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Table of Contents:
Athena, Degreeworks, Sage and the Bulletin
AP scores and UGA equivalency
Math exemption test and the Aleks test
UGA and Franklin College Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Arts (AB) degrees
AB majors in the Franklin College
AB major degree worksheet
Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees
BS majors in the Franklin College
BS major degree worksheet
Chemistry 1211 tips
Fine Arts degrees
Art, Dance, and Music
Fine Arts for non-majors
After orientation is over
Pre-Health
Pre-Law
Academic Coaching, Tutoring, and Workshops
osas.franklin.uga.edu
Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
Office of Student Academic Services
301 Brooks Hall
(706)542-1412
revised 4/19/2022
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Athena, Degreeworks, SAGE, the Bulletin, and more!
In ATHENA (athena.uga.edu) you can…
• register for classes
• add or drop classes
• sign up for a course’s waitlist
• withdraw from classes
• change your major/minor/area of emphasis/certificate program
• view holds and learn how to clear them
• look up classes for current and future semesters
• view unofficial transcripts
• order official transcripts (MyUGA portal)
• view placement exam scores
In DEGREEWORKS (degreeworks.uga.edu) you can view…
• advisor’s course suggestions (under “Plans” tab)
• degree requirements
• AP credits
• placement test credits/exemptions
• joint enrollment or transient credits
• cumulative and overall GPA
• number of credit hours earned
In SAGE (sage.uga.edu) you can…
• make an appointment with your advisor (after drop/add week)
• find your advisor’s contact information and walk-in hours (after drop/add week)
• get contact information for professors, tutors, and other UGA services
In the BULLETIN (bulletin.uga.edu) you can view…
• degree requirements for all majors
• minors and certificate programs
• course descriptions, prerequisite requirements and sample syllabi
On our Office of Student Academic Services Website (osas.franklin.uga.edu) you can find…
• Franklin College Requirements and lists of courses which fulfill them
• Advising Information including general walk-in hours
• Policies and Resources
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Transfer Student Services
• Graduation Advising
Visit the Office of Financial Aid (osfa.uga.edu) for…
• HOPE, Zell Miller or other scholarship information
• refunds or student account issues
• FAFSA questions
• grants, loans, or financial aid awards
• information about how withdrawing from a course impacts your financial aid package
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UGA Advanced Placement Credit Equivalencies
Check for updates and other subjects at: reg.uga.edu/students/credit-from-testing/ap-equivalences
AP TEST
SCORE
TAKEN
COURSE (CREDIT HOURS)
4 or 5
ARHI 2300 (3)
3
BIOL 1103+L (4)
4
BIOL 1107+L (4)
5
BIOL 1107+L AND 1108+L (8 TOTAL)
3
CHEM 1110+L (4)
4
CHEM 1211+L (4)
5
CHEM 1211+L AND 1212 +L (8 TOTAL)
4 or 5
CSCI 1301 (4)
3, 4, 5
ECON 2105 (3)
ECONOMICS-MICROECON 3, 4, 5
ECON 2106 (3)
ENGLISH LANG. AND COMPOSITION
3 or 4
ENGL 1101 (3)
5
ENGL 1101 AND 1102 (6 TOTAL)
ENGLISH LIT. AND COMPOSITION
3 or 4
ENGL 1101 (3)
5
ENGL 1101 AND 1102 (6 TOTAL)
3, 4, 5
ECOL 1000+L (4)
3
FREN 1002 (4)
4
FREN 1002 AND 2001 (7 TOTAL)
5
FREN 1002, 2001 AND 2002 (10 TOTAL)
GEOGRAPHY- HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
3 or 4
GEOG 1101 (3)
5
GEOG 1101 AND 3620 (6 TOTAL)
2
GRMN 1001 (Exemption – 0 CREDIT HOURS)
GERMAN LANG. AND CULTURE
3
GRMN 1002 (4)
4
GRMN 1002 AND 2001 (7 TOTAL)
5
GRMN 1002, 2001 AND 2002 (10 TOTAL)
4 or 5
POLS 1101 (3)
3, 4, 5
INTL 1100 (3)
4 or 5
HIST 2111 or by petition 2112 (3)
4 or 5
HIST 2302 (3)
4 or 5
HIST 2702 or by petition 2701 (3)
3
LATN 1001 (4)
4
LATN 1001, 1002 (8 TOTAL)
5
LATN 1002, 2001, 2002 (10 TOTAL)
