Lying in the piedmont plateau region, the town of Athens is two-hours drive from the Appalachian Mountains to the north, five hours to beaches of South Carolina to the east, and about an hour from downtown Atlanta. With a student population of almost 30,000, the University and town of Athens form a community. The downtown area adjacent to campus has excellent restaurants, shopping, and is famous for local bands. The University offers a variety of activities in the arts in its new performing arts center and art museum. The State Botanical Garden, located near the University campus on the Oconee River, offers miles of nature trails and internationally renowned gardens.
Summertime temperatures are typically in the high eighties during the day, seventies at night.
There are several large lakes within less than an hour's drive of campus. Canoeing and white-water rafting also are available on nearby rivers. Outdoor activities are a big part of campus life at The University of Georgia. The College of Veterinary Medicine has a job placement service through the Office for Academic Affairs. Our graduates enjoy numerous opportunities after graduation, with most having 3 or more offers for employment.