Georgia Institute of Technology ("Georgia Tech") is one of the top research universities, and among the top 10 public universities in the United States. Georgia Tech is situated on a 400-acre campus in Atlanta, Georgia. It offers many prestigious, nationally recognized programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Degrees are offered in several colleges within the university, including computing, engineering, sciences, architecture, management and liberal arts.

The U.S. News & World Report has given Georgia Tech top rankings for several of its programs over the years. It ranks Georgia Tech at number one for its industrial engineering program, number four for its graduate engineering program, and number five for its undergraduate engineering college, among others. Georgia Tech offers several internships and co-ops that have been highlighted as "Programs to Look For."

Recent studies show that as an international leader in science and technology, Georgia Tech's research activities have an annual impact of roughly $2.15 billion on the Atlanta economy. The prestigious faculty at Georgia Tech includes leaders in many fields and recipients of many awards.

Georgia Tech is one of four research universities, and 35 public institutions of higher education in the University System of Georgia. This is one of the largest systems of public higher education in the nation.

History

The Georgia School of Technology was founded in 1885, with the shift in the South from an agrarian to an industrial economy. Over the next 50 years, Georgia Tech developed from a small trade school to a nationally recognized technological university.

The name of the school was changed in 1948 to Georgia Institute of Technology. The first female students were admitted in 1951, and the first African American students were admitted in 1961.

Academics

The academic calendar at Georgia Tech follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters. The summer semester is divided into three sessions.

Colleges and Schools

• College of Architecture
• College of Computing
• College of Engineering
• Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts
• College of Management
• College of Sciences

Student Life

The campus of Georgia Tech is vibrant with a full annual calendar of events and activities that keep students, faculty, staff and visitors busy. Intercollegiate athletics and intramural athletics are popular on campus, and there are many music concerts, theater performances, comedy acts, lectures and social events to attend. The student-run DramaTech Theatre is a big draw at Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech students are known to work hard and play hard.

Students looking for recreation beyond the classroom or the lab can consult the "JacketPages" for more information about events and organizations available for participation. There are hundreds of student organizations to choose from at Georgia Tech, from an astronomy club to an origami club.

Other opportunities for involvement on the Georgia Tech campus include:

• Community Service
• LeaderShape - A program for leadership development
• LEAD - Get a minor in Leadership Studies
• Student Media - WREK Radio and campus news outlets
• Jumpstart - Bringing mentors to preschool children to build education skills
• Greek Life
• Student Center Programs
• Career Tech Portfolio 

Many on campus housing and dining options are available.

Traditions

The traditional school colors of Georgia Tech are white and gold. The school mascot is a yellow jacket named "Buzz," and the athletic teams are nicknamed the Georgia Tech "Yellow Jackets." Georgia Tech has a secondary mascot known as the "Rambling Wreck." This is a vintage car (a 1930 Ford painted white and gold) that since 1961 has led the football team out onto the playing field at every home game.

There is a "Ramblin' Wreck" fight song and a Ramblin' Wreck Parade held every Homecoming, among many other time-honored traditions at Georgia Tech.

Athletics

The Georgia Tech Athletic Association sponsors intercollegiate athletics competition in seventeen sports, including:

Men's Sports:

• Football
• Basketball
• Baseball
• Golf
• Tennis
• Track
• Cross country
• Swimming and diving 

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Softball
• Tennis
• Track
• Cross country
• Swimming and diving
• Volleyball 

Schedules and other athletics information are available at www.ramblinwreck.com.

Satellite Campuses

In an effort to stay on the cutting edge of the global economy, Georgia Tech has expanded its reach beyond the main campus in Atlanta, Georgia. It has online and distance-learning opportunities, as well as satellite campuses and learning centers at the following locations:

• Georgia Tech-Savannah
• Georgia Tech-Europe: Georgia Tech-Lorraine (GTL) in Metz, France. GTL is also the site of a unique joint international laboratory (UMI GT-CNRS) between Georgia Tech and the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS). 
• Georgia Tech-Ireland: The European division of the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) in Athlone, Ireland
• Georgia Tech-Singapore: Site of the Logistics Institute-Asia Pacific (TLI-AP), which is in collaboration with the National University of Singapore that offers research and education programs in global logistics.
• The Georgia Tech-Shanghai Initiative: Provides Tech students the opportunity to live and study in rapidly growing China and gives Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) students exposure to a world-class education.
• Peking University Joint Degree Program
• Georgia Tech-Latin America: Costa Rica is the site of the Georgia Tech Trade, Innovation & Productivity (TIP) Center.

