INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS ![red line](/_showcase/_resources/documents/images/Bulldog_Red_Line.png)
Basic Requirements and Expectations:
- Have a minimum 3.7 GPA and be a high school junior or senior.
- Submit a cover letter and resume to jgeiser@uga.edu. (templates for these documents are below).
- Students who are accepted into the program will complete a minimum of 120 internship hours for each semester they are in the program.
- Each student will deliver an oral presentation at the end of each semester.
- There is no tuition cost to participate in the program.
Forms needed once accepted into the program:
Student information slip (PDF)
Confidentiality agreement (PDF)
Student expectations agreement (PDF)
Parents are required to attend a mandatory parent meeting prior to the start of the program. These meetings are held at the UGA Training and Development Center at 315 S. Thomas Street.
Revised 04.24.17
TESTIMONIALS
![Abdres Giraldo](/_resources/images/system/giraldo-1410541811.png)
"The Young Dawgs program was a great way for me to see what the college experience was like as a high school student. It enabled me to form relationships with professors which to this date I still have the privilege of knowing.”
Andres Giraldo, UGA Graduate (2014) Clarke Central High School
![Anna Grossman](/_resources/images/system/grossman-1409938958.jpg)
“I have greatly enjoyed my time spent at Young Dawgs.It has truly given me insight into which specific careers I wish to pursue and has given me a chance to learn outside the typical classroom environment. I highly recommend this experience to everyone."
Anna Grossman, senior, Clarke Central High School
![Rudy Montayre](/_resources/images/system/montayre-1410541634.png)
"Through Young Dawgs, I have confirmed what I want to do in my future studies."
Rudy Montayre, Monsignor Donovan High School