New Student Orientation
The New Student Orientation is delivered through an online platform in which matriculants will be allowed access.
We strongly encourage everyone to complete the online orientation within the first month of the semester.
- Summer Orientation begins June 2 for Summer 2025 matriculants.
- Fall Orientation begins August 1 for Fall 2025 matriculants.
The online orientation is available asynchronously throughout the semester and includes information from the Graduate School and campus partners on the following topics:
- Equal Opportunity Office
- Academic Honesty
- Resources for Research & Learning
- Student Health Insurance
- Student Organizations
- GradFIRST
- Graduate School Admissions and Enrolled Student Services
- Student Care & Outreach
- Student Accounts & Financial Aid
- Health & Wellness
- Auxiliary Services (OneCard Office, UGA ID, etc.)
- Transportation & Parking Services
- Campus Safety
- Student Services & Support (Career Center, Disability Resource Center)
- Immigration Services
- Recreational Activities (RecSports, etc.)
- Campus Traditions (The Arch, Chapel Bell, Dawg Walk, etc.)
The Graduate School Welcome Fair for incoming graduate students (Summer and Fall, 2025) will be held on August 11, 2025 at the The Classic Center in downtown Athens from 1:00-4:00pm.