Community Life

The campus community is vibrant at Georgia Tech, and the community outreach mission carries that vibrancy beyond the campus. Georgia Tech follows a motto of "Progress and Service," promoting active volunteerism among students, faculty and staff. Service learning classes, community projects and initiatives are of benefit to local Atlantans and students alike. Community recipients of Georgia Tech programs have included Atlanta Public Schools and local businesses and organizations.

The University of Georgia (UGA) is a highly diversified research university located in Athens, Georgia.  There are many international students at UGA, as well as nationals and locals from within the state of Georgia.

The UGA offers bachelor's, master's, doctoral and professional degrees in a broad range of majors including the arts, humanities, social sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, agricultural and environmental sciences, business, ecology, environmental design, family and consumer sciences forest resources, journalism and mass communication, education, law, pharmacy, public health, social work and veterinary medicine.

There are many continuing education students at UGA, and the university encourages economic and social development as well as community involvement through its experiment stations and programs in public service and technology transfer.

History

Georgia was the first state in the U.S. to charter at state-supported university in 1785. Studying a curriculum of traditional classical studies, the first class graduated in 1804. The curriculum expanded in 1843 to include law, and much later to include agriculture and mechanical arts. Through the years, sixteen colleges and schools were established within the UGA to provide programs in teaching, research and service.  Today, the UGA is part of the University System of Georgia, and governed by the board of regents.

Academics

The UGA follows the semester academic calendar, with fall, spring and summer semesters.

There are 22 bachelor's degrees offered at UGA with concentrations in 140 fields. The university offers 34 master's degrees (124 concentrations), and nearly 20 Educational Specialist degrees.  There are four different doctoral degree designations (Ph.D., Ed.D., D.M.A. and D.P.A.) offered in 91 areas.  Professional degrees at UGA include law, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine.

UGA also offers more than 170 Study Abroad or Foreign Exchange programs.

The university's OASIS program allows you to register for classes, view class schedules and student-related information online.

UGA also has several Distance Learning degrees and certificates including a Master of Education in Adult Education and graduate-level certificates in Pharmacy, among others.  The UGA offers "e-Learning" programs in various departments with Web-based classroom materials and an online learning management system.

Colleges and Schools

The University of Georgia has 16 schools and colleges offering many degree programs, including some interdisciplinary options.

Schools and Colleges at UGA:

• Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
• Arts and Sciences
• Business
• Ecology
• Education
• Environment and Design
• Family and Consumer Sciences
• Forestry and Natural Resources
• Graduate School
• Journalism and Mass Communication
• Law
• Pharmacy
• Public Health
• Public and International Affairs
• Social Work
• Veterinary Medicine

Student Life

UGA requires its first-year students to live on campus through their first academic year to get the complete university experience.  There are many residence halls to choose from among several campus communities: Brumby Community, Creswell Community, East Campus Village, Hill Community, Myers Community, Reed Community and Russell Community.

There are many programs available to UGA students that encourage involvement and participation on campus.  The Office of Multicultural Services and Programs celebrates its diverse population and people of color by promoting student leadership and academic achievement.

UGA has many facilities for student health and recreation, including recreational sports and the GORP program, which offers special excursions in hiking, climbing, riding, rafting sailing, and more, for students of all levels.

The Office of Student Affairs has information about the many student groups, clubs, societies and organizations that students can participate in.

Fraternities and Sororities

There are 59 national fraternities and sororities at UGA, and "Greek Life" has been a strong tradition at the university for more than 150 years. The Greek groups at UGA organize and coordinate many annual events and provide leadership for many educational and community programs.

Traditions

The University of Georgia has a long history of traditions, many of which have been made famous in books and movies.  The school's athletics teams have been named the "Bulldogs" since the school was founded and many news reports about sports games at the UGA have made the Bulldogs high profile.  The UGA mascot bulldog, named "Uga," appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine, and in the movie "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil."

