Below you will find a number of items that should be completed through your Orientation experience. As you complete the to-do list, please know that failure to complete any of these tasks may prevent you from being able to register for classes.
All incoming 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. Registration will open in November and can be accessed via your application status 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.
Clear all holds
Holds can be viewed on the My Status Check. Some examples of these are:
- Verification of Lawful Presence
- Complete the University Health Center’s Mandatory Immunization History and TB Screening Form.
Failure to do so will prevent you from registering for classes. - Fill out your Emergency Contact information on Athena
- Academic Advising (the academic advising hold will be removed when you complete your orientation requirements)
All students are permitted to bring their vehicles to campus. If you plan to do so, please register online for a UGA parking permit
Meal plans at UGA are optional for all students. Students have a few options of purchasing meal plans for the year. Visit UGA Dining Services to view your options.
First-Year students are required to live on campus in their first year and 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.
Transfer students do have options to live on campus and should explore their options on the Dawg House Portal.
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.
First-Year student 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.
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