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November 18, 2020
University Housing is fully prepared to assist residents who may need to isolate or quarantine because of exposure or illness related to COVID-19. Students should think ahead in case they are required to quarantine (for exposure) or isolate (for symptoms or a positive test). Knowing the answers to the questions below will mean less stress should the situation arise.
Where will I go if I’m required to isolate or quarantine?
Most residents will not be permitted to isolate or quarantine in their current residence hall— particularly in halls with community bathrooms. When at all possible, we ask that students return to their primary residence to quarantine or isolate, where they will be more comfortable. Think critically and creatively about what that looks like for you. Do you have your own bedroom and bathroom? If not, can you ask that a sibling use another bathroom in the home during your isolation or quarantine period?
If students are not able to return to their primary residence, University Housing will assist in coordinating logistics (housing, transportation and meals), and follow up while they are in isolation or quarantine.
What do I do if my roommate tests positive for COVID?
When University Housing receives notification of a resident who has tested positive for COVID-19, we will also contact any roommate of that resident. If you live with one or more individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19, submit a DawgCheck for possible exposure. University Housing and Student Care and Outreach will reach out to you to determine your needs.
How will I get home if I’m required to quarantine or isolate?
There is no schedule to when positive test results are released, which means students may be required to act quickly even late into the evening. What’s your plan for returning home if you don’t have a vehicle on campus and public transportation is not an option (because of the need to isolate)? For residents who require University Housing to provide a space, transportation is available to those designated locations.
This is a new situation for everyone, and our approach to handling it is evolving as the semester is progressing. With help from residents who have been thinking ahead, we can make the quarantine and isolation process much less stressful.
For more information on what to expect when on-campus students need to isolate or quarantine, please visit the What to Expect page.
We’re looking forward to you to campus next year! The opportunity to choose your on-campus space is awarded in the order by which when you pay the $35 fee to register for housing.
Although in-person instruction will conclude at Thanksgiving break, with all remaining coursework and exams moving online, UGA will remain open after the break, and will continue to provide regular campus services, including on-campus housing.
You will be able to access your space as you have been all year using your UGA OneCard and room key. Student staff members (e.g., resident assistants, community services assistants), as well as professional staff will continue to manage the day-to-day operations of the buildings.
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At noon on Dec. 19, buildings that close for winter break will be locked. Whenever you leave for the semester (24 hours after your last final exam), please take with you what you need until halls re-open Jan. 6 at 2 p.m.
Halls that remain open during break periods (Brown, Busbee, McWhorter, Payne, Reed, Rooker, Vandiver, University Village and the HSC townhomes) will continue to stay open for residents during winter break, as well.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your residence hall director or area office.
Through noon on Nov. 6, residents and staff are invited to participate in a virtual food drive with the goal of collecting the equivalent of 10,000 pounds of food for the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. Each $5 equals 20 meals you can provide to a hungry community member!
The Athletic Association assumes control of certain housing lots beginning 5 p.m. on Fridays preceding home football games. Residents may need to move their vehicles to approved lots.
In addition, many spaces normally reserved for those with permits will be available for anyone with game tickets to park in on gameday three hours before kickoff.
Vehicles parked in YELLOW lots will be towed after 5:15 p.m. Friday. Vehicles parked in lots designated RED for the Athletic Association WILL BE TOWED after 5 a.m. Saturday.
Open parking
Several housing lots will be open to anyone with a valid game ticket on home game weekends beginning three hours before kickoff. These lots are GREEN on the map. This means, if you move your car, you may not find a space when you return. Housing residents may park in any GREEN designated lot beginning at 5 p.m. Friday. All Vehicles MUST be parked in a marked space or risk being towed. All vehicles must be moved back to their regular assigned spaces by 6 a.m. Monday morning or be subject to citation.
Post-game traffic on East Campus
Due to traffic control measures on College Station Road, East Campus Road, River Road, Southview Street and Agriculture Drive, access into ECV and Building 1516 will be impossible for an estimated two hours after the end of each football game. Access to University Village, Rogers Road and Brandon Oaks will be likewise impeded.
Gameday guidelines
As outlined in the Sept. 15 statement from the UGA Athletic Association, due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, tailgating will not be permitted on the University of Georgia campus for the 2020 football season. To better clarify the expectations for the day, and to help promote a safe environment, please maintain social distancing throughout campus and to follow local, state and CDC guidelines.
University Housing is fully prepared to assist residents who may need to isolate or quarantine because of exposure or illness related to COVID-19. Students should think ahead in case they are required to quarantine (for exposure) or isolate (for symptoms or a positive test). Knowing the answers to the questions below will mean less stress should the situation arise.
Where will I go if I’m required to isolate or quarantine?
Most residents will not be permitted to isolate or quarantine in their current residence hall— particularly in halls with community bathrooms. When at all possible, we ask that students return to their primary residence to quarantine or isolate, where they will be more comfortable. Think critically and creatively about what that looks like for you. Do you have your own bedroom and bathroom? If not, can you ask that a sibling use another bathroom in the home during your isolation or quarantine period?
If students are not able to return to their primary residence, University Housing will assist in coordinating logistics (housing, transportation and meals), and follow up while they are in isolation or quarantine.
What do I do if my roommate tests positive for COVID?
When University Housing receives notification of a resident who has tested positive for COVID-19, we will also contact any roommate of that resident. If you live with one or more individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19, submit a DawgCheck for possible exposure. University Housing and Student Care and Outreach will reach out to you to determine your needs.
How will I get home if I’m required to quarantine or isolate?
There is no schedule to when positive test results are released, which means students may be required to act quickly even late into the evening. What’s your plan for returning home if you don’t have a vehicle on campus and public transportation is not an option (because of the need to isolate)? For residents who require University Housing to provide a space, transportation is available to those designated locations.
This is a new situation for everyone, and our approach to handling it is evolving as the semester is progressing. With help from residents who have been thinking ahead, we can make the quarantine and isolation process much less stressful.
For more information on what to expect when on-campus students need to isolate or quarantine, please visit University Housing’s What to Expect website.
We’re looking for the coolest, most creative, most spirited and smartest spaces on campus and giving you the chance to earn first pick of your on-campus space next year, a ton of cool freebies and the title of Room of the Year.
One community, thousands of stories. One UGA is an institution-wide initiative that is committed to telling the millions of stories that come together to create this campus community.
