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

Read the newest headlines, learn about updates and discover events happening at Grady.

Roy Wood Jr. set to host of the 85th Annual Peabody Awards

Stand-up comic, television personality and Emmy-nominated documentary producer Roy Wood Jr. will host the 85th Annual Peabody Awards ceremony, which pays tribute to storytelling that reflects the social issues and […]

AdPR faculty and graduate students receive honors at AAA Conference

Congratulations to the faculty and graduate students from the Department of Advertising and Public Relations who received honors at the American Academy of Advertising Conference in Pittsburg March 6-9. Jooyoung […]

Headshot of Forest Dynes, a senior journalism and sociology major.

Profiles of Tenacity: Forest Dynes

Forest Dynes is a fourth year student pursuing a double major in journalism and sociology. Through his involvement as photo editor of The Red & Black, Forest aims to connect […]

Grady Fellowship Profile: Eric Baker

Congratulations to Eric Baker (ABJ ‘90) for being named the recipient of the John Holliman, Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award. Baker will also be inducted into the Grady College Fellowship at […]

Headshots of EMST students and faculty, Sarah Posey, Nova Senkyrik, Professor Matthew Nolte Evans, Katie Sawyer and Taylor Shults.

EMST students, faculty win 2025 BEA Awards

Scripts written by four Entertainment and Media Studies students and Matthew Nolte Evans, assistant professor, earned high recognition at the 2025 Broadcast Education Association (BEA) Festival of Media Arts competition. […]

Grady College faculty member explores the future of dubbing

A new study, conducted by Laurena Bernabo, Grady College assistant professor in the Department of Entertainment and Media Studies, highlights dubbing professionals’ perspectives on the changing role of artificial intelligence […]

Events

Cox Institute Dinner

This event is invite only. Location and other details will be provided on the invitation.

TEDxUGA 2025 – Destination

Our journeys are shaped by the people we meet and the places we explore. When we pursue new ideas, forge connections, and embrace new experiences, we deepen our understanding of one another and the world. The University of Georgia is a place where many paths cross for the first time, where ideas converge and new possibilities emerge. These moments of connection – on campus and beyond – remind us that the journey is as impactful as the destination. And now you’ve arrived at your next Destination: TEDxUGA 2025. For more information about the event, presenters, and more, please visit the 2025 event page. Learn more & Register: https://tedxuga.com/register/

Backlight

Backlight is a competitive festival that accepts submissions from undergraduate and graduate students at colleges and universities across the state of Georgia, with an average acceptance rate of 12%. Backlight accepts films in two categories: short-form (1-7 minutes) and mid-length (7-25 minutes).

Dawgs with the Dean Spring 2025

Students, faculty and staff are welcome to join Dean Davis for a hot dog lunch on the lawn (while supplies last). This bi-annual event is a College favorite and a great opportunity to network with others.

A Conversation with Doug Herzog

Join is for an insightful discussion with Doug Herzog about helming MTV and Comedy Central, while creating some of the most iconic comedy and reality programming of the last 30 years.

Grady College Prospective Student Day

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!

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