UWG Graduate School

We can't stop thinking about our Spring 2026 graduates! 🎓✨

Congratulations again, wolves, on achieving such a momentous milestone. Your hard work and dedication got you here, and it will keep you going.

Are you traveling to present or conduct research between July 1 and Sept. 30, 2026? Then don't miss your window to request a Graduate Travel and Research Grant! The deadline to complete the form is this upcoming June 5.

Travel grants can be used to cover many of the costs that conferences incur. With a travel grant, you can be reimbursed up to $2,000 for certain travel costs.

Visit the link in our story to learn more about travel grants and apply.

Seniors, check your UWG email for a message from us! 📢

Our Direct Admit pathway is your seamless path into graduate school. If you qualify, you're already in! Check your email for the 15-minute, fee-free application.

Direct Admit lets qualifying seniors easily transition from undergraduate study to graduate study, meaning we have removed the barriers keeping you from graduate school.

It has never been this easy to become a graduate student. Find out more on our website: https://www.westga.edu/academics/gradstudies/double-wolf-direct-admit.php

Questions about Direct Admit? Email or call us. We'd be delighted to help.

Fall 2026 course registration opened in March, and classes are filling up fast. Register today to secure the classes you need to stay on track in your program! 🗺️

Have you registered yet? ✅

Graduation begins this Friday, so we're reminiscing on previous ceremonies. Know a wolf who is graduating this week? Tag them below! 🐺🎓

🎓 Huge congratulations to all of our incredible Graduate School graduates! Your dedication and hard work have led to this amazing achievement, and we couldn't be prouder! 🎉💙

Check out the ceremony dates and times. For those who can't attend in person, live streams will be available so everyone can join in the celebration! 🎥

Live stream links will be available on our story an hour before each ceremony or at westga.edu/commencement

Finals have begun! You have worked so hard to get where you are, so don't stop now. All the late nights and early mornings are you going to lead you to success. 🎓

Make sure you are studying productively, taking short breaks, staying hydrated, and getting enough sleep. Keep going, stay focused, and remember why you started!

You've got this!

We want to wish all of our educators, whether they're our students, faculty, or staff, a happy National Teacher Appreciation Week!

UWG is home to one of the largest colleges of education in the United States, and we know how impactful a good teacher can be. Whether you're pursuing your master's, specialist, doctorate, or certificate, we always appreciate the hard work you do.

Thank you, teachers!

We are thrilled to congratulate UWG Alumna Dr. Jessica M. Ainsworth ’06 ’16 as she has been named superintendent of Carroll County Schools.

She has accomplished incredible work in her 23-year career in education, including a master’s degree in special education, an EdD in school improvement, and further leadership certifications.

We are excited to see what she accomplishes in this new role. Congratulations, Dr. Ainsworth!

Read more: https://www.westga.edu/news/alumni-and-friends/alumna-named-superintendent-carroll.php

From a special education teacher to superintendent, we are proud of our alumna Dr. Ainsworth for all of the incredible work she has done. Congratulations, Superintendent Dr. Ainsworth!

alumna Dr. Jessica M. Ainsworth '06 '16 has been named superintendent of Carroll County Schools! 🐺📚🍎

With a distinguished 23-year career in education and a student-centered leadership approach, Dr. Ainsworth continues to make a lasting impact while proudly staying engaged with serving on the Alumni Association Board of Directors.

Learn more about Dr. Jessica Ainsworth and her plans for the future of Carroll County Schools by visiting westga.edu/news.