Undergraduate | Horticulture

Considering Horticulture as a Major?

sustainably growing fruits, vegetables and medicinal herbs to feed and heal a hungry population
rainwater harvesting, rain gardens, and hydroponics to conserve water in greenhouses, nurseries, and home landscapes
mapping genes, breeding, and cloning to help plants grow more efficiently, look prettier, and resist pests
using new technologies like LED lighting and environmental sensors to save energy and grow plants in new places, like outer space
preserving and protecting our native plant ecosystems
a brighter day with fresh bouquets and colorful landscapes
helping others, at home, and around the world, who are less fortunate
a starting point for an exciting career and life-long pursuit that will stay with you no matter where in the world you go and whichever path your life takes

In horticulture classes you will…

Take labs where students conduct experiments, collect data, think critically
Go on field trips to nearby farms, nurseries and landscapes
Conduct independent research for credit, with a faculty mentor
Grow plants in our greenhouses, plant vegetables at UGArden, prune trees at our farm
Grow and sell vegetables and herbs in our entrepreneurship class
Learn growing and sales with the Horticulture Club semi-annual plant sale
Serve the local community in one of our service-learning courses or through UGArden
Participate in one of many student clubs and organizations
Work an internship to gain valuable resume experience and decide your path
Study Away in another country for a single course, or entire semester.

Degree requirements are outlined in the UGA Bulletin.
Students take mostly the basic science core for the first two years with at least one or two courses in Horticulture to help define or determine interests and goals.
During years three and four, students focus on horticulture courses for their remaining years.

The Horticulture Undergraduate Coordinator can be reached at HORTBSA@uga.edu