Student Guide

Online Learning occurs when there is a separation between the instructor and the student, usually due to geographical or time concerns that prevent the student from attending an on-campus course.

An online course is web-based and allows students to interact with the instructor and other students through discussion boards, email, and other various online resources. Course notes, assignments, projects, and grades are delivered using an online course management tool like CourseDen (powered by Desire2Learn). Tests can even be taken online; however, some instructors may require students to take proctored exams, which can be taken at any approved testing center worldwide. Additional proctored testing site fees may apply.

Online learning generally provides considerable freedom, allowing students to often choose when and where they'll participate in class activities. But at the same time, UWG Online courses are not like independent study or self-paced courses where students work by themselves or at their own pace. Each course has a syllabus and schedule to follow. Instructors specify the content to be covered in the course, dates for exams and quizzes, individual and group assignments, and other activities that students must complete by a particular date.

Depending on the program, you can earn your degree online, face-to-face, or in a hybrid setting. You'll be taught by experienced, well-credentialed experts and you can expect low student-teacher ratios.

Areas of interest include:

• Education
• Nursing
• Criminology / Criminal Justice
• Computer Science
• Business
• Sociology
• Counseling and Educational Psychology
• Dual Credit / Joint Enrollment

View our online and partially online programs by visiting The Program Catalog.

• UWG Colleges and Schools

Online Degree and Certificate Programs may not be available in all states. If you are an out-of-state student, please contact Meggie Miller, the Director of Distance Education, to confirm that the program is available in your state. On the State Regulations page, we make every effort to help you locate the best known contact information for the appropriate state licensing board(s).

Advantages of Online Learning

As an online student, you will have many advantages, as you will be able to take courses at a place and time convenient for YOU. You will also have the opportunity to interact with a variety of students from a dispersed geographical area, and will have access to a greater number of resources and experts than you might in a traditional classroom setting. Finally, you may find that you are able to have greater control over the learning process and may be able to customize the course in a way that best suits your specific learning needs.

Are you a resident of a state other than Georgia? If so, you will not be charged out-of-state tuition if you take entirely online courses exclusively. However, all non-residents must check in with the Director or UWG Online (email online@westga.edu), in order to ensure that UWG is allowed to enroll residents of your state.  Distance education programs in nursing, education, social work, counseling, and allied health professions may require additional approval from separate licensing boards, depending on the state. Students who reside outside the state of Georgia who are considering a professional program should contact the appropriate Board in their state of residency before beginning a course of study. On the State Licensure page, we make every effort to help you locate the best known contact information for the appropriate state licensing board(s).

Challenges of Online Learning

However, you must be prepared to take on greater responsibility than those engaged in traditional learning. You will need to discipline yourself to stay actively involved with the course, and may find that you spend an even greater amount of time reading and preparing for this course than you do in a traditional course. Studies show that successful distance learning students are independent, self-motivated, and disciplined. You must be able to access and use a computer with reliable Internet access and be able to use basic computer software.

UWG is an accredited institution with specific requirements for degree-seeking students. Students enrolling in online learning or off-campus courses must first be admitted through the admissions office.

To attend UWG as an undergraduate, you may apply online. Admission requirements vary based on student type. Please visit the Undergraduate Admissions Page to view admissions requirements. To attend as a graduate student apply to the Graduate School.

Prospective students are invited to visit UWG on a campus tour or at a scheduled event. All prospective students and their guests may register for a visit that meets their needs on the Visit West webpage.

You can visit the Momentum Center for help with things like Advising, Campus Services, Registration, Career and Graduate School Connections, Financial Aid, and more! 

All students may contact the Office of Student Accounts and Billing Services by phone or visit their offices located on the first floor of Aycock Hall. Payments are accepted online and in person only. 

Check out The Scoop for instructions, specific term important dates, deadlines, directions to off-campus sites, and fee schedules.

For more information specific to the program you are interested in, please check out our site or use one of the following resources

• UWG Colleges and Schools
• Georgia on My Line
• eCore
• WebMBA
• UWG eCore
• European Studies Program

 

Online Degree and Certificate Programs may not be available in all states. If you are an out-of-state student, please contact Meggie Miller, the Director of Distance Education, to confirm that the program is available in your state. On the State Regulations page, we make every effort to help you locate the best known contact information for the appropriate state licensing board(s).

If you are a student in the Newnan area, please contact the Newnan center for assistance with admissions and registration: (678) 839-2300.

