Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply if my overall GPA is below 2.6?
The minimum GPA required to apply to the Terry College is 2.6 overall. Applicants must also be in good standing at UGA, that is, they must have a minimum 2.0 UGA GPA. No exceptions will be made to these requirements.
Can I apply and be accepted to a Terry major if I haven't finished all of my course work in Areas I-VI?
Yes, students can apply who are currently enrolled in course work that will complete Areas I-VI. Admission will be contingent on satisfactory completion of these courses.
Note: An exception may be made for applicants to the International Business major due to the foreign language requirement in this major. Contact your academic advisor for more information.
Can I apply if I am taking courses to fulfill Areas I-VI at another institution?
Remember that students must be enrolled at the University of Georgia at the time they apply to the Terry College. Students who also are taking core courses at another institution must provide official documentation (e.g., official transcript or enrollment verification letter). to the Terry College Undergraduate Program Office that shows they are enrolled in these courses. Admission to the Terry College is conditional until all transfer course work is evaluated and posted by the UGA Office of Admissions.
Does PE credit count toward my 60 earned hours required in order to be eligible to apply?
Yes, even though PE does not satisfy any of the areas of the Core Curriculum, it is included in "Earned Hours" and will satisfy the hour eligibility requirement.
What will happen if I am accepted to a Terry major contingent on completion of courses in which I am currently enrolled, but for some reason I do not complete these courses?
Applications for students who withdraw from course work that is required to complete either Areas I-VI or 60 credit hours will not be considered by the Terry College. Admission to a Terry College major is contingent upon the completion of all courses required to meet application eligibility. Admission of students who do not complete the eligibility requirements may be rescinded.
Will applications be accepted and reviewed during the Summer semester?
Applications are accepted Fall and Spring semesters only.
What is the Terry MAPP?
The Terry MAPP is a standardized test developed by the College Board, a national nonprofit association. The Terry MAPP measures college-level reading, critical thinking, writing, and mathematics in the context of material from the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Questions do not require recall of specific information but focus on issues, themes, and ideas. Because this assessment focuses on skills and not facts or content, it can be utilized as a common measure for general education after the core curriculum is completed, regardless of the programs or specific course requirements for specific majors.
Will I be permitted to retake the selection tests?
Students may take the Terry MAPP and Accounting tests twice within each application period, but no more than two times total. Students' highest score will be used.
Where will my test results be sent?
All test results will be sent directly to the Undergraduate Program Office in the Terry College of Business for inclusion in students' application files.
What is the Statement of Purpose?
The Statement of Purpose is a brief essay (300-400 words) in which applicants describe their interest in the major and their future goals. See the Guidelines for Statement of Purpose for instructions on formatting.
What does Terry look at when evaluating my application for admission? What weight is assigned to each of the selection criteria?
The faculty of each major department reviews each student’s Terry MAPP score; grades in specific classes, depending on the major, and the Statement of Purpose (see Admissions Selection Criteria). The faculty of each major department determines the weight assigned to each of the selection criteria.
How many foreign language classes do I need to be competitive when I apply for the International Business major?
You should have at least two grades in a foreign language at the time you apply. The level of the course would be a secondary consideration to the grades themselves.
If I repeat a selection criteria course, which grade will the faculty committee consider?
Grades for all selection criteria courses taken are reported to the faculty committee of each major department. Each committee determines the weight assigned to each of the selection criteria.
I received AP credit for some courses, which are listed as selection criteria for the major I want to enter. How does the faculty committee evaluate these courses since there are no grades posted?
Faculty in the academic departments of the Terry College of Business recognize that Advanced Placement credit represents college-level credit earned while the student is still enrolled in high school, i.e., it indicates advanced achievement by the student at the time the credit was earned. The admission committee for each major determines the weight assigned to each of the selection criteria, including AP credit.
When and how are applicants notified if they have been admitted to their major?
Applicants will receive an email from the Terry College Undergraduate Program Office notifying them of their admission to a major in the Terry College. The goal of the Terry College is to notify all students in mid-October for students who apply Fall semester, and in mid-March for students who apply Spring semester. Your official admission notification and other relevant information will be sent to your UGA email address.
Where should I go to be advised if I am admitted to a Terry College major?
Students admitted to a Terry major will be advised and cleared to register by a Terry major advisor during an Orientation for new students. The date and time will be announced in the notification of admission.
Once I am admitted to a major, can I change to another major?
Since selection of students to each major is dependent on the quality of the applicant pool, demand, and availability of space, students cannot be guaranteed they will be able to change their majors. After admission to a Terry College major, students must apply to change their major. You may not apply to change your major until you have completed one semester in the major to which you are admitted.
Can I double major in the Terry College?
Initially students are admitted to one major. Students who want to add a second Terry College major must apply to add it. Since the number of students admitted to each major is dependent on the quality of the applicant pool, demand, and availability of space, admission to a second major cannot be guaranteed.
What happens if I am not accepted to any of the BBA majors?
Even before students apply to the Terry College, they should consider a fallback major outside of Terry College, in case they are not admitted. The UGA Career Center is available to help students choose alternative majors that may provide a similar career path. Students can call 706-542-3375 to schedule an appointment with a career counselor, or meet with a career counselor without an appointment at any of the following times and places:
- Coke Lounge in Sanford Hall, Mondays-Thursdays, 1:30 to 3:30 pm
- New College, Tuesdays, 1:00 to 4:00 pm
- Career Center, Clark Howell Hall, Monday- Friday, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
For additional help in determining an alternative major, go to the following web sites:
Can I re-apply, if I'm not admitted to a Terry major? How many times can I apply to enter a major, if I am not admitted the first time I apply?
There is no limit on the number of times a student may apply. However, the Terry College strongly recommends that students who are not admitted to Terry contact a career counselor, and then their academic advisor, to discuss alternative majors at UGA. Students who choose to reapply must complete the application online. It is the student's decision whether to retake the Terry MAPP and/or the Accounting test.
Where should I go to be advised, if I am not admitted to a Terry College major?
Students who are not admitted to a Terry College major should make an appointment in their fallback major department for the most current advice and information about that major. Pre-business majors in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences may contact their advisor for information about where to make their departmental advising appointment. They may be advised once more in New College, but must have an alternative major in order to be advised in the future, since their core requirements for a Terry College major are completed. Intended and Unspecified majors in the Terry College should make an appointment online. All other students should contact their current school or college.
What effect will grades of I, ER, or NR have on my eligibility to apply or be accepted to a Terry major?
Students with grades of I, ER, or NR in courses that are required to complete 60 credit hours or Areas I-VI of the Core Curriculum are eligible to apply for admission to a Terry major. However, if the I, ER, or NR grades are not removed before the beginning of the semester students are admitted to Terry, acceptance into the major may be rescinded.
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