STUDENT SERVICES

 
Bulldog Bucks Program
  Campus Transit System
  Career Center
  Center for Leadership and Service
  Computer Repair
  Disability Resource Center
  Food Services
  Greek Life
  Health Center
  Housing
  Intercultural Affairs
  International Student, Scholar and Immigration Services (ISSIS)
  Judicial Programs
  Milledge Academic Center
  Office of Student Affairs Assessment
  Parents and Families Association
  Parking Services
  Psychology Clinic
  Recreational Sports
  Registrar's Office
  Student Affairs
  Student Financial Aid
  University Testing Services


Bulldog Bucks Program

Bulldog Bucks is an online account-based debit card program offered to the campus community. Bulldog Bucks are accepted as payment at the Bookstore, Food Services Retail Operations, and at several other on-campus retail sites. In addition, Bulldog Bucks may be used to pay for copying, printing, vending, and laundry services in the residence halls. Deposits may be made online at www.BulldogBucks.uga.edu which is also available to account holders for viewing account activity.

The UGACard serves as an access device for your campus debit account. To activate your Bulldog Bucks account you will need to complete a card holder agreement. These forms can be obtained at the Bulldog Bucks office located on the Sanford Drive side of the University Bookstore. The office is open from 8 am - 5 pm Monday through Friday except during University holidays. For more information, call (706) 542-BUCKS (542-8257).

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Campus Transit System

The Campus Transit System, funded by student transportation fees, provides bus service throughout the campus for students and employees. Frequent service connecting academic areas, parking, and residential areas is provided on nine routes Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. In addition, two routes operate during the evening hours until 12:30 a.m. Weekend service is provided on Saturdays and Sundays during the fall and spring semesters when classes are in session. A Rider’s Guide showing the routes, timetables, days and hours of operation, and bus stops is available on the buses and at many locations throughout campus. In addition, service and schedule information may be found on the Web at www.transit.uga.edu. Specially-equipped vans provide transportation services for mobility-impaired students throughout the service area of the Campus Transit System. Through an agreement with the Athens-Clarke County Government, students with valid UGA ID also have access to the services provided by the Athens Transit System without payment of fares.

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Career Center

Overview of Services

The University of Georgia Career Center is a comprehensive career planning and employment center located on the second floor of Clark Howell Hall. The Career Center provides a complete range of services and materials in the areas of career development (career counseling, choosing a major, skills training, resume and interview workshops, ECHD 2050/3050 courses, and assistance in the self-directed job search), graduate and professional school preparation (Graduate School Information Day, programming, and library resources), experiential education (student employment, externship and internship information, and related reference material), and employer relations (campus interviews, fall and spring Career Fairs, Student Employment Fair, Teacher Recruitment Day, Summer Employment Day, and listings of full time jobs), and a myriad of reference material in the Career Library and resources online at www.career.uga.edu.

Individual Career Counseling

The Career Center operates under a college-specific model of career services delivery. That is, each college or school at UGA has a Career Consultant assigned to that particular academic area. There are also Career Consultants dedicated to serving undecided/undeclared students as well as alumni. Students interested in making an individual appointment with their Career Consultant to discuss career development issues can contact 542-3375. For quick questions, students can also drop by the office Monday-Friday between 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for walk-in hours.

DawgTrak

DawgTrak is an online system allowing all UGA students and alumni access to on-campus interviews, an internship and job opportunity database, campus employment, and resume referrals. To register with DawgTrak, log on to www.uga.edu/career and follow the DawgTrak link.

Student Employment

The Student Employment Office helps students connect with campus departments and local employers. Students are employed in many departments on the UGA campus and in various professional and non-profit positions in the metro-Athens community. These opportunities enable students to acquire valuable transferable skills and help them earn a portion of their educational expenses. On-campus opportunities are posted on DawgTrak, and information on Athens-area employment opportunities are available on the Career Center website under the "Students" link.

On-Campus Interviews

Each year, over 300 companies come to the University of Georgia Career Center to interview students and alumni for entry-level, full-time positions and internships. While these companies represent a small segment of potential employers, they are an important group because they have identified UGA students and alumni as a good fit for their organizations.

Organizations recruiting on campus come from a variety of industries, but typically represent computer-related, banking, non-profit, and government organizations. To participate in on-campus interviews, students and alumni must be registered with DawgTrak.

ECHD 2050/3050

The Career Center offers two courses for academic credit to assist in the exploration of major and career options.