Newnan representatives for Admissions and Tours are also available to assist. Tours are scheduled via Visit West.

Area high school students interested in the Dual Enrollment (formerly MOWR) program in Newnan may meet with the Coordinator of Dual Enrollment (formerly MOWR) at the Newnan Center by appointment only by emailing the department at dualenroll@westga.edu

The Newnan Office of Student Services’ Enrollment Specialist provides enrollment services assistance to Newnan students, including registration and fee payment.

UWG Online offers several online programs to meet the needs of busy adult learners as they pursue their educational goals or make the transition into a different career. Sometimes, however, returning to school takes a little extra support. In addition to UWG's Veterans and Military Programs Office, some of the resources we offer to adult learners include:

Tutoring
Knowledgeable advisors
Prior Learning Assessment
Flexible classes - Online, evening, short sessions

 

For online orientation resources, including details on how to access a demo course, visit our Orientation site.

Access to resources are communicated to students through the course syllabi, university websites, e-mail announcements, face-to-face orientations, online student orientations available within the course management system (CourseDen), myUWG portal announcements, and the UWG Student Handbook & Wolf Code. All new students who register for at least one face-to-face or hybrid (partially online) course are required to attend an on-campus orientation before starting classes. Only students who take only fully online courses may be exempt from having to travel to campus for an orientation.

Specific degree programs may have additional orientation requirements.

All new eCore students must complete the eCore Introduction Quiz prior to enrolling in an eCore course. All new eMajor students must complete the eMajor Introduction Quiz prior to enrolling in an eMajor course. The eCore and eMajor Introduction Quizes provide students with critical information about course success as well as what to expect in their online eCore and eMajor courses.  Further instruction is provided in the eCore and eMajor Welcome emails, which are sent to all eCore and eMajor students at the beginning of the term.  Students may also refer to the UWG eCore website, UWG eMajor Website, the eCore Student Success Guide, or the eMajor Student Success Guide online for ongoing reference.

The Newnan Office of Student Services refer first year Newnan Center students to Orientation Office's website to register for one of the upcoming sessions.

You can determine if your class is taught online, on campus, or a mixture of both by looking at the instructional method code on the schedule of classes. Classes taught online may meet synchronously (set meeting date and time) or asynchronously (no set meeting date or time). For information on how online courses are labeled (online course designations), please refer to the Instructional Method Information on the Registrar's Student Registration webpage.

A student must first be admitted to our school, before they can register for classes.

See the Registrar's Office website for questions regarding registration.

Tuition and Fees - Off-campus course students and students in fully online courses (campus NET) are often not charged all mandatory fees unless they ALSO take an on-campus course.  Other fee rules can vary by program or by course - see Tuition and Fees for samples and comparisons.

Mandatory Fees can be found on the Office of Student Accounts and Billing Service's website. Some courses will have special fees associated with them.

Undergraduate and Graduate Fee information, registration dates, and fee payment deadlines are available in The Scoop semester campus information guide. 

For Registration and Financial Aid information, Student Solutions is available via email, phone, or in-person at the Momentum Center.

For information about payment and fees, please visit the Office of Student Accounts and Billing Services. 

CourseDen Log in - Now using UWG ID! (these instructions do not apply to eCore, eMajor, EU, or WebMBA)

UWG ID: A single username and password that gives you convenient access to many UWG Services -  includes your UWG email and CourseDen!

Step 1: You must have already registered your UWG ID using the Self Service Portal.
(registered UWG ID accesses your UWG Outlook Email)

Step 2:  Log to CourseDen and enter:
Username = your registered UWG ID username (ex. sdoe1)
Password = your registered UWG ID password (it’s at least 12 characters long)

Need Help?

For UWG ID help, contact ITS Service Desk - M-F 8am-5pm - (678) 839-6587 - https://help.westga.edu

For CourseDen help, contact UWG|Online Helpdesk - M-Th 8am-8pm, F 8am-5pm - (678) 839-6248 or CourseDen 24-hour Help

Learn about UWG

View the orientation website for orientation options, including a demo course.

For help with Campus Email, Self-Service Banner, and other online services offered by the University, please contact Information Technology Services.

 

Telephone & Email Support Specific to Online Education?