MATH—CALCULUS AB
3
MATH 1101, 1113 EXEMPTION (0)
4 or 5
MATH 1101, 1113 EXEMPTION (0), MATH 2250 (4)
MATH—CALCULUS BC
3
MATH 1101, 1113 EXEMPTION (0), MATH 2250 (4)
4 or 5
MATH 1101, 1113 EXEMPTION (0), MATH 2250, 2260 (8 TOTAL)
MUSIC THEORY
3 or 4
MUSI 3550 (0)
5
MUSI 3550 (3)
3, 4, 5
PHYS 1111+L (4)
3, 4, 5
PHYS 1112+L (4)
PHYSICS—C MECHANICS
3
PHYS 1111+L (4)
4 or 5
PHYS 1211+L (4)
ELECTRICITY & MAGNETISM
4 or 5
PHYS 1212+L (4)
3, 4, 5
PSYC 1101 (3)
SPANISH LANG. AND CULTURE
SPANISH LIT. AND CULTURE
3
SPAN 1002 (4)
4
SPAN 1002 AND 2001 (7 TOTAL)
5
SPAN 1002, 2001 AND 2002 (10 TOTAL)
3, 4, 5
STAT 2000 (4)
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MATH EXEMPTION TEST
TEST DESIGN
SCORE
UGA EXEMPTION
PLACEMENT
26 Questions
0-11 No Exemption MATH 1101
1 Hour
12-15
MATH 1101
(appears on UGA transcript)
MATH 1113
(if needed for degree program)
$30
16+
MATH 1113
(appears on UGA transcript)
MATH 2250
(if needed for degree program)
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The Math Exemption Test and AP/IB Calc Exams are the only means of gaining Math course
exemptions that will appear on your UGA transcript.
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Strongly suggested for ALL incoming UGA students (without AP/IB/dual-enrollment credit).
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You have only one attempt at the Math Exemption Test.
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You are ineligible to take the Math Exemption Test if you register for MATH 1113.
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You are ineligible to take the Math Exemption Test after you begin any UGA Math course.
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If you need extra preparation before taking the Math Exemption Test, you can complete the ALEKS
learning modules (see below). However, the ALEKS Placement Test DOES NOT provide you with
Math course exemptions that will appear on your UGA transcript.
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You can find a list of topics this exam covers here: math.uga.edu/math-placement-test-topics.
ALEKS TEST
TEST DESIGN
SCORE
UGA EXEMPTION
PLACEMENT
Online 0-76 No Exemption MATH 1113
$25 76+ No Exemption MATH 2250
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The purpose of ALEKS is to practice and prepare students for the Math Placement Exam.
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ALEKS is especially useful for students who need to take Calculus (MATH 2250).
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The ALEKS Placement Test DOES NOT provide you with Math course exemptions that will appear on
your UGA transcript.
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You have five attempts at the ALEKS Placement Exam. Between these attempts, you are provided
study modules to help you improve your score.
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You can take the ALEKS placement test anytime from your home computer.
You can find out more about ALEKS (including how to login) here: math.uga.edu/Aleks-placement.
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UGA Degree Requirements
The University of Georgia Core Curriculum
Hours Required For the Undergraduate Degree
First-Year Odyssey Seminar Requirement
Cultural Diversity Requirement
Environmental Awareness Requirement
Experiential Learning Requirement
Examinations on the Constitutions
Examinations on United States and Georgia History
Regents' Writing and Reading Skills Requirement
Basic Physical Education
English 1101 and 1102
Resident Requirement
Franklin College Degree Requirements
In addition to completing the University of Georgia Core Curriculum and University-wide degree requirements,
recipients of degrees from the Franklin College of Arts & Sciences are expected to satisfy each of the following
requirements.