ECHD 2050. Academic and Career Planning. 2 hours.
Review of decision making models for selecting academic majors and exploring career options. Focus is on self-exploration, assessment of career and academic interests, and understanding of the world of work compatible with students' personality styles, skills, abilities, and values.

ECHD 3050. Career and Life Planning. 2 hours.
The process of career and life planning and developing skills necessary for informed career decision making. Focus is on the processes of self-assessment, decision making, career exploration, and preparation for employment.

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Center for Leadership and Service

The Center for Leadership and Service (232 Memorial Hall) strives to develop responsible campus and community leaders and citizens through the use of leadership education and experiential learning opportunities. Programs include Alternative Spring Break, Volunteer UGA, Dawg Camp, the Georgia Collegiate Leadership Conference, T.O.P. Dog (Training Organization Professionals), The UGA LeaderShape Institute, Leadership UGA, and the H. Gordon and Francis S. Davis S.O.A.R. Awards. In addition, the Leadership Resource Team and The Arch Society provide the campus and community with additional services as well as learning opportunities for their student membership. The Center for Leadership and Service also provides the Leadership and Service Resource Center for students’ use.

Alternative Spring Break provides community service, hands-on experiences during the spring break period. By placing teams of UGA students in communities in service, volunteer work, and experiential learning, Alternative Spring Break gives students the opportunity to learn about the issues that face communities. Numerous trips to cities in the southeast allow students to work with issues such as poverty and homelessness, HIV/AIDS awareness, the environment, immigration, children, and fair housing. Student leaders are selected in the Spring to lead the next year's trips. Students hoping to attend the trips may apply through a first-come, first-served basis in the fall. Alternative Spring Break is funded in part by the Parents and Families Association.

Volunteer UGA is a volunteer resource center as well as an administrative umbrella for student-run volunteer organizations that are dedicated to community service in Athens. Students have the opportunity to volunteer in several ways. The resource center offers materials to help students choose an agency in Athens where they can volunteer with the population they are interested in serving. The student-run volunteer organizations offer students a chance to get involved on campus while serving their community. These organizations include Alpha Phi Omega, Best Buddies, Bulldog Bigs, Collegiate Candidates, First Book, Gamma Sigma Sigma, ONE Campaign, Relay for Life, Students Helping Teachers, and Tutoring Our Tomorrows.

Dawg Camp Discovery is a three-day weekend retreat held in July for approximately 200 incoming first-year students. The program focuses on the first-year experience, campus involvement, service opportunities, history and traditions, and the spirit of UGA. The program is led by upper-class student leaders and is a special opportunity for first-year students to learn about involvement opportunities, meet other classmates, and develop leadership skills before their college experience begins. A brochure and applications are mailed to all first-year students and participation is determined on a first-come, first-served basis.

Dawg Camp Adventure is the wilderness component of Dawg Camp which takes place in June and July of each year. This program is a joint venture with the Georgia Outdoor Recreation program (GORP) and serves 40 incoming first-year students in either a land-based or rock/water-based environment. Activities include backpacking, whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, and rock climbing lasting five days.

Dawg Camp Classic City is the community service component of Dawg Camp which focuses on service opportunities in the Athens Clarke County community. This program is co-sponsored with the Department of Student Activities and serves 12-15 incoming first-year students. Students will work for five days at various sites such as the Boys and Girls Club, the AIDS Coalition of Northeast Georgia, the Athens Community Council on Aging, and the Sandy Creek Nature Center.

Dawg Camp Fusion is a five-day program for 12 to 14 incoming first-year students co-sponsored by the Student Leadership Center and the Department of Student Activities. Fusion focuses on arts and entertainment in the Athens and Atlanta area. Participants will sample various cultural experiences throughout the week, including a historical tour of Athens, a hands-on art experience, and a trip to a Braves game. As a way to tie their experience together, participants will produce a local band performance on UGA's campus, including band selection, advertising, and implementation of the concert. Students will walk away from Fusion with a connection to the cultural side of Athens while also getting a taste of the local music scene.

The Leadership Resource Team (LRT) is composed of 30 students who are specifically trained to conduct skills development workshops for campus and community organizations. LRT is open to all UGA students through an application and interview process held in the fall. The team hosts the Georgia Collegiate Leadership Conference, a statewide conference held in the spring and the T.O.P. Dog series, a broad range of topics presented monthly through panel discussions, interactive workshops and presentations. LRT also publishes Leader Notes, information sheets on topics of interest to Georgia student leaders. Applications for LRT will be made available online at our website in August.