FreshCheck UGA is a virtual experience that shows students how to access the many free resources on campus that will support them academically, physically and socially on their journey at UGA.
DawgCheck is an easy-to-use, COVID-19 self-screening tool that all students, staff and faculty are encouraged to use daily before coming to campus or leaving their residence hall room.
Although residents can't actually hang out until August, we're offering you the chance to meet some fellow hallmates and hall staff in a virtual space. Hall hangouts will be happening through mid-July.
Simply click the link below to choose your hall and a hangout time, and we'll send you a link to participate in some get-to know-you games, fun polls and discussions with fellow residents in your building. Participants must have a valid UGA email address.
June 4-August 10 we’re offering informational webinars for new students. Register for a first-year, graduate or transfer webinar for the opportunity to get your questions answered live. Register early—space is limited.
Get an experiential learning credit and a paycheck by becoming a housing ambassador or video producer! Applications are open through July 15.
A housing ambassador’s main role is to generate content for University Housing social media channels. Housing ambassadors will be assigned to specific communities, where they attend events, take candid photos of student-life, and prepare to post these materials to social media. They are also responsible for keeping abreast of language, memes and other trends that can be used to effectively relate to the student body.
The housing video producer is responsible for filming, producing and editing original, appropriate and high-quality video content for University Housing’s social media and website that is focused on UGA's on-campus experience.
As individuals and communities continue to struggle in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Georgia community has rallied to commit thousands of dollars in new emergency funds for students experiencing unforeseen financial difficulties.
Although students may not be living on campus right now, University Housing RAs and CAs are still a great resource! RA and CA staff are reaching out every week to their residents, so check UGA email for opportunities to connect!
While you’re away from campus, don’t forget to connect with us on social media, where we’ll be curating posts from departments all over campus to connect you with resources to help you be a successful online student. From advising academics to tutoring and study tips, we’ve got your back.
In the best interests of the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff, the University System of Georgia is temporarily suspending instruction for two weeks. Students who are currently away from campus on spring break are strongly encouraged not to return to University Housing. Residents currently on campus are asked to depart housing facilities by close of business on Friday, March 13, 2020. All students should plan to remain away from campus until March 29, 2020, and at this time, residents do not need to prepare to move all belongings out of their residence hall/apartment.
This page has been created to help residents stay informed of the day-to-day status of University Housing services and activities.
· On-campus students who need to come back to campus to retrieve books or a small amount of belongings, we will open our halls for temporary building access:
o Friday, March 13: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
o Saturday, March 14: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
o Sunday, March 15: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
o Monday, March 16: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
o Tuesday, March 17: 8 a.m. to noon.
· Students who stayed on campus for Spring Break are encouraged to leave the campus by the close of business on Friday, March 13.
· All students are encouraged to remain away from campus until Sunday, March 29.
· Students who have extenuating circumstances and need to stay in the residence halls or on-campus apartments during this period will be able to do so. Students have received an email with a link to complete the registration form by March 16.
· Students who have been traveling outside of the United States during spring break are not permitted to return to a UGA campus or facility, and would not be eligible to live on campus during this suspended instruction period.
· The health centers, dining services, library services, and recreation and athletics facilities will be following their business continuity plan. Some services may have limited operations.
· All housing events (programs and processes) will be suspended through March 29.
· Students who have questions about academic accommodations should FIRST correspond with their professor directly, and reach out to Student Care and Outreach only if they require additional assistance.
The Student Affairs 2025 plan provides a vision to enrich student learning and support student development and growth, and create an even more valuable and memorable student experience at UGA.
Registration is open for fall 2020 first-year students. Since appointment times to choose housing are granted in the order in which students register for housing, we encourage students to register as soon as possible. Learn more about the first-year process on the Register page.
Tours of student rooms will be available Sunday, Jan. 12 in Brown, Building 1516, Mary Lyndon, Myers, Oglethorpe House, Payne, Reed, Rooker, Russell, Rutherford and Soule. Drop in anytime between noon and 3 p.m. to the hall(s) of your choice.
In conjunction with current resident room sign up and the release of early action decisions by Undergraduate Admissions, tours of several residence halls will be available Jan. 12 between noon and 3 p.m. Available halls include Brown, Building 1516, Mary Lyndon, Myers, Oglethorpe House, Payne, Reed, Rooker, Russell, Rutherford and Soule. Drop in anytime to the hall(s) of your choice, and a student representative will show you around common areas and a student room.
Additional tour dates are in the Calendar.
Find more information about halls and rooms in the links above or by clicking the Housing tab at the top of this page. Photos, videos, 360-degree images, rates and floor plans can help students decide which space is right for them.
Congratulations on your acceptance to UGA! Next step: apply for housing as soon as possible. Registration goes live on Monday, Nov. 25. Registering for housing does not commit you to the University of Georgia it only puts you in line for selecting the space of your choice.
For most students, room selection works on an appointment system based on when you complete your housing registration and pay the non-fundable $35 registration fee. UGA is committed to housing all incoming first-year students but, the earlier you register, the more priority you’ll have in choosing your space.
To register for housing, click on The Dawg House to the right. You will be required to log in with your UGA MyID and password. There may be multiple options for housing registration—please make sure to register for RESIDENCE HALLS FOR 2020-2021.
Check your UGA email for a confirmation of your online registration, then research halls and rates in the Housing tab above. There, you’ll find rates, amenities, maps, 360-degree images, photos, room plans and videos to help you decide on your ideal on-campus space. You’ll also find information about partnership programs that integrate academics and residence life such as Freshman College Summer Experience, language communities, the Entrepreneurship Living Learning Community and Franklin Residential College.
After UGA’s commitment deadline (May 1), the University Housing will email appointment times in mid-May for you to select a space, so please continue to check your UGA email.
Also, don’t forget to follow us on social media to see what to expect when you are here next year, including The Dawg Vlog on YouTube, in which current residents document their on-campus experiences.
University Housing is open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. to answer your questions. Feel free to email, call or use the chat!
Residents wishing to live on campus for the 2020-2021 academic year must complete the initial registration between Dec. 2, 2019 and noon Jan. 17, 2020. Appointments to choose housing will be based on the date of this registration.
