WE ARE CELEBRATING YOU
Whether you are a first-year or fourth-year student, start your semester off right by celebrating with free food, prizes, fun events, and making new friends. You won’t want to miss out.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
There are tons of Welcome UGA events all across campus and new ones being added every day. View the complete schedule to get a glimpse at what's coming.
BE IN THE LOOP
Keep an eye out for Welcome UGA text messages with updates on free food, fun games, and more.
BUILD COMMUNITY
Welcome UGA is your time to find your people and create memories. Join us and seize the opportunity.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
There are tons of Welcome UGA events all across campus and new ones being added every day. View the complete schedule to get a glimpse at what's coming.
BE IN THE LOOP
Keep an eye out for Welcome UGA text messages with updates on free food, fun games, and more.
BUILD COMMUNITY
Welcome UGA is your time to find your people and create memories. Join us and seize the opportunity.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Welcome UGA starts January 5 through February 1. Times and locations are subject to change.
One, massive, kick-off celebration. No seriously, it's massive.
Tate Student Center
August 10
8 PM- 11PM
Tate Student Center
August 10
8 PM- 11PM
Explore your new home of Athens through an interactive downtown experience, visiting local businesses, taking fun photos, and entering to win raffle prizes.
Downtown Athens
August 12
11 AM - 2 PM
Downtown Athens
August 12
11 AM - 2 PM
A special welcome to all incoming transfer students set in the iconic West End Zone. Don't miss out on free food, swag, and a chance to make new friends.
West End Zone at Sanford Stadium
August 12
5 PM
West End Zone at Sanford Stadium
August 12
5 PM
All new students, Freshman and Transfer, gather between the hedges to form the Super G.
Sanford Stadium
August, 13
6 PM
Sanford Stadium
August, 13
6 PM
Come grab free pizza at our Spring semester kick-off.
Tate Atrium
January 7
11 AM
Tate Atrium
January 7
11 AM
On Fridays, we wear RED. Show your UGA pride and stop by for free food and exclusive UGA swag while supplies last.
Outside Tate Theater
January 10
11 AM
Outside Tate Theater
January 10
11 AM
A special welcome to all incoming transfer students set in the iconic West End Zone. Don't miss out on free food, swag, and a chance to make new friends.
West End Zone @ Sanford Stadium
January 15
5 PM - 7 PM
West End Zone @ Sanford Stadium
January 15
5 PM - 7 PM
Explore 150+ student organizations, enjoy games, food, music, and prizes.
Tate Student Center
January 28 & 30
7 PM - 10 PM
Tate Student Center
January 28 & 30
7 PM - 10 PM
Connect with student groups and campus offerings, check out well-being demonstrations and activities, spend time with therapy dogs, and enjoy free food and giveaways.
Ramsey Student Center Gym Central
February 25
4 PM - 7 PM
Ramsey Student Center Gym Central
February 25
4 PM - 7 PM
Connect with student groups and campus offerings, check out well-being demonstrations and activities, spend time with therapy dogs, and enjoy free food and giveaways.
Tate Student Center
September 10
10 AM - 1 PM
Tate Student Center
September 10
10 AM - 1 PM
Come grab a free coffee and donut and meet UGA PD and the police dogs! This event is part of BeWellUGA Week.
Tate Breezeway
September 10
9 AM - 1PM
Tate Breezeway
September 10
9 AM - 1PM
Everyone is welcome in the Ram Fam! Take a break, be active, and have fun with exciting games, food, and prizes.
Ramsey Student Center
September 12
8 PM - 11 PM
Ramsey Student Center
September 12
8 PM - 11 PM
Volunteer through Dawg Day of Service— UGA’s biggest annual service event— to support local nonprofits. Whatever your passion, there’s a site that needs your help!
Athens Community
September 21
9 AM - 2 PM
Athens Community
September 21
9 AM - 2 PM