The UGA LeaderShape Institute is a week-long program held in the beginning of each summer in the north Georgia mountains. The Institute focuses on building community, leading with integrity, and development of a “vision portfolio,” which entails a project that will be completed on campus or in the community in the coming year. Fifty students are selected through an application and interview process open to all UGA students. Applications will be made available online at our website in January.

Leadership UGA, sponsored by the Richard B. Russell Foundation, is the oldest of the leadership programs and modeled after the Leadership Georgia program. Forty juniors and seniors participate in seminars designed to promote discussion with prominent state and community leaders focused on a leadership theme. Applications will be made available online at our website in August.

The H. Gordon and Francis S. Davis Student Organization Achievement and Recognition (S.O.A.R.) Program honors student leaders, student organizations, and their advisors throughout the Division of Student Affairs for their commitment to excellence and contributions to campus and community. Nomination packets are available in the spring for both individual and organization awards. A reception is held at the end of the academic year to announce the winners and present the awards to those who have significantly contributed to the quality of student life at UGA.

The Arch Society provides a core of students serving the University of Georgia as official hosts and as goodwill ambassadors. The Men and Women of the Arch assist where it is desired to have students welcome guests and visitors to the University of Georgia. The Arch Society seeks to advance the University of Georgia through service to a number of University offices and officials at appropriate functions. Applications will be made available online at our website in January.

The Leadership and Resource Center, located in 232 Memorial Hall, is available to all registered student organizations and contains resource materials, computers and scanners. The LRC, supported by donations to the Georgia Fund through the Parents’ Campaign, is open daily during Memorial Hall’s hours of operation.

For more information, stop by the Center for Leadership and Service, 232 Memorial Hall, or call (706) 583-0830, and please visit our website at: www.uga.edu/cls.

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Computer Repair

The Telecommunications, Electronics, and Communications Services Unit (TEC Services) offers UGA students, faculty, and staff factory-authorized warranty and non-warranty repair and upgrade services for laptop and desktop personal computers and printers for most popular brands, including Apple Macintosh. Prices are very reasonable. For more information, see the website: http://www.tec.uga.edu. For a location map: http://www.tec.uga.edu/explore/locator.html.

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Disability Resource Center

The mission of the Disability Resource Center (DRC) is to promote equal educational opportunities and a welcoming academic, physical, and social environment for students with disabilities at the University of Georgia.  It seeks to eliminate both physical and attitudinal barriers that may exist on campus and to promote inclusion for students with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended in 1998.

The DRC coordinates a variety of academic accommodations and support services to provide equal access to University programs and activities.   Students served have a physical, cognitive, or psychological impairment that substantially limits major life activities.  Types of disabilities commonly found among college students are both visible and hidden.  Examples may include:  attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, blind and low vision, chronic illnesses, deaf and hard of hearing, learning disabilities, mobility impairments, psychological disabilities, and traumatic brain injuries.

Home of the Assistive Technology Lab, the DRC has state-of-the-art adaptive computer equipment and software specifically designed for people with disabilities.  The DRC also houses an Alternative Media Center, which provides books in alternate formats to students with print disabilities and captions videos for use in classes.

To qualify for services, students need to complete an intake packet and provide current documentation supporting their disability-related accommodations from a qualified professional (see specific criteria on website). For more information on eligibility and services, please call 706-542-8719 (voice), 706-542-8778 (TTY), or visit us on the web at www.drc.uga.edu.

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Food Services

The University operates four food service facilities for general student use: Bolton Dining Commons, Oglethorpe Dining Commons, Snelling Hall, and the Village Summit. The dining halls are located at easy-to-reach locations either by walking or by UGA bus. Two economical meal plans as well as meals on a cash basis are available at these facilities. The 2009-2010 rates for the two meal plan contracts are shown below.


Academic
Year
Contract
5 days unlimited meals
(Monday-Friday) $3,320
7 days unlimited meals
(Monday-Sunday lunch)* $3,522
*No evening meal on Sunday

The University Food Services Department offers a variety of special events during the academic year, including a Hawaiian Luau, Steak Night, International Celebration, special holiday dinners and ice cream sprees. Meals are served in a pleasant atmosphere and with an unlimited seconds system of service. There are a number of cash basis only outlets located in several of the academic buildings, the main library, the Ramsey Center, the Creamery, and the East Village Commons. For more information, log on to www.uga.edu/foodservice.

