To-Do List

You will receive an email with instructions on how to register for a required in-person orientation session. These are available to students on a first-come, first-served basis through your application status page, so be sure to check your inbox regularly.

Fall and summer-start students will be able to register for a session in early May. Spring-start students will be able to register for a session in early November.

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. These modules MUST BE COMPLETED by all incoming students prior to attending their in-person orientation session. They can be accessed through your application status page. You will be notified via your UGA email when they have opened. Fall and summer-start students will be able to register for a session in early May. Spring-start students will be able to register for a session in early November.

Academic advising appointments will be during a student’s in-person orientation session.  Academic advisors will send an email to the student’s UGA email address with these appointment details during your orientation session.  After the completion of that advising appointment, students should be able to complete class registration barring any other holds that may be on their student account.

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

If you are a first-year student, you will need to submit a final official high school transcript.

If you are a transfer student, you will need to submit final official transcripts from any college or university where you have taken classes.

In order for your academic advisor to be made aware of your academic history, you must complete the Academic Advising: Step One information form before your  academic advising appointment. The link to the form can be accessed here.

First-year student form

Transfer student form

Complete the University Health Center’s University Health Center’s Mandatory Immunization History and TB Screening Form.

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 eitshelpdesk.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.

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.

Holds can be viewed on Athena. 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 meet with your academic advisor)

First-year and transfer students are permitted to bring their vehicles to campus if space allows. If you plan to do so, you must apply online for  a UGA parking permit. Parking is not guaranteed. Not all reservation requests can be fulfilled due to limited availability of parking spaces. Students are strongly encouraged to use our comprehensive Campus Transit system rather than cars.

First-year students are required to live on campus. You can submit your housing application through the Dawg House.

Choosing to join the voluntary meal plan at UGA gives you an unmatched dining experience at the five dining commons or one of the many retail locations around campus.

Determine which plan is best for you by checking out our Meal Plan Builder here.

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.