Valedictorians and Salutatorians

Since 2000, the University of Georgia has guaranteed admission to the top two graduates of all SACS-accredited high schools in Georgia by final decision release (mid-to-late March) for the University of Georgia’s First-Year Class for the Fall or Spring term, provided that the student meet the below criteria.

Eligibility Requirements

Submit an application for first-year admission by the Early Action or Regular Decision deadlines
Submit all supporting materials to complete their application by the respective deadline
Meet Georgia Board of Regents minimum requirements for admission to a USG Research university
Have their school class rank verified by a school official prior to our final decision date
Attend an accredited Georgia high school with 50 or more graduates