Advanced Academy Admissions
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions Students Ask
1. May I receive the National Merit Scholarship?
Yes, as long as students take the PSAT during their junior year of high school and earn a qualifying national score. The Academy administers the PSAT each October for its students. For additional information about the National Merit program, students should contact the College Board.
2. Am I still eligible for the HOPE Scholarship?
Yes, as long as you maintain the necessary GPA outlined in HOPE Scholarship regulations and attend a Georgia college/university, there is "HOPE" after high school graduation. Be certain to read other qualifying requirements for HOPE eligibility. ACCEL program hours count toward HOPE maximum hours.
3. Do I have to give up extracurricular activities?
No, Academy students are welcome to participate in the University's band, debate, and other university clubs and activities. Interested students should contact the Music Department, debate program, or other program offices for more information.
4. May I play sports for the University?
You may not play NCAA sports for West Georgia; however, you may play intramural sports, and the Academy plans frequent basketball, football, and soccer games for its students as part of its residence hall program. In addition, the Academy has intramural teams in Softball, Ultimate Frisbee, Soccer, and Flag Football.
5. What are my options for a major?
Academy students can major in/study any subject that the University of West Georgia offers. For a complete list and more information please see the University's web page. There are more than 20 degree programs offering more than 50 majors at UWG.
6. How much harder are academics at the Academy?
Well, college is inherently more advanced than high school - that's the point of it. But, the degree of difference in difficulty depends on the student's study habits, abilities, preparation and motivation as well as the area of study.
7. What kinds of educational opportunities are available to Academy graduates?
Students who have graduated from high school and completed the Academy program have earned admission into some of the country's finest institutions. For a complete list click here.
Questions Parents Ask
1. What about safety?
The University is commited to providing a secure environment. You can find more information about ourefforts at the UWG Public Safety Website. The Academy is committed to providing both a safe enviroment and an academic atmosphere. To help achieve this goal, the Academy has implemented the following safety measures:
- Curfew - Sunday through Thursday students must be in Gunn Hall and on their respective sides of the building (male/female) at 11:00 p.m.. On Friday and Saturday this is extended until 12:00 midnight.Card Access - All residence halls on campus are locked 24 hours a day. The only access is with a valid UWG ID that is encoded so that it opens only the hall in which the student lives.Signing Out - Whenever an Academy student leaves campus, he/she must "sign out" in a book which records the date, time, and the destination. If there were an emergency, an Academy student could be located.Sign In Book - Some time before evening curfew, each Academy scholar must "sign in." After students sign in, they may not leave the building until 6:00 a.m. This ensures that at a quick glance the staff can determine if a student is in the building.
- Public Safety (Campus Police) - Public Safety is on duty 24 hours a day to deal with any emergency that may arise on campus. Having a fully trained police force on campus contributes to the safe and secure environment that is UWG. A student may request a public safety escort at any time.
For more information about Advanced Academy policies. Please review the Advanced Academy Handbook.
The Advanced Academy has a zero tolerance policy that coincides with federal, state and local rules, regulations, policies, laws and ordinances that totally prohibit the use, possession, manufacture, distribution, or sale of illegal drugs ("controlled substances"), and with state and local laws that prohibit the use, possession, manufacture, distribution, or sale of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 21 years. Any student found to have knowingly and willfully violated any rules, regulations, policies, laws or ordinances involving illegal drugs or alcoholic beverages will be expelled from the Academy and the University. Gunn Hall is a substance-free building, and Academy students are not permitted to smoke in or around the building. Smoking is prohibited in all campus building and in other posted areas.
3. May my student bring a car to campus?
Yes, Academy students may bring a vehicle to campus.