UGA Consumer Information
The University of Georgia (UGA) was chartered by the Georgia General Assembly in January 1785 to become America’s first state university. Today UGA is recognized as one of the nation’s leading public universities. We are proud of this distinction and welcome inquiries about our programs and services. In accordance with federal regulations set forth by the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, this web page provides links to required consumer information. All listed URLs link to UGA web sites. Where URLs are not listed, the link is to an external web site.
General Institutional Information
About UGA - http://www.uga.edu/profile/mission/
UGA Fact Book - http://www.oir.uga.edu/factbks.htm
National Center for Education Statistics' College Navigator Profile
Guide to Student Consumer Information -
http://osfa.uga.edu/documents/student_consumer_info.pdf
Privacy of Student Records - Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) -
http://www.reg.uga.edu/ferpa_privacy_act/ferpa_for_students
Academic Programs
- Educational Programs - http://www.bulletin.uga.edu
- Instructional Facilities - http://www.uga.edu/profile/campus/
- Faculty and Other Instructional Personnel - http://www.oir.uga.edu/factbks.htm
Student Body Diversity
College Navigator Profile - Enrollment
College Navigator Profile - Financial Aid
Transfer of Credit Policies and Articulation Agreements - https://www.admissions.uga.edu/transferequiv.html
Facilities and Services Available to Students with Disabilities - http://www.drc.uga.edu
Textbook Information - http://www.reg.uga.edu/oasis
Institutional and Program Accreditation, Approval, or Licensure - http://www.oap.uga.edu/accredit.html
Copyright Infringement Policies and Sanctions (Including Computer Use and File Sharing) -
http://www.infosec.uga.edu/sate/dmca.php
Intercollegiate Athletic Program Participation Rates and Financial Support Data
Voter Registration
Applications for voter registration for Georgia residents are available at the Information Desk, 325 Tate Student Center, phone (706) 542-7774. Detailed voter information is also located at the Secretary of State web site http://www.sos.georgia.gov/Elections. Nonresident students may find voter information about their specific states through the U.S. Election Assistance Commission at http://www.eac.gov.
Financial Assistance and Costs
The UGA Office of Student Financial Aid (http://osfa.uga.edu/) assists both new and returning students in learning about available resources to fund their attendance at UGA.
Price of Attendance
UGA Cost - http://osfa.uga.edu/cost.html
College Navigator Profile - Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses
Refund Policy, Requirements for Withdrawal and for the Return of Title IV, HEA Financial Aid -
http://www.bursar.uga.edu/refunds.html
Grant and Loan Information - http://osfa.uga.edu/direct.html
- Student Grant Assistance
- Student Loan Information Published by Dept of Education
- National Student Loan Data System
Entrance and Exit Counseling for Student Borrowers -
http://www.bursar.uga.edu
http://osfa.uga.edu/myfa-entrance.html
Private Education Loan Disclosures (Including Self-Certification Form) - http://osfa.uga.edu/private.html
Code of Conduct for Education Loans - http://osfa.uga.edu/student-loan-code-of-conduct.html
Preferred Lender Information - http://osfa.uga.edu/myfa-entrance.html
Health and Safety Information
The UGA Police Department aims to provide a safe and harmonious environment wherein our community can thrive. The main web site is http://www.police.uga.edu.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program - http://safeandsecure.uga.edu/drugs.html
Vaccinations Policies - http://www.uhs.uga.edu/appts_forms/immunizations.html
Security Report (Including Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures), Timely Warnings, and Crime Log
http://safeandsecure.uga.edu
http://www.police.uga.edu
Fire Safety Report - http://www.esd.uga.edu/fire/pub/hhea_info.pdf
Fire Log - http://www.police.uga.edu/firelog.html
Student Outcomes
Retention, Completion/Graduation, and Transfer-out Rates
College Navigator Profile - Retention and Graduation Rates
UGA Freshmen Cohort Report - http://www.oir.uga.edu/reports/OIR_Retention_Report.pdf
UGA Report (disaggregated) -
http://www.oir.uga.edu/reports/UGA_six_yr_completion_graduation_disaggregated.pdf
Student-Athletes
Plans after Graduation
- Fact Book p. 62: Career Plans - http://www.oir.uga.edu/factbks.htm
- Career Center Graduation Survey - http://career.uga.edu/gradsurveyresults
Teacher Preparation Program Report -
http://www.coe.uga.edu/academic-programs/files/2010/08/2009-10-Title-II-Report.pdf