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Greek Life

Social fraternities and sororities are an established tradition at the University of Georgia, dating back more than 150 years. There are currently 58 national Greek-letter men’s and women’s groups. The self-governing, self-supporting bodies of the fraternities and sororities are the Interfraternity Council, the Multicultural Greek Council, the National Pan-Hellenic Council, and Panhellenic Council. These groups coordinate events, provide educational programs, establish community-wide regulations, and implement policies for their member organizations.

The mission of the Greek Life Office (GLO) is to provide educational initiatives designed to challenge, support, and recognize individuals and groups associated with Greek organizations through leadership training, academic support, service learning and philanthropy, and diversified programming. For more information, contact the Greek Life Office, 216 Memorial Hall, (706) 542-4612.

The following organizations are supported by the Greek Life Office:

Fraternities Sororities
Alpha Epsilon Pi Alpha Chi Omega
Alpha Gamma Rho Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Kappa Lambda Alpha Gamma Delta
Alpha Phi Alpha Alpha Kappa Alpha
Alpha Tau Omega Alpha Omicron Pi
Beta Theta Pi Chi Omega
Chi Phi Delta Delta Delta
Chi Psi Delta Gamma
Delta Chi Delta Phi Lambda
Delta Sigma Phi Delta Sigma Theta
Delta Tau Delta Delta Zeta
Kappa Alpha Gamma Phi Beta
Kappa Alpha Psi Kappa Alpha Theta
Kappa Sigma Kappa Delta
Lambda Chi Alpha Kappa Kappa Gamma
Lambda Phi Epsilon Lambda Theta Alpha
Lambda Sigma Upsilon Phi Mu
Omega Psi Phi Pi Beta Phi
Phi Beta Sigma Sigma Delta Tau
Phi Delta Theta Sigma Gamma Rho
Phi Kappa Psi Sigma Kappa
Phi Kappa Theta Sigma Sigma Rho
Pi Gamma Delta Zeta Phi Beta
Pi Kappa Alpha Zeta Tau Alpha
Pi Kappa Phi
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Sigma Beta Rho
Sigma Chi
Sigma Nu
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Sigma Pi
Tau Epsilon Phi
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Theta Chi

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Health Center

The University Health Center provides primary health care on an outpatient basis to students of the University of Georgia and their spouses. The Health Center is fully accredited by the Joint Commission.

Immunization Requirements

Before arriving on campus, students must complete and return to the University Health Center the mandatory immunization form. Students may not register for classes without documentation of the immunization requirements. UGA students are required to have verification of immunization against measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), varicella (chicken pox), tetanus and hepatitis B. In addition, students residing in University housing must sign documentation stating they received information about meningitis, including the availability of a vaccine that protects against the disease. All required and recommended vaccines are available at the health center. Any questions about immunization requirements should be directed to Registration and Health Information at 706-542-8617.

Hours

Spring/Fall Semester
Monday - Friday   8 am - 5pm

Extended Hours for Urgent Care
Monday - Friday   5 - 8 pm
Saturday - Sunday   10 am - 5 pm

Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS)
Fall and Spring Hours
Monday   8 am - 5 pm
Tuesday - Thursday   8 am - 7 pm
Friday   8 am - 5 pm
Afterhours emergency only: 706-542-2200

Summer and Break Hours
Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm

Services

Outpatient clinics include urgent care, medical, sports medicine, women's health, physical therapy, allergy-immunization, travel medicine, and dental. Pharmacy, laboratory, and x-ray services are available at any time clinics are open.

Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) (706-542-2273) provides counseling, psychiatric and psychological testing. Individual, couples and group counseling options, as well as assessment, crisis intervention, medication evaluation and monitoring are available. Services include stress reduction, relaxation training, eating disorder services and alcohol and drug treatment programs. Students can call 706-542-2273 to make an appointment. A clinician is available after regular hours for patients with urgent needs at 706-542-2200.

Health Promotion

Many choices made at the University will affect the student’s academic and social success. The Health Promotion Department (706-542-8690) helps students make informed health decisions. The staff of dynamic health educators provides counseling, workshops, guest speakers and health advocate education.

Fees

All UGA students and their spouses may use health center services. Full-time students are required to pay a health fee each semester. Students taking five credit hours or fewer and all students’ spouses and domestic partners may either pay the health fee and receive the same benefits as a full-time student, or choose to use the health center on a fee-for-service basis.

Services, including physical therapy, prescriptions, laboratory tests, X-rays and dental care, are paid for at a reduced rate on a per-visit basis.

