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Housing registration

Housing registration takes place in The Dawg House, our online student housing portal. There is a $35 non-refundable fee for registration.

Students must be admitted to the university to register for housing
Registration is not complete until the fee is paid
Registration does not commit you to the University of Georgia
Registration only guarantees you a space if you are a first-year student
For most students, registration date and time determines the order in which they choose their space

First-Year Housing Webinars

Join housing staff and current UGA students as we walk through the housing process, including roommates, timelines and resources. We’ll also be answering your questions live.

Orientation Housing

First-year students have the option to register for orientation housing when they choose their orientation session.

Two-day orientation sessions:
 Black-Diallo-Miller Hall, 315 Baxter St., Athens, GA 30609

One-day orientation sessions (summer, transfer and last chance sessions):
No on-campus residence hall options available

Families and other guests:
Visit the New Student Orientation Family Information Page for lodging options.

Checking in and out

Upon arriving on campus, check in at Black-Diallo-Miller Hall to drop off your belongings before heading to the Tate Student Center for the welcome at 12 p.m. 

Housing check in: 9-11:30 a.m. on Orientation Day One (in the Black-Diallo-Miller lobby)

Housing checkout: 12 p.m. on Orientation Day Two (at the Black-Diallo-Miller desk)

Housing may accommodate a late checkout of 2 p.m. for students who may need additional time due to advising appointments. Students who need this extra time should contact housing@uga.edu.  

Parking

Use the W07 lot directly off Baxter Street and next to Black-Diallo-Miller Hall for drop-offs and unloading only. Parking in this lot is limited to 10 minutes.

Use the Hull Street Deck (W05) for all long-term day and overnight parking.

Early arrival requests

One night of housing in Black-Diallo-Miller is included in your orientation fee but, due to travel or other compelling needs, students may request an early arrival to Black-Diallo-Miller for the night before their scheduled orientation session. Make this request when you register for your orientation session or by emailing housing@uga.edu. Limited space is available, and requests are granted on a first-come, first-served basis.

If space is available, you will receive an email with additional information that will include a payment link. An extra night’s stay is a nonrefundable fee of $33, and payment for an early arrival is due at least 48 hours prior to arrival. After payment completion, you will be permitted to check into Black-Diallo-Miller beginning at 4 p.m. the day before your Orientation Day One.

Roommates

University Housing staff will make room assignments as participants check in on Orientation Day One. Submit roommate requests to housing@uga.edu at least 48 hours in advance of checking in, or plan to arrive for check in together. Otherwise, you will be assigned a random roommate during your stay.

Only you and your assigned roommate are permitted to stay overnight in your room. If you do not have a roommate, you may not bring overnight guests to occupy that vacancy.

Building access

Upon checking in, you will receive a key to your room and a building access card. You must carry your access card with you at all times, as you will need it and the PIN number provided to access the building. Only students with access cards are permitted behind the secure access point.

What to bring

Linens and bedding – linens and bedding are not included, so be sure to bring your:
- pillow with pillowcase
- sheets (either twin XL or queen)
- blanket or sleeping bag
- Towels and washcloths

Toiletries (e.g., soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste)

Shower shoes or flip-flops

Medications, if applicable

Photo ID for housing check in (e.g., driver’s license, state ID, passport)

Accommodations for students with disabilities

If you indicated a need for a housing accommodation due to a disability on the orientation registration form, Accessibility and Testing will receive your request and notify University Housing to prepare any accommodations required during your stay.

For students who might need a housing accommodation not related to a disability, please contact University Housing at housing@uga.edu.

Quiet hours

Because some participants may be preparing to take exams during orientation, quiet hours will be observed from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. 

Renters Insurance

GradGuard is a University Housing preferred vendor offering student-focused personal property and personal liability coverage.

Minifridge rentals

Minifridge/microwave combination units are available through our partner vendor, MyCollegeFridge.com. Orders placed after July 24 will be delivered after move in. More information…