Co-Curricular Opportunities
Georgia College expects students to benefit from learning opportunities both within and outside of the classroom. Research has shown that those who participate in co-curricular organizations are more likely to perform well in the classroom, to graduate on schedule, and to find more satisfying positions after graduation than those who do not participate. Students who represent the university in intercollegiate athletic, musical and dramatic activities or performances must not be on academic or disciplinary probation. Below are some of the opportunities students can take advantage of at Georgia College.
Intercollegiate Athletics
Georgia College has offered intercollegiate athletics since 1968. The purpose of the athletic program is to enrich each student's collegiate experience. The student is expected to place a priority on academics while participating in an athletic program, thus striving for excellence both as a student and as an athlete.
Georgia College fields National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II (NCAA-II) teams in the Peach Belt Athletic Conference. The following sports are offered:
- Women
Basketball, Fast-Pitch Softball, Soccer, Tennis, Cross-country - Men
Basketball, Baseball, Tennis, Cross-country, Golf
The Department of Music offers a wide range of opportunities for students to master the principles, skills and techniques necessary to be successful in the performing arts. The program provides a competitive advantage to students as they seek entry into the larger cultural community; and provide an outlet for students' creative and interpretive energies in their pursuits of a more meaningful appreciation of our society and of the human spirit.
The Georgia College Theatre is a resident campus theatre that is open to all interested students who wish to gain experience in acting, stage managing, lighting, property and set construction, costuming, makeup, and publicity. The theatre department's casting policy is one of nontraditional casting, meaning that the best actor is cast for a role regardless of race, opening more performance opportunities to minority students.
Registered Student Organizations (RSO)
RSOs provide out-of-class contact with faculty, staff, and students who share similar interests. This can be very helpful as students pursue career options. RSOs are categorized as one of the following:
- Academic
- Civic Engagement
- Diversity
- Fine Arts
- Greek
- Honors/Professional
- Institutional
- Media
- Political
- Religious/Spiritual
- Sports Clubs
Student Organizations on the campus of Georgia College are required to register through the Department of Campus Life. For a list of RSOs, see Student Organizations. For more information about RSOs contact the Department of Campus Life at 478-445-4027 or email Tom Miles, Director of Campus Life.