Any courses used to fulfill major requirements, general electives, or the Core Curriculum may simultaneously
satisfy Franklin College requirements.
All courses must be at least 3 hours and taught at the undergraduate level (1000-5999). Except for Multicultural
selections, no course may be used to satisfy more than one Franklin College Requirement.
Majors in BFA Art, BFA Art/Art Education, BFA Dance, BFA Interdisciplinary Studies, BSCHEM Chemistry, BMUS
Music Education & BMUS Music Therapy need to complete only the Multicultural requirement. (BMUS Music
Composition, BMUS Music Performance, and BMUS Music Theory majors must complete all Franklin College
requirements).
Foreign Language Requirement
Literature Requirement
Fine Arts/ Philosophy/ Religion Requirement
History Requirement
Social Sciences other than History Requirement
Biological Sciences
Physical Sciences
Multicultural requirement
Looking for courses which fulfill multiple requirements?
Look for “Silver Bullet Courses” on osas.franklin.uga.edu/degree-information-and-policies
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Franklin College Bachelor of Arts (AB) Degrees
Majors
Are you interested in…?
African American Studies
the historical, cultural, intellectual, and social development of people of African
descent and their experiences throughout the Diaspora
Anthropology
the origin, development, and behavior of humankind, including
Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, and
applied Anthropology
Arabic
the Arabic language (Classical and Modern), history, and cultures of the Arab‐
speaking world
Art History
art and architecture (objects and concepts) within a cultural context
Asian Languages &
Literature
the language, literature and culture of Japan, China, and Korea
Classics
the languages, literature, history, archaeology, art, philosophy, and religion
of the Greco‐Roman world
Cognitive Science
how the mind works, the origin of intellect and consciousness, combining
psychology, computer science, philosophy, linguistics, biology, and education
Communication Studies
how people communicate with each other and in the public sphere, including
written, verbal, and nonverbal communication
Comparative Literature &
Intercultural Studies
world literature, including translating works from other languages and
comparing cultures through their stories
Criminal Justice
an interdisciplinary approach to the study and analysis of crime
English
encountering the humanizing forces of languages and literature, writing,
reading, and speech
Film Studies
film history, criticism, and theory
French
the language, literature, and culture of the French-speaking world
Geography (Human)
the relationship between humans and their environment
German
developing German language proficiency and cultural competency
History
the words and deeds that have shaped and continue to shape our world
Latin American & Caribbean
Studies
the language, societies, cultures, politics, and economies of the peoples of Latin
America and the Caribbean, and their impact on the global community
Linguistics
the science and history of language, including phonetics, phonology,
morphology and syntax
Philosophy
the investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, and conduct
Religion
diverse methodological approaches to religious studies and the intersection of
religion with other disciplines in the humanities and sciences
Romance Languages
studying two Romance languages (Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese) and the
culture, literature and linguistics
associated with those languages
Russian
the language and culture of Russia and other Slavic cultures
Sociology
the origin, development, organization, and functioning of human society; the
science of the fundamental laws of social relations and institutions
Spanish
the language, literature, and culture of the Spanish-speaking world
Theatre
the history, critique, production, and performance of theatre
Women’s Studies
interdisciplinary perspectives on women, gender, and sexual orientation
What Attracts Students to the Social Sciences & Humanities?
Ar
e you curious about the world, other people and cultures? Do you enjoy learning new things? Do you read
about these subjects ‘just for fun?’ If so, a Social Science or Humanities major may be a fulfilling preparation
for your life’s work. Students in these disciplines develop critical and analytical thinking, strong written and
verbal communication, the ability to gather and organize data in meaningful ways, creative problem
-s
olving,
flexible thinking, cultural literacy, the ability to assimilate new information quickly, and a wider world
-v
iew.
