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…
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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…
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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 – Recognition
Of the Month Awards (OTMs) OTMs are a recognition tool that come in the form of short essays in which the writer nominates a person, group or program to be considered for campus, regional and national recognition. To submit an…
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 Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube Pinterest Twitter Move In Well-being Community Guide Housing registration Housing registration takes place in The Dawg House, our online student housing portal. There is a $35 non-refundable fee for registration. …
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 is for you.…
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…
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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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University Village East
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Expanded Vandiver Hall
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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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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 $40 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 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, Vandiver and University Village. Residents participating in commencement must…
Living Learning Communities
Living learning communities Launch Pad • Honors Magnet Program • Language Communities • Franklin Residential College • Art of Wellness All our videos are on the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/UniversityHousingUGA/videos Launch Pad The Entrepreneurship Living Learning Community, also known as the Launch Pad,…
Register
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. The registration process varies based on your status with the university; please select for the…
Camps and Conferences Policies and Expectations
Planning Your Stay | Planning Timeline | Reservation Requests | Your On-Campus Stay | After Your Event | Policies And Expectations Summer camps and conferences participants are expected to follow University and Housing policies, as well as details agreed upon…
After Your Event
Planning Your Stay | Planning Timeline | Reservation Requests | Your On-Campus Stay | After Your Event | Policies And Expectations Invoicing University Housing will email a final invoice to the group sponsor within 30 days of checkout. The invoice…
Your On-Campus Stay
Planning Your Stay | Planning Timeline | Reservation Requests | Your On-Campus Stay | After Your Event | Policies And Expectations Housing Staff Support While on campus, each group will work directly with a residence hall director or another University…
Planning Your Stay
Planning Your Stay | Planning Timeline | Reservation Requests | Your On-Campus Stay | After Your Event | Policies And Expectations Building Assignment Some residence halls are unavailable for summer conferences due to summer renovations and other program use. Youth…
Accommodations
Room Accommodations For Students With Disabilities The university strives to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws and policies. Students requesting housing accommodations due to a disability must register with Accessibility and Testing. Once approved, the Accessibility and Testing coordinator will communicate…
Security
Renters insurance University Housing recommends students purchase renters insurance to for coverage of personal belongings. Renters insurance can be added to an existing homeowners policy or purchased independently. GradGuard is University Housing’s preferred vendor offering student-focused personal property and personal liability coverage. GradGuard…
Communication Archive
Students have access to all emails sent from University Housing in The Dawg House Portal. To view past communications, log onto The Dawg House with a UGA MyID and password, click the menu icon on the left and choose MESSAGES.…
Room Plan Search Results
Room Plan Search
Enter Room Number and Hall Name Room Number: Residence Hall: Black-Diallo-Miller HallBoggs HallBrown HallBrumby HallBuilding 1516Busbee HallChurch HallCreswell HallHill HallLipscomb HallMary Lyndon HallMcWhorter HallMell HallMorris HallMyers HallOglethorpe HousePayne HallReed HallRooker HallRussell HallRutherford HallSoule HallUniversity Village – Building AUniversity Village –…
Staff Directory
Listed by director, alphabetically by last name Assignments Office Sydney Hilliard, Sara Griffin, Rebecca Wynn, Suzanne Reichner, Ellen Ackerman, Harper Skinner, Kim Ellis Business and Human Resources Mildred Anderson, Carmen Sauceda, Megan Thrailkill, Alex Ferraro, Acie Serpa, Stephanie Farmer, Kristy…
RHA – Allocations
Welcome • About • Events • FAQ • Conferences • Contact • ALLOCATIONS • Resources Allocations Monetary Allocation Information and Forms RHA uses a portion of its funds to provide allocations for Community Councils and other organizations putting on programs…
RHA – FAQ
Welcome • About • Events • FAQ • Conferences • Contact • Allocations • Resources Frequently Asked Questions Who are the members of RHA? Every resident living in a hall on-campus is a member of the Residence Hall Association. How…
RHA – Resources
Welcome • About • Events • FAQ • Conferences • Contact • Allocations • RESOURCES Resources Governing Documents Constitution and Policy BookMOU Essential Forms External Allocation Request FormInternal Allocation Request FormCommunity Council Retreat RHA General Body AgendasMinutesAttendance Exec N Rec…
NRHH – Membership
Candidate Members To become an NRHH member, interested individuals must become a Candidate member for a semester and complete the respective membership requirements prior to the deadline that semester. After meeting requirements, Candidate members are officially Inducted into the chapter…
NRHH – FAQ
What is NRHH? NRHH is a student organization under University Housing that strives to implement each of our core values in various events and initiatives throughout the year. Learn more on our Home page. What does NRHH do? NRHH hosts…
National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH)
Introduction The National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) is a leadership-based organization comprised of exemplary students advocating for service and recognition on campus. Serving under University Housing and as a sibling to the Residence Hall Association (RHA), UGA’s Georgia Alpha Chapter…
RHA
Welcome • About • Events • FAQ • Conferences • Contact • Allocations • Resources Welcome Residence Hall Association (RHA) is the second largest organization on campus. We serve and advocate for more than 9,000 residents living on campus!
