major in the field in which they propose to study. Application for admission to the Graduate School may be filed in an electronic on-line application. All applicants must provide an active e-mail address for contact regarding application processing. Domestic applicants = $75 for the first major, $40 for the second major and $30 for the third major

Admission Requirements and Deadlines An application must be accompanied by the application-processing fee. The fee is non-refundable and cannot be deferred or credited toward tuition. It must be paid online at the time the application is submitted using a credit card or electronic check, drawn on a U.S. bank account. Applications submitted without the fee will not be processed. Participation in certain programs may qualify an applicant to waive the application fee.

U ! G ! A ! University of Georgia has a wide variety of opportunities and classes needed for your career of choice. Really shows love for the state of georgia

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