Summer Start Orientation 

Student beginning classes in summer 2020 will complete an online orientation. 

Fall Start Orientation

We will be moving to a three-step system to assist all new students in transitioning to UWG successfully. Below you will find all the details to assist in your transition. 

• Register for Orientation

  Register for Orientation

  Click the red "Register Now" button below to complete your orientation registration.  

  
  The date you select refers to your virtual advising day. It is on your chosen date that you will interact with your academic college, meet one-on-one with your academic advisor, and officially register for classes. An Orientation Leader will reach out to assist with all of your questions and share their experience of being a Wolf. 

  
  Note: Registration is a comprehensive fee for all three parts of the orientation process. For students who have already registered, you can log into your orientation registration and complete the first step at your convenience. 

• Part 1: Online Pre-Orientation

  Part 1: Online Pre-Orientation

  Students will receive an email to UWG’s Online Pre-Orientation program. Our online experience will help you settle into the university by providing you with information and resources to prepare you for the start of your first semester adequately!

• Part 2: Virtual Academic Advising and Course Registration

  Part 2: Virtual Academic Advising and Course Registration

  After completing the Online Pre-Orientation program, students will have a virtual academic advising appointment. Academic advisors will provide one-on-one advising and registration meetings with students for their first-semester classes. Participation in virtual advising is required. Students will have their virtual session with an advisor by the day they signed up for orientation as long as they have completed their pre-registration advising survey and Phase I.

  First-Year Students Entering Fall 2020 - Academic Advising Dates
   June 1, 2020 - June 2, 2020 - Full
  June 4, 2020 - June 5, 2020
  June 8, 2020 - June 9, 2020 
  June 15, 2020 - June 16, 2020 
  June 22, 2020 - June 23, 2020

  Transfer/Adult Learners Entering Fall 2020 - Academic Advising Dates
  June 12, 2020
  June 26, 2020

• Part 3: Orientation and Pack Premiere

  Part 3: Orientation and Pack Premiere

  In the fall, we look forward to welcoming you to the Pack in person! Orientation and Pack Premiere 2020 will include an in-person experience and will provide you with the opportunity to connect with many campus resources to assist in your transition! You will meet the orientation leaders, and begin navigating campus with your peers. Participation in Pack Premiere will allow you to have fun, make friends, and get connected to campus to ensure a successful first year!

  
  This experience is still evolving, and more information about Orientation and Pack Premiere will be provided to new students and guests in the coming weeks.

All orientation fees are nonrefundable and non-transferable. You will not be registered in the system until your payment has been submitted. If you have questions or concerns while registering, please contact us at orient@westga.edu or 678-839-4739.

Please note that we are no longer able to accept cash payments on the day of orientation. Please bring a credit/debit card or check.