Vandiver Hall
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University Village
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Soule Hall
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Rutherford Hall
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Russell Hall
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Rooker Hall
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Rogers Road
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Reed Hall
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Payne Hall
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Oglethorpe House
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Myers Hall
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Morris Hall
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Mell Hall
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McWhorter Hall
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Mary Lyndon Hall
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Lipscomb Hall
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Hill Hall
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Creswell Hall
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Church Hall
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Busbee Hall
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Building 1516
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Brumby Hall
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Brown Hall
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Housing Against Hunger
Through Nov. 3, housing residents and staff are invited to participate in a campaign with the goal of funding 12,000 meals through the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. We’ll be offering prizes to students and staff who donate through the…
Room of the Year
The Rules • The Winners WHAT IS IT Room of the Year is an opportunity for campus residents to show off their individuality and creativity. Four grand prize-winning rooms will be chosen—one from each category—by voting on the UGA Housing…
Alumni and Friends
Alumni, staff and friends University Housing is proud of its thousands of alumni now working in various professional fields around the globe. Students who have worked for University Housing cite that their college years were some of their most memorable—the…
Visit
In-person tours To protect the privacy and security of our residents, we do not offer in-person tours of the residence halls during the academic year. If you are interested in a group tour as part of a school or other…
History
Housing history The University of Georgia has housed students on campus since 1806. The first building on campus, Old College, which was modeled after Connecticut Hall at Yale University, served as a residence hall and classroom area for UGA’s very…
Scholarships
Jim Day Housing Scholarship University Housing is pleased to offer four $1,000 scholarships to non-first-year residents for fall semester through the Jim Day Housing Scholarship Fund. Named for Dr. James “Jim” Day, who served as executive director of University Housing…
Sustainability
About University Housing supports the Division of Student Affairs mission to engage meaningfully, grow intellectually, and build character so students will create thriving communities. University Housing implements these elements through sustainable initiatives, education and training, and engagement efforts for students…
Camps and Conferences
Planning Your Stay | Planning Timeline | Reservation Requests | Your On-Campus Stay | After Your Event | Policies And Expectations University Housing is pleased to offer on-campus housing to various camps and conferences during the summer. Those who choose…
Dawg Path: The Georgia Residential Experience
We believe living on campus provides an opportunity for students to learn and practice skills that promote student success and create thriving communities. Dawg Path is a curricular approach to this learning students experience in the residence halls. Aligned with…
Student Well-being
As part of the Division of Student Affairs 2025 strategic plan, University Housing is working to bring together expertise across the division to increase student engagement in well-being and success through integrated well-being resources and support for students. The University…
Community Contacts
Visit the Staff Directory page for staff-specific contact information or email housing@uga.edu for general questions. University Housing Administration Russell Hall515 Baxter StreetAthens, Georgia 30602 Phone: 706-542-1421Email: housing@uga.edu Community Offices Brown Hall Brown Hall100 Fox Road Office:100 Fox RoadAthens, Georgia 30602706-713-2654hsghsc@uga.edu Brumby Hall Brumby…
Community Guide
All residents are expected to read, understand and conduct themselves in accordance with the terms, conditions and policies set forth in the University Housing contract, the Community Guide, and the University of Georgia Code of Conduct, as well as all…