Transfer consideration requirements are subject to change for each semester as the University reviews space availability for that term. Different GPA baselines are set depending on the hours that transfer into the University of Georgia, with a change in class standing every 30 semester hours. Additionally, some colleges and departments have limits on the number of students in their programs, so an applicant’s intended major might be a factor in the admission decision.
When reviewing a file, the best indication of academic success at UGA is a student’s calculated transfer GPA along with the number of classes completed. In calculating your GPA, we use all academic grades you have earned in transferable courses (including D’s, F’s and WF’s) from every college you have attended. If a course is repeated, we will use both grades. As well, we only review transfer work with specific course titles, course numbers and credit hours.
Transfer admission decisions are made on a space-as-available basis. Thus, there are neither GPA nor completed credit hour levels that guarantee admission.
Athens Campus
You are eligible for transfer admission consideration to the undergraduate program on UGA’s Athens campus if you have:
- 30-59 completed hours of transferable credit by the application deadline,
- graduated from high school at least 12 months prior to the term of intended enrollment,
- completed at least one year of college by the term of intended enrollment, and
- a 3.30 or higher calculated transfer GPA.
Residence Requirement
Transfer students must earn at least 45 of the last 60 semester credit hours in residence. In addition, 15 of the semester credit hours required for a student’s major must be earned in residence. (Some majors may require more than the minimum of 15 semester credit hours.)
For example:
- If you have 90 hours, you still have to take 45 hours here.
- If you have 75 hours, you can’t take any transient courses.
- If you have 60 hours, you can’t take any more than 15 hours of transient courses over your time here.
Please see UGA Bulletin for more information regarding this requirement.
Tifton, Griffin, or Online Campuses
You are eligible for transfer admission consideration to the undergraduate programs on UGA’s Athens, Tifton, Griffin, or Online campuses if you have:
- 60 or more completed hours of transferable credit by the application deadline,*
- graduated from high school at least 12 months prior to the term of intended enrollment,
- completed at least one year of college by the term of intended enrollment, and
- a 2.8 or higher calculated transfer GPA.
- Tifton, Griffin, or Online campuses require Program Coordinator Authorization.
* For Spring of 2025 and beyond, the transfer consideration level for students with 60 or more completed hours of transfer credit will change to a 3.00 or higher calculated transfer GPA.
If your intended major at UGA is an Undergraduate Program within a high demand major, please be aware there are additional requirements and a second application process after the offer admissions into the UGA Undergraduate Program.
For more information on application and required submission materials, please visit the Transfer Applicants page on the Office of Undergraduate Admissions site.
