Transferring to UGA-Tifton
Why UGA-Tifton?
UGA-Tifton is the perfect place to experience personalized education while reaping the benefits of being connected with a large university. The undergraduate degrees offered at UGA-Tifton are degree-completion programs intended for transfer students. Students interested in transferring to UGA-Tifton must meet the following requirements:
- Graduated from high school at least 12 months prior to the term of intended enrollment
- Completed 60+ credit hours and have a minimum of a 2.8 GPA
Completion of an associate's degree is encouraged. UGA maintains a core-to-core transfer agreement with University System of Georgia (USG) institutions and will likely accept all courses from these institutions.
To determine if specific courses will transfer, students are encouraged to use the UGA Transfer Equivalency system. If you are not transferring from a USG institution, please check the search system to be sure completed courses will transfer.
UGA-Tifton strives to meet each student's individual, educational goals and also encourages students to consult with an admissions counselor as early as possible or request a transfer plan to be certain pre-requisites for their chosen major are met.
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UGA-Tifton is proud to announce a new Transfer Pathways Agreement!
This agreement offers students from local technical colleges a seamless transition to UGA Tifton, paving the way to bachelor’s degrees through the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. This program reflects UGA Tifton’s mission to advance agricultural and environmental sciences in Georgia by providing accessible, high-quality education and preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders. Guided by our “Stay Close, Go Far” philosophy, UGA Tifton provides students with the support, resources, and community they need to succeed in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES).
Interested in the Transfer Pathways Agreement?
Connect with our admissions team for personalized advising and discover how a UGA Tifton degree can help you “Stay Close, Go Far.”
Resources
- Transfer Application Checklist
- Transfer Plan
- Transfer Equivalency Search - lists courses from other institutions and UGA equivalents that have been researched for previously admitted and current UGA students. These listings are not comprehensive and may be subject to change without notice.
- UGA Bulletin - the official University of Georgia resource for majors, courses, and academic information
- UGA-Tifton Transfer Handbook
- College of Ag Scholarship Information
- UGA Office of Student Financial Aid
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