New Student Orientation

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YOUR JOURNEY STARTS NOW

Welcome to the University of West Georgia Pack! You are about to embark on the journey of a lifetime, and it all starts with your personalized New Student Orientation.

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Orientation is a vital and exciting part of the UWG experience, designed to set you up for success during your first semester and beyond. We’ll provide you with information and resources you need while you explore campus, choose your classes, meet new friends and have a howling good time.

2021 Orientation Information

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2021 Orientation Information

Fall Orientation

Your one-on-one experience starts by meeting your Orientation Leader who will act as your personal guide through your New Student Orientation adventure. Then you will have opportunities to…

  • Meet with your academic advisor and receive your class schedule
  • Speak to Financial Aid representatives and explore payment options
  • Learn about housing options from Housing and Residence Life
  • Take a tour of your future residence halls and beautiful campus
  • Receive essential items such as your Student ID or parking hangtag, and of course, UWG swag

You are now officially part of the Pack, and we can’t wait to meet you! Go West! Go Wolves!

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International Students

Welcome! For new International Students with an F1 or J1 visa, please refer only to International Check-In & Orientation for a guide to your Orientation.

Contact Information

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Contact Information

April Wood Stewart, Director of New Student Programs

Brett Sauls, Coordinator of Orientation

New Student Programs

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We believe your UWG experience truly starts at Orientation, and we encourage all members of the Pack (that means you!) to join us for this opportunity.

Please note, you will not be registered in the system until your payment has been submitted. We are no longer able to accept cash payments on the day of Orientation. Please bring a credit/debit card or check. All Orientation fees are nonrefundable and non-transferable.

If you have questions or concerns while registering, contact us at orient@westga.edu or (678) 839-4739.

 

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To register for orientation login to myuwg.westga.edu with your username. This was given to you in your acceptance email and acceptance letter, but you can look it up here:

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