Old College

Old College is a brick building from 1806 featuring Georgian architecture, a symmetrical facade, and classical columns. The structure displays characteristic red brick walls and balanced proportions typical of early academic buildings in the American South.

The building was constructed in 1806 as a student residence at the University of Georgia. It was later repurposed as the administrative center for Franklin College of Arts and Sciences and remains the oldest standing structure on campus.

The name reflects its status as the oldest surviving structure at the university. Today, students and faculty use the building for meetings and academic work, with the historic setting reinforcing the scholarly nature of these activities.

The building houses administrative offices accessible during regular business hours from Monday through Friday. Visitors should expect that only certain areas are open and appointments may be required for access.

The building's design draws from Connecticut Hall at Yale University, making it an early example of Georgian collegiate architecture in the American South. This connection to an established northeastern institution shows the desire to replicate Ivy League academic standards at the newly founded southern university.

Inception: 1855

GPS coordinates: 42.04569,-87.67792

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:22