Spring and Summer Semesters
Spring and Summer Semester Orientations for parents are a half-day program that coincides with the student program. Parking is available at the Tate Student Center Parking Deck, one block south of the intersection of Lumpkin and Baxter Streets on campus. Check in with your student at the Tate Student Center. Click here for directions.
Students and parents will hear from representatives from the Bursar's Office, food services, the health center, and the academic area to which the student was admitted. There will also be a brief information session for parents. No advance reservation is required for parents. Parents are encouraged to eat lunch with the students in Snelling Dining Commons.
Parents should also review the student’s Orientation “To Do” list. And to make sure your student is ready to enroll at UGA, it is highly recommended that parents review information on the New Dawgs web page.
Fall Semester
First-year
Parents are invited and strongly encouraged to attend the same Orientation session as their student. Parents of new Fall semester First-year students will receive in the mail a postcard invitation to Orientation after their student’s session has been confirmed. There is not a separate charge for parents and other family members attending Orientation; the Orientation fee paid by the student is a “family cost” and allows family members to attend Orientation with the student. Costs to parents will be what they choose to pay separately for meals, lodging, and transportation to campus. Parents do not need to send money or make reservations for Orientation.
Fall Semester Orientation for parents is a two-day program with sessions that run concurrent with the student program. The program for each session includes information sessions on campus housing, food service, costs, the health center, campus safety and academic programs. A campus tour and question and answer sessions with trained student Orientation Leaders are also included. The Orientation program will end on the second day with advising and registration for the students. Do not make plans to leave campus prior to 6:00 p.m. that day.
Day 2
Morning Run for Parents
Start your day with a relaxing jog through the beautiful (and at times hilly) UGA campus with Dr. Al R. Clarke, Psychologist at Counseling & Psychiatric Services. We will begin our approximately 3 mile run at the circle in front of the Georgia Center at 6:30 am, go down past Sanford Stadium, up around North Campus, loop around the Arch and then back to the Georgia Center finishing around 7am. Come join us for stress management at its best.
Group run only offered June 9, 18 25 and July 2, 7, 14, 16, 21.
Parents may also visit the Ramsey Student Center for Physical Activity for a fee of $7.00. Please see the Orientation staff for details on obtaining a parent validation sticker.
Lodging
One night in Creswell Hall is included in the Orientation Fee for students only. Students may arrive at Creswell Hall beginning at 5:00p.m. on the evening prior to the first day of Orientation for an additional fee. The cost for this extra night in Creswell Hall will be billed to the student's Student Account. Cost for one night will be $30.50 per student in a double occupancy room. No single rooms are available for students. Linen is included in accommodations in Creswell Hall.
Parents who wish to stay in Creswell Hall during Orientation may check-in during official Orientation Check-In on the morning of the first day of Orientation. Parents may also arrive at Creswell Hall beginning at 5:00 p.m. on the evening prior to the first day of Orientation. No prior reservations are needed. Parents will be charged $30.50 per night in a double occupancy room and $42.25 per night in a single occupancy room. Linen is included in accommodations in Creswell Hall. Please do not send money in advance. All charges for parents residing in Creswell Hall will be billed to the student's Student Account.
Students and parents requiring lodging accommodations for the evening of the second day of Orientation and/or additional days should contact the Housing Assignments Office at 706-542-1421, press 0 or housing@uga.edu in advance for reservations and availability in a residence hall on campus. No additional nights accommodations after Orientation will be available in Creswell Hall. Accommodations are $30.50 for a double occupancy room and $42.25 for a single occupancy room, including linen. Please do not send money in advance. All charges will be billed to the student's Student Account.
Accommodations include two bed sheets, one pillow with pillowcase, one blanket and two bath towels. Remember to bring your toiletries and a small alarm clock. Please do not send money in advance. You will be able to secure and pay for a residence hall room the day you arrive for Orientation. Family members who prefer not to stay in the residence hall may choose to make reservations in any of the numerous hotels serving the University community.
Georgia Center Hotel
The most convenient place to stay during your visits is the Georgia Center Hotel. Close to the Coliseum, Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall, and other landmarks, the Georgia Center is the University's on-campus hotel and conference center. Guest Services staff will be happy to help you find your way around the University. The Office of Admissions has negotiated special discounted rates at the Georgia Center Hotel for its guests.
Additionally, The Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau Web site lists area hotels and bed and breakfast inns. Do not make reservations or travel plans until your student’s session assignment has been confirmed.
Please click here for directions to Creswell Residence Hall.
Meals
Parents are encouraged to eat lunch in the dining hall on both days of Orientation. A $19 meal ticket will be available for purchase at check in at Creswell Residence Hall on the first morning of Orientation. The meal ticket provides lunch on both days of Orientation. Dinner is NOT included in the price of the meal ticket. Most parents choose to eat dinner at one of the many restaurants in Athens. The students will be having dinner together at Orientation.
Please click here for the dates of the First-Year Orientation sessions.
Parents should also review the student’s Orientation “To Do” list. And to make sure your student is ready to enroll at UGA, it is highly recommended that parents review information on the New Dawgs web page.
Please click here for the Tentative Parent Schedule Schedule
Transfer
Fall Semester Orientation for parents is a half-day program that coincides with the student program. Parking is available at the Hull Street Parking Deck, one block west of the intersection of Lumpkin and Baxter Streets on campus. Check in with your student at the Tate Student Center. Click here for directions. Students and parents will hear from representatives from the Bursar’s Office, food services, the health center and the academic area to which the student was admitted. There will also be a brief information session for parents. Lodging is available the night before the session in Myers Residence Hall. No advance reservation is required. Parents are encouraged to eat lunch with the students in Snelling Dining Commons.
Fall Semester Transfer Orientation Parent Agenda
- 8:00 a.m. - Check In - Tate Student Center Theater
- 8:15 a.m. - Welcome and Instructions - Tate Student Center Theater
- 9:15 a.m. - Parent Program - Tate Student Center Theater
- 9:45 a.m. - Resources Fair -Tate Student Center, Tate Hall
- 10:30 a.m. - Academic Area Meetings
- LUNCH - Snelling Dining Commons
- 2:00 p.m. - Campus Tour
Please click here for the dates of the Transfer Orientation sessions.
Parents should also review the student's Orientation "To Do" list. And to make sure your student is ready to enroll at UGA, it is highly recommended that parents review information on the New Dawgs web page.
