As one of the first residents who moved into Payne Hall for the academic year, I remember feeling overwhelmed and lonely but optimistic. I was ready to meet so many new people and make memories to last a lifetime, while…
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RHA Receives Double Honors
University of Georgia’s RHA Receives Double Honors from SAACURH: Advisor of the Year and Building Block Chapter of the Year The University of Georgia’s Residence Hall Association (RHA) has clinched two prestigious awards from the South Atlantic Affiliate of College…
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Resident Assistant applications
Applications to become a resident assistant (RA) for fall 2024 close Jan. 8, 2024. We’re using this opportunity to allow some of our current student staff members to share their experiences as RAs in their own words. My experience has…
University Housing staff make a difference every day.
Here is one staff member’s story in his own words. Nathan D., C.L.A.S.S. Advocate in Brumby Hall If I could write one word to describe being a CA, it would be community. I bet it sounds pretty basic considering that’s…
Empowering our Spanish-Language Staff
University Housing is proud to announce a new partnership between the department and UGA’s Intensive English Program (IEP). Together, they have launched a six-month long “ESL for Professional Staff Development” course designed to support Spanish-language speakers among staff. This course…
Fighting hunger and building community
In November, University Housing’s annual Housing Against Hunger campaign funded 14,532 meals for hungry community members through the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia (FBNEG). Over a two-week period, housing residents and staff donated through online monetary gifts and donations of…
The Evolving Student-Supporter Relationship
As we approach Thanksgiving, it’s important to know that many families grapple with the challenges that come with this new chapter of their lives—including redefining the supporter-student relationship since students have moved away from home. It marks a time of…
Embracing the True Spirit of Homecoming
Homecoming week is a time for alumni to return, campus to buzz with energy, and our beloved Bulldogs to shine. But amidst all the festivities and the football game, there’s something even more special that stands out—the sense of homecoming…
Green Cup Challenge
The Green Cup Challenge is a friendly conservation competition in Mell, Lipscomb, Church, Hill and Boggs halls that occurs every October. Residents compete to learn which hall can conserve the most amount of electricity and water, as well as participate…
Housing Against Hunger
Each fall, University Housing rallies its community to provide meals for local families in need. This year, our goal is to fund 12,000 meals for hungry community members. We’re counting on our residents, staff and anyone who can give to…
Local, sustainable swag
Promotional items are only kept—on average—for a year according to the 2019 Global Ad Impressions Study by the Advertising Specialty Institute. This means many items end up in landfills very soon after they’re distributed. This fact, in addition to student…
Getting involved and making new friends
One of the best ways to make the most of your college experience is by meeting new people and forming friendships. Luckily, your dorm can be a great place to start. One way to meet new friends in your dorm…
Vice President Wilson reminisces about his time with University Housing
As the current Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Georgia, Victor Wilson has dedicated his career to ensuring that students have the best possible college experience. Approaching his retirement, VP Wilson takes a few moments to reminisce…
Health and safety inspections
On Sept. 5, students received notice about health and safety inspections. Proactive health and safety inspections are completed at least once each semester to ensure student living environments remain comfortable, safe and clean. During a health and safety inspection, a…
Creating Community: We’re in this together!