UWG Online Help Desk

• Phone: (678) 839-6248 
• Email: online@westga.edu
  
  

CourseDen 24-Hour Help

24 hours a day / 7 days a week

• Phone: 1-855-772-0423
• Website: CourseDen (D2L) 24-Hour Help Center

 

Admissions - Undergraduate: (678) 839-4000
Admissions - Graduate: (678) 839-6419
UWG Outfitters: (678) 839-6523
Library: 1-800-295-2321

• UWG Student Handbook & Wolf Code

For Registration and Financial Aid, Student Solutions is available via email, phone, or in person.

All related forms are available online. Students may apply for financial aid online (FAFSA).

Students and parents may visit the Financial Aid's Scholarship webpage to search and apply for scholarships through UWG. 

The Newnan Office of Student Services' Enrollment Specialist provides enrollment services assistance to Newnan Center students, including financial aid.

The same financial aid opportunities are available for online students as on-campus students.

• UWG Online Financial Aid Information
• UWG Online Cost of Attendance

University Advising has academic advisors who help students explore various options and help them choose a major best suited for them. Professional advisors are available by appointment, phone (678) 839-5342, and email (advising@westga.edu) for advisement.

For those who have declared a major, University Advising provides a guide, click on the following link and look for “Who is My Advisor”.

• In addition to the Advisement Center there are professional academic advisors in the University Advising Center, College of Education Advising Center, Richards College Advising Center, Tanner Health School of Nursing Advising Center, and the Mathematics, Computing, and Sciences Advising, Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Advising.
  
  

These advisement centers:

• provide intensive advising support through regular contact with their advisees
• help students explore various fields of interest, select a specific academic major, research career options that relate to their programs
• develop plans of study appropriate for students’ educational goals
• refer students to other campus offices for assistance in academic, personal, and career counseling; academic skills development; and financial aid
  
  

While online eCore/eMajor students are still directed to consult with an advisor in their program of study or the Advisement Center, eCore/eMajor students are also assigned  Liaisons. They are knowledgeable about all issues associated with admissions, registration, student services, and success in the eCore/eMajor programs. 

eCore/eMajor Liaison
Morgan Kirby
678-839-0691
online@westga.edu

Tutor.com is a free online tutoring and writing service that is provided for all online/off-campus students, including eCore/eMajor, students enrolled at the UWG Newnan, or any other off-campus instructional site. To access Tutor.com, you can use the link in the Resources tab in CourseDen. Tutor.com is available 24/7 for one-on-one tutoring and homework help in more than 250 subjects.

The Center for Academic Success (CAS) provides services, programs, and opportunities to help all undergraduate students succeed academically. CAS offers free appointment-based peer tutoring in core courses, as well as supplemental instruction (SI)—which is peer-facilitated collaborative learning—in a variety of disciplines. Students seeking help with study skills and strategies can work individually with either a staff or Peer Academic Coach. The Center for Academic Success can be reached at (678) 839-6280 or by email at cas@westga.edu.

The Center for Academic Success offers extended hours throughout the semester. Students have the University Writing Center and the STEM Tutoring Center available for appointments and walk-in assistance.

Additional Resources:

• Faculty members hold online office hours to offer additional support to their distance and off-campus students. CourseDen (D2L), Microsoft Teams, and other distance education technologies have provided effective ways for faculty to provide learning support.
• If there are special requirements that students need at off-campus sites, such as the UWG Newnan site, arrangements are made for personnel from the main campus to be available on site. This is in addition to the regularly scheduled office hours that faculty provide at off-campus locations.
• Originality checker, Turnitin, is also available as a teaching tool for fully online/off-campus students and faculty involved in UWG Online, eCore, and eMajor.
• Turnitin Draft Coach is an extension within Microsoft Word online available for faculty, staff, and students. Draft Coach checks for grammar, similarity, and citations. Draft Coach helps students write stronger papers and avoid plagiarism. Add Turnitin Draft Coach to any online Word document using the directions in our Knowledge Base Article.

The Counseling Center provides mental health counseling for all University of West Georgia students. Individual and group counseling are available as well as psychiatric care. Virtual and in-person sessions are available. The center is staffed with Licensed Professional Counselors who are highly educated, experienced, and skilled in working with college age and non-traditional students. The Counseling Center also has an on-call counselor for crises after hours. Call 678-839-6428 and select option 2 to be connected to the on-call counselor. Students who would like to make an appointment to begin services may walk-in, call (678) 839-6428 or email the Counseling Center at counseling@westga.edu.