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Bachelor of Arts and BS Psychology Degree Worksheet
The following is a list of courses from the UGA core commonly taken by AB and Psychology students. Note that in
Area IV, Franklin College requires a foreign language through the 2001 level. UGA placement tests may be taken to
earn college credits in English, Math, and foreign language (testing.uga.edu). Do not select a course for which you
may have AP, IB, SAT II, or Joint Enrollment credit. For a complete list of classes that can complete each Core area,
as well as course descriptions, see bulletin.uga.edu.
I. Foundation Courses
ENGL 1101, ENGL1102, and MATH
II. Sciences (AB needs one physical and
one life science, one lab; BS PSYC needs
two BIOL with labs, one physical with lab,
one physical, no lab). These sciences are
NOT appropriate for pre‐med students.
Tell your advisor if you are pre‐med.
Physical Sciences
ASTR 1010/L Astronomy of Solar System
ASTR 1020/L Stellar & Galactic Astronomy
CHEM 1110/L General Chemistry
GEOG 1111/L Physical Geography
GEOG 1112/L Weather & Climate
GEOG 1113/L Landforms
GEOG 1125 Resources & Environment
GEOL 1121/L Earth Process &
Environment
GEOL 1122/L Earth’s History of Global
Change
MARS 1010 (lab included) The Marine
Environment
PHYS 1010 Physical Science (no lab)
Life Sciences
ANTH 2045/L Intro to Biological
Anthropology
BIOL 1103/L Basic Concepts in Biology
BIOL 1104/L Organismal Biology
ECOL 1000/L Environmental Issues (MUST
take lab)
PBIO 1210/L Principles of Plant Biology
III. Quantitative Reasoning
(depends on major/math placement)
IV. World Languages and Culture,
Humanities and the Arts
Languages:
Arabic (ARAB), Chinese (CHNS), French
(FREN), Greek (GREK), German (GRMN),
Hebrew (HEBR), Hindi (HNDI*),
Indonesian (INDO),
Italian (ITAL), Japanese (JPNS), Korean
(KREN), Latin (LATN), Persian (PERS),
Portuguese (PORT), Quechua (QUEC),
Russian (RUSS), Spanish (SPAN), Swahili
(SWAH), Turkish (TURK*), Urdu
(URDU), Vietnamese (VIET), Yoruba
(YORB), Zulu (ZULU*)
Bold indicates languages that offer first
semester only in fall
*may not offer 3 semesters
Culture:
AFST/ANTH/CMLT/GEOG/HIST 2100
Intro to Africa
ANTH 1102 Intro Anthropology
ARHI 2300 Monuments of World Art
CMLT 2400 Asian-American Lit (M)
CMLT 2600 Mult. Black Diaspora Lit (M)
GEOG 1101 Intro Human Geography
GRMN 2300 Intro German Cultural
Studies
LACS 1000 Intro to Latin America and the
Caribbean
LING 2100 Study of Language
RELI 1001 Judaism, Christianity, & Islam
RELI 1002 Rel. of China, Japan, India
RELI 1200 Intro to African Religions
ROML 2550 Latino Literature (M)
SLAV 2100 Slavic Folklore
Humanities and the Arts
ARHI 2300 Monuments of World Art
ARTS 2000 Art Appreciation
ARTS 2050 Cultural Diversity in American
Art (M)
ARST 2100 Intro to Painting & Visuality
ARST 2210 Intro to Photography & Image
Culture
CLAS 1000 Greek Culture
CLAS 1010 Roman Culture
CLAS 1020 Classical Mythology
COMM 1110 Intro to Public Speaking
COMM 1500 Intro to Interpersonal
Communication
CMLT 2212 World Literature II
CMLT 2400 Asian American Lit (M)
CMLT 2500 Comp. Ethnic Amer. Lit (M)
CMLT 2600 Mult. Black Diaspora Lit (M)
DANC 2010 Dance Appreciation
ENGL 2310 English Literature to 1700*
ENGL 2320 English Lit since 1700*
ENGL 2330 American Lit to 1865*
ENGL 2340 American Lit since 1865*
ENGL 2400 Mult. American Lit (M)*
FILM 2120 Intro to Cinema
MUSI 2020 Music Appreciation
MUSI 2040 History of Popular Music (M)
MUSI 2060 History & Analysis of Rock
and Roll (M)
PHIL 2010 Intro to Philosophy
PHIL 2020 Logic & Critical Thinking
RELI 1003 Intro to Religious Thought
RELI 1008 New Testament
RELI 2008 Mark and Method
ROML 2550 Latino Literature (M)
THEA 2000 Appreciation of Dramatic Art
THEA 2110 Voices of Diversity (M)
V. Social Sciences
AFAM 2000 Intro to African American
Studies (M)
ANTH 1102 Intro to Anthropology
CLAS 2000 Intro to Classical Archaeology
ECON 2105 Prin. of Macroeconomics
ECON 2106 Prin. of Microeconomics
GEOG 1101 Intro Human Geography
HIST 2111 American History to 1865
HIST 2112 American History since 1865
HIST 2302 Western Society since 1500
HIST 2701 World Civilization I
LACS 1000 Intro to Latin Am and
Caribbean
PHIL 2030
Intro to Ethics
RELI 2004 Native American Religions
(M)
POLS 1101 American Government