Another tradition at the UGA is the ringing of the chapel bell on campus after a Bulldog football team victory.

There is an Arch located on the Northern section of the University of Georgia campus that freshman were traditionally forbidden to walk under.  Although this tradition is no longer enforced, some freshmen still honor the tradition.

Athletics

The University of Georgia's intercollegiate athletics programs ranks among the top 10 in the U.S.  Its Bulldogs teams have won national championships for the past several years in many sports including women's gymnastics, men's tennis, women's swimming and diving, tennis, equestrian and golf.  The women's basketball team is referred to as "The Georgia Lady Bulldogs."

Intercollegiate Sports at UGA:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Golf
• Swimming & Diving
• Tennis
• Track & Field

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Equestrian
• Golf
• Gymnastics
• Soccer
• Softball
• Swimming & Diving
• Tennis
• Track & Field
• Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

The University of Georgia's main campus is in Athens, Georgia, and offers undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees through its 16 schools and colleges.  The UGA also offers many undergraduate and graduate degrees, and continuing education programs through its satellite campuses elsewhere in Georgia:

• UGA Gwinnett Campus
• UGA Griffin Campus
• UGA Tifton Campus
• UGA Terry College of Business

Community Life

Community outreach and service is a large part of the University of Georgia's mission.  The UGA has a long history of service to Georgia, and has many public service programs that allow students to work in communities throughout the state on economic development, K-12 education, leadership, professional education and training, as well as research for state agencies.

The community of Georgia, Athens provides ample opportunities for students to find entertainment and explore. There are many art galleries and music and theatre performances on and off campus. The attractive downtown area of Athens offers numerous shops, restaurants, cafes and taverns, helping to make this one of the "Best College Towns" in the United States.

Georgia College & State University provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Milledgeville, Georgia and publically funded. Around six thousand students enroll at Georgia College per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Georgia College offers:

• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• English Language And Literature

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. The most common scores among applicants admitted to Georgia College & State University are between 22 to 26 for the ACT exam, or 1550 to 1820 on the SAT. Georgia College & State University admits around 70 percent of applicants. Of those accepted, nearly 45 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $8,100 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $25,000 annually. The price of on-campus housing is around $5,600 for the year. Students at Georgia College may be eligible for aid which is generally grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Georgia College & State University through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.gcsu.edu.

Georgia State University (GSU) is located in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. It is a leading urban research university in the U.S., with a well-respected research faculty, many top-ranked programs, and opportunities to get involved in innovative research projects. There are also many community service programs available at GSU. Georgia State University offers 250 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in 62 fields of study through its six colleges.

GSU is interactive via social media, and students can access video podcasts, lectures and university performances via Apple's iTunes and other applications.  Those wishing to learn more about GSU can visit their Facebook page or follow them on Twitter for news, updates and information about programs, events and more.

History

Georgia State University was founded in 1913.

Academics

Both day and evening classes are available at Georgia State University, which follows the semester system.  The GSU academic calendar includes a fall, spring and summer semester, as well as shorter "mini-mester" schedules available within each full semester.

Colleges and Schools

The six colleges at Georgia State University are:

• Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Education
• College of Health and Human Sciences
• College of Law
• J. Mack Robinson College of Business

GSU has many different centers and institutes of study within each of its colleges.

Student Life

GSU offers its students many services and amenities, as well as many events and opportunities for connecting with other students and becoming involved through student clubs and organizations.  Many fraternities and sororities are available at GSU as well.

The Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University offers performances to students and the public that range from theatre to dance and spoken word, film and music.  Students also have access to many state-of-the-art facilities like GSU's Advanced Biotechnology Core Facilities, a health center, art gallery and several libraries, among others.

Apartment-style living is available on campus, which makes GSU feel like home for its many and diverse students.

Traditions

Georgia State University's colors are blue and white, and its school mascot is the panther, nicknamed "Pounce."

Athletics

The Georgia State "Panthers" athletics teams compete in several intercollegiate sports, including:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Football
• Golf
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Track

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Track
• Volleyball

Community Life

Georgia State University is located in the heart of Atlanta, with all the culture and recreational diversions a metro center offers within easy distance. GSU has a selection of apartment-style residence buildings on campus, providing a home environment for students within the comfortable surroundings of the university.