National studies show students who live on campus earn higher GPAs, graduate sooner and report higher satisfaction rates with their college careers. For all these reasons, the University of Georgia requires all first-year students to live on campus. Returning residents, however, enjoy the same benefits as first-year residents when they continue to live on campus, including a secure environment of peers and live-in staff members dedicated to providing academic support and promoting their personal growth.
Students should begin to think now about which hall they want to live in and with whom. Research hall information in the Housing tab above to see photos, videos, floorplans and rates.
Residents wishing to live on campus for the 2020-2021 academic year must log onto The Dawg House and complete the initial registration between December 2, 2019 and noon January 17, 2020. There is no fee for current residents, and registration alone does not commit students to living on campus for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Some students may be eligible to keep the same room or stay in the same hall. Those students will be given the opportunity to do so before appointment times to choose a space begin. Otherwise, appointment times to choose a space will be granted in the order in which students complete the returning student registration in The Dawg House.
More information about the room sign-up process, as well as a timeline can be found here.
We’re committed to our community, and one way we show that commitment is through our participation in the annual Housing Against Hunger food drive. This year, our goal is to collect 17,000 pounds of food for the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. Read more to find out how to help!
Through noon on November 8, staff and students can place canned goods and other non-perishable items (e.g., rice, flour, peanut butter) in collection barrels, located in lobbies of every residence hall, in the housing administrative office in Russell Hall and in the University Village Community Office.
Posters near each donation site at halls with 24-hour desks will track our progress towards the goal, as will the UGA Housing Instagram, Twitter and Facebook pages.
Donations stretch even further online: each $5 donated is equivalent to 20 meals we can provide to a hungry community member! To donate funds online, visit http://bit.ly/2019hah.
University Housing is proud to support the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia who, last year alone, distributed 10.6 million pounds of food to those in need. No one should go hungry, especially during the holidays. FBNEG works with more than 375 product partners to secure food for more than 240 food pantries, emergency shelters, soup kitchens, and other hunger relief organizations in northeast Georgia.
Food Bank of Northeast Georgia:
- Distributes more than 12 million pounds of food and groceries per year
- Provides nearly 179,000 meals per week to hungry Georgians
- Serves over 1,800 students, per week, through its Food 2 Kids Program
- Secures over 5 million pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables each year
- Rescues nearly 7,700 meals per day through its grocery retail recovery program
Please consider a donation in support of this annual campaign. One dollar, one can makes a difference!
Our annual contest is back and bigger than ever—we’re looking for the coolest, most creative, most spirited and smartest spaces on campus and giving you the chance to earn first pick of your on-campus space next year, a ton of cool freebies and the title of Room of the Year.
Our annual contest is back and bigger than ever—we’re looking for the coolest, most creative, most spirited and smartest spaces on campus and giving you the chance to earn first pick of your on-campus space next year, a ton of cool freebies and the title of Room of the Year.
The Athletic Association assumes control of certain housing lots beginning 5 p.m. on Fridays preceding home football games. Residents may need to move their vehicles to approved lots. In addition, many spaces normally reserved for those with permits will be available for anyone to park in on gameday.
Please visit the Gameday Gameplan site for lists and maps of impacted lots.
Vehicles parked in lots designated RED for the Athletic Association WILL BE TOWED after 5 a.m. Saturday
Open parking
Several housing lots will be open to anyone with or without a permit on home game weekends. These lots are GREEN on the map. This means, if you move your car, you may not find a space when you return. Housing residents may park in any GREEN designated lot beginning at 5 p.m. Friday. All vehicles must be moved back to their regular assigned spaces by 6 a.m. Monday morning or be subject to citation.
Post-game traffic on East Campus
Due to traffic control measures on College Station Road, East Campus Road, River Road, Southview Street and Agriculture Drive, access into ECV and Building 1516 will be impossible for an estimated two hours after the end of each football game. Access to University Village, Rogers Road and Brandon Oaks will be likewise impeded.
Occasionally, we open our doors for tours during the academic year. Visitors to campus may drop into Myers Hall and Russell Hall to get a glimpse at on-campus living, including a student room. Check the calendar below for dates and times.
Occasionally, we open our doors for tours during the academic year. Visitors to campus may drop into Myers Hall and Russell Hall to get a glimpse at on-campus living, including a student room. Check the calendar below for dates and times.
University Housing recently remodeled study lounges in five of its buildings to foster innovation and group activity. We added flexible seating, as well as whiteboards and slimmed-down desktop computers to accommodate the growing need for spaces where students can gather to complete group classwork.
The move toward more flexible study spaces for students is part of a university-wide commitment to innovation. Another way University Housing supports this commitment is through its partnership with the Terry College of Business with the Launch Pad, a living-learning community housed in Creswell Hall. Members of the Launch Pad benefit from a unique blending of academics into residence hall life.
Read more about the Launch Pad in the UGA News Center.
Get paid to post! The housing ambassador’s main role is to generate content for University Housing social media channels. Housing ambassadors will be assigned to specific communities, where they attend events, take candid photos of student-life, and prepare and post these materials to social media.
We’re looking for motivated, creative, responsible students to tell the story of life on campus.
Housing ambassadors receive $8/hour as student employees and report to the public relations specialist in the department. Responsibilities include:
• Support, communicate, enforce and abide by all university and department policies, procedures and regulations
• Promote the value of living on campus
• Attend programmatic events each week, and post to IG stories and Snapchat
• Walk through campus and take photos of halls and student life
• Attend University Housing events (Dawgs Ditch, Hunker Down with Housing) and document on social media
• Meet weekly with housing PR specialist to discuss social media ideas and current trends
• Post content (either from event, from campus walk, or meme) to social media once a week on designated day
• Once a month, take over IG stories and Snapchat for a “day in the life”
• Create one IGTV video per month
• Function as a resource for accurate information concerning housing and university operations
• Participate in all departmental and community training and in-service activities
• Participate in all meeting activities including, but not limited to: staff meetings, community staff meetings and one-on-one meetings with a supervisor
• Perform other duties consistent with the purpose of the position as assigned
All over campus, the Bulldog Nation is ready to welcome new Bulldogs with events, programs, speakers, food and fun throughout the month of August. Follow #WelcomeUGA on social or visit Welcome.uga.edu to see the full calendar of events, beginning with Hunker Down with Housing on August 10.