PSYC 1101 Intro to Psychology
SOCI 1101 Intro to Sociology
SOCI 2820 American Race and Ethnicity
(M)
WMST 1110 Multicultural Perspectives
in Women’s Studies (M)
WMST 2010 Intro to Women’s Studies
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Franklin College Fine Arts (BFA, BMUS, AB) Degrees
Visual Arts
The Lamar Dodd School of Art offers a Bachelor of Arts (AB) degree in Interdisciplinary Art & Design and
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degrees with the following areas of emphasis:
Ceramics
Fabric Design
Interior Design
Drawing & Painting
Graphic Design
Jewelry & Metalwork
Photography
Printmaking & Book Arts
Sculpture
Scientific Illustration
Students wishing to pursue any Art major should declare “Intended Art” in Athena. See more information:
art.uga.edu/academics/undergraduate-studies. Students may also declare a minor in Studio Art or Design
and Media.
Dance
Aspiring Dance majors and minors must audition to be accepted and take appropriate classes. See
information here to schedule an audition: dance.uga.edu/admission-information.
For more information about the major and degree requirements, see: dance.uga.edu/dance-ab-0.
Music
Aspiring Music majors and minors must audition to be accepted and take major-appropriate classes. See
information here to schedule an audition: music.uga.edu/undergraduate-music-admissions-overview.
For more information about the music major and degree requirements, see: music.uga.edu/undergraduate-
overview.
Fine Arts for Non-Majors
Arts, Dance, and Music all have courses open to students who are not majoring or minoring in these areas.
• Visual Arts: Restrictions (and the lack of) on various art courses can be found here:
art.uga.edu/academics/student-resources/dodd-class-registration.
• Dance: There are many basic dance courses open to non-majors. Ask your advisor for more
information.
• Music: Music courses open to non-majors/minors can be found here: musi.franklin.uga.edu/course-
opportunities-non-hhsom-music-students.
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Franklin College Bachelor of Science (BS) Degrees
Majors
Are you interested in…?
Astrophysics
combining the study of physics with the study of celestial objects (such as stars,
galaxies, planets, moons, asteroids, comets and nebulae)
Atmospheric Sciences
understanding and predicting short‐term weather as well as long‐term climate
processes
Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology
combining the study of biology and chemistry in order to understand biological
phenomena in molecular terms
Biology
examining the nature, structure, function, and behavior of living organisms
Cellular Biology
focusing on the scientific study of cells, cellular systems, and the molecular basis of
cell structure and function
Chemistry (BS)
studying the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro‐ and macro‐
structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and
laboratory simulation of these phenomena
Chemistry (BSCHEM)
becoming a professional chemist with a curriculum certified by the American Chemical
Society
Computer Science
dealing with the logical and mathematical foundations of computing and how to
implement problem solutions as programs in a
computer language
Data Science
developing software, designing databases, and analyzing the data using
techniques from statistics, data mining and machine learning
Genetics
studying the organization, recombination, function, regulation, and transmission of
heritable information
in biological organisms at all levels of complexity
Geography (Physical)
examining the natural processes that shape the surface of the Earth and life
on it
Geology
studying the solid Earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which
they change
Mathematics
solving math problems and studying quantities, forms, and symbolic logic in such
subjects as algebra, geometry, calculus, logic, topology, and number theory
Microbiology
studying microscopic organisms, especially viruses, bacteria, fungi, unicellular
algae, and protozoa
Ocean Science
providing students with a deep, interdisciplinary understanding of the structure and
function of all aspects of the global oceans and their interactions with the earth and
atmosphere system.
