The Degree That's Closer Than You Think
The next big career move might not require a move to Athens. UGA Gwinnett is helping working professionals earn a University of Georgia graduate degree without putting careers, families, or life on pause.
For plenty of Gwinnett professionals, going back to school sounds great in theory. Then reality steps in with commutes, meetings, soccer practice, and calendars that somehow fill themselves. That's exactly where the University of Georgia's Professional Graduate Campus in Lawrenceville fits in.
Located just off I-85 on Sever Road, UGA Gwinnett was built specifically for busy professionals who want to advance their education while continuing to work full time. Evening and Saturday classes, smaller class sizes, and personalized instruction make earning an advanced degree far more manageable than many people expect. Students receive the same respected University of Georgia education offered in Athens, delivered in a format designed around real life.
Big Degrees, Close to Home
UGA Gwinnett offers graduate degrees, certificates, and professional development opportunities across several nationally respected colleges and schools, including:
- Franklin College of Arts & Sciences
- School of Public & International Affairs
- College of Public Health
- Mary Frances Early College of Education
- School of Social Work
Programs span fields including organizational leadership, public administration, public health, industrial-organizational psychology, social work, counseling, adult learning, and educational leadership. Whether you're preparing for a leadership role, changing careers, or adding specialized credentials, there's a pathway designed with working professionals in mind.
Built for What's Next
UGA Gwinnett isn't simply another classroom location. It's part of the university's commitment to strengthening the region's workforce by expanding access to graduate education and professional training in one of Georgia's fastest-growing communities. The campus also serves local businesses through continuing education and professional development opportunities, helping both individuals and organizations keep pace with changing industries.
That local focus makes a difference. Instead of spending hours commuting to Athens, students can invest that time where it matters most, whether that's studying, building professional connections, or simply making it home in time for dinner.
Sometimes the next step doesn't require starting over. Sometimes it just means driving a little farther down I-85. For Gwinnett professionals ready to level up, UGA Gwinnett makes earning a Bulldog degree feel a whole lot closer to home.
