History of the College
The history of South Georgia College begins over one hundred years ago,
in 1906, with the founding by the state legislature as the Eleventh District
Agricultural and Mechanical School. The A & M schools were residential
secondary schools that gave rise to several of Georgia’s colleges and
universities. In 1927 the Georgia Legislature passed a bill that made SGC
the first state supported two-year college. In 1932 the college joined 25
other institutions to become original members of the University System of
Georgia. This placed these colleges under the governance of the Board of
Regents. South Georgia College received the name it bears today in 1936.
The three original buildings on the semicircle were built in the few years
following the founding of the school. The campus of today retains much of
the character of this earlier time. These historic structures are now joined
by other buildings that continue to maintain the notable nature of the
campus while moving forward with modern design; its 190 acres provide a
blend of well maintained classroom and residential space with open green
areas suitable for student gatherings. As the school grows in reputation and
size, so does its facilities that serve the SGC community. In the recent
past, such additions as the expanded wellness center with indoor pool, new
athletic fields and the renovation of the Clower Student Life Center have
given the students new places to spend their recreational time. The
construction of Tiger Village I and II residence halls and the renovation of
the dining hall create a student-centered environment within walking
distance of one another. Once completed, the Engram Hall Student Success
Center will place all the student services together in one area for ease in
new student enrollment and current student financial services. The beauty of
the campus has not diminished over the decades, and visitors to South
Georgia College today marvel at the historic feel of the campus intertwined
with the modern touches of the new and renovated structures. As visitors
walk around the campus today, it is easy for them to see the appeal of this
hometown college with a progressive mindset.
The value and quality of its academics has been at the forefront of South
Georgia College. In 2011, the Board of Regents of the University System of
Georgia named South Georgia College as a state college changing its mission
and purpose to include limited baccalaureate offerings with the first being
an RN to BSN completion degree.
South Georgia College proudly serves all students from around the state,
nation, and throughout the world. The students, staff and faculty make South
Georgia College a great place to discover a Degree of Difference.
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