Students: Admissions
Transfer Students
Each year we welcome numerous transfer students into the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at our campuses in Athens, Griffin, and Tifton.
- University of Georgia Admission Information for Transfer Students
- Transfer Agreements with ABAC
- Program Information for UGA-Tifton
- Program Information for UGA-Griffin
Helpful Hints
We want to do everything possible to make your transfer as smooth as possible. A few suggestions are to:
- Start early preparing for your transfer.
- Work with your current college advisor to take transferable classes.
- Review the UGA Transfer Admissions web site often.
- Review the course requirements for your intended major.
- Take as many core classes as possible at your current college.
- Be aware of your college GPA.
- Apply online.
- Check your application status before the transfer deadline to make sure the admissions office received all your materials: all college transcripts, application fees, and your application.
- Give yourself time to correct a problem, should it occur. Deadlines cannot be extended.
College Requirements
Students graduating from the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences are expected to satisfy the following requirements. Courses used to fulfill the Core Curriculum may simultaneously satisfy these requirements where applicable.
- ENGL 1101 - English Composition I
- ENGL 1102 - English Composition II
- BIOL 1107-1107L - Principles of Biology I or BTNY 1210 and 1210L, Principles of Plant Biology
- CHEM 1211 and CHEM 1211L - Freshman Chemistry and Laboratory I
Certain majors may substitute MATH 2200 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus) for CHEM 1211. Consult the UGA Online Bulletin for specific course curriculum for each major. - MATH 1113 - Precalculus
- SPCM 1100 - Introduction to Public Speaking
Visit the UGA Transfer Equivalency Search System to determine which classes will transfer.
ABAC-UGA Transfer Agreements
Students interested in transferring from ABAC to UGA with a major in agricultural education, agriscience and environmental systems or animal science are encouraged to review the transfer agreements for these majors. These are formal agreements to offer transfer admission to the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences based upon the student's successful completion of the curriculum. All students are encouraged to consult with an academic counselor from both institutions as early as possible to plan course work that will best meet their individual educational goals.