FreshCheck day is an interactive wellness check-in and welcome to UGA with interactive booths, prizes, and more! Follow #freshcheckdayuga on social or attend the event August 12 and 13 at Stegeman Coliseum.
Beginning May 22, first-year students not associated with an academic program will begin choosing their on-campus spaces. Continue to check your UGA email all summer for important housing updates!
On and after your appointment time until 9 a.m. the following day, first-year students may log into The Dawg House to browse all available rooms. After selecting a room, you will be able to assign any members of your roommate group to available bed spaces.
Finding a room
- Select “Register for Housing” in the menu bar
- Choose “Residence Halls 2019-2020”
- Start by searching the list of the available spaces
- You can narrow it down by building, by the type of room or by the maximum number of residents allowed in a particular room
- Click the “Search” button to see a list of rooms available
- All open spaces are displayed on this site. If you do not see a particular building or room type, it means there are no remaining spaces of that type available
- Watch How To Select Your Room for more help
Securing your room
- Once you find a space you like, click “Add to Cart.” This room/suite/apartment will remain in your cart for 10 minutes - If you are the first in your group to select the space, you must add the adjoining suite or room in the same apartment to your cart in order to assign those beds other group members
- Click “Save and Continue” to secure your space or it will be released back in to all open searchable rooms
- You’ll be redirected to the Assign Beds page
- Check the drop-down menu to assign beds for yourself and your roommate(s), if applicable
- Once you have added everyone to a bed, click “Assign Beds”
- On the confirmation page, double check the hall/room number and that you’ve pulled in the member(s) of your roommate group (if applicable)
- When you are ready to move past the confirmation page, click “Save and Continue” - Prior to clicking “Save and Continue,” you can go back to change your space(s); however, you will have lost all prior progress and will be starting the room selection process from the beginning - After clicking “Save and Continue,” you will not be able to search for other spaces
- Congratulations – you have your housing assignment!
Your room selection period will end at 9 a.m. the following day. If you have not selected a space by the conclusion of the housing selection process, you may be randomly assigned a space regardless of roommate group status.
Housing Contract
Shortly after you choose your space, you will receive instructions via email for executing your housing contract. The housing contract is a legally binding document that confirms your housing assignment for the academic year.
How do I know where a particular room is located?
Floor plans for a selection of buildings are available in The Dawg House. You can view the floor plan by choosing “Floor Plans” at the top menu bar and downloading a PDF of available floor plans. Additionally, you can see room layouts online.
The Housing Assignments Office will continue to offer waves of appointment times until all first-year students are assigned. If you have any questions, please reach out to us via phone, email, social media, the chat window below, or in person— we’re here to help!
We’re looking for volunteers on August 10 to welcome new students to the University of Georgia. You must be a current or incoming fall 2019 UGA student to volunteer, and volunteers living on campus may move in a day early.
Individual Volunteers
Greet new and returning students and parents
Give directions to area parking lots
Direct traffic
Serve as a resource for residents and their families
Assist with recycling
Receive free “Home Is Where the Arch Is” t-shirt
Receive a free meal during your shift
On-campus residents may move in a day early (Friday, August 9)
Brumby RA Maggie George credits her time in housing with building the leadership and crisis management skills she'll use in graduate school and as a professional residence hall director after graduation.
She’ll spend the summer as a residential counselor for the Duke Talent Identification Program and then start work as assistant hall director at the University of Tennessee, where she will be attending the School of Information Sciences to earn a master’s degree.
Her aim is to be a children’s librarian.
Until recently, she worked as a resident assistant (RA) on the fourth floor of Brumby Hall. There, she served as a peer mentor to 30 women. Her job is mostly community building—putting on events like a body positivity night with help from the University Health Center or holding a game of “So You Think You Know Your Roommate.” She’s also in charge of the bulletin boards in her zone and has duty nights, where she goes on rounds in the building.
Sometimes the job is “high stakes, high pressure,” but she said she’s surprised herself with her ability to stay calm during 4 a.m. duty calls.
“Maggie has dealt with various high-pressure situations and, each time, she demonstrated great poise, composure and compassion when addressing the needs of her residents,” said Candice Peters, a graduate resident at Brumby Hall and George’s supervisor. “Maggie is known for her presentations, intentional programming and striking bulletin boards.”
And with her UGA career coming to an end, she said she’s feeling OK with graduating early. “All of the things I did at UGA allowed me to figure out what I would like to pursue next, and I am so glad I did all that I did.”
Russell Hall is among three University of Georgia building renovation projects that have received statewide awards from the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. The building, renovated in 2018, received an award for Excellence in Sustainable Preservation.
“Each of these projects was a team effort and they reflect our shared commitment of preserving our heritage through state stewardship of our cultural resources while incorporating modern features and systems that support the University’s mission,” said University Architect Gwynne Darden.
University Housing’s Russell Hall, which is the residence to about a thousand students, went through a 15-month renovation and reopened in August 2018.
The updated student rooms include individual modernized climate control and flexible room furnishings and there is increased bathroom privacy and lounge spaces to encourage group interaction.
At over 230,000 square feet, Russell Hall is the largest comprehensive historic building renovation at the University of Georgia and serves as a model of sustainable historic preservation — all of the worn building systems were replaced with new modern efficient ones, new high-performance windows were installed, the roof was replaced, and various exterior repairs were performed including reworking brick sills and lintels.
The building’s renovated interior preserves a unique mid-century aesthetic, such as the original terrazzo floors in the lobby, and it also includes at least 10% Georgia-based materials.
“We’ve taken a building with good bones and transformed it to a modern-use residence hall that will stand the test of time for another 50 years,” said University Housing Director of Facilities Gary Thompson.
Founded in 1973, the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is one of the country’s leading statewide, nonprofit preservation organizations. The Trust works for the preservation and revitalization of Georgia’s diverse historic resources and advocates their appreciation, protection and use.
Led by University Housing in partnership with six local nonprofit organizations, Dawgs Ditch the Dumpster and Donate will be held May 3-11 for housing residents to recycle unwanted clothing, books and other household items instead of throwing them away.
The annual program aims to divert more than 60,000 lbs. of unwanted items from the landfill to local nonprofit organizations this year.
“This program engages students to serve the community while becoming more informed and engaged environmental stewards. Dawgs Ditch helps the leaders of tomorrow address real-world challenges through collaboration, service and life-long learning,” said housing Sustainability Coordinator Christy Tweedy.
