Student Responsibility
The statements set forth in this catalog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between a student and the University of West Georgia. While every effort will be made to ensure accuracy of the material stated herein, the University of West Georgia reserves the right to change any provision listed in this catalog, including but not limited to academic requirements for graduation and availability of courses and programs of study without actual notice to individual students. Every effort will be made to keep students advised of such changes.
University of West Georgia students are provided a MyUWG e-mail account. The University considers this account to be an official means of communication between the University and the student. The purpose of the official use of the student e-mail account is to provide an effective means of communicating important university related information to UWG students in a timely manner. It is the student’s responsibility to check his or her email.
Graduate studies are administered by the colleges and school that house the graduate programs. Please direct questions to the individual college or school of interest, as listed on the web: http://www.westga.edu/gradstudies.
Applications to graduate programs should be made online at: http://www.westga.edu/gradstudies/apply-now.php
Questions about the online application process should be directed to the UWG Office of Admissions at 678-839-4000 or 678-839-5600.
Information regarding academic requirements for graduation will be available in the offices of the Registrar and Deans of major schools and colleges. It is the responsibility of each student to keep apprised of current graduation requirements for a degree program in which he or she is enrolled.
In the event that an administrative hearing officer or a court of record determines that "publications" issued by the college create a contractual or quasi-contractual relationship with any person, the amount of damages recoverable by the parties shall be limited to the amount of consideration paid by the person for the privilege of admission, enrollment, continued enrollment, or other service rendered by the institution to such person. As used herein, the term "publications" (without limiting the generality of the normal meaning of the term) shall be deemed to include any and all written forms or other documents issued by the institution concerning applications for admission, enrollment or continued enrollment, waivers of liability, consents to medical treatment, dormitory occupancy, and any and all other written forms, documents, letters or other materials issued by the college in furtherance of its educational mission.
