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Academic Advisors

The Grady College Office of Undergraduate Services is here to provide current and prospective Grady College students with every means available to help them achieve academic excellence, personal autonomy and a strong sense of purpose. From application to graduation, our team is here to assist you. If you have any questions about being a Grady undergraduate student, please feel free to contact one of our team members. Welcome to Grady College and best wishes.

Melissa Garber

Director of Undergraduate Services

mdy@uga.edu
706-542-2526
Journalism, Room 309-J

Krysten Lewis

Lead Academic Advisor

knb11@uga.edu
706-542-4995
Journalism, Room 309-E

Marcella Genut

Prospective Student Advisor

marcella.genut25@uga.edu
706-542-2896
Journalism, Room 312

Ahmaud Templeton

Double Dawgs Pathway Advisor

ahmaud@uga.edu

Journalism, Room 312-A

Ellory Bishop

Academic Advisor

ellory18@uga.edu

Journalism, Room 309-C

Natasha LaBalle

Academic Advisor

natasha.laballe@uga.edu

Journalism, Room 311-B

Sarah Perry

Academic Advisor

ssp14426@uga.edu

Journalism, Room 309-B

Christie Sanders

Academic Advisor

clws@uga.edu

Journalism, Room 309-H

Casie McClellan

Academic Advisor

casie.mcclellan@uga.edu

Journalism, Room 311-A

Glen Nowak

Jim Kennedy New Media Professor; Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies; Co-Director of Center for Health & Risk Communication; Professor

gnowak@uga.edu 706-583-8268

Journalism Bldg, Dean’s Suite 207C

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Moni Basu

Charlayne Hunter Gault Distinguished Writer in Residence; Director of the MFA Narrative Nonfiction Program

MoniBasu@uga.edu

Journalism Bldg, Room 225

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Please contact Marty Lang

Director, MFA Film, Television and Digital Media

Marty.Lang@uga.edu

Student Support Resources

What is Student Support?

The well-being of our students is our number one concern. Any students who need financial, wellness, mental health or any other support should contact the University of Georgia Student Care and Outreach.

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Student Support Registration

This form is to be completed by students who are in dire, immediate financial need to use for expenses related to their studies at Grady College. Funds will be deposited into student accounts. Please include a justification of why you need the funds and what they will be used for. Maximum amount to be requested: $300.

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Degree Information & Policies

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Double Dawgs

Double Dawgs is an initiative that encourages undergraduate students to start planning for their master’s degree while they are still in school.

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Academic Advisors

Melissa Garber

Krysten Lewis

Marcella Genut

Ahmaud Templeton

Ellory Bishop

Natasha LaBalle

Sarah Perry

Christie Sanders

Casie McClellan

Questions about the Ph.D. or master’s program?

Glen Nowak

Questions about the MFA Narrative Media Writing Programs?

Moni Basu

Questions about the MFA Film Program?

Student Support Resources

What is Student Support?

Student Support Registration

Degree Information & Policies

Degree Information & Policies

Double Dawgs