The Newnan Office of Student Services’ Student Development Specialist refers Newnan Center students in need of counseling services to the Counseling Center for assistance with academic and mental health needs.

Regular Course Materials

UWG course materials may be purchased in person at UWG Outfitters or through the UWG Outfitters website. University of West Georgia students may also use their Bookstore to the Rescue financial aid funds to purchase their Textbooks.

Special Order Materials

To special order course materials from the Bookstore you can email them. (uwgoutfitters@westga.edu) Special Order questions can be answered by calling the bookstore at (678) 839-5562.

eCore utilizes open educational resources (OER), which are free online textbooks located within the courses. Information on how to access these free resources is available within the course. 

Books for courses taken at the University of West Georgia Newnan are available through UWG Outfitters. Ordering can be completed online with several shipping options, including delivery via the UWG Newnan shuttle.

Ingram Library & GALILEO

All UWG students are able to borrow books from any college or university in the University System of Georgia. Students also have access on-campus and remotely to GALILEO and Ingram Library databases. Library services include research consultations and the checkout of books and other items, such as DVDs and audiobooks from the UWG collection and other USG libraries. They also provide delivery of journal articles or other materials from UWG's collection, along with interlibrary loan services for items not held by UWG. Group study rooms are also available.

Subject librarians support student success through consultations on information literacy and library research pedagogy, online learning object creation, and guest instruction sessions. Contact your librarian to explore collaboration opportunities for student success. Visit the Subject Librarian Contact page.

More information is available on the Library’s homepage.

ILLiad (Mail Delivery of Library Services)

Online and off-campus students may request delivery of items from the UWG collection and interlibrary loan and delivery of articles through our electronic delivery management system, ILLiad. Check out the Library's Resources for Distance Learners web page that outlines library services and resources available to online and off-campus students.

Questions can be directed to resourcesharing@westga.edu.

Students who have learning, psychological, or physical accessibility concerns may contact Accessibility & Testing Services at the University of West Georgia. The office of Accessibility & Testing Services is committed to providing access to campus resources and opportunities to allow students with disabilities to obtain a quality educational experience at UWG. Students may contact specialists from Accessibility & Testing Services by telephone or email at 678-839-2328, accessibility-services@westga.edu. These specialists communicate with students and faculty to plan for the individual needs of students.

CourseDen (UWG learning management system) has accessibility features, including closed captioning and formatting for browser readers. UWG Online trains faculty on appropriate uses of technology to meet the needs of students with disabilities and to meet ADA guidelines.

The CourseDen ReadSpeaker Integration automatically enables ReadSpeaker online text-to-speech technology for CourseDen’s HTML content page for all users. Any student can hear their HTML course content spoken aloud or download it as an MP3 using only their internet browser. Students can also highlight and playback a subset of the content.

The CourseDen Ally integration provides options for students to download course content in various file formats. This helps ensure that students have a version of the content that best suits their accessibility and learning needs. 

Additional accessibility information is provided for eCore students.

The Newnan Office of Student Services’ Student Development Specialist refers Newnan Center students in need of accessibility services to the Counseling Center.

UWG Online also provides information on 3rd party tools' accessibility statements.

Students can arrange services by calling or emailing The Office of Accessibility and Testing Services at (678) 839-6345 or testwest@westga.edu. The Office of Accessibility and Testing Services offers test proctoring services to UWG students, including online, off-campus, and eCore students. They also provide proctoring services to other institutions, licensing boards, and national testing companies for employment and certification exams, with a small fee.

For more information, please visit The Office of Accessibility and Testing Services webpage.

Students can also schedule to test with the Newnan Test Proctoring Office by emailing them at newnantesting@westga.edu. For more information, please visit The Newnan Test Proctoring page.

Proctored testing services for online eCore students are administered through UWG's Central eCore Office.

Review your syllabus to find out if your course requires a proctored exam.

• Courses and Syllabi

Every UWG student is assigned a FREE email account. Email accounts are activated once you have been admitted and registered for at least one class. For questions about your email account or OneLogin, please visit the OneLogin Support.

• OneLogin Portal
• Outlook
  
  

If you have any problems contact ITS at (678) 839-6587, send an email to servicedesk@westga.edu, or request assistance in the UWG Support Portal.

UWG Online is proud to support our military and offers several online and off-campus programs to meet the needs of military veterans, active service members, dependents, and survivors as they pursue their educational goals or make the transition into a different career.

