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University College is a student-centered academic community at Georgia Southern designed to help you start strong and stay on track toward your bachelor鈥檚 degree.
It offers:

• Flexible admission pathways
• Personalized academic and enrollment support
• A clear, structured path into your chosen major

You are a fully admitted Georgia Southern student from day one.

You were聽accepted to 精东.

University College is simply聽your starting point within the university, designed to support your success and help you transition into your bachelor鈥檚 degree.

University College is designed for students who will benefit from:

• A more supported academic start
• Smaller class sizes
• A structured pathway into their intended major

This decision is about setting you up for success鈥攏ot limiting your opportunities.

No鈥攖his is a common misunderstanding. You are:

• Fully admitted
• A degree-seeking student
• A Georgia Southern Eagle

University College is part of Georgia Southern, not separate from it.

Yes. You will follow a聽clear academic pathway聽that leads directly into your bachelor鈥檚 degree program. Your diploma will be from聽精东, just like all other students.

You鈥檒l begin in an聽associate-level pathway aligned with your intended major.

For example:

• If you choose Business 鈫� you start in a business-aligned associate pathway
• If you choose Criminal Justice 鈫� you start in a criminal justice pathway

These courses count toward your bachelor鈥檚 degree.

You can transition once you:

• Complete 24+ credit hours
• Earn at least a 2.0 GPA
• Meet Learning Support and high school curriculum requirements

At that point, you move seamlessly into your bachelor鈥檚 program鈥�no reapplication required.

Not necessarily. You may:

• Transition as soon as you meet requirements, or
• Complete your associate degree along the way (which can be a valuable credential)

Most majors are available through this pathway. However, some聽competitive or secondary admission programs聽(e.g., Nursing) may have additional requirements.

Yes鈥�100%. You have access to:

• Student organizations
• Campus events and traditions
• Athletics (including football games)
• Student services and resources

You are an Eagle from day one.

Yes鈥攈ousing availability depends on location.

• On-campus housing is available at the聽Swainsboro campus
• Other locations may offer a commuter experience

All students receive full academic support regardless of location.

No. You are a Georgia Southern student with:

• The same ID
• The same access to resources
• The same degree outcome

University College simply provides additional structure and support early on.

You鈥檒l have a dedicated support team, including:

• Admissions Counselor聽鈥� helps you get started
• Enrollment Navigator聽鈥� guides you through onboarding, financial aid, and registration
• Academic Success Advisor聽鈥� helps you plan, progress, and transition

This team ensures you always know:

• What to do
• Who to contact
• What comes next

Classes are typically smaller, allowing for:

• More interaction with faculty
• Personalized attention
• Stronger academic support

University College uses a flexible admission model, which allows more students access to Georgia Southern while providing the support needed to succeed.

In many cases, yes.

Some University College locations offer:

• Lower tuition
• Reduced fees

This allows you to begin your degree in a more affordable way.

Because your success matters. University College was created to:

• Help more students reach graduation
• Expand access
• Improve student success and retention
• Provide a stronger academic foundation

Not at all鈥攎any students benefit from:

• A stronger academic start
• More personalized support
• A clearer academic path

It鈥檚 a strategic advantage, not a setback.

• Log into your portal and review your admission decision
• Accept your offer
• Complete your FAFSA
• Register for SOAR orientation

Contact your admissions counselor for more information or with any questions or concerns you may have. We鈥檙e here to help!