Caleb Tarver Academic Advisor Before Mr. Tarver started his advising journey, he completed an undergraduate (General Biology) and a master's degree (Sport Management) from Troy University along with having time spent as a student athlete in Track & Field, a resident assist, an athletics science tutor, and a graduate assistant in the Kinesiology lab. For his advising experience, Mr. Tarver assisted students in Troy's online programs before moving onto University of West Florida, and then Auburn University. Along with his 7-8 years of advising, he hopes to bring a caring attitude into this role and help students understand what is being asked of them as they finish working on their CJ degree! Read more about Caleb Tarver
Susette M. Talarico receives 2025 President's Medal Susette Talarico, long-standing director of the UGA Criminal Justice Studies Program, has received one of the University of Georgia’s highest honors- The President’s Medal. Dr. Talarico came to UGA in 1977 and became the first Albert Berry Saye Professor of American Government and Constitutional Law. She helped create the UGA Teaching Academy and received many distinguished awards across campus. She retired in 2006 and Dr. Talarico’s service and dedication to Criminal Justice Studies and the University still has an impact on students today. Read more about Susette M. Talarico receives 2025 President's Medal
New Major Meeting moved to January 28th The New Major Meeting originally scheduled for 1/21 has been moved to 1/28. Please see message from Dr. Shannon: Dear new CJ majors, Read more about New Major Meeting moved to January 28th
Spring 2025 Convocation Friday, May 9 2025, 10 - 11am UGA Chapel Convocation will be held on May 9th at the UGA Chapel for students graduating in spring and summer of 2025. The ceremony will begin at 10:00, but we are asking students to arrive by 9:40 for a group photo in front of the Chapel. If you have any questions, please reach out to Caroline Bryson at caelch@uga.edu Parking available at North Deck and downtown Athens. Handicap parking located behind the chapel off Herty Drive. Read more about Spring 2025 Convocation
SPRING 2025 MAJOR APPLCATION IS OPEN! To apply to the major a student must: Read more about SPRING 2025 MAJOR APPLCATION IS OPEN!
Fall 2024 Graduation Reception Friday, December 13 2024, 2 - 3pm Pinnacle Room, Baldwin Hall RSVP here: https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3pZfTpdQBvOj65M Read more about Fall 2024 Graduation Reception
2024 Alumni Networking Event Friday, October 4 2024, 3 - 4:30pm UGA Special Collections Libraries RSVP here: https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_85M0qB8x2DU8veC Read more about 2024 Alumni Networking Event
Tips, Strategies, and Lessons Learned: Applying to Graduate and Professional Schools Tuesday, September 24 2024, 5:30 - 7pm TBD location Are you planning to, or toying with, the idea of applying to graduate, professional, or law school now or in the future? If so, plan to attend this session! Dr. Anna Rogers, Sociology's undergraduate coordinator, along with 3 first year graduate students, will share tips, strategies, and experiences about things to consider during the identification, selection, and application process. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers. Free Pizza and Drinks will be Provided RSVP HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1-Dz-waMJE6Xnu6AsKwALgnmwrzaNbuw0Vg9Ge7vYBHxRXg/viewform Read more about Tips, Strategies, and Lessons Learned: Applying to Graduate and Professional Schools
Internships & Hiring Opportunities with the FBI Wednesday, September 18 2024, 12 - 1:15pm MLC Room 350 RSVP here: https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0Ol2pHbuP1UQWRE Read more about Internships & Hiring Opportunities with the FBI
2024 Public Service Leadership Award Winners Susette M. Talarico Public Service Leadership Award Winners for 2024: Abigail Cushing and Fatime Niane Read more about 2024 Public Service Leadership Award Winners