Welcome Graduate Program Virtual Open House Prospective applicants are invited to join us on Zoom on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 5:30–6:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The event will feature a 20-minute presentation, followed by a Q&A session and breakout rooms where you can connect with faculty in your area of specialization. Registration is open! [Register here]. After registering, you will be contacted with the Zoom link. Graduate students are closely mentored in the latest research and teaching methods in a dynamic community, leading to fulfilling careers. Full-time MA and PhD students may receive tuition remission and a stipend as graduate teaching assistants. 90% of our graduate students receive additional summer funding for online teaching, study abroad work, or research. Double Dawgs undergraduates at UGA can also complete an AB and a one-year Masters, see our options here. Our recent alumni are thriving— at UGA, they now work in offices such as OGE, Faculty Affairs, and the Center for International Trade and Security. In secondary education many rise to leadership roles like Director of World Languages at Hilton Head Preparatory and Dean of Students at Paideia in Atlanta. Others pursue careers in ed tech and industry. Many hold faculty and administrative positions at institutions such as UNC, Morehouse, Spelman, Emory, Brown, UChicago, Georgetown, and Rutgers. Program Information and Resources Graduate Degree ProgramsDetailed information about our graduate degrees including the MA and PhD degrees. How to applyFind application procedures for both the MA and PhD programs Graduate Teaching Assistantships and Summer FundingThe majority of our full-time graduate students earn a stipend and receive tuition remission, gaining teaching experience as they complete the requirements for the MA or PhD degree. Additional funding for summer research, online teaching, or work with study abroad is widely available. Graduate Student Housing Apply for affordable on-campus apartment options on bus routes and walkable Graduate Courses & Course SchedulesSee all course descriptions and up to date course schedules Graduate Student FormsAll the forms you will need in graduate school Graduate Student HandbookThe handbook outlines current complete degree requirements for a graduate degree in Romance Languages from UGA. Graduate Student ScholarshipsCurrent graduate students seeking a scholarship should review these opportunities Current Graduate StudentsSee a listing of our current graduate students Alumni PlacementSee where our MA's and PhD's landed after graduation since the 70's MA Alumni Careers PhD Alumni Careers Gilbert Hall - Home of Romance Languages. Photo by Matt Brewster.
