South Georgia College
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South Georgia College is a two-year, state-supported
, residential junior college
located in Douglas
, Georgia
, United States
.
South Georgia College is also certified under the National League for Nursing and the Georgia Board of Nursing.
Students at SGC go on to four year institutions as SGC is a two-year residential college campus.
Legislature on August 18, 1906 as the 11th District A & M School, it became Georgia's first state-supported two-year college in 1927. In 1932 South Georgia College emerged as one of the original 26 institutions of the University System of Georgia
which traces its origins to the chartering of the University of Georgia
in 1785. Joseph Meriwether Thrash (1885-1947) joined the faculty in 1907, and later served as the fifth principal of the A & M School. He became the college's first president in 1927.
, Population 11,413(2008).
Douglas is in Coffee County
Population of 40,242(2007).
, a statewide initiative) links SGC's library with others in Georgia to offer more than 100 generalized and specialized research databases. The reference area also offers CD-ROM based indexes to general periodicals and newspapers. Computer workstations offer access to the Internet through the campus network. Word-processing software is also available.
South Georgia College offers several dozen merit-based scholarships through the South Georgia College Foundation. Many scholarships are merit-based, but others are granted depending on a student's financial situation. Applications for scholarships are available in the Office of College Relations.
South Georgia College offers the convenience and educational advantages of on-campus housing for students. In 2007, the college completed construction of Tiger Village, a modern 250-bed residence hall featuring two-room and four-room suites. The college provides 24-hour security and all the amenities for a supportive living and learning environment. Two-room semi-suites and four-room suites are available for $2050 per resident per semester. Prices are lower during the shortened summer terms.
All freshman and new campus residents are required to live on campus unless they:
Students living on-campus participate in the meal plan, and commuting students may also purchase a meal plan.
State university system
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, residential junior college
Junior college
The term junior college refers to different educational institutions in different countries.-India:In India, most states provide schooling through 12th grade...
located in Douglas
Douglas, Georgia
Douglas is a city in Coffee County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 11,589. Douglas is the county seat of Coffee County and the core city of the Douglas, Georgia Micropolitan Statistical Area which has a population of 48,708 as of the 2008 census...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, United States
United States
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Affiliation/Accreditation
South Georgia College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificates and associate degrees.South Georgia College is also certified under the National League for Nursing and the Georgia Board of Nursing.
Students at SGC go on to four year institutions as SGC is a two-year residential college campus.
History
Created by an act of the GeorgiaGeorgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
Legislature on August 18, 1906 as the 11th District A & M School, it became Georgia's first state-supported two-year college in 1927. In 1932 South Georgia College emerged as one of the original 26 institutions of the University System of Georgia
University System of Georgia
The University System of Georgia is the organizational body that includes 35 public institutions of higher learning in the U.S. state of Georgia. The System is governed by the Georgia Board of Regents. It sets goals and dictates general policy to educational institutions as well as administering...
which traces its origins to the chartering of the University of Georgia
University of Georgia
The University of Georgia is a public research university located in Athens, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1785, it is the oldest and largest of the state's institutions of higher learning and is one of multiple schools to claim the title of the oldest public university in the United States...
in 1785. Joseph Meriwether Thrash (1885-1947) joined the faculty in 1907, and later served as the fifth principal of the A & M School. He became the college's first president in 1927.
Population and Surrounding Areas
South Georgia College is located in Douglas, GeorgiaDouglas, Georgia
Douglas is a city in Coffee County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 11,589. Douglas is the county seat of Coffee County and the core city of the Douglas, Georgia Micropolitan Statistical Area which has a population of 48,708 as of the 2008 census...
, Population 11,413(2008).
Douglas is in Coffee County
Coffee County, Georgia
Coffee County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 37,413. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 40,085. The county seat is Douglas.-History:...
Population of 40,242(2007).
Admissions Requirements
Prospective students must submit an application, high school transcript or GED scores and an immunization form. Depending on SAT/ACT scores and a high school transcript, students may be required to take the COMPASS Exam to determine the need for learning support.Library
Holdings in the South Georgia College William S. Smith Library exceed 100,000 items, including reference books, bound periodicals, government documents, pamphlets, maps and videotapes. The library subscribes to 327 journals and ten newspapers. Back issues are available in a variety of formats: CD-ROM, paper, microfiche and microfilm. GALILEO (Georgia Library Learning OnlineGeorgia Library Learning Online
Georgia Library Learning Online, more commonly known as GALILEO, is a virtual library operated by the University System of Georgia. There are numerous databases available, including abstracts and full-text...
, a statewide initiative) links SGC's library with others in Georgia to offer more than 100 generalized and specialized research databases. The reference area also offers CD-ROM based indexes to general periodicals and newspapers. Computer workstations offer access to the Internet through the campus network. Word-processing software is also available.
Faculty/Student Ratio and Average Enrollment
1:20. About half of all faculty members have Ph.D. degrees or equivalent. There are no graduate assistants teaching classes at South Georgia College. Student enrollment is 1,500.Financial Aid and Scholarships
South Georgia College's Financial Aid Office awards over $3 million in assistance every year. Seven out of 10 SGC students receive financial aid in the form of scholarships, grants, loans or through the federal work-study program.South Georgia College offers several dozen merit-based scholarships through the South Georgia College Foundation. Many scholarships are merit-based, but others are granted depending on a student's financial situation. Applications for scholarships are available in the Office of College Relations.
Campus Housing for Students
All freshman and new campus residents are required to live on campus unless they:
- are 21 years of age or older
- have earned more than 30 credit hours
- are married
- are living with parents
Students living on-campus participate in the meal plan, and commuting students may also purchase a meal plan.