Counseling and Psychiatric Services offers the first consultation at no charge. For subsequent visits, psychiatric evaluations, medication monitoring and group therapy, charges apply.

Health Insurance

The University Health Center provides direct billing to insurance companies for services received at the health center that are not fully covered by the health fee. Students are urged to carry health care insurance either with an individual student policy or through their family policy. Information about student health insurance is located on our Web page at www.uhs.uga.edu.

Confidentiality

Medical information contained in student medical and mental health records is strictly confidential and may not be released without expressed written permission from the patient or upon court order.

For general information: 706-542-1162 or www.uhs.uga.edu.

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Housing

Residence Halls

General Information
Don't just attend Georgia, live it!

Nearly 7,000 undergraduate students enjoy the secure, comfortable and affordable lifestyle associated with the Department of University Housing’s 20 residence halls, which are just a short walk or bus ride away from UGA’s classrooms, libraries, dining halls and everywhere else students want to be.

In addition to providing fully furnished rooms that come bundled with high speed Internet connections, basic cable television, local telephone service and all utilities, UGA Housing’s student and professional staff are there to support the personal, social and academic success of the residents – in the 2008-2009 school year, residents participated in more than 1,300 events and activities sponsored by University Housing.

Residence halls are equipped with kitchens, laundries, lounges, computer labs, television rooms, mail facilities, and study/meeting areas. The majority of the residence halls offer double occupancy rooms with community bathrooms, though single occupancy rooms and/or suite-style bathroom arrangements are also available. Dedicated in 2004, the four residence halls of the East Campus Village deliver apartment-style living to groups of two to four residents. These fully-furnished apartments feature private bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens and private or semi-private bathrooms.

Research at the University of Georgia and nationwide consistently indicate that students who live on campus their first year of college get better grades, are more deeply integrated into the campus community and report a higher level of overall satisfaction with their entire collegiate experience. For these reasons, in 2004 the University of Georgia instituted a First-Year Live-On Requirement that mandates residence hall occupancy through the first year at UGA. Some students may be exempt from this requirement.

No commutes, no bills, no hassles – just college life the way it was meant to be. Living on campus is the way to live the University of Georgia!

Housing Contract and Registration
For the convenience of students and administrative personnel, the entire residence hall registration process is completed online through the Department of University Housing’s web site. All students are urged to be familiar with the terms and conditions of the contract prior to signing. Although binding for the full length of the contract, mid-year terminations may be granted to facilitate student participation in off-campus academic opportunities and programs such as student teaching, internships and study abroad.

To register for housing accommodations, applicants must complete an online registration and submit a non-refundable $35 registration fee. Only students admitted to the University of Georgia are eligible to register.

Family and Graduate Housing Apartments

The Family and Graduate Housing communities house approximately 900 residents in the University Village, Rogers Road, and Brandon Oaks areas. These complexes offers one (1) and two (2) bedroom unfurnished apartments to undergraduate and graduate students from all over the world. These on-campus apartments are designed to provide convenient and comfortable living at minimal cost.

Applications may be submitted through the Family and Graduate Housing Web site. To qualify for residency, students must be married or in a domestic partnership, be unmarried parents with one or more dependents, be students with legal dependent(s), or be unmarried graduate students. For more detailed information, contact the Family and Graduate Housing office, or visit the web site.

Contact Information
For residence halls and general information:
Department of University Housing
(706) 542-1421
FAX (706) 542-8595
Russell Hall
The University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia 30602-5575
www.uga.edu/housing
email: housing@uga.edu

For on-campus family housing:
Family and Graduate Housing
(706) 542-1473
FAX (706) 542-8402
710 East Campus Road
The University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia 30602-4622
http://www.uga.edu/housing/gradfam/index.html
email: FGH@uga.edu

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Intercultural Affairs

121 Memorial Hall
(706) 583-0271
www.uga.edu/ica

Intercultural Affairs (ICA) is characterized by its student centered support of academic excellence, advocacy, and intercultural education.  Working from a foundation where everyone is intercultural, the department supports the institutional mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students and members of the surrounding community.  ICA will develop a culturally rich campus that prepares students to be global citizens through critical thinking, educational initiatives, student advisement, and leadership development. 

