Spring First-Year To-Do List

All incoming first-year students are required to complete these online modules prior to being academically advised. You will receive more information on how to access these modules via email. These modules are a series of videos, information pages, and links to resources that will help incoming students connect with and learn about various campus resources, programs, and organizations.

In person orientation is optional for all spring start students and will provide incoming students an in-depth introduction into what it means to be a successful UGA student. Students will get the opportunity to connect with other spring start students and current UGA students. Each in-person session will be capped to properly maintain social distancing and are available to students on a first come first serve basis. Registration will open in November and can be accessed via your application status page.

As you prepare to join us on campus, NSO will have multiple opportunities for students and parents to engage with student leaders and campus partners. Updates regarding these opportunities will be made on our Online Engagement Opportunity page.

Shortly after being accepted to UGA, you received an email about creating your MyID. When a student creates a MyID, a UGA Email account is automatically created. Emails in reference to academic advising will be directed to this address. Need help? Visit uga.edu or call the EITS Help Desk at 706-542-3106.

Some UGA systems require more than your MyID and password for access. For these systems and applications, you’ll need to use ArchPass, UGA’s two-step login solution.

You can enroll a phone or tablet through the Self-Service Portal. You can find instructions for enrolling devices on the Help Desk site.

Visit the UGACard website to upload your photo. https://tate.uga.edu/ugacard/incoming-students/

In order to ensure that aid is awarded in time for enrollment, students should be aware of the Financial Aid deadlines. You can check your financial aid status through your athena.uga.edu account.

First Year students are permitted to bring their vehicles to campus. If you plan to do so, please register online for a UGA parking permit

You have the option of purchasing a 7-day or 5-day meal plan for the year. Visit UGA Dining Services to view your options.

First-Year students should submit their housing application through the Dawg House. The earlier you submit your housing application and the $35 fee, the sooner you’ll have access to select your housing.

The University of Georgia Student Code of Conduct applies to all students at UGA. Once you submit your commitment deposit, you are officially a part of the Bulldog Family.

Visit the University Testing Services page to determine if you need testing. All testing will take place online. You will receive information regarding placement testing via your UGA email. Be sure to complete any placement testing prior to meeting with your advisor.

Submit final official transcripts from any high school, college or university where you have taken classes.

As a First-Year student, you are required to take a one-hour First-Year Odyssey Seminar. There are more than 350 seminar topics to choose from, but we encourage you to find at least 10 seminars that you are interested in.

In order for your academic advisor to be aware of your academic history, you must complete the intake survey prior to your online advising session.