The blog is written and monitored by David Graves, Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions. David has been the primary author for more than 15 years, sharing insights, timelines, decision explanations, and behind‑the‑scenes perspectives on UGA’s admissions process.
March 17, 2017 |
We plan to make the final wave of freshman decisions available late afternoon on March 17th. For some students, you will be offered a place on our wait list. Every year our office has to predict approximately how many Read More >
March 17, 2017 |
We plan to make the final wave of freshman decisions available late afternoon on March 17th. Unfortunately, we were not able to admit a number of strong applicants as we are limited in the size of our freshman class. Read More >
March 13, 2017 |
Yes, the question that all freshmen applicants (and their parents) have been asking again and again can finally be answered. Final decisions for freshman applicants are scheduled to be released on Friday, March 17 (unless something catastrophic occurs). Decisions will Read More >
February 22, 2017 |
Summer/Fall 2017 Transfer Reviews
In mid-February, our office started reviewing Summer transfer applications, as well as a small number of fall transfer decisions. The deadline for summer has not passed and we are still receiving applications and documents, so we cannot say how long Read More >
February 17, 2017 |
2017 February Freshman Admit Group
The February freshman admission offers will be available late afternoon on Friday, February 17.. UGA will offer admission to a group of roughly 1,600 freshman applicants. This group of decisions is made up of only offers of admission, and if Read More >
January 31, 2017 |
For the last fifteen years or so, my family has made an intentional decision to try and have birthday events and gifts be focused on an activity. We have planned scavenger hunts, rafter down several Tennessee rivers, hit the ski Read More >
January 26, 2017 |
Summer/Fall 2017 Transfer/Transient Applications are Open
The Summer/Fall transfer and transient applications opened on Tuesday, January 24. While the application is now open, please take your time completing it. Again, please take your time, as it is much easier to submit a correct application than fix Read More >
December 13, 2016 |
December/January Admission Notes
The Holiday break is coming up, which means a large number of students will be completing their application (or part II of their deferred EA application). Here are some suggestions for Regular Decision and Deferred Early Action applicants to review. Read More >
November 19, 2016 |
Early Action Decisions are Available
Early Action decisions are now available online! For students who were deferred, please understand that this is not a denial decision. We want to be able to have a more in-depth review of you, including short essays, activities, recommendations, etc. Read More >
November 18, 2016 |
UGA Admissions – The Long Journey
In the past, I have used the image of a long cross country trip when looking at the Admissions process, and how we would not know the exact arrival time until we were almost to the destination. Now picture the Read More >