The Newnan Office of Student Services’ Student Development Specialist refers adult learners, veterans, and dependents of veterans to the Veterans and Military Programs Office for assistance.

Please see our Veterans and Military Programs Office page.

Career Services offers a host of services for all students. Handshake lists off-campus part-time & full-time internship opportunities, on-campus interviews, and both on-campus & off-campus job fairs. The Careers website lists all available on-campus jobs and allows students to apply online.

Make sure your skills are showcased throughout all of your application pieces, like resumés, cover letters, portfolios, and more, and that they all match what you are applying for through SkillsFirst.

Please contact Career Services by phone (678) 839-6431 or email (careers@westga.edu) for more information or to schedule an appointment.

The Newnan Office of Student Services’ Student Development Specialist refers Newnan Center students in need of career guidance to Career Services.

Most required software that may be used is either free or provided by the University of West Georgia to students directly or made available in campus labs, except in highly- specialized content areas. Please visit the TechWest Student ITS Support webpage for more information

The list of additional free software provided to all UWG students includes, but is not limited to, the latest version of the Microsoft Office Suite, file transfer software, and various task-specific applications. These tools are available both in on-campus labs and at UWG Newnan.

The university provides students with a OneLogin account, which grants access to several services. These include campus email (with calendar and SharePoint), CourseDen, the UWG Wireless Network (SecureWest), Parking Services, and the Campus Virtual Private Network (VPN).

UWG also offers Yuja, a video streaming service, to enhance the online classroom experience. Additional free software, services, and tools may also be made available to suit the specific needs of the users involved.

View our Online Technology Requirements here.

For just-in-time help, both students and faculty can work with the UWG Distance Ed Helpline (678) 839-6248 via phone, email (online@westga.edu), web-based application-sharing, or live chat.

The UWG Online HelpDesk assists with the CourseDen course management system and related distance technologies. Information Technology Services, on the other hand, helps with general network connectivity (wired and wireless), campus email, classroom technologies, password resets, and the student information system (Self-Service Banner). TechWest Student ITS Support is also available to students who need assistance with their personal computers.

In addition, the University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents provides 24-hour / 365 day a year CourseDen / D2L support via an online searchable database and live toll-free phone or instant messaging.

In addition, eCore students can also receive technical assistance through the eCore Helpdesk, available by phone (678) 839-5300 or email (ecore@ecampus.usg.edu). As well as the eMajor HelpDesk at (678) 839-6400 and emajor@ecampus.usg.edu.

Get involved with campus activities through the Center for Student Involvement and Inclusion. Their website offers information on Calendar of Events, Student Organizations, and links to various other programs.

Check out these links to keep up with activities happening on campus:

• Campus Calendar
• Commuter or Online/Off-Campus Students
• Weekends West Georgia 

Newnan students are made aware of all student activities that occur on the main campus and are encouraged to participate when possible. A UWG Newnan website and Facebook page provide timely information. In addition, the UWG Newnan provides some activities which are specific to Newnan students and engages students in the city of Newnan’s activities. A newly planned Student Focus group will provide input for planning future student activities.

For prospective online students wanting to know more or get UWG Online updates:
"Like" UWG Online on Facebook or "follow" us on Instagram.

 The official University of West Georgia ID Card for the campus community is known as the Wolves Card. It allows students to:

• Gain access to residence halls
• Check out books at the Ingram Library
• Receive free or discounted prices to plays, sporting events, and concerts
• Access the Campus Center fitness area
• Access Health Services and
• Obtain a parking tag.

For more information, please visit the Wolves Card Office page.

UWG Students registered in online courses only, not attending classes at the Carrollton campus or UWG Newnan, are eligible to obtain their student ID Wolves Card via mail using the link below.

• Request a Wolves Card

UWG Students taking all online or off-campus classes who visit the Carrollton campus must have their vehicle registered and display a current University of West Georgia hangtag or follow the visitor parking code. Parking hangtags are included in tuition fees for all students. Information about vehicle registration can be found on the Online Parking Registration. Hangtags can be picked up at the Carrollton or Newnan campuses.

Visitor Parking Code

Campus visitors must park in the designated AMP Pay-to-Park spaces located throughout the campus. More information can be found on our Visitor Information page.

 For more information, please contact Parking & Transportation Services.

Health Services are only available to students who pay the Health Services fee (exclusively online students are not automatically charged this fee) Please visit the Health Services webpage for more information.

