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First-Year Application - Step One

Take Note of Critical Deadlines for First-Year Applicants.

If a deadline falls on a Sunday or a federal holiday, the postmark deadline will be extended to the first business day following the published deadline.

September  
September 15 Postmark deadline for Spring Admission and Joint/Advanced Enrollment (Spring) applicants
October  
October 15 Postmark deadline for Early Action applicants

Completed Part I application and non-refundable $50.00 processing fee, Counselor/School Evaluation form with official high school transcript and official SAT I and/or ACT scores must be submitted no later than today. To avoid delays in processing, we recommend that applicants submit all paper documents in the same envelope if possible.

The month of October Last possible SAT I and ACT test dates for Early Action applicants

Note: Official test scores must be submitted to UGA electronically by the respective testing agency. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept paper score reports or match the same with application files.

November  
November 15 Postmark deadline for Foundation Fellowship and Bernard Ramsey Honors Scholarship application

Completed scholarship and admission application forms with all supporting materials must be submitted no later than today. To avoid delays in processing, we recommend that applicants submit all paper documents in the same envelope if possible. Scholarship applications are available online or by contacting the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at (706) 542-8776.

December  
December 15 Admission decisions released to Early Action applicants

Early Action applicants will be notified if they have been offered admission, denied or deferred to the Regular Decision process for further consideration.

Priority postmark deadline for Regular Decision applicants seeking merit scholarship and Honors Program consideration

Any Regular Decision applicant who wishes to be considered for a merit scholarship other than the Foundation Fellowship or Bernard Ramsey Honors Scholarship or for UGA’s Honors Program should submit a completed application.

The month of December Last possible SAT I and ACT test dates for Regular Decision applicants
January  
January 15

Postmark deadline for Regular Decision and Advanced Enrollment (Summer/Fall) applicants

Completed application (Parts I and II) and non-refundable $50.00 processing fee, Counselor/School Evaluation form with official high school transcript, official SAT I and/or ACT scores, and teacher recommendation form must be submitted no later than today. To avoid delays in processing, we recommend that applicants submit all paper documents in the same envelope if possible.

March  
March 1 Priority deadline for submission of Financial Aid application forms

For more information, please visit the Office of Student Financial Aid or call (706) 542-6147.

April  
April 1 Admission decisions released to Regular Decision and deferred Early Action applicants

All remaining first-year applicants will be notified if they have been offered admission or denied.

April 15

Postmark deadline for Joint Enrollment (Summer/Fall) applicants

In addition to a completed Regular Decision application, a Joint Enrollment applicant must submit letters of support from a parent and a school official and a brief written personal statement of intention. As well, applicants must complete a successful interview with a member of the admissions staff if the applicant meets the minimum eligibility requirements.

May  
May 1 Postmark deadline for admitted first-year applicants to accept offer of admission and submit non-refundable $200 commitment deposit

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