eCore is a program of the University System of Georgia in which institutions collaborate to offer core courses to their students in an online setting.

  • As a collaborative program, eCore courses include students from multiple institutions.  Courses may be taught by instructors from any USG Institution.

eMajor is a partnership with University System of Georgia public institutions to provide quality, affordable, high-demand post-secondary degrees and credentials that address the workplace needs of Georgia and beyond.

  • eMajor offers degree options in both collaborative and single institution settings.
    • Collaborative programs include students from multiple affiliate institutions.  Courses may be taught by instructors from any of the affiliate institutions.
    • Single institution programs only include students from one institution.  Courses in each program are taught by instructors from that institution.

There are 21 institutions currently participating with eCore. The list can be found here.

There are 21 institutions currently affiliated with eMajor. The list can be found here.

  • eCore: Students are required to take at least one (no more than 2) proctored exams for each eCore course. They can take the exam at a physical testing site or virtually through Proctor U. Students who fail to attempt at least one proctored exam will be assigned a grade of F for the course.  For more information regarding proctored exams, click here.
  • eMajor: eMajor students should consult their syllabus & professor regarding how tests will be administered. For more information on eMajor testing, click here.

Students must be admitted to a USG eCore/eMajor partner institution and must complete the Introduction Quiz before registering for a course. More information can be found on the eCore registration page and the eMajor registration page.

eCore courses use Open Educational Resources so students are not required to purchase a textbook.  Lab science courses do however require a lab kit purchase.  More information on lab kits can be found using the links below.

Most eMajor courses require a textbook purchase, however, some courses do utilize an Open Educational Resource.  More information on textbooks can be found here.

eCore and eMajor students are provided with library, tutoring, and writing services. These include the extensive resources of GALILEO, Tutor.com online tutoring, and services to assist with writing and grammar.