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You may also wish to visit the Terry College’s Frequently Asked Questions webpage.

If I take ACCT 2101 at another institution, will Terry College accept the credit?

You may take ACCT 2101 at any institution from which the UGA Transfer Equivalency says UGA will accept it as equivalent credit. HOWEVER, before taking ACCT 2101 at another institution, you should first consider the following:

  • This course provides a critical core skill set for all business students. A basic understanding of accounting principles is essential for all Terry majors.
  • Terry College has one of the top Accounting programs in the country. UGA students are encouraged to take advantage of this course taught within our own highly ranked program.
  • In previous years, we’ve found that students who take Principles of Accounting I elsewhere are not adequately prepared for Principles of Accounting II. They are also often ill prepared for subsequent Terry coursework. Students pursuing either the Accounting or Finance major must take the Terry Accounting Exam through the UGA Testing Center as a part of their application. This exam is based entirely on ACCT 2101 as taught at UGA, thus students who take the course here would naturally be better prepared to successfully complete this admissions requirement.
    • The Terry College strictly enforces the policy of reviewing ACCT 2101 grades as part of the Terry major admissions process. Students with both ACCT 2101 and ACCT 2102 in progress are ineligible to apply. A grade in ACCT 2101 must be posted to the student’s UGA record for their application to be considered for admission. It is possible to provide proof of a grade in ACCT 2101 to the Terry Undergraduate Programs Office, but written evidence must be received by the application deadline for an applicant to be considered eligible.

I cannot register for ACCT 2102 even though I took ACCT 2101 this semester at another institution. What do I do?

ACCT 2101 is a prerequisite for ACCT 2102. If you did not take ACCT 2101 at UGA, our registration systems have no way of knowing that you might have taken it elsewhere. To expedite the registration process, you may email one of the following to the Terry Undergraduate Programs Office ([email protected]):

  1. A PDF file of your transcripts from the institution where you are taking or have taken ACCT 2101.
  2. A screenshot of your class schedule that includes your name, the institution’s name, and ACCT 2101.

Please be sure to include in the email your UGA ID number and the subject “Request for Prerequisite Override for ACCT 2102.”

Keep in mind as well that this action will only grant you an override to register for these specific courses. You MUST send in any official transcripts of courses completed at another institution to UGA Admissions for the grades to be officially processed and posted to your transcript.

Do I have to complete my University Requirements and/or Terry College Requirements (such as COMM 1100 or 1500 and ECON 2100 or 2200) to apply to a Terry College major?

No, you only need to meet these requirements before graduation.

What classes do I need to apply to a Terry Major?

Complete details of the course requirements for applying to a Terry major can be found on the BBA/AB Admissions webpage.

Does Terry look at my GPA?

Terry College will confirm that you meet the minimum GPA requirements for eligibility (both 2.0 Cumulative GPA and 2.6 Overall GPA), but major departments do not see GPAs when making decisions for admittance. When you apply to a Terry major, you will choose a first and second choice option of major. All major departments will see your grades in ACCT, ECON, and MATH courses, as well as your ACT and/or SAT scores and statement of purpose. Refer to your Intended Business advisor with any specific questions regarding the Terry major application process and criteria.

Where can I find out more information about the Terry majors?

Short of speaking with your advisor about major courses and requirements, you may also consult with Rachael Allen ([email protected]) in the Terry Undergraduate Programs Office regarding differences in various Terry majors. UGA also has an enormous online presence. Your best bets for major information are as follows:

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