Living on campus can be an incredibly rewarding experience but it also comes with its own set of challenges. One of the keys to making your college journey enjoyable is creating a healthy, safe and positive community in the residence…
Nurturing a Positive Roommate Relationship
The transition to UGA can be both thrilling and overwhelming, especially when you’re moving away from home for the first time. As you embark on this new chapter, one of the most crucial aspects of your college experience will be…
Cleaning in the Dorms: A Shared Responsibility
As college students, the excitement of dorm life often overshadows the responsibility that comes with it. Maintaining a clean and healthy living environment is not solely the job of professional housing staff members; it’s a collective effort. Because students live…
University Housing awarded grant from Georgia Environmental Protection Division
University Housing and the Office of Sustainability’s Waste Reduction Services unit were awarded partial funding for a waste reduction initiative funded by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. The funding will provide scales, software and training for Waste Reduction Service’s front-end…
Move-in Day: What you need to know
For information specific to each building, including directions, unloading zone maps, check-in locations, cart checkout and more, visit the MOVE IN page of the housing website. ARRIVAL AUGUST 11-13 Students planning to arrive August 11-13 must choose an arrival time…
Welcome UGA
We’re often asked what students do between move in and the first day of class. In short: a lot! First, students living on campus can expect to have a community meeting with their RA. This is a chance to go…
A supporter’s guide to college move in
For many first-year students, move-in day can be a daunting experience. The transition from home life to dorm life can be overwhelming, and students may feel homesick or unsure about how to navigate their new environment. As a parent, there…
Unpack before you pack
New TVs, coffee makers, bedding and other items generate a lot of trash and recycling on campus during move in. To reduce the waste brought to campus—and to save space in the car—unbox new items before you pack. Try: On…
Why your RA is your new best friend
Resident assistants (RAs) and C.L.A.S.S. advocates (CAs) play an important role in the on-campus experience at UGA. They are typically upperclassmen who live on the same floor or wing as their residents and are responsible for fostering a positive living…
The “M” word: Mold
Mold can be an issue in dorm rooms—where students are sometimes new to living in close proximity to others and where temperature and humidity can vary from room to room—but with some simple steps, it’s easy to prevent. Mold is…
You’ve got mail!
As students prepare to move to campus, we get a lot of questions about mail and packages. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers: Can I send packages to my dorm ahead of move in? Please plan for packages…
Why work for housing?
Working for University Housing as a student can be a fun, educational and enjoyable experience. With a variety of positions available, students have the opportunity to gain valuable skills and experience while making meaningful contributions to their campus community. One…
Dorms 101: Decorating and dimensions
It’s that time of the year when the housing office is flooded with calls about furniture and futons, and dimensions and decorations. Here are some helpful resources as your student plans their move to campus: Room plans Once your student…
The art of wellness
The Art of Wellness Living Learning Community at the University of Georgia is a unique initiative that aims to foster a holistic approach to well-being among its students. In partnership with the Department of Dance, the program was launched in…
Fear Factor: Community bathrooms
Living on campus can be an exciting and challenging experience, especially if you’re a first-year student. One of the most significant aspects of dorm life is sharing a bathroom with others. While some people may find it intimidating, a shared…
In-room recycling and education
Recycling education is an important aspect of waste reduction efforts on UGA’s campus. Students play a crucial role in promoting sustainability practices—educating them about the benefits of recycling can have a significant impact on the environment. Bins in every residence…
Sustainability – In-Room Recycling
Where do I empty my bin when it’s full? Residents must empty their blue in-room recycling bin to their nearby recycling collection dumpster located outside of the building. Find your closest recycling dumpster on the map below: Landfill and recycling…
Dawg Blog
Is your room best?
Bulldog Battle is a monthly competition for residents to show off their rooms leading to the annual Room of the Year vote in April. Bulldog Battle is a monthly competition for residents to show off their rooms leading to the…
New student hub
Find all the up-to-date information and resources students, friends and families need in our new student online hub!
