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Why Choose Gwinnett?


student smiling in study roomWhy Choose Gwinnett?

University of Georgia’s Gwinnett Campus—For the Working Professional

The University of Georgia Gwinnett Campus is a highly accessible and vibrant center of advanced learning for non-traditional and working professionals in the greater Atlanta and northeast Georgia area. Students at UGA Gwinnett have the opportunity to earn an advanced degree from the University of Georgia, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

UGA Gwinnett offers 11 graduate degree programs, as well as certificate programs and professional development opportunities. The academic programs at UGA Gwinnett provide students with low student-to-faculty ratios, which allows personalized instruction from highly qualified faculty.

To help students keep pace with their professional careers and families, the campus offers an accommodating schedule of night and Saturday classes and a broad range of student support services. UGA-Gwinnett is a full-service campus; offering 60,000 square feet of instructional and support space, including access to computer labs, library and study rooms, as well as student services. The Gwinnett Campus library offers access to the UGA Libraries and collections of other colleges and universities in the University System of Georgia, as well as to the GALILEO suite of databases.

Classes are offered in a convenient Atlanta location, off I-85 at the Old Peachtree Road exit in Lawrenceville. With evening and Saturday classes, students can pursue an advanced degree while continuing to work full-time.

The UGA-Gwinnett Campus is a valuable resource for working professionals who seek graduate education and professional development, while providing convenience and accessibility to accommodate busy schedules.