YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. — Young Harris College looks forward to welcoming students back to campus next week.
Though some student leaders and fall athletes will arrive slightly earlier, the majority of first-year students will move in on Wednesday, August 10. Upperclassmen will move in on Saturday, August 13, and Sunday, August 14, giving freshmen time to get settled and become familiar with campus.
Made up of 22 transfer students, 21 international students from over 15 different countries, and students from 18 states across America, the Class of 2026 is diverse and exciting. Nearly one hundred percent of these freshmen are receiving some form of scholarship or grant, and the average GPA among the class is an impressive 3.51.
Young Harris College is ready to welcome students, both the new and the seasoned, back to the Enchanted Valley for a new school year.
About Young Harris College
Young Harris College is a private baccalaureate and master’s degree-granting institution located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, Young Harris College educates, inspires, and empowers students through an education that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and professional studies. The College has four academic divisions: Fine Arts; Humanities; Mathematics, Science, and Technology; and Professional Studies. Approximately 1,400 students are enrolled in its residential and Early College programs. The College is an active member of the NCAA Division II and remains a fierce competitor in the prestigious Peach Belt Conference. For more information, visit yhc.edu.
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