The University System of Georgia includes 35 state-operated institutions of higher education located throughout the state—four research universities, two regional universities, 13 state universities, eight state colleges, and eight two-year colleges.
The 18-member constitutional Board of Regents governs the system, which has been in operation since 1932. Appointments for seven-year terms of five board members from the state-at-large and one board member from each of the state’s 13 congressional districts are made by the governor, subject to confirmation by the State Senate.
The chairperson, vice chairperson and other board officers are elected by members of the board. The chancellor, who is not a board member, is the board’s chief executive officer and the chief administrative officer of the University System.
Overall, programs and services of the University System are offered through three major components-instruction, public service/continuing education and research.
INSTRUCTION encompasses programs of study leading toward degrees, ranging from the two-year associate level through the doctoral level, and certificates. Each institution determines requirements for admission of students to instructional programs, pursuant to policies of the Board of Regents. The board, which establishes minimum academic standards, leaves to each institution the prerogative of establishing higher standards. Applications for admission should be addressed in all cases to the institutions.
For students whose goal is a degree beyond the associate level, a Core Curriculum of study for the freshman and sophomore years is in effect at each institution. The Core Curriculum, which facilitates transfer of freshman and sophomore degree credits within the University System, requires 63 semester-credit-hours: 45 in general education and 18 in the student’s chosen major.
PUBLIC SERVICE/CONTINUING EDUCATION encompasses, primarily, non-degree activities, including short courses, seminars, conferences, lectures, and consultative and advisory services. Some college-degree-credit courses of special types are also offered, typically through extension center programs and teacher education consortiums.
RESEARCH encompasses on-campus and off-campus investigations conducted primarily by the universities but also in moderate scope at some of the state universities and senior colleges, for discovery and application of knowledge. Research topics cover a large variety of matters related to the educational objectives of the institutions and to general needs of society.
The policies of the Board of Regents and the administrative actions of the chancellor provide for each institution autonomy of high degree in academic and administrative matters. The executive head of each institution is the president, whose election is recommended by the chancellor and approved by the board. State applications for the University System are registered by, made to and allocated by the Board of Regents. The largest share of state appropriations (52 percent) is allocated by the Board for Instruction.
Matriculation and nonresidential tuition fees for all institutions are set by the board. All resident students pay matriculation fees; out-of-state student pay nonresident tuition in addition to matriculation. Fees for student services and activities are established by each institution, subject to the board’s approval.
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Kenneth R. Bernard, Jr., Douglasville
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Thirteenth District (2014) |
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Larry R. Ellis, Atlanta |
State-at-Large (2016) |
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Rutledge A. Griffin, Jr. |
First District (2018) |
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Robert F. Hatcher, Macon
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State-at-Large (2013) |
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C. Thomas Hopkins, Jr., MD, Griffin
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Third District (2017) |
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W. Mansfield Jennings, Jr., Hawkinsville
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Eighth District (2013) |
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James R. Jolly, Dalton
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Ninth District (2015) |
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Donald M. Leebern, Jr., McDonough
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State-at-Large (2012) |
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William H. NeSmith, Jr., Athens
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Tenth District (2015) |
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Doreen Stiles Poitevint, Bainbridge
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Second District (2011) |
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Willis J. Potts, Jr., Rome*
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Eleventh District (2013) |
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Neil L. Pruitt, Jr., Norcross |
Fifth District (2017) |
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Wanda Yancey Rodwell, Stone Mountain
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Fourth District (2012) |
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Kessel Stelling, Jr., Alpharetta
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Sixth District (2015) |
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Benjamin J. Tarbutton, III, Sandersville
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Twelfth District (2013) |
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Richard L. Tucker, Duluth
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Seventh District (2012) |
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Larry Walker, Perry |
State-at-Large (2016) |
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Philip A. Wilheit, Sr., Gainesville |
At-Large (2013) |
*Chairman
** Vice Chairman
INSTITUTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA
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Degrees Awarded: A-Associate; B-Bachelor’s; J-Juris Doctor; M-Master’s; S-Specialist in Education; D-Doctor’s
Research Universities
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Athens 30602 |
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University of Georgia, B, J, M, S, D |
Atlanta 30332 |
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Georgia Institute of Technology, B, M, D |
Atlanta 30303 |
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Georgia State University, A, B, J, M, S, D |
Augusta 30912 |
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Medical College of Georgia, A, B, M, D |
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Regional Universities
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Statesboro 30406 |
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Georgia Southern University, B, M, S, D |
Valdosta 31601 |
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Valdosta State University, A, B, M, S, D |
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State Universities
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Albany 31705 |
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Albany State University, A,B, M |
Americus 31709 |
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Georgia Southwestern State University, A, B, M |
Augusta 30910 |
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Augusta State University, A, B, M, S |
Carrollton 30118 |
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State University of West Georgia, A, B, M, S, D |
Columbus 31993 |
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Columbus State University, A, B, M |
Dahlonega 30597 |
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North Georgia College & State University, A, B, M |
Fort Valley 31030 |
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Fort Valley State University, A, B, M |
Kennesaw 30144 |
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Kennesaw State University, B, M, S, D |
Marietta 30060 |
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Southern Polytechnic State University, A, B, M |
Milledgeville 31061 |
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Georgia College & State University, B, M, S |
Morrow 30260 |
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Clayton College & State University, A, B, M |
Savannah 31406 |
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Armstrong Atlantic State University, A, B, M |
Savannah 31404 |
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Savannah State University, A, B, M |
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State Colleges
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Barnesville, 30204
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Gordon College, A, B |
Cochran, 31014 |
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Middle Georgia College, A, B |
Dalton 30120 |
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Dalton State College, A, B |
Gainesville 30403 |
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Gainesville College, A, B |
Lawrenceville 30043 |
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Georgia Gwinnett College, A, B |
Macon 31297 |
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Macon State College, A, B |
Tifton 31193 |
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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, A, B |
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Two-Year Colleges
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Albany 31707 |
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Darton College, A |
Atlanta 30310 |
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Atlanta Metropolitan College, A |
Bainbridge, 31117
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Bainbridge College, A |
Brunswick 31520 |
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College of Coastal College , A, B |
Decatur 30089-0601 |
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Georgia Perimeter College, A |
Douglas 31533 |
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South Georgia College, A |
Rome 30161 |
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Georgia Highlands College, A |
Swainsboro 30401 |
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East Georgia College, A |
Waycross 31501 |
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Waycross College, A |
University System of Georgia
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Atlanta, Georgia 30334
University System of Georgia Map
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The map below shows the location of the 35 colleges and universities of the University System of Georgia (main campus sites).
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