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We're so glad you are considering becoming part of the College of Education community.

My name is Logan Johnson and I am the Transfer Coordinator for the College of Education at UGA. Transferring to a new institution can be a tricky road to navigate, but my goal is to make your transition as easy and as seamless as possible. Understanding how classes transfer from your current institution and in helping set your schedule at UGA, I’m happy to answer any questions you might have. If you are a prospective transfer student, please complete the prospective transfer student form.

The Office of Student Engagement has put this array of resources together to consolidate the many pieces of helpful information for transfer students. Check out the Welcome UGA and Office of Transfer Services links to find incredibly helpful, university-wide information for transfer students. Before you attend orientation, you should complete our UGA Transfer Student To-Do List to best prepare for a smooth transition to UGA!

Transfer Eligibility: Requirements for Consideration

Transfer consideration requirements are subject to change for each term as the University reviews space availability for a given term. Different GPA baselines are set depending on the hours that transfer into the University of Georgia, with a change in class standing every 30 semester hours. Additionally, some colleges and departments have limits on the number of students in their programs, so an applicant's intended major might be a factor in the transfer admission decision.

When reviewing a transfer applicant's record, the best indication of academic success at UGA is a student’s calculated transfer GPA along with the number of classes completed. In calculating your GPA, we use all academic grades you have earned in transferable courses (including D’s, F’s and WF’s) from every college you have attended. If a course is repeated, we will use both grades. As well, we only review transfer work with specific course titles, course numbers and credit hours.

Transfer admission decisions are made on a space-as-available basis. Thus, there are neither GPA nor completed credit hour levels that guarantee admission. To be eligible for transfer admission consideration, applicants must meet the criteria established below and submit the required materials in accordance with appropriate university deadlines.

You are eligible for transfer admission consideration to the undergraduate program on UGA’s Athens campus if you have:

  • 30-59 completed hours of transferable credit by the application deadline,
  • graduated from high school at least 12 months prior to the term of intended enrollment,
  • completed at least one year of college by the term of intended enrollment, and have a 3.30 or higher calculated transfer GPA.

For more information about the transfer process, visit the UGA Admissions website.

Programs Offered

Below is a list of our undergraduate programs. Each link will take you to an overview page for that program that includes important information about requirements and deadlines specific to that major.

Peer Mentors

Would you like a College of Education Peer Mentor for your first year on campus? Our COE Peer Mentor Program is just for you! Contact Gabby Graham for more information about becoming a mentee.

Transfer Seminars

Our Transfer Seminars are great 1-hour electives to help new students familiarize themselves with UGA.

  • UNIV 2302 is a comprehensive, university-wide transfer seminar that enables students to better understand practices and policies that affect all students at UGA.

  • EDUC 4200, while covering some university-wide topics, is tailored specifically to transfer students transitioning into the College of Education.

Additional Resources for Transfer Students