Guidelines for Appeal of Admission Decisions
The Terry College of Business is committed to delivering high quality undergraduate advising and educational programs in class sizes that facilitate interaction with instructors and the use of varied and relevant learning experiences. A student who wishes to pursue the Bachelor of Business Administration degree program must complete an admission application to the major of his or her choice in the Fall or Spring semester prior to beginning major coursework.
Admission to the Bachelor of Business Administration major degree programs is competitive. The faculty of each major program admits students after a careful evaluation of all applicants based on academic criteria approved by the faculty as relevant to admission to their disciplines. While grade point average is a factor in determining a student's eligibility to submit an application to major, it is NOT one of the criteria considered for admission to a specific major. The number of students admitted to each major is dependent on the quality of the applicant pool, the demand for that major, and the availability of space.
Students who are currently enrolled in Terry majors must complete an application to change majors or add a double major. Applicants are evaluated based on the selection criteria established by the faculty of the applicable major department as stated above.
Appeals to all admission decisions are reviewed by the Terry College of Business Undergraduate Admissions Committee, which is composed of faculty members representing the major departments. Students who wish to appeal should follow the guidelines below.
- Appeals should be addressed to the Terry College of Business Undergraduate Admissions Committee and submitted to the Undergraduate Program Office, 301 Brooks Hall, as soon as possible following the admission decision in question. Meeting dates and deadlines for submission of appeals may be obtained from the Undergraduate Program Office.
- It is recommended that appeals be typed and limited to one page. State clearly and in detail the reasons for the appeal. Petitions should include additional information not supplied during the application process and any other relevant documentation and/or credentials.
- Include an email address for notification of the outcome of the appeal.
Contact Information
University of Georgia
301 Brooks Hall