The units which comprise Intercultural Affairs and their missions are:

African American Cultural Center (AACC)
408 Memorial Hall
(706) 542-8468
www.uga.edu/aacc

The African American Cultural Center (AACC) exists to assist the University in its mission of creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for African American students. The Cultural Center provides a venue where students of the African Diaspora can network with one another, meet new people, learn about their cultural heritage and traditions, display their talents, and implement programs. The AACC also promotes academic excellence in all students through the Abeneefoo Kuo (ABK) Honor Society and the Rite of Sankofa Graduation programs.  The AACC advises ABK, Black Education Support Team (BEST), NAACP, Pamoja Dance Company, and the Black Theatrical Ensemble.

International Student Life (ISL)
210 Memorial Hall
(706) 542-5867
www.uga.edu/isl

The International Student Life Office serves as an archway to the World for both U.S. and international students attending the University.  With a number of exciting cultural programs, students and community members alike can travel around the world without leaving UGA.  In addition to programs that enhance international awareness, ISL also provides orientation sessions for new international students, individual counseling, and advises approximately thirty international student organizations.

Multicultural Services and Programs (MSP)
102 Memorial Hall
(706) 542-5773
www.uga.edu/msp

The office of Multicultural Services and Programs promotes holistic student development through cultural and educational programs and services, facilitated dialogs, and leadership opportunites.  MSP encourages and empowers its students to challenge conventional perceptions by advocating for social change through the lens of social and cultural consciousness. Working cooperatiavely with various university entities, we intend to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for the benefit of the University of Georgia community.

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International Student, Scholar and Immigration Services (ISSIS)

International Student/Scholar and Immigration Services in the Office of International Education provides accurate and timely information on federal regulations governing the stay of international students, scholars, faculty and professional staff at the University of Georgia. By insuring that the institution operates within federally-mandated guidelines, ISSIS advisors are able to assist non-resident aliens to maintain their proper status so they remain eligible for all benefits to which they are entitled.

Advisors in the ISSIS are highly trained professionals who are able to balance responsibility to the institution while providing a safe and confidential setting where the international community can receive assistance with their unique and individual needs and concerns.

The advisors in the ISSIS strive to provide a necessary buffer between a highly complex federal regulatory bureaucracy and the clients they serve. By doing this, ISSIS is able to support UGA’s educational, research, and internationalization goals for the 21st century.

More information can be obtained on the International Student, Scholar and Immigration Services website: http://www.uga.edu/oie/ISSIS/index.htm or by e-mailing visahelp@uga.edu.

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Judicial Programs

The University of Georgia has as its primary mission the development of an intellectual community within an environment which fosters respect and integrity among its members. In order to facilitate the desired environment and educational goals of UGA and to protect the rights and privileges of its students, the University has conduct regulations for individuals and organizations and has established a judicial process. As members of the University community, students have a responsibility to know and follow the University conduct regulations. By adhering to the conduct regulations as well as the values represented in the three Pillars of the Arch, students can enjoy their own rights while respecting others’ rights.

As a part of its mission, the Office of Judicial Programs also advises the following student organizations:

The University Judiciary is made up of members of the student body who act as either justices or advisor/advocates during each student hearing.

The Judiciary Outreach Team (J.O.T) is composed of members of the University Judiciary who are dedicated to outreach and educating the University community on policies and procedures.

For more information, contact Judicial Programs, 130 Memorial Hall, (706) 542-1131.

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Milledge Academic Center

The mission of the Milledge Academic Center (MAC) is to assist students in developing the skills necessary to achieve academic success at the University of Georgia. The staff in the MAC strive to provide individual, group, audio-visual, and computer-assisted approaches to learning in an effort to improve students' math, writing, reading, learning, thinking, and study skills. The MAC houses the Peer Tutorial Program and the Learning Center, and offers an Outreach Service and Academic Workshops. The MAC occupies the entire first floor of Milledge Hall and all services provided there are free to University students.

PEER TUTORIAL PROGRAM

The Peer Tutorial Program provides free individual and small group tutoring to all University students. Trained undergraduate and graduate peer tutors offer assistance in many undergraduate level core courses, including mathematics, chemistry, biology, accounting, economics, statistics, Spanish, French, Italian, and several others. Appointments and walk-in services are available. Call 706-542-7575 for more information.

LEARNING CENTER

Graduate and professional level staff in the Millege Hall Learning Center work with students individually and in groups in several areas of instruction:

  • Mathematics: Tutoring and computer-based assistance in Algebra, MATH 2200, 2210, 1101, and 1113.
  • Study Skills: Help with topics such as test taking, reading rate and comprehension, note-taking, and test preparation skills.
  • Writing: Help with writing assignments, grammar, English as a Second Language (ESL), and test preparation skills.
  • Counseling: Academic counseling on topics such as test anxiety, personality assessment, time management, career exploration, and learning styles.

