Common Language for Course Syllabi

Students should review the following information each semester.

Academic Support

UWG is committed to student success, and the following resources will help you be more successful in your classes.

Center for Academic Success: The Center for Academic Success provides tutoring, academic coaching, and supplemental instruction to help all undergraduate students succeed academically. For more information, contact them: 678-839-6280 or cas@westga.edu.

University Writing Center: The University Writing Center assists students with the writing process. For more information, contact them: 678-839-6513 or writing@westga.edu.

Accessibility Services: Students with a documented need/accommodation may work with UWG Accessibility and Testing Services to receive essential services specific to their needs. All accommodations are based on documentation and relevant statutes and regulations. If a student needs accommodations in a course, or if the student needs to make special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, the student should notify their instructor and provide a copy of their Student Accommodations Report (SAR), which is available only from Accessibility and Testing Services. Faculty cannot offer accommodations without receipt of the SAR, and retroactive accommodations are not permitted. For more information, please contact Accessibility and Testing Services.

Online Course Content

UWG takes students’ privacy concerns seriously: technology-enhanced and partially and fully online courses use sites and entities beyond UWG and students have the right to know the privacy policies of these entities. For help with your online classes, additional online tutoring and other student success services, information on privacy and accessibility, and technology requirements, visit this UWG Online Knowledge Base.

UWG's online virtual tutoring service is Tutor.com. Tutor.com provides 24/7, on-demand, 1-to-1 tutoring and homework help in more than 250 subjects. The expert tutors at Tutor.com can help students work through tough homework problems, improve their writing skills, study for a test, review difficult concepts, and so much more! Tutor.com can be accessed in CourseDen under the Resources dropdown menu and is available to all UWG students, regardless of course modality. More information can be found on UWG Online's Tutor.com: Tutoring Service Knowledge Base article.

Students enrolled in online courses can find answers to many of their questions in the Online/Off-Campus Student Guide.

Assistance with UWG-Supported Technologies

The Office of Information Technology Services (SITS) assists students with technology support in a variety of ways including login issues, password resets, OneLogin, Campus Wi-Fi, Microsoft Office 365, GoUWG Mobile App and more. For more information, contact them at 678-839-6587 or servicedesk@westga.edu.

Honor Code

At the University of West Georgia, we believe that academic and personal integrity are based upon honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility.  Students at UWG assume responsibility for upholding the Honor Code. UWG students pledge to refrain from engaging in acts that do not maintain academic and personal integrity. These include, but are not limited to, plagiarism*, cheating*, fabrications*, aid of academic dishonesty, lying, bribery or threats, and stealing.

When a student chooses to enroll at the University of West Georgia students pledge the following:

Having read the honor code of UWG, I understand and accept my responsibility to uphold the values and beliefs described, and to conduct myself in a manner that will reflect the values of the institution in such a way as to respect the rights of all UWG community members. As a UWG student, I will represent myself truthfully and complete all academic assignments honestly.

I understand that if I violate this code, I will accept the penalties imposed, should I be found responsible for violations through the processes due to me as a University community member. These penalties may include expulsion from the University. I also recognize that my responsibility includes willingness to confront members of the University community, if I feel there has been a violation of the Honor Code.

For more information on the University of West Georgia Honor Code, please visit the Office of Community Standards.

UWG Email Policy

University of West Georgia students are provided a MyUWG e-mail account. The University considers this account to be an official means of communication between the University and the student. The purpose of the official use of the student e-mail account is to provide an effective means of communicating important university related information to UWG students in a timely manner. It is the student’s responsibility to check their email.

Credit Hour Policy

The University of West Georgia grants one semester hour of credit for work equivalent to a minimum of one hour (50 minutes) of in-class or other direct faculty instruction AND two hours of student work outside of class per week for approximately fifteen weeks. For each course, the course syllabus will document the amount of in-class (or other direct faculty instruction) and out-of-class work required to earn the credit hour(s) assigned to the course. Out-of-class work will include all forms of credit-bearing activity, including but not limited to assignments, readings, observations, and musical practice. Where available, the university grants academic credit for students who verify via competency-based testing, that they have accomplished the learning outcomes associated with a course that would normally meet the requirements outlined above (e.g. AP credit, CLEP, and departmental exams).

Confidential Resources

If you or another student find that you are experiencing a mental health issue, free confidential services are available on campus in the Counseling Center. Students who have experienced sexual or domestic violence may receive confidential medical and advocacy services with the Student Advocates in Health Services. To report a concern, please go to UWGcares.

Online counseling is also available for students.

Office of the University Ombuds

The Office of the University Ombuds offers an informal, neutral, and confidential space in which to consult about possible approaches to take when dealing with university-related conflicts or concerns. The Ombuds Office can discuss options for paths forward, make referrals to appropriate individuals, offices, or resources, explain university policies and procedures, escalate concerns to leadership, and, when requested, facilitate conversations between conflicting parties.

ELL Resources

If you are a student having difficulty with English language skills, and / or U.S. culture is not your home culture, specialized resources are available to help you succeed. Please visit the E.L.L. resource page for more information.

Office of Title IX and Equal Opportunity

The Office of Title IX/ADA & Equal Opportunity is responsible for ensuring the University of West Georgia complies with applicable laws and policies regarding discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex (includes gender identity, sexual orientation and/or pregnancy), disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law.

Discrimination and Harassment

Students wishing to report discrimination or harassment may contact the Office of Title IX and Equal Opportunity.

Pregnancy and Parenting Accommodations

Pregnant and parenting students and employees are entitled to reasonable accommodations. To submit a Pregnancy and Parenting Accommodation request, please visit our Pregnancy and Parenting site.