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School of Agricultural and Natural Resources
Department of Agriculture
Agribusiness, BS
Agriculture, Agricultural Technology and Systems Management (ATSM) track, BS
Agriculture, Animal Science track, BS
Agriculture, Crop and Soil Science track, BS
Agriculture, Crop Production track, BS
Agriculture, General track, BS
Agriculture, Livestock Production track, BS
Environmental Horticulture, Turf and Ornamental track, BS
Environmental Horticulture, Turfgrass and Golf Course Management track, BS
Environmental Horticulture, Turfgrass Science track,BS
Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Agricultural Communication, B.S.
Agricultural Education, Agricultural Studies track, B.S.
Agricultural Education, Education track, B.S.
Department of Forest Resources
Natural Resource Management, Conservation Law Enforcement track, B.S.
Natural Resource Management, Forestry track, BS
Natural Resource Management, Wildlife track, BS
School of Arts and Sciences
Department of English & Communication
Writing and Communication, BS
Department of Fine Arts
Music, AFAM
Department of History & Political Science
History and Government, BS
Department of Rural Studies
Rural Community Development, Social & Community Development track, BS
Rural Community Development, Community Health track, BS
Department of Science and Mathematics
Biology, Biochemistry track, BS
Biology, Biological Sciences track, BS
Biology, Health Science track, BS
Biology, Pre-Professional track, BS
2+2 Bainbridge Pathways
Biology, Health Science track, Bainbridge pathway, BS
Writing & Communication, Bainbridge pathway, BS
Associate Degrees
Associate of Arts in Core Curriculum, AA
Core Curriculum, Art pathway, AA
Associate of Science in Core Curriculum, AS
Core Curriculum, Criminal Justice pathway, AS
Core Curriculum, Early Childhood pathway, AS
Core Curriculum, Engineering pathway, AS (Regents’ Engineering Program [REP])
Core Curriculum, General Studies pathway, AS
Core Curriculum, Teacher Prep Non-Science pathway, AS
Core Curriculum, Teacher Prep Science pathway, AS
Music, AFAM
School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Associate of Science in Nursing, ASN
Nursing, Generic Track, ASN( Fall Start)
Nursing, Generic Track, ASN (Spring Start)
Nursing, Bridge Track, ASN (Summer Start)
Nursing, RN-to-BSN Completion track, BSN (Fall, Spring, Summer Starts)
Stafford School of Business
Business, BS
Admissions
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Academic Renewal
Academic Freedom Policy
Academic Support
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Advanced Placement (AP) Program
Appeal of Grades
Auditing Class
Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Diploma
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College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
College Policy on Class Attendance
Competency Requirement in History and Constitution
Course Load
Credit Hour
DSST (Formerly Dantes) Program
eCore Classes
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Grading System
High School Education Pathway
Honor Graduates
Honors Day
Honors List
Honors Program
Institutional Absence
Institutional Policy Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
International Baccalaureate (IB) Credits
Math Placement by Examination
Orientation for New Students
Physical Education (PE) Requirements
Reporting of Grades
Required High School Curriculum (RHSC)
Requirements for Graduation
Residency Requirements for Graduation
Status of Graduates
Transcripts and Transfer of Records
Transient Permission
Withdrawals
Financial Aid
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Eligibility
Eligibility Status
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Evaluation Periods and Communication
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Foundation Scholarships
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Hope Scholarship Provisions
Loans
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Nursing Students
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Unusual Enrollment History (UEH)
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Disability-Related Accommodations Statement
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Agribusiness
Agricultural Communication
Agricultural Education
Agriculture
Biology
Business
Environmental Horticulture
History and Political Science
Natural Resource Management
Nursing
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Rural Community Development
Writing and Communication
Program Maps
Overview
School of Agricultural and Natural Resources
Department of Agriculture
Agribusiness, BS
Agriculture, Agricultural Technology and Systems Management (ATSM) track, BS
Agriculture, Animal Science track, BS
Agriculture, Crop and Soil Science track, BS
Agriculture, Crop Production track, BS
Agriculture, General track, BS
Agriculture, Livestock Production track, BS
Environmental Horticulture, Turf and Ornamental track, BS
Environmental Horticulture, Turfgrass and Golf Course Management track, BS
Environmental Horticulture, Turfgrass Science track,BS
Department of Agricultural Education and Communication
Agricultural Communication, B.S.
