Admission to Program
After consulting with their undergraduate advisor and the MUPD faculty advisor, the student will apply to the MUPD pathway. The application to the pathway must contain the following documentation:
- Undergraduate students will apply to the Real Estate BBA/Urban Planning and Design MUPD program after they have been officially accepted into the Real Estate major in the Terry College. This typically occurs the fall semester of their third year at UGA. Student applications will be reviewed by the director of the M.U.P.D. program. The director of the M.U.P.D. program has final authority to grant admission.
- A recommendation from one of the Undergraduate Advising Contacts must be provided by the individual listed under Undergraduate Advising Contact on this page.
Curriculum
Graduate-level courses that may be used to satisfy undergraduate and graduate program requirements.
PLAN 6210
PLAN 6250 (5 hrs.)
PLAN 6950
Within the Real Estate BBA degree program, the courses listed above may only be used to satisfy non-business (non-Terry prefix) general electives courses requirements.
Additional requirements that are unique to this Double Dawgs program:
Eight additional courses and thirty-two hours are required to complete the graduate degree portion of this dual degree program: EDES 6270, EDES 6650, EDES 6640, PLAN 6560 (4 hrs.), PLAN 6124, PLAN 6540 (4 hrs.), PLAN 6200, PLAN 7200 (practicum) or PLAN 7300 (Thesis) (9 hrs.)
Admission to Graduate Program
The Master of Urban Planning and Design program admits 15-18 students each year. While applications are received at any time, those applications completed by February 1st will be guaranteed the opportunity to compete for assistantships. Applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree.
Students will formally apply to the Graduate School by submitting:
- Graduate school application and fee (International applicants: https://grad.uga.edu/admissions/requirements/international-applications/)
- UNOFFICIAL academic transcripts from all colleges and universities attended should be included in your online application. Official transcripts will be required for those admitted to UGA.
- A Letter of Intent – a statement outlining the reasons for the student’s interest in the program, the relevance of previous degrees and experience, and the applicant’s goals and ambitions.
- Three reference letters – As part of the online application, you will need to furnish accurate email address information for individuals to provide three letters of recommendation. The link for the form will be electronically sent to your recommender while completing the online application.
- GRE Scores: Not required.
Official transcripts (if admitted) should be sent to the Graduate School at the following address:
Graduate School Admissions Office
The University of Georgia
210 South Jackson Street
Athens, GA 30602
Acceptance letter response required: the applicant must indicate acceptance of the admission offer in writing.