Many donations go to housing’s main partners, Goodwill of North Georgia, which provides funds for job training services, and America’s Thrift, which supports Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
The list of other organizations that benefit from Dawgs Ditch grows each year. Organizations that will benefit in 2019 include: Project Safe, Athens Area Homeless Shelter, Bulldog Basics (provides personal hygiene products for students in need), the UGA student food pantry and Free IT Athens.
Dawgs Ditch the Dumpster and Donate relates directly to core values of University Housing to promote sustainability and community engagement.
In 2018, the program engaged 56 volunteers to divert 50,705 pounds of waste from the landfill. This year, students may drop off items at 22 designated locations throughout University Housing May 3-11.
Collection locations and benefitting organization/s
- Brumby Hall: located off Church St. in the large surface parking lot beside Brumby Hall; Goodwill
- Russell Hall: located in parking lot near bus stop; America’s Thrift
- Creswell Hall: located in the “circle lot” alongside Creswell Hall; Goodwill
- House: located along north end of O-House; Goodwill
- Myers Quad: on the Myers Quad basketball court; America’s Thrift and Goodwill
- Legion Pool: in the Legion Pool Parking Lot; Goodwill
- Church, Hill, Boggs, Mell, Lipscomb: bin in the lobby of each hall; Goodwill
- Soule: bin in the lobby; America’s Thrift
- Brown Hall: area in the lobby; Project Safe
- 1516: box truck in front of 1516 (at the bottom of the ramp to the front entrance); America’s Thrift
- Rooker: lobby; Project Safe
- McWhorter: main lobby (enter from the quad); Project Safe.
- Vandiver: 2nd floor lobby, enter from walkway between 1516 and Rooker; Project Safe
- Busbee: first floor main lobby, to the right; Project Safe
- Reed and Payne: box truck in parking lot alongside Reed and Memorial Hall; America’s Thrift
- Morris: lobby; America’s Thrift
- University Village: donation boxes in front of Building Q and behind Building J; America’s Thrift
Residents can donate: clean bedding, mattress toppers, futons, rugs, household items, books, clothing, unopened food items, unopened hygiene products, open cleaning products, paper towels, garbage bags, school supplies and furniture.
For more information or to volunteer, contact University Housing Sustainability Coordinator Christy Tweedy at ctweedy@uga.edu.
Congratulations to Church Hall Resident Assistant Charlene Marsh, who was awarded the UGA President’s Fulfilling the Award in recognition of her dedication to social justice!
For third-year RA Charlene Marsh, getting involved in social justice on campus helped her feel at home. “I learned how I could be a voice for change, and how to help amplify the voices of other students. That’s where my passion for social justice was ignited. I got to hear other people’s stories, and that’s what made UGA home for me--we might all have different stories, but we’re united by one university in the south. “
Marsh, a resident assistant in Church Hall, was awarded the President’s Fulfilling the Dream Award in January in recognition of her dedication to social justice. With a double major in International Affairs and Public Policy and a minor in French, she hopes to one day find urban public policy solutions that benefit marginalized groups.
She applies this passion for people to her work as an RA. “Being an RA has shown me that you’re never too old to continue to learn. My residents have taught me so many lessons, and have held me accountable in ways I never expected they would. Seeing them hit the ground running has made me very excited about the future.”
Next up, Marsh plans to pursue a Master’s in Public Administration through the Double Dawgs program, along with her Public Affairs Professional certificate.
University Housing is gearing up for summer and the application site for student staff summer positions is open. The priority deadline for applications is February 28 but housing will continue to accept applications until all of positions are filled.
University Housing is accepting applications for the following positions for summer 2019: conference hosts, desk assistants, office assistants, painter/maintenance assistants and tour guides. These positions are both full and part time and only available to UGA students who have a valid UGA ID number.
In addition, the University Housing marketing department is hiring first-year and returning resident student vloggers to work summer and into fall. Housing vloggers are responsible for creating and posting content on University Housing’s YouTube channel.
The University Housing vlogger position is also eligible to count towards students’ experiential learning requirement, which gives students hands-on opportunities to connect their academic foundations to the world beyond the classroom, through creative endeavors, study abroad and field schools, internship and leadership opportunities, faculty-mentored research, and service-learning. All UGA students are required to engage in at least one experiential learning activity that positions them for success after graduation.
#OneUGA is a monthly event sponsored by University Housing and Multicultural Services and Programs that fosters conversations about diversity and inclusion. Attend in person or follow #OneUGA on Instagram.
Everyone is welcome to participate in the spring 2019 #OneUGA events. Free lunch will be available!
Thurs., Feb. 14
12:30-1:30 p.m.
The Intersection, Tate Student Center 3rd floor Why is Black History Month Important?
Led by Black Theatrical Ensemble, NAACP-UGA Chapter and Black Affairs Council
Thurs., March 28
12:30-1:30 p.m.
The Intersection, Tate Student Center 3rd floor Feminism and Minority Women
Featuring a panel of local women share their experiences and engaging with participants
Thurs., April 18
12:30-1:30 p.m.
The Intersection, Tate Student Center 3rd floor APIDA Heritage Month
Led by the Asian and Pacific Islander/Desi American student association
Targeted to current residents and their friends and families, open house tours are a great way to see what University Housing has to offer for fall 2019 during the room sign-up period ending Jan. 31.
Drop-in tours of student rooms will be available to the public in the following buildings: Brown Hall, Building 1516, Mary Lyndon Hall,* Myers Hall, Oglethorpe House, Payne Hall, Reed Hall, Rooker Hall, Rutherford Hall* and Soule Hall. Visit as many as you like between noon and 6 p.m. and talk to current residents about why they love their community.
Current residents interested in living on campus for the 2019-2020 academic year should register to participate in room sign up by logging into The Dawg House by Jan. 31. Those who register anytime between Dec. 3 and January 31 will have the opportunity to be assigned a random appointment time to choose a space for themselves and their roommates in February or March. For more info and to see the room sign up timeline, visit bit.ly/homeiswherethearchis
NOTE: Incoming first-year students for fall 2019 are welcome to visit, but no first-year-only halls will be available for tours. Please visit the Tour the Halls page for availability of tours in first-year buildings throughout the spring semester.
*Tours of Mary Lyndon, Myers and Rutherford halls start in the lobby of Myers Hall.