Physics
understanding the laws that govern the universe including such topics as
thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity, and
electricity and magnetism
Plant Biology
researching how plants function, what they look like, how they are related to each other,
where they grow, how people make use of plants, and how plants evolved
Psychology
studying individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of
behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders
Statistics
the collection, analysis, interpretation, presentation, and organization of data to help
solve problems and develop research studies
What Attracts Students to the Sciences? Those interested in the sciences tend to be investigators. They
like to think critically, observe, learn, analyze, evaluate, and problem-solve. The sciences are all about
exploring and delving into the unknown. Science students typically develop critical and analytical thinking
skills, creative problem-solving abilities, curiosity, flexible thinking talents, patience and persistence, strong
written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to gather, organize, and analyze data to make
scientific discoveries, advancements, and breakthroughs.
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Bachelor of Science (Biological, Physical or Computational) Degree Worksheet
The following is a list of courses from the UGA core commonly taken by science students. Note that in Area IV,
Franklin College requires a foreign language through the 2001 level. UGA placement tests may be taken to earn
college credits in English, Math, and foreign language (testing.uga.edu). Do not select a course for which you may
have AP, IB, SAT II, or Joint Enrollment credit. For a complete list of classes that can complete each Core area, as
well as course descriptions, see bulletin.uga.edu.
I.
Foundation Courses (9
hours)
ENGL 1101 English Comp I
ENGL 1102 English Comp II
MATH 1113 Pre-Calculus
II.
Sciences (7‐8 hours)
Va
ries by major, but for pre-health:
CHEM 1211+L
BIOL 1107+L
III.
Quantitative Reasoning (4
hours)
MATH 2250 or PHYS 1111+L
or STAT 2000 or CSCI 1301+L
IV.
World Languages and
Culture, Humanities and the Arts
(12 hours)
World Lang and Culture (9 hours)
Choose 3 from language/culture,
ensuring that you complete a
language through the 2001-level.
Language options:
Arabic - ARAB 1001 - 2004
Chinese - CHNS 1001 - 2002
French – FREN 1001 - 2002
Greek - GREK 1001 - 2002
German – GRMN 1001 - 2002
Hebrew - HEBR 1001 - 2004
Italian - ITAL 1001 - 2002
Japanese - JPNS 1001 - 2002
Korean - KREN 1001 - 2002
Latin - LATN 1001 - 2002
Portuguese - P
ORT 1001 – 2002
Quechua – QUEC 1001 -- 2002
Russian - RUSS 1001 - 2002
Spanish - SPAN 1001 - 2002
Swahili - SWAH 1010 - 2020
Vietnamese -VIET 1001 - 2001
Yoruba - YORB 1010 - 2020
Culture options:
AFST 2100 Intro to Africa ANTH
1102 Intro Anthropology
ARHI 2300 Art History I
CMLT 2400 Asian-American Lit (M)
CMLT 2600 Multicultural Black
Diaspora
Literature (M)
GEOG 1101 Intro Human Geography
LACS 1000 Intro to Latin America
and the Caribbean
LING 2100 Study of Language
RELI 1001 Judaism, Christ. & Islam
RELI 1002 Intro Religion
India/China/Japan
RELI 1006 Religions of the World
ROML 2550 Latino Literature (M)
Humanities and the Arts (3 hours)
Choose one:
ARHI 2300 Monuments of World
Art
ARTS 2050 Diversity in Amer. Art
(M) ARTS 2000 Art Appreciation
CLAS 1000 Greek Culture
CLAS 1010 Roman Culture
CLAS 1020 Classical Mythology
DANC 2010 Dance Appreciation
FILM 2120 Intro to Cinema
MUSI 2020 Music Appreciation
MUSI 2040 Hist. of Popular Music
(M)
MUSI 2060 History of Rock & Roll
(M)
PHIL 2010 Intro to Philosophy
PHIL 2020 Logic & Critical
Thinking*
RELI 1003 Intro to Religious
Thought
ROML 2550 Latino Literature (M)
THEA 2000 Apprec. of Dramatic Art
THEA 2110 Diversity in Drama (M)
COMM 1100 Intro to Public
Speaking^
COMM 1500 Interpersonal
Communication^
V.