Georgia Southern University provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Statesboro, GA and publically funded. Georgia Southern University has an enrollment of around 20,500 annually, which places it among the biggest universities in the state. Here is a list of some of the popular programs Georgia Southern University offers:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Most common exam scores among applicants accepted to Georgia Southern University are in the range of 21 to 25 on the ACT, or 1500 to 1740 on the SAT. This school has an acceptance rate of around 56% of which only 66% decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here. The tuition at Georgia Southern University varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $6,100 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $17,000 per year. The cost of on-campus housing is around $6,000 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements. The Georgia Southern University Eagles participate in a number of athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

Contact information, tuition information, programs, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.georgiasouthern.edu.

University of West Georgia provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Carrollton, Georgia and publically funded. Approximately 11,000 students are enrolled yearly at University of West Georgia.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 890 - 1070 for the SAT exam and in a range of 19 - 22 on the ACT is common among students admitted to UWG. An estimated 50% of all applicant were admitted at University of West Georgia, with 55% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at westga.edu.

Tuition & fees at UWG are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs nearly $6,200 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $17,000 per year. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $4,300. UWG may offer financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The UWG "Wolves" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students who wish to get more about University of West Georgia can visit their website at http://www.westga.edu.

Valdosta State University is a public university that has a large selection of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Valdosta, Georgia, in a predominantly urban area. VSU has a yearly student enrollment of approximately thirteen thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs VSU offers:

• Education
• English Language And Literature
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1380 to 1610 for the SAT exam and in a range of 20 to 23 on the ACT is common among students admitted to this school. VSU accepts about 60 percent of applicants annually. Of those applicants admitted, about 48 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found at valdosta.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs around $6,100 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $17,000 per year. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $3,800. Students attending VSU may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Valdosta State University "Blazers" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Georgia Southwestern State University provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Americus, GA and publically funded. Enrollment at GSW exceeds three thousand annually. Areas of study available at Georgia Southwestern State University include:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• English Language And Literature
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Most students accepted to GSW earn an SAT score within the range of 890 to 1060, or an ACT score in a range of 17 to 20. Georgia Southwestern State University accepts around 70% of applicants yearly. Of those students admitted, about 48% attended the school. More information on admissions can be found here. The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $5,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $15,000 annually. Student housing is available for students and costs approximately $3,800 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs. The Georgia Southwestern State University Hurricanes participate in several athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)

To see a full list of programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at gsw.edu.

CSU provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Columbus, Georgia and publically funded. Around eight thousand students enroll at CSU yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Columbus State University offers:

• Security And Protective Services
• Social Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to CSU. A score between 1280 to 1610 on the SAT, or 17 to 22 for the ACT is common among accepted students. This school has an admissions rate of about 54% of which only 54% decided to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at columbusstate.edu.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay around $5,400, while nonresidents pay $15,000 annually. The cost of on-campus housing is about $5,400 for the year. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.

The Columbus State University "Cougars" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Rifle (NCAA Division II)

To see a full list of programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.columbusstate.edu.

Fort Valley State University is a public historically black institution located in Fort Valley, GA. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. As a land grant institution this school is among larger public institutions in the state of Georgia. Approximately 3,700 students are enrolled annually at Fort Valley State University.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Fort Valley State University offers:

• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Public Administration And Social Services

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to Fort Valley State University. A score within the range of 1090 to 1340 on the SAT, or 15 to 19 for the ACT is common among admitted students. Roughly 40 percent of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 42 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at fvsu.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $6,600, while out-of-state residents pay $19,000 annually. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,300 annually. Students attending Fort Valley State University may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The Fort Valley State University "Wildcats" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Softball (NCAA Division II)
• Tennis (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, financial aid information, programs offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.fvsu.edu.

Clayton State University is a public institution located in Morrow, Georgia and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Enrollment at Clayton State University exceeds 6,600 per year. Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Most students admitted to Clayton State University have an SAT score within the range of 870 to 1030, or an ACT composite score between 18 to 21. 39% of those who apply are accepted to this school, of which 50 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here. The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay close to $5,400, while nonresidents pay $16,000 annually. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $6,000. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans. Athletic programs are available at Clayton State University through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Available athletic programs offered:

• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)

To see a full list of programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.clayton.edu.

