Prospective Students

About the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Founded in 1859, CAES is the second-oldest college at the University of Georgia. We are dedicated to discovering, teaching and delivering the science required for healthy living to flourish. With $54.8 million in research expenditures in 2024-2025, 21,217 alumni and 1,057 Extension agents serving Georgia, CAES is proud to be a national leader in agricultural innovation, instruction and outreach on both a national and global scale.


What sets CAES apart?

  • The University of Georgia is the No. 5 public university for agricultural sciences in the United States.
  • We're the No. 1 public university in the United States for hospitality and tourism management.
  • CAES is home to the world's first regenerative bioscience major.
  • 92% of our graduate students are on full assistantships.
  • 1 in 3 CAES students study abroad during their course of study.
  • Each year, CAES awards more than $700,000 in scholarships.

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Majors and minors

CAES is the ideal place for students who want a tight-knit, family-oriented college experience with the benefits of a major university. Students can enter CAES right away as freshmen with no entrance exams required or can transfer in at any time.


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College news

From the latest college news, in-depth stories of research impacts and nearly 1,400 how-to resources from UGA Extension experts, Field Report is your gateway to the people and programs shaping instruction, outreach, research and development behind Georgia’s No. 1 industry.


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Schedule a visit

We'd love to welcome you to our campuses in Athens, Griffin and Tifton, Georgia! If you're interested in our college, schedule a visit with us soon.


South Campus Tour Map
Spread across UGA’s South Campus and beyond, the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences has many buildings and spaces for learning and discovery. Our interactive map shows the wide range of resources available to CAES students and faculty.

What is it like to be a CAES student?

Our small class sizes allow students to get one-on-one attention from world-renowned faculty. Outside of the classroom, our Deans' Promise program ensures that each and every student has the opportunity to become involved in research, study abroad, internships, leadership and entrepreneurship long before they graduate.