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GEORGIA REGENTS UNIVERSITY Augusta, Georgia CORE VALUES COLLEGIALITY collaboration, partnership, sense of community, and teamwork.
COMPASSION care, empathy, and social responsibility.
EXCELLENCE distinction, effectiveness, efficiency, enthusiasm, passion, and quality.
INCLUSIVITY diversity, equality, fairness, impartiality, and respect.
Thank you for considering Georgia Regents University. For the entirety of our storied history, and especially of late, we’ve been pushing our institution to become the region’s premier student-focused research university. It’s meant bringing a lot of resources to bear to improve our school, and it’s also created a fundamental shift in the way we think about GRU and our student body. We are dedicated to the future, both yours and ours. By constantly developing our faculty, improving our programs, and offering our undergraduates one of the strongest values in collegiate education, we’re building a legacy of excellence at GRU. We want you to be a part of our history. An education from Georgia Regents University is pound for pound one of the best in our state, if not the entire Southeast. I chose to discover what’s next. We hope you will too. See you on campus,
INTEGRITY accountability, ethical behavior, honesty, and reliability.
Dr. Mark Allen Poisel Vice President for Student Affairs
LEADERSHIP courage, honor, professionalism, vision, and transparency.
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I chose GRU. GRU was the perfect choice for me. Small class sizes, affordable tuition, and a great campus in a friendly town - it’s got everything - especially opportunity. I’m glad I chose to come here.
Kenietha, Reidsville, Ga. Business
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I chose GRU. I love that I’m never bored here. Between the Savannah River, Downtown, and Summerville, there is always something going on. Bonus: Spring Break during the Masters Tournament!
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Samantha, Cumming, Ga. Special Education
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
Garden City of the South
As the second largest and second oldest city in the state, Augusta is a vibrant city that balances its rich history and southern charm with a growing and evolving cosmopolitan culture. • 1 hour from Columbia, SC • 2 hours from Atlanta, GA • 2.25 hours from Hilton Head, SC • 2.25 hours from Savannah, GA • 2.5 hours from Charleston, SC • 2.5 hours from Charlotte, NC
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A Southern City with a whole lot of Soul. In no time at all, you’ll understand why Augusta is the best-kept secret along the Savannah River. Here you’ll be able to enjoy just about anything, including: • Canoeing and kayaking down the Savannah River • GRU Augusta Half Marathon • Arts and culture scene • Local eateries and great shopping
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Programs designed to work for students. Georgia Regents University, founded in 1828, is one of only four public research universities in the state of Georgia and the only one with a nationally recognized academic health center. GRU offers more than 120 degrees within nine colleges and schools and has campuses and off-site instructional programs throughout the state. Students are taught by some of the most prestigious scientists, clinicians, scholars, and artists in the nation. GRU faculty members are not only insightful and expert instructors, they are also dedicated to inspiring students
and work outside of the classroom to help students achieve an educational experience unlike any other.
• College of Allied Health Sciences
GRU’s mission is to provide leadership and excellence in teaching, discovery, clinical care, and service as a studentcentered comprehensive research university with a wide range of programs from learning assistance through postdoctoral studies. It is this student-centric approach to higher education that is fueling GRU’s undergraduate expansion.
• Hull College of Business
• Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences • College of Dental Medicine • College of Education • The Graduate School • College of Nursing • College of Science and Mathematics • Medical College of Georgia
I chose GRU. GRU is a smaller school with big opportunities. And it’s still growing. It just gets more amazing as time goes by. Being a part of so much at GRU is something I don’t think I’d get anywhere else.
LeAndrea, Fayetteville, Ga. Marketing
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I chose GRU. With a commitment to student success in a more intimate atmosphere, I found that I had individual attention from all my professors, which has been a great inspiration!
Zachary, Canton, Ga. Medical Scholar Program
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Admissions Checklist 1. Online application for admissions and $50 fee
FRESHMEN AND TRANSFER DEADLINES
2. Transcripts from high school or previous colleges attended (and current course schedule)
February 1 . . . . . Scholarship Deadline
3. All standardized test scores (SAT or ACT, and AP/IB scores if applicable) 4. Verification of lawful presence
November 15 . . . Early Action Deadline April 1 . . . . . . . . . Priority Financial Aid Deadline June 1 . . . . . . . . . Final Admissions Deadline
Once you have completed your required prerequisites, some specific programs and graduate level courses require a separate application and admissions process. For specific information, please visit gru.edu.
GRU is a partner in student success, educationally and financially. Scholarships and Financial Aid
File Your FAFSA online - it’s easy
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The best value for your money, GRU is the most affordable comprehensive research university in Georgia. And when you compare colleges, take a look at the quality of the faculty, the caliber of the programs being offered, and the excellent student services and activities as a final comparison. Know what you want from your college experience – we think you’ll choose Georgia Regents University.
1. Complete your Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) online. It takes just a few minutes, and the Office of Student Financial Aid should receive your information in 5-7 business days.
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2. Complete the online FAFSA application at fafsa.ga.gov. List Georgia Regents University (School Code: 001579) as your institution of choice. Sign your FAFSA electronically using your PIN (Personal Identification Number) - you apply for this PIN while completing the FAFSA if you do not already have one.
We will help you pay for college! There are many ways to help defray the cost of attending Georgia Regents University. Visit the financial aid office online at gru.edu/finaid for information about scholarships, aid, and more.
Note: If you are a dependent student, a parent must also sign the FAFSA with his or her PIN.
