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UGA Parents Page

The University of Georgia offers a combination of both educational quality and value that’s hard to beat. Ranked 21st among the nation’s top public research universities by U.S. News & World Report, UGA features academic and co-curricular opportunities that can’t be found at any other college or university—at costs that place UGA ninth among 345 public and private colleges on the Princeton Review’s “Best Academic Bang for Your Buck” list.

In order to help answer your questions about the college selection process in general—and about UGA in particular—we’ve compiled some information tailored just for you, the parent. Below, you’ll find a list of helpful UGA Web links, some advice on participating in the college search, information on parents' orientation, and suggested reading on parenting through the college years.

We also invite you to visit other pages within the Admissions Web site. Learn about academics, student life, and the importance of diversity at UGA; find information about financial aid and scholarships for first-year, transfer, and international students; arrange to visit campus; explore the admission criteria for first-year, transfer, and international students; read about preparing your student for the first-year experience.

We hope this information helps familiarize you with all that the University has to offer—and the outstanding educational opportunity that is UGA.

Useful links for parents

University of Georgia home page
Additional UGA page for parents
Brief history of UGA
Points of pride
UGA Administration
Visitors Center
Photo tour
Campus maps
Physical Master Plan (See the plan for the future of the UGA campus.)
UGA Today

Academics

Colleges and Schools (Explore academic options.)
Undergraduate Bulletin (Browse the catalog of courses and degree requirements)
Academic Calendars
AP Placement Tables
International Baccalaureate Placement Table
SAT II Placement Tables
First-year Seminars (Browse the list of topics available.)
First-year Learning Communities (Browse the list of interest areas)
Academic Enhancement and Tutorial Services
Writing Center
Honors Program
Study Abroad
UGA Libraries
Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Student Life & Campus Resources

University Housing
Office of Student Financial Aid/Scholarships
Food Services
Student Activities
Office of Institutional Diversity
University Health Center
Disability Services
Career Center (Includes information on internships and cooperative education)
Counseling and Psychological Services
Office of International Student Life
Campus maps
Public Safety – UGA Police
Parking Services
Campus Transit (Learn the campus bus routes)
Computing
Recommendations for Student Computers
Recreational Sports (Fitness and sports programs, facilities, and services)
Department of Intercultural Affairs
Office of Student Leadership
Greek Life
Athletics (Sports schedules and news)
University Bookstore
Home Internet Access for students
Search the UGA Online Directory
WUOG (The student radio station)
Air Force ROTC
Army ROTC

Athens Information

Athens and Beyond (General information about Athens and more links)
Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Red & Black (The independent student newspaper)
Athens Daily News/Banner Herald
Flagpole (Athens entertainment guide)
Mapquest (Create driving directions to Athens from your home)

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Participating in the college search

At UGA, our policy is to deal with applicants directly and treat them as adults—whether they’re 16 or 60!
Please also understand that if your child is 18 or older, federal law may preclude our staff from discussing specifics about your child’s academic records with you without his/her written permission.

However, we understand that as a concerned parent, you may also want to be educated about our admission process in order to encourage and support your child. We invite you to visit other portions of the Admissions Web site for in-depth information.

The tough part for parents is finding the balance between being actively involved in the college search, while at the same time allowing the student to go through the college selection process independently. Scott Katz, a former orientation leader from Roanoke, VA, offers the following thought as a word of advice for students.

“Be advocates for yourselves! From the start you have to be aggressive in all aspects of your life, including school, extracurricular activities, and even your social life. Introduce yourself to all of your teachers, join clubs and organizations, and meet a variety of people.”

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Suggested reading for parents

Don’t Tell Me What to Do, Just Send Money: The Essential Parenting Guide to the College Years
Helen E. Johnson and Christine Schelhas-Miller

Letting Go: A Parents’ Guide to Understanding the College Years, Fourth Edition
Karen Levin Coburn and Madge Lawrence Treeger

Millennials Go to College: Strategies for a New Generation on Campus
William Strauss

Millennials Rising: The Next Great Generation
Neil Howe and William Strauss

When Your Kid Goes to College; A Parent’s Survival Guide
Carol Barkin

You’re On Your Own (But I’m Here if You Need Me): Mentoring Your Child During the College Years
Marjorie Savage

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