From its humble beginnings as an agricultural and mechanical school in 1906 to the comprehensive university it is today, the University of West Georgia has a history rich with knowledge and growth.

The success of students is the sole purpose of the University of West Georgia's existence. From success in the classroom and chosen career fields to success on the athletic field and the total college experience, this state university has more than 940 faculty and staff members dedicated to every student's success.

More than 10,000 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees enroll at the University of West Georgia each year. Students enjoy a complete college life experience on the Carrollton campus of the state university, including residence hall living, intercollegiate athletics competitions, and opportunities to get involved in more than 100 student organizations.

The University of West Georgia provides exceptional academic quality. The comprehensive university's 109 programs of study include 60 at the bachelor's level, 45 at the master's and specialist levels, two at the doctoral level, and two at the post-master's certificate level. Programs at this state university are offered through three colleges -- the Arts and Sciences, the Richards College of Business, and the College of Education. Online courses are available for both undergraduate and graduate students seeking flexibility in time and location.

The University of West Georgia is home to the state's only Honors College, complete with an honors curriculum. The state university's Advanced Academy of Georgia is one of only about 12 U.S. programs that allow gifted high-school-age students to earn concurrent high school and college credit while living on campus in a full-time residential program.

From the Carrollton campus to the Newnan, Dalton, and Rome divisions and beyond, the University of West Georgia's reach and influence is as wide and deep as its roots. Come experience the difference.