Resident Assistant
Resident Assistants (RAs) shape the learning experience of 30 to 75 students assigned to their residential community. Through active learning focused on building a thriving community, the development of interpersonal skills, promoting social awareness and responsibility, and well-being, the RA…
Residential Belonging Assistant
Enhancing the on-campus experience As live-in student staff members, residential belonging assistants (RBAs) enhance the on-campus experience by creating an inclusive and thriving living and learning environment. This position fosters positive relationships to create a sense of belonging in the…
Residential Building Services Worker
Residential building services workers (RBSWs) perform a variety of scheduled cleaning tasks throughout the residence halls year-round. RBSWs are on the front lines of communication and customer service with residents and their role is critical in the department’s efforts to providing a secure and…
McWhorter Hall Move In
Go the University Housing front page. 2023 Fall Move In McWhorter Hall Updates & AlertsCurrent OccupancyAddress/DirectionsParking, Check-In, Trash/Recycling MapWork RequestsCommunity GuideFloor Meeting Date/TimeGuest RestroomsClosest Dining HallContact InformationConnecting DevicesMailing AddressSocial Media AccountsVisitation InformationPIN LinkDawg Fest Updates & Alerts Move vehicles to…
Lipscomb Hall Move In
Go the University Housing front page. 2023 Fall Move In Lipscomb Hall Updates & AlertsCurrent OccupancyAddress/DirectionsParking, Check-In, Trash/Recycling MapWork RequestsCommunity GuideFloor Meeting Date/TimeGuest RestroomsClosest Dining HallContact InformationConnecting DevicesMailing AddressSocial Media AccountsVisitation InformationPIN LinkDawg Fest Updates & Alerts Move vehicles to…
RHA – Contact
Welcome • About • Events • FAQ • Conferences • CONTACT • Allocations • Resources To reach the RHA Executive Board, email rha@uga.edu and your email will be answered by the board member that can help you best. If you know you…
RHA – Conferences
Welcome • About • Events • FAQ • CONFERENCES • Contact • Allocations • Resources Conferences At UGA, RHA and NRHH participate in three (3) annual conferences hosted by the South Atlantic Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (SAACURH)…
RHA – Events
Welcome • About • EVENTS • FAQ • Conferences • Contact • Allocations • Resources Events DAWGFEST Description: RHA is excited to announce our first event of the year! Dawgfest is an opportunity to come out, play various carnival games,…
RHA – About
Welcome • ABOUT • Events • FAQ • Conferences • Contact • Allocations • Resources About What is Residence Hall Association? The Residence Hall Association (RHA) is the second-largest organization on campus, and we serve and advocate for more than…
Student Jobs In Housing
Housing is one of the largest student employers on campus! Learn how you can be a part of the team. Work for housing Did you know that students can work for University Housing? University Housing hires one of the largest…
Housing Contracts
What is a housing contract and why is it important? Let us break it down for you. The importance of a housing contract It’s that time of year when first-year students are signing their housing contracts for fall semester. The…
Starlight Diamond Banquet
Members of the housing community attended the Starlight Diamond Banquet on Tuesday, April 19 to celebrate the end of another great academic year of programming. Attendees included executive board members of the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) and the Residence…
Residence Hall Director
Residence hall directors (RHDs) are integral part of the housing team—their position as live-on staff members is indicative of their important role in supporting residents and in creating safe, comfortable, and inclusive communities with a focus on student learning. They lead programmatic…
Culture Of Inclusion and Belonging
University Housing believes an inclusive community is essential to the personal growth of all community members. Through our mission, values and principles, we commit to building a department where all can feel a sense of belonging. We strive to create…
Dawg Path
A residential curriculum is a particular approach to designing and delivering intentional learning opportunities for college and university students. Developed since 2005, this approach has been replicated and modified in various forms at campuses across the world. At the University of…
Graduate Resident
Graduate residents (GRs) live in apartments provided by University Housing and work part-time contributing to the creation of a comfortable community conducive to the academic success and personal development of undergraduate staff and/or students. Graduate residents work in multiple areas…
Doctoral Intern
University Housing’s doctoral interns (DIs) live in apartments provided by University Housing and work part-time contributing to the creation of a comfortable community conducive to the academic success and personal development of undergraduate staff and/or students. DIs work with professional…
