What makes us unique?
Career options
We'll prepare you to help people and communities thrive. We emphasize real-world skills that translate to careers and opportunity. We believe through rigorous instruction, research, internships, career development and experiential learning opportunities, we can build stronger communities.
We're a family
We’re unique. We’re the only college at UGA with family in our name, and we’re proud of it. We keep our classes small so you’ll get to know your classmates and professors, and we have a team of advisors who will pour into you and guide you on your journey.
Proud alumni
As one of the oldest colleges at UGA – we trace our roots back to 1918! – we also have one of the largest alumni networks. You’ll find our graduates in labs and clinics and skyscrapers, schools and showrooms and courthouses, and they’re glad to share their story and even help you find your own path.
What our alumni say
Meet a few of our grads below and hear what others have to say in our alumni profiles.
Kaitlyn Foley
BSFCS, Fashion Merchandising, 2009
Director of Ecommerce and Retail
United States Olympic and Paralympic Properties, Los Angeles
FACS laid the foundation for my retail industry knowledge. I learned how to wear many hats and develop knowledge across multiple industries and business functions. The comprehensive variety of coursework truly shaped the way I approach opportunities and challenges throughout my career.
Quadarius Whitson
M.S, Nutritional Sciences, 2024
Program Associate
Culinary Nutrition and Food Safety, Little Rock, Arkansas
My experience in the FACS program was instrumental in shaping the professional I am today. The coursework built a strong foundation in nutrition and food science, while opportunities to engage in research allowed me to apply that knowledge in meaningful ways.
Lauren Lewis
BSFCS, Human Development and Family Science, 2019
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Phoenix, Arizona
My FACS education completely transformed my career trajectory. I switched from pre-med to pre-nursing in college. By taking extensive coursework in child and adolescent development, I was able to further this knowledge in grad school to become a pediatric healthcare provider specializing in child development and behavior.
In Their Words
Zeke, a housing management and policy major, credits his FACS classes and connections with helping him in his successful real estate career.
Jane Anne, a fashion merchandising major from rural Georgia, instantly found a home in FACS.
Amanda, a nutritional sciences student in FACS, talks about a transformative experience she had on a study away trip to England.
New York native Jillian, a human development and family science major, quickly found community by getting involved in student organizations.
Jaxen, a Human Development and Family Science major and future pediatric nurse, is grateful for the research opportunities FACS offers.
Janyia always wanted to be a student leader. Serving as a FACS Ambassador helped her find her voice.
Coming to UGA from Pennsylvania, Hannah was initially nervous about the big transition. FACS faculty and students made her feel right at home.
Samantha, a human development and family science major, didn't start out in FACS, but found a home here shortly after changing her major.