MAcc/Five-Year Program Application Process
To apply for admission to the graduate program for the MAcc Program you must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution or an international equivalent. The Five-Year (BBA/MAcc) program is only available to currently enrolled BBA-Accounting students at the University of Georgia.
Domestic applicants are U.S. citizens or naturalized U.S. citizens. International applicants are foreign nationals. Additional valuable information for the international applicant is located at the Graduate School's Information for Prospective International Students site.
Admission is increasingly difficult due to the combination of outstanding candidates applying and limited seating available within the program. This requires the MAcc Admissions Committee to be extremely selective. The Committee evaluates each file on its individual merits as it relates to the goals and purpose of our program. Selection is based on an evaluation of an applicant's scholastic ability, interpersonal skills, and career potential. This includes a review of academic transcripts, essays, test scores, and letters of recommendation. Minimums for consideration for the program are a 550 GMAT and a 3.00 for both overall GPA and accounting GPA. International applicants should have an IBT TOEFL of 105 or IELTS band of 7.5. The most recent class average was a 610 GMAT and 3.60 overall and accounting GPA.
When your file is determined to be complete, by both the Graduate School and the Tull School, it will be forwarded to the MAcc Admissions Committee. Applications are reviewed as a group at dates determined by the Committee. They will review the file and make a recommendation to the Graduate School. The Graduate School will make the final decision and notify you by letter.
Deadlines
Applications are considered for Fall and Spring semesters. Summer admission is limited to domestic applicants who will be interning and would like to receive graduate credit towards the MAcc degree. There are no other MAcc courses offered in the summer session. Due to visa requirements, international applications are not considered for Summer admission. Complete applications received after the deadline dates may be considered until the class is full. Applications and supporting documents must be received by the dates indicated below to be guaranteed full consideration:
For Graduate Assistantship for the next academic year, January 15
For admission only:
| Semester | Domestic Deadline | International Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Summer (June) | May 1 (internship credit only) | Not available |
| Fall (August) | May 1 | April 15 |
| Spring (January) | November 15 | October 15 |
Required Documents
1. Application and Fee
The UGA Graduate School application is a web based on-line form that requires a non-refundable application fee. Graduate School application fees are $75 for domestic students and $100 for international students. You will receive a PIN/password to access a web site to track the status of your application. The Graduate School will send emails with specific information about documents received and not yet received each time they update your records. The Tull School will follow up with a similar notice, but only for the Letters of Recommendation and the required Tull documents, item #7 - #10 below.
2. Transcripts
Applicants to the MAcc may apply while completing their undergraduate degree requirements. If accepted, admission will be contingent upon providing proof of the degree.
- Domestic applicants must submit: TWO official transcripts from every college/university attended to be sent to UGA's Graduate Admissions office.
- Exclusion: UGA accounting students (current and alumni) are excluded from submitting their UGA transcripts as their records are on file.
- International applicants must submit: Two sets of official academic records AND two official proofs of degree to be sent to UGA's Graduate Admissions. Country specific requirements are listed in the Supplemental Information for Prospective International Students.
Required academic records should be mailed to:
Graduate Admissions
University of Georgia
320 E. Clayton St., Suite 400
Athens, GA 30602
3. GMAT
All applicants are required to submit official GMAT test scores. GRE scores are not accepted. Registration and detailed information on the GMAT are located at www.mba.com. Applicants should have a 550 minimum to receive serious consideration. Only official score reports will be reviewed and must be received by the deadline date indicated. Attainment of this minimum score does not guarantee admission.
4. TOEFL or IELTS
International applicants are required to submit official scores from the TOEFL (minimum for consideration: IBT 105, CPT 270, PBT 630) or IELTS (band score of 7.5 or higher). Only official score reports will be reviewed and must be received by the deadline date indicated. Attainment of these minimum scores does not guarantee admission.
5. Letters of Recommendation
The Tull School requires three letters of recommendation. Letters should be from individuals that have knowledge of your academic and/or professional capability. This would include accounting faculty, faculty from other areas, current and/or former employers. For candidates still enrolled in an undergraduate accounting program, the Committee requires at least two letters from accounting faculty. Candidates should utilize the UGA Graduate School’s letters of recommendation format located within their on-line application.
6. Certificate of Finances Form
This is only required of international students who have been recommended for admission to the MAcc program. The Graduate School will notify you via your UGA Tracking Screen. They will require this form and supporting documents to facilitate the admissions process. You can find the Certificate of Finances Form (PDF | 157 KB), on the Graduate School's web site.
7. Tull Information Sheet
Tull Information Sheet (PDF | 86 KB)
8. Resume
A one page resume should be submitted.
9. Personal Essay
A one-page essay, single or double-spaced, entitled: Why I Have Chosen a Career in Accounting
10. Optional Statement
The Committee is interested in any additional information or special circumstances that you would like to provide for further insight regarding your application. Statements should be no more than two pages, single or double-spaced.
Submitting the Application
Items 7-10 can be emailed to the MAcc Admissions Committee or mailed / hand-delivered to:
MAcc Admissions Committee
J. M. Tull School of Accounting
Terry College of Business
255 Brooks Hall
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-6252
Note: Only items 7-10 will be accepted. Other documents will be discarded.
Contact Information
University of Georgia
255 Brooks Hall