HOPE and ZELL MILLER Scholarships
Designed to encourage and assist students in a timely 4-year graduation, students who follow the 4 Years 4 You initiative can save $10-20,000 on the cost of their education. Each student is assigned a professional advisor who assists with academic guidance, course registration, and career planning. Before the start of their first semester, freshmen can sign the pledge to complete the program and boast they chose to finish in 4!
Georgia’s HOPE & Zell Miller Scholarships are available to help Georgia residents who have demonstrated academic achievement with the costs of attending college in Georgia. Find details at GACollege411.org.
4 Years 4 You Program
GRU: AFFORDABILITY GRU offers one of the best values in education in the Southeast.
$2,893 SEMESTER TUITION
$770 FEES
$500 BOOKS & SUPPLIES
$2,150 ROOM & BOARD
$110 MILLION
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Numbers are based on average per semester, undergraduate in-state cost.
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I chose GRU. Going to a large university never really appealed to me. Here, I’m able to be heavily involved in everything from Greek Life to Student Government. At GRU, I can choose to be whatever and whoever I want.
Sarah, Martinez, Ga. Biology and Spanish
‘16
Student life at GRU. A university experience is more than just attending classes. This is your chance to choose new things, enjoy new experiences, and make lifelong friends. At GRU, there are endless ways to get involved on and off campus, including: • Greek Life • Student Government • Intercollegiate, intramural, and club sports • A variety of social and academic clubs
• Community service projects • Arts and cultural groups • Leadership development • Access to wellness centers • Religious organizations
The living/learning experience. You can attend college, or you can live it! GRU’s student housing offers a home away from home for students. Residential life staff live in each building and plan social and educational programs that help residents succeed in and out of the classroom.
• Gated community with spacious fully furnished apartments
Residents find on-campus housing convenient and affordable with luxury amenities that rival more expensive housing including:
• Laundry facilities on site
• On-site 24/7 computer labs • JaguarExpress with service between the Augusta campuses • Outside recreation areas for leisure activities • Tutoring on site
University Connections is a living-learning program, designed to assist new freshmen transition into college life at GRU. The program provides a supportive network for students to adjust to the university’s academic, social, and cultural environment. For more information, visit gru.edu/universityconnections.
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Jaguar Athletics As one of the best collegiate golf programs in the nation, both the men’s and women’s golf teams compete at the Division I level. The Jaguars have qualified for the NCAA Championship 13 times in the last 19 years and won the men’s National Championship in 2010 and 2011.
NCAA Final Four in 2012. A national powerhouse in men’s basketball, the team has captured the Peachbelt Conference Championship in three of the last six seasons and advanced to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight three straight seasons from 2008 - 2010.
In other sports, seven squads advanced to the NCAA Regionals including the tennis team making it to the
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• Baseball
• Basketball
• Basketball
• Cheerleading
• Cross Country
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Golf
• Tennis
• Softball
• Track & Field
• Tennis • Track & Field • Volleyball
I chose GRU. The chance to compete for a team the caliber of the Jaguars is a dream come true. My passion to win brought me all the way from Australia to GRU and I couldn’t be happier.
Maverick, Beaudesert, Australia History
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An experience-based education. Georgia Regents University is known for its high academic quality and studentfocused environment. The academic experience at GRU is enriched through strong institutional support for study abroad programs, undergraduate research, and the Honors Program. Honors Program Open to students in every major, the Honors Program seeks to challenge students intellectually, enhance their interpersonal communication skills, and prepare them for a culturally diverse society. It is not a separate degree
program but is designed to augment the course work required for a degree. Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship The Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship at GRU offers undergraduates the opportunity to build close working relationships with faculty and peers. Undergraduates are challenged to become active contributors to the development and dissemination of new knowledge in their field of study.
Study abroad. Students have access to adventure through more than 20 study abroad opportunities. Studying abroad gives students a global perspective and memories they will carry forever. Some of GRU’s opportunities, include:
• Chile
• Ireland
• China
• Jamaica
• Costa Rica
• Japan
• Cuba
• Peru
• England
• Russia
• France
• Spain
• Germany
• Scotland
• Greece
• South Africa
I chose GRU. Ever since I decided dentistry was the field for me, I knew that GRU was the right choice. The Dental Scholar Program is proof the university is as dedicated to my mission as I am.
David, Johns Creek, Ga. Dental Scholar Program
‘18
Serving through Health Sciences. Health-related jobs are in high demand. At Georgia’s only public academic health center, our students learn from faculty who are internationally recognized as research, practice, and thought leaders. At GRU, you have the opportunity to start developing your core requirements to continue onto a program in the College of Nursing or College of Allied Health Sciences.
Take the fast track and gain acceptance into Georgia’s only public medical school or only dental school before you finish high school! At GRU, we have Medical and Dental Scholar Programs where you can earn a Bachelor of Science degree and also guarantee your acceptance into the Medical College of Georgia or College of Dental Medicine, provided you meet the specific requirements.
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VISIT US People say that seeing is believing, and the best way to know whether a university is right for you is to see it firsthand. It’s true! Reservations required and available at gru.edu/admissions. Sneak Peek Weekday Tours: Monday - Friday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Undergraduate Preview Days: Biannually from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Gear-up Group Tours: Available upon request CONTACT US We are available Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Call us at 706-737-1524 or email us at admissions@gru.edu. GRU ADMISSIONS: Physical Address: BENET HOUSE, 2500 WALTON WAY, AUGUSTA, GA 30904 Mailing Address: BENET HOUSE, 1120 15TH STREET, AUGUSTA, GA 30912
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