UWG Graduate School

09/03/2026

Only 100 days left until our Fall commencement ceremony! We can't wait to see you walk the stage. 🎓🎉

09/01/2026

UWG has been named #1 in Graduate Student Satisfaction in the nation as according to EdSights' 2026 Student Voice Score (SVS) Honors List.

“At the University of West Georgia, we judge ourselves by how well we serve our graduate students, so a recognition drawn straight from their voices means a great deal to our team. We are grateful to them for telling us, and proud of the people here who earned it.” - Dr. Matt Varga, Dean of the Graduate School

The Graduate School is proud to offer an environment where our graduate students feel supported, valued, and celebrated, and we’re honored to know that their voices reflect that commitment.

08/28/2026

Travel grant applications for Oct. 1 – Dec. 31, 2026 are closing next Friday! 📅

Travel and Research Grants can assist with the funding of travel to research site locations, presentations and/or creative, academic activities at national or regional professional conferences.

If you plan to travel between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31 this year, submit your application by September 4.

If you're planning to travel at a future date, check the deadlines on our website.

🔗Link: https://www.westga.edu/academics/gradstudies/graduate-research-travel-grant.php

08/27/2026

UWG Graduate School is proud to be named the #1 institution in the nation for graduate student satisfaction, earning a coveted spot on EdSights’ inaugural 2026 Student Voice Score® (SVS®) Honors List.

We’re proud to create an environment where our graduate students feel supported, valued, and celebrated, and we’re honored to know that their voices reflect that commitment.

The University of West Georgia has been named the #1 public higher education institution in the nation for graduate student satisfaction according to EdSights' first-ever 2026 Student Voice Score® (SVS®) Honors List!

Drawing from feedback from more than 125,000 students across 257 colleges and universities nationwide, this distinction is a testament to 's dedication to our Pack.

To learn more about the SVS Honors List, click the link in the comments below!

08/24/2026

The semester has just started, so don't fall behind! UWG has resources to help you learn.

📝All students can set up an appointment, virtual or in person, with our writing center.
💻Access online tutoring through tutor.com in your CourseDen class resource tab.
📚Visit Ingram Library for research tips and help.

08/20/2026

Traveling to a conference or to conduct research? ✈️ Graduate Student Travel Grants can help to cover up to $2,000 in eligible costs.

Complete the form by September 4 for travel dates between October 1 - December 31, 2026. Future dates and deadlines can be found on the graduate student travel grants webpage.

🔗Apply for a grant: https://www.westga.edu/academics/gradstudies/graduate-research-travel-grant.php

08/17/2026

This August, Ingram Library is hosting webinars for graduate students! 🌐

During these webinars, you will learn how to easily navigate library databases, select the right research tools, and find authoritative research to support your work. The second webinar is a fantastic resource to master APA style.

🖥️Research Ready
Jump-start your research! Learn how to search the library effectively, find scholarly articles and books, and access the resources you need.
📅Date: August 18
🕧Time: 6 p.m.
📍Location: Online

🖥️Cite Right with APA
Brush up your APA skills for your college papers and presentations. Review the fundamentals of APA Style and tools to help you avoid plagiarism.
📅Date: August 25
🕧Time: 6 p.m.
📍Location: Online

Locate the webinars on the UWG Events Calendar for the link to join: https://www.westga.edu/calendar.php

08/17/2026

Please join us on Friday, August 28, from 2-4 p.m. to celebrate the life and memory of Alexandra (Alex) Young, whose kindness, leadership, and dedication touched generations of UWG students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Please join us on Friday, August 28, from 2 to 4 pm in the Campus Center Ballroom, to celebrate the life and memory of Alexandra ("Alex") Young '00 '06, whose kindness, leadership, and dedication touched generations of UWG students, faculty, staff, and alumni throughout her more than 28 years of service to the university. This drop-in gathering will provide an opportunity to connect, reflect, and share stories of her lasting impact and legacy, with special remarks beginning at 2:30 pm.

To register for the event please visit:
https://giving.westga.edu/alex-young-memorial-celebration/

An endowed scholarship is being established in Alex's name to continue her impact on future generations of students. Gifts in her memory may be made at https://giving.westga.edu/alexandra-c-young-scholarship/

We hope you will join us in remembering her life and legacy!

08/14/2026

The Double Wolf Pathways: Start Early path gives undergraduate students the opportunity to take graduate level courses that count toward both their graduate and undergraduate degrees at the same time.

Become a Double Wolf today!

08/12/2026

It's the first day of classes for Fall! 🍁

Which classes are you most excited for this semester? ⤵️