Savannah State University is a public historically black institution located in Savannah, Georgia. Most historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were established after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. Approximately 4,100 students are enrolled annually at Savannah State University. Areas of study available at Savannah State University include:

• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology
• Security And Protective Services
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Business And Marketing Studies

The school has an open enrollment policy, accepting all students that meet the requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and admissions essays may be requested for certain programs. More information on admissions can be found here. The tuition at SSU varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $6,500 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $19,000 per year. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs around $3,300 each year. Some students at SSU may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans. The Savannah State University Tigers participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students who wish to learn more about this school may visit their website at http://www.savannahstate.edu/.

The College of Coastal Georgia, located in Brunswick, Georgia, was founded in 1961 and began operation in 1964, utilizing a bond measure from residents of Brunswick and Glynn Counties to purchase the land and construct facilities. From 1980 until 2009 the school offered certificate and associate degree programs, but in late 2008 was approved for offering bachelor degree programs, resulting in the addition of a new programs in 2009. The new focus of providing four year educational opportunities is part of the school's long term plan to redirect its educational programs, expand and renovate its facilities, and provide student housing. The planned changes extend to 2020, when the school's redesign should be completed.

Academics

College of Coastal Georgia currently offers a number of bachelor and associate degree programs for aspiring students. As part of the schools future goals additional four year programs are being added, with a public affairs bachelor program currently the next to be offered. Associate programs typically take 2 years to complete and are offered at the school as pre-bachelor programs designed to ready students for either transfer or continued education at the current location. Bachelor programs typically take four years to complete, and allow for career opportunities or further education pursuits at the graduate level.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• Nursing
• Psychology
• Education
• Mathematics

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrollment at College of Coastal Georgia should complete and submit an admissions application along with all pertinent information, including transcripts and standardized test scores. Standardized test scores may be used in lieu of a COMPASS placement exam if the student scores sufficiently. All students must submit proof of person either through a passport, birth certificate or driver's license. Immunization records must also be submitted. Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans and work study programs. To determine eligibility and awards students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which will provide a student aid report (SAR) that the school will use. Scholarships may also be available, requiring a separate application and given for reasons as outlined by the scholarships purpose.

Athletics

The College of Coastal Georgia Mariners Participate in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics' (NAIA) Southern States Athletic Conference. Intercollegiate sports offer students an opportunity to demonstrate school pride and compete with others under an atmosphere of healthy competition. Sports provide discipline and training,  presenting students with the skills and behaviors that may be applied in academics or careers.

Athletic programs offered:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Tennis
• Softball (Women Only)
• Volleyball (Women Only) 

History

Albany State University, located in Albany, GA, was founded in 1903 as the Albany Bible and Manual Training Institution by Joseph Winthrop Holley. The school began to receive state funding in 1917, and became a four year institution in 1942. Albany State University is a historically black institution, and its primary goal is educating students so they can become contributing members of society.

Academics

Albany State University is primary a liberal arts school and offers over 30 programs, offering bachelors, masters and a variety of other programs. The university prides itself on providing quality education with a personal touch, reaching out to as many students possible to help them achieve their goals.

Some majors offered include:

• Criminal Justice
• Psychology
• Accounting
• Computer Science
• History

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in applying to Albany State University should have their transcripts sealed and sent, take the placement exam if the SAT or ACT has not been taken, and fill out and submit the application form in full to the school prior to the listed deadlines. Financial aid is also available, interested students should complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and it is recommended you contact the financial aid office for more information.

Athletics

The Albany State University Rams participate in multiple sports:

• Baseball
• Softball
• Basketball
• Tennis
• Football
• Track & Field
• Volleyball

Gordon College is located in Barnesville, GA and is a public institution that provides opportunities for students to meet their goals. Gordon has an annual student enrollment of over 5,000.

A list of some of the programs offered are:

• Liberal Arts
• Nursing
• Elementary Education

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Most students admitted to this school earn an SAT score within the range of 770 to 950, or an ACT composite score within the range of 15 to 19. Roughly 50 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Gordon, with 79 percent of those admitted choosing to attend.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay nearly $3,300, while nonresidents pay $9,800 per year. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $5,200. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students may visit the Gordon website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.