Undergraduate Studies

Undergraduate Studies

Perfect the art and science of telling the story

Through classroom and hands-on learning, our students develop innovative, multimedia skills and gain a critical understanding for how stories and messages are effectively crafted, shared and understood.

Degrees

Advertising

Advertising

Enroll in a top-5 nationally ranked program educating future leaders in creative and advertising careers.

Entertainment & Media Studies

Entertainment & Media Studies

Innovate through skills and conceptual courses for careers in film and television entertainment.

Journalism

Journalism

Serve industries and communities through audio, visual and written storytelling in the digital media world.

Public Relations

Public Relations

Learn essential and versatile skills in traditional and new media for effective communication in the 21st century.

Certificates

Double Dawgs

The Double Dawgs program creates programs for qualified students to earn an undergraduate and graduate degree within a five-year timeframe.

The Latest

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Profiles of Tenacity: Camden Flinn

Camden Flinn is a third year entertainment & media studies major from Decatur, Georgia. He is set to graduate in May 2026. Flinn now serves as the president of the […]

Keith signs a book at a table while Charlotte smiles and talks with someone out of frame.

Wine book from two Grady faculty members earns Silver Award

A recently published wine book from the two Grady faculty members earned a silver award in the Nonfiction Book Awards sponsored by the Nonfiction Authors Association. “Wine Conversations: Exploring Meaning, […]

Students fight misinformation at spring 2025 What the Hackathon

University of Georgia students participated in new research studies on digital misinformation and won prizes at the spring 2025 What the Hackathon. The event was sponsored by the What the […]

Cox Institute students recognized at 2025 Spring Dinner

The Cox Institute for Journalism Innovation, Management and Leadership presented its Medal of Achievement to 30 journalism students during the Institute’s 2025 Spring Recognition Dinner. Held March 27 at the University of […]

Crisis Communication Hedge Fund motivates graduate student research

On April 14 at Grady College, Hedge Fund: Venture Between the Hedges, once again helped contribute to the graduate Crisis Communication and Strategic Conflict Management course at Grady College. In […]

Booker T. Mattison releases new film on Tubi

Booker T. Mattison, associate professor in the Department of Entertainment and Media Studies at Grady College, is set to release his second original film for the free streaming platform Tubi. An […]

Events

Grady College Prospective Student Day – Virtual

Prospective Student Day is an opportunity for high school and transfer students and their guardians to learn more about Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Current UGA students who are interested in applying for Grady College majors are also welcome. In addition to a guided tour, students will hear about admissions, eligibility requirements and programs of study. This event covers our undergraduate programs only. If you are interested in graduate program information, email anne.hurne@uga.edu. Register here to join us at Grady College Prospective Student Day!

Spring 2025 Grady Convocation Ceremony

Grady College’s Spring 2025 Convocation Celebration will take place on May 7, 2025. The ceremony will start at 2 p.m. More information will be released prior to the event.

UGA Graduate Commencement Ceremony Spring 2025

The UGA Graduate Commencement Ceremony for Spring 2025 will be on May 8, 2024. Exact time and further details are forthcoming.

UGA Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony Spring 2025

The UGA Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony for Spring 2025 will be on May 9, 2024. Exact time and further details are forthcoming.

Spring 2025 Grady Graduation Celebration

Graduates and their parents are invited to celebrate with other graduates and faculty/staff at this drop-in celebration from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on May 9, 2025. Guests will enjoy light refreshments and photo opportunities with Dean Davis and others. Tickets are not required for the celebration at Grady.

Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB) Radio Talent Institute

Take a huge step toward starting your career in On Air, Podcasting, Streaming, Audio Production, News/Talk, Sports, Social Media, Sales, Marketing, Promotions and more at the Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB) Radio Talent Institute. This week-long opportunity runs May 12 – May 17, 2025. The cost is $395 and scholarships are available. The program creates opportunities for new and emerging careers in media.  It is truly an incubator of well-rounded, well-educated college students, or recent graduates with a passion for media and a determination to get into the business. The institute brings in industry professionals from around the country as Guest Speakers who bring their real-world knowledge to this intensive 6-day summer program. Upon completion of the institute, students will further their networking opportunities with access the National Radio Talent System’s Career Center. This is where those in the industry are able to discover and hire NRTS graduates, who very likely, will be tomorrow’s industry leaders. Learn more and apply.

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Your media career starts here. Choose from four majors: Advertising, Entertainment and Media Studies, Journalism and Public Relations.