Interested in learning more about what the UGA College of Public Health has to offer?

Connect with us and schedule a visit – either online or in person – to learn about our degree programs and discover how we can we prepare you with the skills needed to follow your passions and take action in the exciting field of public health.


Upcoming Events & Opportunities

** Events for the upcoming 2023-24 academic are still pending. Please check back for updates or visit the College’s event calendar. **

Undergraduate Programs
Virtual Information Sessions

We host a number of Virtual Information Sessions throughout the year for prospective students interested our undergraduate programs. Topics include curriculum, professional and personal development opportunities, career paths, admissions requirements and deadlines. These sessions are a quick and easy way to get a basic overview and have your questions answered in an informal live event. Click the session of interest for registration information.

Virtual Information Sessions Date Time
B.S. in Health Promotion Application Workshop Tuesday, Feb. 27 11AM-3PM EST
• Double Dawgs (BS/AB+MPH) Info Session TBA TBA
Open Houses & Interest Sessions

Our on-campus Open House events and Interest Sessions provide a more formal and structured opportunity to visit our campus, hear directly from our departmental faculty, students, and administration, and ask questions about your program of interest. Prospective applicants have the opportunity to tour our facilities, speak with representatives from their program of interest, and sit-in on a class.

Anyone interested in our graduate programs are invited to attend these events, including accepted, prospective, and in-progress applicants. Upcoming dates and registration information can be found below. 

Open Houses & Interest Session Date Time
•  B.S. in Health Promotion Information Session Wednesday, Feb. 21 4PM – 5PM EST
•  B.S. in Health Promotion Application Workshop Thursday, Feb. 22 3PM-5PM EST
•  B.S. in Health Promotion Application Workshop Thursday, Feb.29 10AM-12PM EST
•  Double Dawgs (BS/AB+MPH) Info Session TBA TBA
Degree Program & Career Fairs

The College participates in a number of recruitment events on and off-campus throughout the academic year. Details about each of these events can be found below.

Degree Program & Career Fairs Date Location
• Double Dawgs Fair TBA TBA
Virtual Fairs Date Time
•  TBA TBA TBA
Additional Opportunities

Want to check out a seminar or learn about other activities at the UGA College of Public Health.  Upcoming events can also be found on College’s event calendar. We hope to see you soon!


Speak with Us

We are committed to providing you multiple avenues to get the information that you need about the undergraduate degrees, certificates and minors offered at the UGA College of Public Health.

If the events detailed above do not meet your needs, you can reach out directly – via email, phone or virtual meeting – our Undergraduate Advising Office or to any of our program coordinators.

B.S. in Environmental Health
•  Anne Marie Zimeri, Program Director – Email [email protected]

B.S. in Health Promotion
•  Heather McEachern, Undergraduate Services Director – Email [email protected]

Minors
•  Heather McEachern, Undergraduate Services Director – Email [email protected]

Undergraduate Certificate in Global Health
Paula Davis-Olwell, Program Coordinator – Email [email protected]

Double Dawgs Program
Kathryn Pollett, Double Dawgs Coordinator – Email [email protected]

Graduate Programs
Virtual Information Sessions

We host a number of Virtual Information Sessions throughout the year for prospective students interested in our graduate programs. Topics include curriculum, professional and personal development opportunities, career paths, and admissions requirements and deadlines. These sessions are a quick and easy way to get a basic overview and have your questions answered in an informal live event. Click the session of interest for registration information.

Virtual Information Sessions Date Time
•  MPH Virtual Information Session Wednesday, February 23 3PM – 4:30PM
•  MPH Virtual Information Session Tuesday, April 9 10AM – 11:30AM
Open Houses & Interest Sessions

Our on-campus Open House events and Interest Sessions provide a more formal and structured opportunity to visit our campus, hear directly from our departmental faculty, students, and administration, and ask questions about your graduate program of interest. Prospective applicants have the opportunity to tour our facilities, speak with representatives from their program of interest, and sit in on a class.

Anyone interested in our graduate programs are invited to attend these events, including accepted, prospective, and in-progress applicants. Upcoming dates and registration information can be found below. 

Open Houses & Interest Sessions Date Time
•  CPH Graduate Programs Open House Thursday, February 8 All Day
•  Discover Health Policy & Management Day Thursday, February 8 3PM-5PM EST
•  CPH Research Day Friday, February 9 All Day
•  Epidemiology & Biostatistics Virtual Open House Fall 2024 TBA
•  DrPH Virtual Open House Fall 2023 TBA
•  Environmental Health Science Virtual Open House TBA TBA
Graduate School Fairs

Every fall, our Admissions team participates in regional graduate school fairs, both virtual and in-person, these include the ASPPH This is Public Health Graduate School VFairs and the annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS). Details about each of these events can be found below.

Graduate Fairs Date Location
•  This is Public Health Graduate School Fair November 15, 2023 Emory Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta
Virtual Fairs Date Time
•  This is Public Health (TIPH) Fair 2023 TBA
•  Greater Georgia Graduate Fair TBA TBA
Accepted Students Day

Students who have been accepted to a graduate program in the College of Public Health will have the opportunity to attend a short orientation session, where they learn more about the degree program, curriculum, and other expectations for their degree (such as applied field experience, capstone, thesis or dissertation). After attending this event, accepted students will also have the unique opportunity to speak with an advisor about their own tentative schedule, and are cleared to register for courses. Please see our complete calendar of Accepted Student Days below.

Accepted Student Days Date Time
•  Spring – MPH & MHA Programs Friday, March 24, 2023 9:00AM-3:00PM
•  Spring – DrPH Program TBD TBD
Additional Opportunities

Want to check out a seminar or learn about other activities at the UGA College of Public Health.  Upcoming events can also be found on College’s event calendar. We hope to see you soon!


Speak with Us

We are committed to providing you multiple avenues to get the information that you need about the Master of Public Health and other graduate degree programs at the UGA College of Public Health.

If the events detailed above do not meet your needs, you can reach out directly – via email, phone or virtual meeting – to any of our program coordinators.

Master of Public Health
•  Mumbi Anderson, MPH Director – Email [email protected] or You Can Book Me

Online Master of Public Health
•  Melissa Howard, Director of Online Learning and Professional Practice – Email [email protected]

MSW/MPH Dual Degree Program
•  Rebecca Wells, Program Coordinator – Email [email protected]

MPH and Online Graduate Certificate in Gerontology
•  Kerstin Emerson, Graduate Coordinator – Email [email protected] or You Can Book Me

Master of Health Administration
•  Jessica Smith, MHA Coordinator – Email or Call 706-542-7313

Doctor of Public Health
•  Adam Chen, DrPH Coordinator – Email [email protected] or Call 678-377-3656

M.S. or Ph.D. in Environmental Health
•  Erin Lipp, Graduate Program Director – Email [email protected]

M.S. or Ph.D. in Epidemiology & Biostatistics
•  Allan Tate, Graduate Coordinator – Email [email protected] or Call 706-542-6317

Ph.D. in Health Policy & Management
•  Janani Thapa, Graduate Coordinator

Ph.D. in Health Promotion
•  Jessica Legge Muilenburg, Graduate Coordinator – Email [email protected]