It’s time to start thinking about returning to campus next fall - the room sign-up process begins Dec. 31. National studies show students who live on campus earn higher GPAs, graduate sooner and report higher satisfaction rates with their college careers.
Returning residents enjoy the same benefits as first-year residents when they continue to live on campus, including a secure environment of peers and live-in staff members dedicated to providing academic support and promoting their personal growth.
In January, University Housing will offer tours of all non-first-year-only halls so that residents can get a peek at the spaces they may be interested in for the 2019-2020 academic year.
If you are a parent or family member of a current first-year student, please note the returning resident room sign-up process is different from the initial housing registration process; more information can be found on the current students registration page. Missing a deadline may limit the options for the type of housing available to your student for fall 2019.
Students should begin to think now about which hall they want to live in and with whom. Research hall information at housing.uga.edu to see floor plans, photos, videos and rent rates.
The next step is registration. Be sure to register to participate during the sign-up period December 3 through January 31. All registrants, regardless of registration date, will be assigned a random appointment time during which they may log on to The Dawg House and choose any available space on campus, including in the East Campus Village apartments, Brown Hall on the Health Sciences Campus and in the University Village apartments.
The majority of room sign-up participants will receive a first-round appointment time during the first couple weeks of February. At that time, they may log on to The Dawg House, choose any available space and input roommates. There is no obligation at this point, however first-round participants must execute their housing contract by a specific date in mid-February in order to secure their space. Each roommate must also execute their contract by the deadline or he/she will lose the space.
Students age 18 or older execute housing contracts online. The contract is a legally binding agreement between the student, the university and the Board of Regents. To view an example of a contract, visit housing.uga.edu/site/resources. For student-specific contracts, your student may log in to The Dawg House or contact the Housing Assignments Office at 706-542-1421 or housing@uga.edu.
Round 2 and beyond participants will be given appointment times throughout spring semester, with contract deadline information sent to their UGA email address. Students with later appointment times will be able to select an on-campus space as other students cancel out (by not selecting a room or not executing an online housing contract). Students with housing contracts may request to change rooms as often as they like. In past years we have been able to offer everyone who indicated interest a chance to select a room.
Take a look at what housing has to offer by checking out the floorplans, rates and 360-degree photos under the Housing tab.
University Housing is offering two $500 scholarships for the fall 2019 semester through the Jim Day Housing Scholarship Fund. To be eligible, students must be current UGA undergraduate students and demonstrate financial need.
Applicants must:
• Be a current UGA undergraduate student
• Complete the application in its entirety and submit by January 6, 2019
• Have a demonstrated financial need as determined by the UGA Office of Financial Aid
• If awarded a scholarship, commit to living on campus for the 2019-2020 academic year
The application includes a short essay focused on residents’ experiences with and contributions to their on-campus community.
Dr. James “Jim” Day served as executive director of University Housing from 1990 to 2006. Dr. Day conceived and initially funded the University Housing Scholarship Fund to assist students with financial need offset the cost of on-campus housing. In recognition of his devoted service to the University of Georgia and in honor of his personal commitment to helping secure financial assistance for students, the scholarship was perpetually named the Jim Day Housing Scholarship Fund upon his retirement.
Applications for CA (C.L.A.S.S. advocates) and RA (resident assistant) positions for 2019-2020 open November 5. Interested residents should not miss this opportunity to join the amazing team that works every day to support students’ academic success and personal growth!
One of the biggest advantages that students living on campus have is the benefit of a peer leader living alongside them. C.L.A.S.S. (CA) advocates and resident assistants (RA) aren’t just there to enforce policies and enhance security (although they do that, too!), these student staff members play a crucial role in supporting their residents’ academic success and personal growth.
CAs and RAs demonstrate great compassion leadership skills, and are trained to solve the problems of a diverse group of students. The job of an RA can include anything that a group of young adults needs during their first experience away from home.
CA/RAs oversee residence hall life, plan social events and keep an eye out for those who may feel homesick or lonely. They can provide a sympathetic ear and practical advice for students who need help dealing with academic, social, medical or personal problems. CA/RAs will also mediate roommate disputes and enforce residence hall policies.
Overall, the CA/RA should be a person that students can turn to, someone they can trust. If a CA/RA cannot solve a problem or feel that more help is needed, they can direct students to the right campus support center where they can find help.
The job of a CA/RA is not all about solving conflicts. They are also there to ensure college students are having fun, relieving stress in healthy ways, and simply enjoying college life. A good CA/RA will notice when a student seems to be uncomfortable or unhappy and will reach out in an unobtrusive but supportive way to offer help.
CAs and RAs receive free on-campus housing, a stipend, training in crisis management and housing and university policies, and professional development opportunities.
Applications will be accepted Nov. 5 through December 13, 2018. For details on the application process—including mandatory information meeting dates— and to apply, visit the Employment page.
Every year, housing has the amazing opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of local people through Housing Against Hunger, an initiative that benefits the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. Over 15 days, we aim to collect the equivalent of 20,000 lbs. of food—you can help!
The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia (FBNEG) is a 501(c)3 that recovers donated and salvaged surplus food and distributes it to human-service agencies that then distribute the food to residents in need. FBNEG distributes more than 12 million pounds of food each year to hungry Georgians!
Housing Against Hunger is a departmental initiative designed to contribute to FBNEG’s annual Hunger Bowl, in which local businesses, schools and organizations compete to see who can collect the most food (based upon a per person average) and to help the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia reach its goal of collecting 500,000 pounds of food in the two weeks leading up to Thanksgiving.
Collection bins will be in every residence hall, the administrative offices in Russell Hall and in the University Village Office. Anyone may donate nonperishable food items in these bins through noon on Friday, Nov. 9. An even easier way to donate that has a bigger impact is by donating money on University Housing’s team fundraising page through the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. Simply visit http://bit.ly/HAH2018 to donate.
Students who donate nonperishable items or funds may enter a contest (complete contest rules are at http://bit.ly/2SblN82) to win daily prizes and a grand prize of a first appointment time to choose their on-campus space for 2019-2020! To enter for a chance to win, simply donate to the bins or show the desk assistant proof of an online donation. No money will be accepted at desks, only through the secure donation site in the link above.
Creep it real this Halloween! Check out our list of spooky events on campus and in the greater Athens Community. Also, don’t forget to check with your CA/RA for events in your hall!