Social Sciences (9 hours)
Most students must take:
HIST 2111 or 2112 (US History)
POLS 1101 (US government)
Th
en, choose one from the following:
AFAM 2000 Intro to African American
Studies (M)
ANTH 1102 Intro to Anthropology
ECON 2105 Prin. of Macroeconomics
ECON 2106 Prin. of Microeconomics
GEOG 1101 Intro Human Geography
PHIL 2030 Intro to Ethics
PSYC 1101 Intro to Psychology*
SOCI 1101 Intro to Sociology*
WMST 1110 Multicultural
Perspectives
in Women’s Studies (M)
WMST 2010 Introduction to Women’s
Studies
*These classes are helpful for the
MCAT
^COMM classes do not fulfill any
Franklin
College requirements.
**All core areas include other
options which are not being offered
in fall or which are not the typical
choices for freshmen pursuing a BS
degree.
Chemistry 1211 Tips
Before attending the first class you are expected to:
• Take the Chemistry Diagnostic Test
• Complete introductory assignments
• Know how to correctly use significant figures
• Know and correctly use Metric, SI, and English conversions for temperature,
volume, mass, energy, etc.
• Know the atomic names and symbols for all elements in the Periodic Table
Use your phone in class as a “clicker” ONLY
• Reduce temptation. Turn off all notifications while in class.
Progress checks and exams are timed and computer administered
• A specific amount of time is given. Failure to finish does not result in additional time.
• PRACTICE by setting a phone (or timer) for a specific amount of time (30 minutes)
to complete a specific number of questions (5-7).
• Completing problems under a time constraint teaches you how to:
Read carefully
Do calculations quickly and accurately with the correct significant figures
Allocate time for every question
Only a TI‐3X calculator is allowed on exams
• Chemistry Instructors recommend TI-36x Pro, as it solves polynomials
• Costs ~$20
• Use it on all chemistry related assignments so you know how it works before the test!
READ the syllabus
• It contains useful information: exam schedules, materials covered by exams, grade
breakdowns, homework policy, attendance policy, what to do if an exam is missed,
etc…
• The syllabus is a contract between the instructor and the student
• The Chemistry syllabus is available on eLearning Commons (eLC)
Take advantage of tutoring
• UGA’s best students take advantage of tutoring! Often it means the difference
between an “A” and a “B”
• Tutoring is FREE
• Drop-In tutoring is available all day in Milledge Hall and evenings in the SLC & Brumby
• Go to tutoring! Go at the beginning of the semester! Continue going! Just go!
• tutor.uga.edu
First‐Year Students:
After Orientation
• AP/IB Scores: Make sure to send AP/IB scores to UGA if we do not have them. See
collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/scores for information. UGA's college code for AP
scores is 5813.
• Dual Enrollment: Dual enrollment transcripts MUST be sent from the Registrar's Office at the
college where you took the course, not from your highschool.
Transfer Students:
• Final Transcripts: Make sure transcripts of all your completed coursework from other colleges and
universities has been sent to UGA Admissions. If you are currently in classes, remember to send
final transcripts again AFTER grades have been entered.
