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.

Profiles of Tenacity: Peter Bartlett

Peter Bartlett is a fourth year entertainment and media studies major with a certificate in sports media. Read his Q/A below. Why did you choose your major? I was originally […]

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Grady College students capture the spirit of Athens Porchfest

On Sunday, Oct. 19, Reporting I students spent the afternoon exploring Athens neighborhoods, interviewing performers and community members, and producing multimedia stories as part of their annual coverage of Historic […]

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InternViews: Julianna Thomas

InternViews is a series where we ask Grady College students to describe their internship experience. Julianna Thomas is an entertainment and media studies major pursuing a certificate in new media. Through […]

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Profiles of Tenacity: Harrison Hastings

Harrison Hastings is a fourth-year advertising and psychology double-major from Houston, Texas. Hastings serves as the director of strategy for Talking Dog Agency, a corporate partnership intern at Athens Rock […]

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Charles Davis receives Weltner Award from Georgia First Amendment Foundation

Charles Davis (MA ’92), dean of Grady College and a journalism scholar in press freedoms and the First Amendment, received the 2025 Charles L. Weltner Freedom of Information Award from […]

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Profiles of Tenacity: Anna Willeford

Anna Willeford is a third year entertainment and media studies major set to graduate in May 2027. Willeford serves as the vice president of the Entertainment and Media Industry Club. […]

Events

Prospective Student Day

Register here to join us at Grady College Prospective Student Day!

NMIXpo

NMIXpo marks an important chapter in the journeys of our Certificate and Emerging Media students, where they have the opportunity to show off digital products thoughtfully designed and developed to provide solutions to clients and the community. This semester’s project lineup is sure to impress! Join us on Friday, December 5, as we explore the future of technology and innovation, connect with old and new friends and celebrate the achievements of our NMC and EM students!

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Fall 2025 Grady Convocation Ceremony

Grady College’s Fall 2025 Convocation Celebration will take place on December 11, 2025.

Fall 2025 Graduation Celebration

Graduates and their parents are invited to celebrate with other graduates and faculty/staff at this drop-in celebration. Guests will enjoy light refreshments and photo opportunities with faculty and friends. Tickets are not required for the celebration at Grady.

2026 Grady Salutes

We look forward to recognizing our Alumni Award honorees and Grady Fellowship inductees at Grady Salutes on March 27, 2026. More information coming soon.

Spring 2026 Grady Convocation Ceremony

Grady College’s Spring 2026 Convocation Celebration will take place on May 6, 2026. More information can be found at https://grady.uga.edu/graduation/

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