Immunization Holds: The university cannot automatically exempt students in the online programs from the Immunization requirements because some online students are electing to take some on-campus courses. Fully online students are able to request an exemption each semester. View Immunization Guidelines here. For questions, please reach out to Health Services at (678) 839-6452, immunize@westga.edu.

Students should be able to check their registration holds by logging in to Self-Service Banner via OneLogin (under Student Services and Financial Aid > Student Records > View Holds).

• Medical Services: Students taking at least one class on campus are charged the student health fee as part of their tuition and fees and are eligible to receive medical services at Health Services. Exclusively online students may choose to pay the student health fee and be eligible for services. You may check your health fee status via your Self-Service Banner account. The fee covers many services entirely, while others carry additional charges. For more information on the services and fees, please contact Health Services at (678) 839-6452.
• Advocacy Services: All enrolled students are eligible for Advocacy Services, which include medical, academic, and victim advocacy. Trained Advocates and a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner are on call 24/7 to respond to victims of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and/or stalking (678) 839-6452 after-hours contact: (470) 215-9946)
• Health Education Services: All students are eligible for Health Education Services. Health Education and a team of trained Peer Educators provide evidence -based health education and wellness programs. Class and group presentations, guest speakers, and interactive activities are offered each semester.

• The College of Education offers a Comprehensive Community Clinic: dedicated to offering services for the community in special education, counseling, communication sciences and disorders, mathematics, and language and literacy. They are an educational training facility for undergraduate and graduate students to apply the skills and knowledge they gain during their academic studies in a highly supervised clinical environment. For more information on services offered by the Comprehensive Community Clinic, please contact them at (678) 839-6145 or ccc@westga.edu.

• Shuttle services around campus and to and from UWG Carrollton and the Newnan Center are available Monday through Friday.
  
  

For more information about UWG and other health resources, visit:

• Student Health Resource Information
• UWG Center for Integrative Wellness
• UWG Cares
• Student Resources

As members of the academic community, all eCore and eMajor students are expected to recognize and uphold standards of intellectual and academic integrity: Academic Honesty Informative Page

eCore Helpdesk

• Phone: (678) 839-5300 or 1-855-93ECORE
• Email: ecore@ecampus.usg.edu

eMajor Helpdesk

• Phone: (678) 839-6400 or 1-855-9EMAJOR
• Email: emajor@ecampus.usg.edu

Complaints or Grade Challenges by Distance Learning Students

Online Students at times, may wish to voice a complaint or ask about how to challenge a grade. To formally challenge a grade or lodge an official complaint: Distance Education students in non-eCore/eMajor courses will follow the same procedures outlined for students who attend courses on campus. Policies and procedures are in the Student Handbook, available both in print and online, as well as on this Graduate UWG Complaints and Appeals website.

Distance Education students in eCore or eMajor courses must initiate the grade appeal procedure by completing the eCore or eMajor Student Grade Appeal Form. The appeal must be made within thirty (30) days after the grade is posted. 

For students who do not wish to formally challenge a grade or lodge a complaint but who would still like guidance on an issue, please feel free to contact the UWG Online Help Desk at (678) 839-6248 or online@westga.edu 

UWG Non-Discrimination Statement

UWG does not permit discrimination or harassment in our workplace, programs or activities based on sex, race, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law. If an individual believes that he or she has been discriminated against, please contact the Social Equity/Title IX Office to file a report. Please be reminded that all UWG employees, with the exception of counselors and health services personnel, are mandatory reporters and must report acts of sexual misconduct to the Social Equity/Title IX Office.

• Phone: (678) 839-4977

For more information, students can visit the UWG Institutional Authorization and Consumer Information and Complaints website.

Comparing Services for Face-to-Face vs. Online Students (PDF- 175KB)

Admission to our university does not guarantee admission into a specific program or major course of study.

Online Degree and Certificate Programs may not be available in all states. If you are an out-of-state student, please contact Meggie Miller, the Director of Distance Education, to confirm that the program is available in your state. On the State Regulations page, we make every effort to help you locate the best known contact information for the appropriate state licensing board(s).

States can change their rules at any point in time, without sending notice to us. Therefore, the information on this website is not guaranteed to be current. Applicants should check with Meggie Miller, the Director of Distance Education, at the point of application. Also, see our consumer complaint information, as applicable.