    ACADEMIC SUCCESS WORKSHOPS

    A series of free workshops are offered throughout the semester on a variety of topics related to academic success, including "Keeping the HOPE," "Avoiding Procrastination," and "Learning Styles." Times and topics vary by semester.

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    Office of Student Affairs Assessment

    The Office of Student Affairs Assessment (OSAA) supports and enhances assessment efforts in the Division of Student Affairs. OSAA provides one-on-one consulting services, technical support, editorial assistance, and data analysis and reporting for Student Affairs departments. The office also provides professional training for staff in assessment foundations and skills and coordinates strategic planning for the Division. Through assessment, OSAA empowers staff to better understand the needs of their students and the effectiveness of their programs and services, allowing the Division to better facilitate the learning and development of students.
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    Parents and Families Association

    The UGA Parents and Families Association was created in 2000 and is open to parents and family members of current UGA undergraduate students. The purpose of the Association is to:

  • Enhance the communication between parents and families and UGA;
  • Enrich the college experience for both students and parents and families;
  • Involve parents and families in campus and regional activities to promote UGA, and
  • Financially support the Parents and Families Fund.

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    Parking Services

    A current UGA Parking permit is required to park a vehicle in any lot on campus. A limited number of permits are sold in each area. A permit will only allow parking within your assigned area. To be considered for a parking permit, you must register through your Online Parking Account. This can be completed from our parking website www.parking.uga.edu. A university My ID is required to log on to your account. If you do not have a My ID, visit www.uga.edu/myid/.

    The registration process consists of two elements: storing a Customer Profile and creating Lot Selections. Use the Priority Areas Map located under the Maps and Regulations tab. You may select, in order of preference, as many lots as you wish. You will only be considered for the lots you select. Notification of a parking permit is by email only and we recommend using UGA email addresses.

    Disability Parking
    In order to utilize disability parking on campus, a disabled customer must provide to Parking Services copies of his/her state issued placard or license tag registration that indicates legal access to the disabled parking spaces. To register for disability parking, complete the Disability Registration process within the Customer Profile section of your Online Parking Account. Then, send a copy of your handicap placard including name and expiration to the Parking Services office for verification. When your disability registration is completed, the UGA permit will be issued with a blue validation sticker to park in the lot you were awarded. You may want to notify Campus Transit for scheduling transportation with the disabled van around campus.

    Alternative Transportation
    If you are interested in carpooling, walking, biking, or taking the bus, you can join the Alternative Transportation Program from your Online Parking Account. If enrolled in the AT program, you will be provided 12 single day passes per year to park free in the hourly charged parking decks. Athens Transit provides fare-free transportation to campus for patrons who present their current UGA ID. Visit www.athenstransit.com for route, schedule, and Park and Ride information.

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    Psychology Clinic

    The Psychology Clinic, located in the Psychology Building, offers a wide range of psychological services to students, faculty, staff, and to the general community. These services include assessment of various psychological problems and treatment to alleviate these problems. Problems dealt with include depression, anxiety, intense fears, headaches, hypertension, chronic pain, eating disorders, interpersonal difficulties, marital problems and children's problems, among others. Appointments and/or information are available by calling the Psychology Clinic at 542-1173. Fees for service are made affordable through a sliding fee scale based on income.

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    Recreational Sports

    The University encourages interest in sports and fitness by affording students opportunities to be participants in a variety of intramural sports, outdoor recreation experiences, club sports, aquatics, fitness classes, and informal sports.

    The intramural program includes flag football, volleyball, badminton, dodgeball, basketball, softball, golf, tennis, indoor soccer, outdoor soccer, ultimate frisbee, and racquetball. The Georgia Outdoor Recreation Program offers backpacking, whitewater rafting, caving, horseback riding, and canoeing experiences, among others.

    The fitness and instructional program offers a wide variety of aerobics and activity classes. The aquatics program offers hydrobics and swim lessons.

    Club sports are student-run organizations which offer competition and instruction in their particular sport. Currently, students have organized rugby, soccer, cricket, Tae Kwon Do, badminton, crew, lacrosse, ultimate frisbee, cycling, ice hockey, and Aikido, among others.