Agricultural Education, Agricultural Studies track, B.S.
Agricultural Education, Education track, B.S.
Department of Forest Resources
Natural Resource Management, Conservation Law Enforcement track, B.S.
Natural Resource Management, Forestry track, BS
Natural Resource Management, Wildlife track, BS
School of Arts and Sciences
Department of English & Communication
Writing and Communication, BS
Department of Fine Arts
Music, AFAM
Department of History & Political Science
History and Government, BS
Department of Rural Studies
Rural Community Development, Social & Community Development track, BS
Rural Community Development, Community Health track, BS
Department of Science and Mathematics
Biology, Biochemistry track, BS
Biology, Biological Sciences track, BS
Biology, Health Science track, BS
Biology, Pre-Professional track, BS
2+2 Bainbridge Pathways
Biology, Health Science track, Bainbridge pathway, BS
Writing & Communication, Bainbridge pathway, BS
Associate Degrees
Associate of Arts in Core Curriculum, AA
Core Curriculum, Art pathway, AA
Associate of Science in Core Curriculum, AS
Core Curriculum, Criminal Justice pathway, AS
Core Curriculum, Early Childhood pathway, AS
Core Curriculum, Engineering pathway, AS (Regents’ Engineering Program [REP])
Core Curriculum, General Studies pathway, AS
Core Curriculum, Teacher Prep Non-Science pathway, AS
Core Curriculum, Teacher Prep Science pathway, AS
Music, AFAM
School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Associate of Science in Nursing, ASN
Nursing, Generic Track, ASN( Fall Start)
Nursing, Generic Track, ASN (Spring Start)
Nursing, Bridge Track, ASN (Summer Start)
Nursing, RN-to-BSN Completion track, BSN (Fall, Spring, Summer Starts)
Stafford School of Business
Business, BS
Admissions
Academic Policies and Procedures
Academic Renewal
Academic Freedom Policy
Academic Support
Academic Standing
Advanced Placement (AP) Program
Appeal of Grades
Auditing Class
Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Diploma
Change of Schedule (Drop/Add)
Classification of Students
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
College Policy on Class Attendance
Competency Requirement in History and Constitution
Course Load
Credit Hour
DSST (Formerly Dantes) Program
eCore Classes
Grades and Final Examinations
Grade Point Averages (GPA)
Grading System
High School Education Pathway
Honor Graduates
Honors Day
Honors List
Honors Program
Institutional Absence
Institutional Policy Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
International Baccalaureate (IB) Credits
Math Placement by Examination
Orientation for New Students
Physical Education (PE) Requirements
Reporting of Grades
Required High School Curriculum (RHSC)
Requirements for Graduation
Residency Requirements for Graduation
Status of Graduates
Transcripts and Transfer of Records
Transient Permission
Withdrawals
Financial Aid
Office
Appeal Process
Availability of Funds
College Level Examination Program (CLEP) Tests
Eligibility
Eligibility Status
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Evaluation Periods and Communication
External Scholarships
FAFSA
Foundation Scholarships
Grants
Hope Scholarship Provisions
Loans
Learning Support Credits
Nursing Students
Refund Policy
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Status
Students’ Rights and Responsibilities
Unusual Enrollment History (UEH)
Work Opportunities
Student Accounts
Office
Methods of Payment
Regents’ Policies Governing Classification Of Students
Refund Policy
Special Fees and Charges
State Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
Tuition and Fee Schedule
Tuition and Fees
Verification of Lawful Presence
Veterans Services
Waivers
Student Services
Offices
Alcohol and Drugs on Campus
Athletic Programs
Board of Regents’ Statement on Disruptive Behavior
Campus Housing And Residence Life
Campus Recreational Sports
Counseling & Accommodation Services
Disability-Related Accommodations Statement
Fine Arts Groups
Health Center (Available in Tifton)
Health Insurance
Medical Withdrawal
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Required Immunizations
Student Activities
Student Conduct
Student Government Association
Student Communications Media
Testing Center
Tobacco And Smoke-Free Campus
Faculty and Administration
The University System of Georgia
Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Overview
Faculty
Faculty Emeriti
Presidents
Directory for Correspondence