• OTAS: The Franklin College Office of Transfer Academic Services (osas.franklin.uga.edu/transfer-
academic-services) provides resources, information, and guidance to support transfer students
before, during, and after their transition to UGA. Be on the lookout for emails about upcoming
programs and special events!
Do you want to change your major?
• Log in to Athena > Student Records > My Programs
• Add the new major first then delete the old major.
• Choose the “Intended-” version of a major if one is listed. (Declare "intended" for all Terry and
Grady majors.)
• Not sure? It is OK to be Unspecified! The Exploratory Center advises Unspecified students.
• Contact your orientation advisor or askfranklin@uga.edu, as you may need to take different
courses from the ones you were originally advised to take.
Questions about changes to your class schedule?
• Email your orientation advisor or [email protected].
• During drop/add week (the first week of classes), advisors have walk-in hours from 8-5 in 301
Brooks Hall. Just stop by and someone will be able to answer your questions. (See
osas.franklin.uga.edu/franklin-college-walk-advising for more information.)
Who will my advisor be?
• Final advisor assignments are not made until AFTER drop/add week. Before that time, you can
email your orientation advisor or [email protected] with any questions.
• Around the third week of classes, you will see your assigned advisor listed in SAGE
(sage.uga.edu). Look for an email from your advisor letting you know you can make an
appointment.
• During your time at UGA, you may be assigned to a new advisor if you change your major or
complete advanced coursework. See osas.franklin.uga.edu/franklin-college-advising-
information.
Do I have to be advised?
• YES! Academic advising is required each semester for all UGA undergraduate students before
registering for classes.
The Pre-Health Advising Office advises and works directly with UGA students and alumni, providing
guidance with the professional school application process. We also work closely with UGA staff and faculty
advisors who assist students with UGA course registration.
Pre-Health advisors not only work with pre-med and pre-dental students but any UGA student interested in
pursuing a career in healthcare. This includes students interested in becoming physician assistants, physical
therapists, occupational therapists, nurses and other health professionals.
Whether you are a freshman or have recently transferred to UGA, the Pre-Health Advising Office
Information handout should provide you with the information you need to get started on that path to a
career in healthcare and to effectively utilizing our office.
prehealth.uga.edu
prelaw.uga.edu
The services of the Pre-Law Advising Office are available to all University of Georgia students and
alumni who are considering law school.
Interested in Pre-Health
or Pre-Law? Let your
advisor know!
Academic Coaching, Tutoring, and Workshops
Academic Coaching
Academic Coaching is an appointment-based program offering UGA students the opportunity to meet
with certified and trained academic coaches to discuss their pathways to success.
Alongside their academic coaches, students explore common challenges they face including time
management, test and performance anxiety, note-taking, motivation, text comprehension, test
preparation, and other barriers to success at UGA. Typically, the coach and student work together
over four sessions to create a strategic learning plan—one that lays the groundwork for awareness of
what strategies and practices will be necessary for success in UGA’s unique academic environment.
Compared to most high schools and transferring institutions, the subtle and demanding pace of a
research institution like UGA may pose significant and unexpected challenges for students. Academic
Coaching provides direct, differentiated assistance for students as they navigate this transition no
matter what challenges occur in their undergraduate experience.
Tutoring
All currently enrolled UGA undergrad students can meet with peers who have successfully completed
the course being tutored to discuss class content, ask questions, and share study tips and resources.
Tutoring is free and is provided in a variety of formats and locations including Milledge Hall, Miller
Learning Center, residence halls, the Science Learning Center, and online.
Student Success Workshops
Student Success Workshops are offered by the Division of Academic Enhancement (DAE) to provide a
comfortable environment where students can feel free to ask questions and engage with faculty,
academic coaches, mentors, and peers. Thanks to the UGA Parents Leadership Council, the Division of
Academic Enhancement will be awarding $30 Amazon Gift Cards (while supplies last) to students
who attend at least five different workshops and complete workshop evaluations.
More Information
Our program and tutors are accredited through the College Reading and Learning Association which
recognizes effective approaches to student learning.
For more information about the program or to make an appointment, call 706.542.7053 or email
[email protected].
dae.uga.edu