Oct 24 Haunted High-rises
WHERE: Brumby Hall, Russell Hall and Creswell Hall
WHEN: Wednesday, October 24 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Oct 25 East Athens Community Center
5–7 p.m. $4. www.accgov.com/halloween
Pumpkin Carving and Halloween Crafts
Make a jack-o-lantern. Ages 5–12.
Memorial Park
5–8 p.m. $5. www.athensclarkecounty.com/halloween
Halloween Carnival and Boo at the Zoo
Take a haunted trick-or-treat tour of Bear Hollow Zoo, then stop by the festive Halloween Carnival for fun and prizes. Activities include games, stories and a costume contest. Ages 2–12.
Oct 26 The Foundry
12–3 p.m. FREE (ages 0–5), $5–7. www.wildrumpus.org
Wild Rumpus Monster Mash
Get a head start on the Wild Rumpus Parade with various Halloween activities like a haunted house, crafts, live music, performances and more.
5:30 p.m. FREE! www.akfathens.com Halloween Party
(AKF Athens Martial Arts) Families and friends are invited to come in costume for games and treats. The party is also an open house for AKF. Attendees are encouraged to bring candy for the candy cauldron.
The Rook and Pawn
7 p.m. www.therookandpawn.com
Artist Reception
Dress up and celebrate the Halloween-inspired art of Ali Phillips n "Nostalgiaween."
Oct 27 Creature Comforts Brewery
6 p.m. (pre-party), 8:30 p.m. (march). FREE! www.wildrumpus.org
Wild Rumpus Parade
Throw on your most creative Halloween costume and march through the streets of downtown. Anyone can participate by wearing a costume and joining the procession. A pre-party will be held at Creature Comforts, and live bands will perform along the route.
J & J Flea Market
10 a.m.–3 p.m. sbolin@unitedfleamarkets.com
Halloween at J&J Flea Market
Trick-or-treating, a costume contest and a vendor booth decorating contest.
Oct 30 East Athens Community Center
5:30–7 p.m. $3. www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure
East Athens Halloween Carnival
Festivities include a costume contest, face painting, haunted house, games and more. Ages 5–18.
Ciné Barcafé www.athenscine.com
Shocktoberfest
"When the fog rolls in... the terror begins," in John Carpenter's The Fog (1980)
Oct 31 Bogart Library
5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Trunk or Treat
(Main St. Bogart) Little ghosts and goblins are invited to trunk-or-treat for goodies and games.
Georgia Square Mall
6–8 p.m. georgiasquaremall.com
Mall-o-Ween
Visit the mall in costume for candy stations, balloon art, face painting and music.
Women in Business Scavenger Hunt Social
Halloween Scavenger Hunt Social with Women in Business.
Wednesday, October 31 at 4:00pm to 6:00pm Herty Field
Pumpkin Decorating
Happy Halloween. Enjoy a night full of tricks, treats, pumpkin decorating and more. Costumes encouraged.
Wednesday, October 31 at 4:00pm to 9:00pm
Snelling, Bolton, Village Summit and Oglethorpe Dining Commons
#OneUGA is a monthly event sponsored by University Housing and Multicultural Services and Programs that fosters conversation about current issues, diversity, and inclusion. This month’s topic is Native American heritage!
Two housing student staff members were recognized at the Black Faculty and Staff Organization’s 16th annual Founders’ Award Scholarship Luncheon Sept. 19...
Magali Lapu (RA, Creswell Hall), a fourth-year international affairs and French major, was awarded the Myron G. Burney Service Award.
Natalie Morean (CA, Reed Hall), a fourth-year human development and family sciences student received the Founders’ Award.
Proceeds from the luncheon go toward the BFSO scholarship fund and programming. At this year’s luncheon, a total of $3,000 in scholarships was awarded to six students.
Omowunmi Oni, a resident assistant in East Campus Village (ECV), is planning a career in dentistry, and says she is confident that she was destined to attend UGA because she has received lifelong friendships, great connections and amazing opportunities.
Omowunmi Oni, a resident assistant in East Campus Village (ECV), is planning a career in dentistry, and says she is confident that she was destined to attend UGA because she has received lifelong friendships, great connections and amazing opportunities. As a Residence Hall Association (RHA) representative for ECV, she appreciated being able to vouch for her fellow residents in support of their concerns. She’s an active member of the African Student Association and, as a Georgia football ambassador, she hosted recruits during game days. Omowunmi is currently a volunteer dental assistant for the Mercy Health Center, a free clinic to benefit those uninsured in Athens.
#OneUGA is a monthly event sponsored by University Housing and Multicultural Services and Programs that fosters conversation about current issues, diversity, and inclusion. This month's topic is social justice and the environment!
Drop by for tours of the newly renovated Russell Hall, music, food and fellowship with fellow alumni. RSVP to housingalumni@uga.edu to receive a special gift at the event.
Thousands of students. Millions of Stories. One UGA. Join University Housing and Multicultural Services and Programs for monthly discussions about diversity and inclusion. This month's topic: What is Hispanic, Latina/o, Latinx?
The Athletic Association assumes control of certain housing lots on Fridays preceding home football games. Residents may need to move their vehicles to approved lots.
Our annual contest is back and bigger than ever—we’re looking for the coolest, most creative, most spirited and smartest spaces on campus and giving you the chance to earn first pick of your on-campus space next year, a ton of cool freebies and the title of Room of the Year.
UGA Student Affairs comprises 20 different departments, including University Housing, the Dean of Students, Greek Life, the LGBT Resource Center, the University Health Center, Recreational Sports and more. The Student Affairs mission is to inspire students to engage meaningfully, grow intellectually and build character so they will create thriving communities.
Welcome UGA is a campus-wide collaboration to provide students numerous opportunities in the first six weeks of the fall semester to meet new people, engage with departments and organizations, and learn more about UGA.
Serving as an officer in your hall or community council is a great way to gain leadership skills and participate in decision making about programming and policies in University Housing.
National studies show students who are involved on campus earn higher GPAs and have higher graduation rates. University Housing offers a few ways for residents to be involved in their community and on campus, including Residential Hall Association (RHA), Residential Hall Studios (RHS) and National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH). In these organizations, students gain valuable leadership experience as they facilitate events, socials and service opportunities for residents throughout the year.
