University of West Georgia

University of West Georgia requires at least 120 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. University of West Georgia accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, University of West Georgia has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 19% of students who start college at University of West Georgia complete all the credits required within six years.

University of West Georgia offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: University of West Georgia may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At University of West Georgia?

University of West Georgia has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with University of West Georgia directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of West Georgia

When choosing a major, University of West Georgia students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of West Georgia.

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

University of West Georgia does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at University of West Georgia

University of West Georgia offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of West Georgia

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Does University of West Georgia Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ University of West Georgia offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does University of West Georgia Have An Online Program?

✅ University of West Georgia has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of West Georgia Give AP Credit?

✅ University of West Georgia offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of West Georgia Have An Honors Program?

✅ University of West Georgia offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of West Georgia.

Does University of West Georgia Require Internships?

❌ Students at University of West Georgia are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About University of West Georgia

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University of West Georgia Library

The main library on campus is the Irvine Sullivan Ingram Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at University of West Georgia

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

University of West Georgia does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does University of West Georgia have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of West Georgia has an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at University of West Georgia include:

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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