Sustainability
University Housing employs a full-time sustainability coordinator who focuses on resident education in areas related to sustainability and offers valuable insight as University Housing grows and evolves its physical and staff presence on campus. Sustainability initiatives focus on waste reduction,…
Work For Housing
Part of the Division of Student Affairs, University Housing consists of nearly 2.8 million square feet of facilities and is home to more than 9,000 students. The department employs 220 full-time staff members, 21 graduate assistants and 565 undergraduate student…
Sustainability – University Housing Sustainability Ambassadors
Join the University Housing Sustainability Ambassadorship and become a part of something truly special! The University of Georgia is seeking passionate students who are eager to make a difference and become the face of sustainability in the residence halls. This…
Black-Diallo-Miller Hall
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Commitment to the future
UGA is finalizing of a plan to direct $20 million to renovate five first-year residence halls. University officials are nearing finalization of a plan, under development since late summer, to direct $20 million to renovate five first-year residence halls by…
Register now for fall 2022
Registration is live for incoming first-year and graduate students, as well as current students. CURRENT STUDENTS Priority registration period: Dec. 2, 2021-Jan. 14, 2022 Appointment times to choose a space will be granted in the order in which current students complete the returning student…
Housing Against Hunger
We’re challenging ourselves to collect 10,000 lbs. of food for the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia… and you can help! The Athens community at the core of what makes the University of Georgia so special and, although UGA students and…
Submit your design
Help us design the door decorations for student doors in every residence hall across campus. SPRING 2022 DOOR DECORATION STUDENT CONTEST Our best ideas and inspirations always come from students, and now we’re asking you to help us design the spring 2022…
Green Cup Challenge
A friendly competition to see who can save the most energy and water. The Green Cup Challenge is a friendly conservation competition in Mell, Lipscomb, Church, Hill and Boggs halls that occurs every October. Residents compete to learn which hall can conserve…
Welcome, Building 2264!
Rising on the corner of Baxter Street and Cloverhurst Avenue, Building 2264 will house 525 first-year students in double-occupancy rooms beginning in fall 2022. Construction on the $50 million project began in December 2020 and will conclude in July 2022,…
New student hub
Find all the up-to-date information and resources students, friends and families need in our new student online hub!
Student Leadership
Community Councils The primary governing bodies in our halls are community councils composed of elected officers and representatives of residents within that hall. Taking part in residence hall government is an excellent way to develop leadership skills and to become…
Room of the Year contest
Enter on Instagram Sept. 1-15 for a chance to be named Room of the Year 2021! Does your room have what it takes to be named Room of the Year? We’re looking for well-designed and organized rooms—on any budget—that show…
Community Council elections
Run for a position to have a say in the governance of your community! Community councils are the student governing bodies for their respective communities. Councils plan programs and purchases for residents and participate as representatives in the larger Residence Hall Association (RHA).…
Plug and play
Residents will soon be able to stream and game in public spaces all throughout housing. University Housing is working to upgrade TVs and install HDMI ports in 82 locations, providing more opportunities for residents to game, stream and connect with…
What To Bring Checklist
Updated August 11, 2021 WHAT TO BRING Cell phone, earbuds, chargers and laptop/iPad Textbooks, pen and paper (class materials) Toiletries Toothbrush and toothpaste Prescription medications Prescription eyeglasses/contacts and contact solution Clothing to last up to 14 days (very few spaces…
NRHH – Awards
Of the Month Awards OTMs are a premiere recognition tool that come in the form of essays in which the writer nominates a person, group, or program to be considered for campus, regional, or NACURH-wide (National Association of College and…
New student hub
Find all the up-to-date information and resources students, friends and families need in our new student online hub!
Summer housing webinars
Get the answers you need in one of our new student webinars: Tuesdays June 8-August 10 at 7 p.m. Click to register.
Move-in volunteers needed!
Each year, more than 200 student volunteers help welcome students into the residence halls. One volunteer perk: moving in early! Visit the Hunker Down with Housing page for more information.
