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 August 9 and runs through September 20. Times and locations are subject to change.
One, massive, kick-off celebration. No seriously, it's massive.
Tate Student Center
Saturday, August 9
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
Monday, August 11
11 AM - 2 PM
Downtown Athens
Monday, August 11
11 AM - 2 PM
A special welcome for all incoming graduate students.
Classic Center
Monday, August 11
Time TBA
Classic Center
Monday, August 11
Time TBA
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 Lounge at Sanford Stadium
Monday, August 11
5 PM
All new students, Freshman and Transfer, gather between the hedges to form the Super G.
Sanford Stadium
Tuesday, August 12
6 PM
Sanford Stadium
Tuesday, August 12
6 PM
On Fridays, we wear RED & BLACK! Show your UGA pride and stop by for free food and exclusive UGA swag while supplies last!
Tate Plaza
Friday, August 15
11 AM
Tate Plaza
Friday, August 15
11 AM
Explore 150+ student organizations and enjoy games, food, music, and prizes.
Tate Student Center
Tuesday, August 26 & Thursday, August 28
7 PM - 10 PM
Tate Student Center
Tuesday, August 26 & Thursday, August 28
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.
Tate Student Center
Tuesday, September 9
10 AM - 1 PM
Tate Student Center
Tuesday, September 9
10 AM - 1 PM
Everyone is welcome in the Ram Fam! Take a break, be active, and have fun with exciting games, food, and prizes.
Ramsey Student Center
Thursday, September 11
8 PM - 11 PM
Ramsey Student Center
Thursday, September 11
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
Saturday, September 13
9 AM - 2 PM
Athens Community
Saturday, September 13
9 AM - 2 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