    Sports and recreation facilities available for student use include the Ramsey Student Center for Physical Activities (4 gyms, swimming pools, weight training/conditioning rooms, racquetball and squash courts, multi-purpose and martial arts rooms, indoor track, indoor ropes course, climbing alcove), 37 acres of playing fields, 22 outdoor tennis courts, the ropes/challenge course, and the beach house at Lake Herrick. Department of Recreational Sports, Ramsey Student Center for Physical Activities, 330 River Road, (706) 542-5060. The Recreational Sports Web site is www.recsports.uga.edu.

    For information about the University of Georgia Golf Course, please call (706) 369-5739, visit the Web site at www.golfcourse.uga.edu, or view information under Campus and Community Resources.

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    Office of the Registrar

    The Office of the Registrar is responsible for registering university students, reporting their grades, maintaining their permanent academic records, and issuing transcripts and diplomas. In addition, the office provides a variety of related services to students, academic departments, and other constituents.

    The Registrar's Office Service Center, Holmes/Hunter Academic Building, (706) 542-4040, provides assistance to students with name and address changes, enrollment certifications, registration problems, schedule adjustments after the drop/add period, and transcript requests. Service Representatives will respond to all in-person and telephone inquiries regarding student-related information as allowed by University, state or federal policies.

    Students may request their transcripts through OASIS (On-Line Access to Student Information System). Otherwise, requests for transcripts must be in writing as required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. A notice of at least 24 hours is required. Standard request forms are available at www.reg.uga.edu or the Service Center; requests in letter form will also be accepted. Requests by e-mail are not accepted. All transcripts are $2.00 each. This fee is subject to change without prior notice.

    The Records Center, Holmes/Hunter Academic Building, (706) 542-4055, is responsible for the creation and maintenance of the permanent academic records of enrolled students. In response to information from the deans' offices this center processes class rolls, grade changes, grade reports, and graduation statistics. This center also certifies veterans and qualified dependents for educational benefits.

    Veteran's Certification

    Veterans eligible for educational benefits and dependents of deceased or 100% disabled veterans eligible for educational benefits may apply for those benefits through the Veterans Education Benefits Area in the Office of the Registrar, Holmes/Hunter Academic Building, (706) 542-8772. To apply for VA educational benefits, veterans should bring a copy of their DD-214, and reservists must supply a copy of their Notification of Basic Eligibility, to the Veterans Education Benefits Area.

    At the beginning of each term, enrolled veterans or dependents receiving benefits must submit a Veteran's Enrollment Form to the Veterans Education Benefits Area in order to maintain their eligibility for VA educational benefits. Veterans or dependents receiving compensation who withdraw from the University or who reduce their academic load are required to report such action promptly to the Veterans Education Benefits Area.

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    Student Affairs

    The Division of Student Affairs is responsible for student services, educational support services and programs, and learning experiences gained through out-of-classroom activities. Student Affairs interacts with students through organized programs and services to create a campus responsive to individual student needs. Its mission is to enhance students' academic, physical and social well-being at the University. The following units report to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs: Disability Resource Center, Recreational Sports, Campus Life and the Tate Student Center, University Health Services, University Housing, University Testing Services, Student Support Services, the Greek Life Office, and Student Affairs for Extended Campuses (Gwinnett, Griffin, and Tifton)

    Hardship withdrawals, crisis intervention, division publications, liaison for the Campus Ministry Association, staff development, private fundraising for the Division and budget coordination all originate from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.

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    Student Financial Aid

    Information on student financial aid and scholarships is available at http://www.uga.edu/osfa/index.html .

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    University Testing Services

    University Testing Services (UTS) helps advance quality and equity in education by providing fair and valid testing assessments and related services to UGA students and the surrounding community. A member of the Division of Student Affairs, UTS supports the academic, personal and professional growth of students enrolled in the University of Georgia.

    UTS is a comprehensive testing center providing individual testing services by appointment or on a walk-in basis for Foreign Language and Chemistry Placement, Independent Study and academic exemption exams. Individual and group testing is available for departmental profiles including Terry College of Business and Grady College of Journalism. Several nationally standardized program exams are administered through this office including CPCU, FSWE, GRE, LSAT, MAT, MCAT, PCAT, PRAXIS-I, NBPTS, SAT and TOEFL.

    Centrally located in the south wing of Clark Howell Hall, University Testing services also offers a variety of scoring, evaluating and reporting services to UGA faculty and departments.

    For testing appointments or for more information, call (706) 542-3183. Specific test information is available on our website: http://testing.uga.edu/

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