Academics at UNG
At UNG, we’re enthusiastically focused on helping you succeed in the classroom – and in life. Your classes will be challenging, but you’ll learn from faculty experts who want you to thrive in their classes. Your professors are accessible, approachable and happy to give extra guidance. When you need extra help or wanted to push yourself in a new direction, we’ve got you covered with a variety of resources to support your academic development.
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Academic Resources
At UNG, we take a holistic approach to your academic development. We offer an impressive menu of resources aimed at meeting you where you are right now with the resources you need get to where you want to be.
Colleges, Institutes & Centers
More than a dozen scholarly centers and institutes extend the focus and reach of UNG priorities, including academic attainment, regional impact, community engagement and industry collaboration.
Graduate Studies
UNG offers master’s and doctoral degrees, as well as graduate-level certificates and endorsements. Our flexible programs give you the opportunity to develop your skills that align with your professional interests and personal goals.
Professional & Continuing Education
UNG delivers hundreds of in-demand courses and training opportunities in a variety of categories that support career growth, professional development and personal enrichment. More than a dozen certificate programs help professionals take a highly targeted approach to developing new skills that add value with current or future employers. The department also can work with employers to create customized training that can include on-site programming.
College Terms to Know
Class Standing
Your class standing is determined by the number of credit hours you have completed, not the length of actual time you have been in school. Your considered a freshman if you've completed 0-29 credit hours, a sophomore if you have completed 30-59 credit hours, a junior if you have completed 60-89 credit hours, and a senior if you have completed 90 or more credit hours.