New Student Hub
Welcome new students! Keep in touch Move In Well-being Community Guide Orientation Housing For students, housing during First-Year Orientation is in Black-Diallo-Miller Hall (315 Baxter St., Athens, GA 30609). One night is included with your orientation fee. Family and supporter…
101 Things To Do In Athens
UGA Traditions 1. Visit the Sports Museum at Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall 2. Catch a movie at the Tate Student Center3. Relax on Herty Field 4. Explore the Founders Garden 5. Find a service opportunity with Serve UGA 6. Take a first-year photo at the…
360° video tours
Although we don’t feel we can safely offer in-person tours during spring and summer, 360° video tours are the next-best thing. These immersive tours allow you to follow along with our staff tour guides as they explore each hall. Simply…
Sustainability – Move-Out Donations
Dawgs Ditch the Dumpster (Dawgs Ditch for short) is an annual landfill diversion initiative and student volunteer opportunity that reflects housing’s commitments to sustainability and student leadership. The program allows residents living on campus to donate unwanted items that may…
Sustainability – Move-In Recycling
Move-in recycling saves items from reaching the landfill In efforts to reduce our collective impact during move-in week, University Housing encourages new residents to “Unpack Before You Pack.” This can be done by unboxing items and properly disposing of the…
Sustainability – EcoReps
EcoReps There are many ways to get involved with sustainability within the residence halls, across campus, and throughout the Athens community. If you are seeking a leadership position and enjoy representing your community, see if the EcoRep position on community council is…
Key Notes
How Does It Work? Key Notes is a letter-writing campaign where past residents write letters to incoming ones. It doesn’t matter if you moved out 3 weeks ago or 30 years ago, all you need to do is submit a…
Events
Welcome, Building 2264!
Rising on the corner of Baxter Street and Cloverhurst Avenue, Building 2264 will house 525 first-year students in double-occupancy rooms beginning in fall 2022. Construction on the $50 million project began in December 2020 and will conclude in July 2022,…
Building 2264
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Expanded Rooker Hall
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Expanded McWhorter Hall
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Expanded Busbee Hall
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Contacts
University Health Center: 706-542-8715 University Housing: 706-583-0912 or hsgcovid@uga.edu Student Care and Outreach: 706-542-7774 or sco@uga.edu Wellness Meals: 706-202-4376 (Monday – Friday; 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.); 706-338-8781 (on weekends and Monday – Friday; 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.) UGA Directory Assistance:…
Fall registration
First-year, graduate, transfer and current students should register now for more choices this fall. The opportunity to choose your own space is determined by the date and time you register for housing and pay the $35 fee. Although housing for first-year…
Hunker Down With Housing
HUNKER DOWN WITH HOUSING VOLUNTEERS Move in is an annual event featuring more than 250 student volunteers who help to welcome students to the University of Georgia. Each student volunteer has a particular role: working in the parking lots, directing…
Breaks And Move Out
SPRING MOVE OUT 2024 Unless you are participating in commencement, you must check out within 24 hours of your last final exam. Exceptions include residents with summer contracts in Rooker, McWhorter, Busbee, Health Sciences Campus and University Village. Residents participating…
Living Learning Communities
Living learning communities Launch Pad • THRIVE • Honors Magnet Program • Language Communities • Franklin Residential College • Art of Wellness Other academic initiatives Russell Academic Center • Other Academic Programs All our videos are on the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UniversityHousingUGA/videos …
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All Students We recommend using the most recent versions of the following browser to access The Dawg House: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Edge (Chromium) The registration process varies based on your status with the university; please select for…
Camps and Conferences Policies and Expectations
Policies Alcohol Georgia law prohibits possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by those under the legal drinking age and prohibits making alcoholic beverages available to persons under the legal drinking age. Underage guests found in possession of alcoholic beverages will…
After Your Event
Invoice University Housing will email an itemized invoice of housing charges (including any charges for damages, lost keys, lost access cards, facility charges, linen, etc.) to the group sponsor following checkout. Payment Payment is due in full no later than…
Hosting Your Group on Campus
Finding spaces on campus for your events Classrooms Several of our on-campus residence halls have classrooms and conference rooms. These spaces can be reserved during your group’s stay to accommodate team meetings, breakout sessions and more. Lounges and lobbies All…
Planning Your Stay
CONFERENCE HOUSING RESERVATION REQUESTS Applications for summer camps and conferences are now open. If you have questions or concerns please contact Jawoin Williams via email at jawoin.williams@uga.edu or by phone at 706-713-2654. GUEST HOUSING AGREEMENT/CONTRACT Contact Jawoin Williams for information: jawoin.williams@uga.edu LIABILITY INSURANCE…