PreOrientation
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Before you come for Orientation // As you complete the Pre-Orientation to-do list, please remember
that failure to complete any of these tasks will prevent you from being able to register for classes at your
chosen orientation session.
ˆˆ Check the Admissions Office’s Application
ˆˆ Bring a copy of your most recent college
Status Check for confirmation of your scheduled
grade report if you are a transfer student or
Orientation session, immunization flags,
first-year dual enrollment student. Remember
verification of lawful presence, and to learn your
all students must submit final transcripts to the
UGA Student ID number.
Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
ˆˆ Memorize your UGA Student ID Number: it is
ˆˆ Complete Health & Immunization Forms &
a nine-digit, student-specific number that will
the University Health Center’s Mandatory
be important at Orientation and while you are a
Immunization History and Patient Agreement
student at UGA.
Form. Mail or fax it at least two weeks before
ˆˆ Pay your Non-Refundable Orientation Fee First-year students: For orientation fees, no
your Orientation session.
ˆˆ Complete the My Student Body alcohol
further action is needed. Your orientation fee
awareness course. This requirement applies to
was paid as a part of your commitment deposit.
all first-year and transfer students who are not
Transfer Students: Pay the $40 orientation fee
yet 23. Please see the MyStudent Body website
on your UGA Student Account before attending
for deadlines as your registration eligibility will be
your Orientation session, via the Student Accounts
flagged if you do not complete this course.
Login. Access your Student Account with your
ˆˆ Accommodations/Lodging: Do not make
UGA MyID. Orientation fees will automatically
reservations or travel plans until you have
be charged to your Student Account within five
registered for your orientation session and
business days of registering for Orientation.
confirmed those dates.
ˆˆ Complete Orientation Homework and Quizzes
(Modules)
ˆˆ Prepare for Advising & Registration
Review and complete the UGA
Bulletin Instructions and Worksheet.
Review the Orientation Advising page for
Orientation Details //
First-year students attending a two-day
session will spend the night in Brumby Hall, the cost
of which is covered in your orientation fee. Students
questions about advising, majors, academic
and guests must bring their own linens. University
resources or major changes.
Housing recommends a pillow, 2 bed sheets, a
ˆˆ Review the Academic Advising Tips created by
blanket or sleeping bag, a towel, and washcloth.
UGA’s academic advisors to help you prepare for
Students and guests should also bring an alarm
your first advising appointment at Orientation.
clock and personal toiletries.
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All students attending one-day sessions
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classes begin in August. Information regarding
are responsible for arranging their own
how to participate will be emailed to incoming first-
accommodations. Parents are also responsible for
year students’ @UGA.edu accounts throughout the
arranging their own accommodations.
summer. If you have any questions about BCSSE,
please e-mail the Department of Student Affairs
Bring $20 to pay for your UGACard student
ID card and it’s a good idea to log into your Bulldog
Bucks Account and add a few dollars so you can
print while on campus for orientation. No other
payments - such as tuition, room, and board - are
due at Orientation
If you are a person with a disability and
require assistive devices, services, or other
accommodations to participate in Orientation,
Assessment.
ˆˆ Become familiar with the University of Georgia
Student Code of Conduct.
ˆˆ Register online for a UGA parking permit as early
as possible.
ˆˆ Purchase a 7-day or 5-day meal plan to enjoy the
award-winning UGA Food Services.
ˆˆ Submit a UGA Housing application. First-year
contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
students are required to live on campus, and Transfer
before your assigned Orientation session. Contact
students are welcome to apply for on-campus
the UGA Disability Resource Center for information
housing. If you are a transfer student and plan to live
on registering for accommodations throughout
off-campus, you may find the Athens Student Renting
the academic year. The University of Georgia is
101 information helpful.
committed to providing access for people with
disabilities.
Before you start classes at UGA // As you prepare to be a UGA
student, we highly encourage you to complete the following, as
they will make your transition to UGA easier.
ˆˆ Learn to Love UGA & Athens! Check out the
amazing array of student life opportunities,
resources, and services available on the UGA
campus and in Athens. Contact and get involved
with one of 675+ student organizations.
ˆˆ Learn about your new home town, Athens,
GA.
ˆˆ Brush up on your knowledge of UGA’s history
and traditions.
ˆˆ Complete the Beginning College Survey
of Student Engagement (BCSSE) before fall