As the second largest student organization on campus, RHA helps coordinate housing’s student-led hall councils and actively serves the interest of the residents by assisting with the development of residence hall policies, procedures and programs.
RHS is a student-run studio that produces content for channel 12.1 on University Cablevision. The student leaders involved with RHS are responsible for every aspect of the production process, including writing, producing, filming, pitching and editing for the channel. This hands-on experience gives students skills in television production and project management.
NRHH is a leadership-based honorary society whose members consist of the top 10 percent of University Housing residents. “Getting involved in student organizations that are based in the residence halls allows students to develop their leadership skills and make an impact on the community they live in by providing programs and service activities,” Graduate Resident for Student Leadership Brittany Smith says. “Students are able to listen to the concerns of other residents in their halls and work to make changes for current and future students.”
We’re recruiting volunteers for move in August 5-6 to welcome new students UGA. You can help make campus move in a smooth and exciting experience for new Bulldogs. This year, we’re working with partners across campus to make move in bigger and better than ever - we need hundreds of volunteers like you!
We’re recruiting volunteers for move in August 5-6 to welcome new students UGA. You can help make campus move in a smooth and exciting experience for new Bulldogs. This year, we’re working with partners across campus to make move in bigger and better than ever—we need hundreds of volunteers like you!
You don’t have to be living on campus in the fall to help with move in, however, returning residents who volunteer may check into their spaces early—on August 4 instead of August 5.
Individual Volunteers
- Greet new and returning students and parents
- Give directions to area parking lots
- Direct traffic
- Serve as a resource for residents and their families
- Assist with recycling
- Receive free “Home Is Where the Arch Is” t-shirt
- Receive a free meal during your shift
- On-campus residents may move in a day early (Saturday, August 6)
Student Organizations
- Will be a part of our move-in crew, assisting residents with their belongings
- Wear their own organization’s t-shirts
- Serve as a resource for residents and their families
- Give back by serving first-year students as they begin their journey at UGA On-campus residents may move in a day early (Saturday, August 5)
Student organizations should contact TJ Stewart about being part of the move-in crew: tjstewart@uga.edu
For more information about the move-in process, visit the Move In page at housing.uga.edu and follow #WelcomeUGA on social.
Room selection for fall 2018 is happening soon! Follow along as we show you the process in a new video on our YouTube channel.
The Dawg House at UGA makes room selection easy! Watch as we go through the process of searching for a space in University Housing, choosing a space and adding your roommate. Roommates in the same roommate group can assign each other, meaning the person with the earliest appointment time can pull in their roommate to the same space.
The Dawg Vlog is a collection of student-produced vlogs on housing’s YouTube channel and we’re hiring! Vloggers will be responsible for filming, producing and editing video blogs on various topics throughout the year. Student vloggers provide a unique way of reaching out to peers. The content they create helps promote University Housing and disseminate information to current and future residents. Click below to read more and apply.
Each vlog is entirely the student’s individual work. The vloggers demonstrate ownership of the vlogs and are encouraged to use their creativity to produce unique videos. After producing a vlog entry, the students submit their work to the housing public relations specialist, who provides constructive feedback. Vloggers make suggested edits to their work and submit a second draft (if needed). We encourage vloggers to use their own style and creativity throughout the editing process. The vlogger position provides a professional experience that students can use on their resumes in addition to producing videos they can use in future portfolios.
Every year at move out, we host a donation and landfill diversion event, Dawgs Ditch the Dumpster and Donate. This year, the event runs April 20-May 5, and residents are encouraged to donate unwanted clothing, furniture and household items to benefit local organizations.
In the past five years of spring move out, housing’s annual Dawgs Ditch the Dumpster and Donate program has collected an average of 64,000 pounds each year of unwanted furniture, clothing and other items, which was then distributed to more than a dozen local and regional non-profit organizations.
This year, students may drop off items at designated locations throughout University Housing from April 20-May 5.
Dawgs Ditch the Dumpster and Donate (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 otherwise end up in a landfill. Thanks to a grant from the UGA Office of Sustainability, University Housing coordinates this annual event with help from residents like you.
The list of organizations that benefit from Dawgs Ditch grows each year. Organizations that have benefited in the past include America’s Thrift, Athens Area Habitat for Humanity, Project Safe (a shelter for women and children in crisis), Athens Area Homeless Shelter, Athens Area Humane Society, Friends of the Athens-Clarke County (ACC) Library, Keep ACC Beautiful, the ACC Teacher Reuse Store, and Easter Seals of Northeast Georgia.
Dawgs Ditch the Dumpster and Donate relates directly to core values of University Housing to promote sustainability and community engagement.
To volunteer, visit http://bit.ly/2pXqENd
To donate, simply look for a donation station near your residence hall April 20-May 5.
University Housing is now hiring full and part-time tour guides for summer. Get a summer job that works around your class schedule and gives you valuable customer service and marketing skills.Being a tour guide is a great way to show your love for Georgia while welcoming new students and their families.
Tour guides:
- Receive paid professional training.
- Lead tours of residence halls and answer tour participant questions.
- Participate in training led by the senior public relations coordinator and the UGA Visitors Center.
- Attend resource fairs in order to provide resident perspective to students and their families.
- Attend orientation parent and student sessions in order to provide resident perspective to students and their families.
- Maintain the tour rooms (restock fliers, rehang posters, straighten bedding, submit work requests for any custodial or maintenance issues that arise).
- Represent the university and the department in a professional and friendly manner as well as promote the value of living on campus.
Apply in The Dawg House now for the opportunity to welcome prospective Bulldogs by serving as a summer tour guide!
Housing registration for first-year students enrolling for summer or fall 2018 is ongoing through April. For most students, room selection works on an appointment system based on when they complete their housing registration. We are committed to housing all incoming first-year students but the earlier students register, the greater number of choices there will be available when choosing a space.
As you may know, University Housing is currently renovating popular high-rise Russell Hall. Closing a building for 14 months that normally houses 970 first-year students and contains more than 30 staff office spaces was a challenge but big changes are already well underway.
In spring 2017, residents chimed in with suggestions for study spaces, laundry rooms, kitchens, community and lounge spaces and—of course—bathrooms. Project coordinators from Menefee Architecture and Cannon Design came away with some great input on how students envision the improved Russell Hall.
Plans for Russell include increasing space flexibility in the student rooms through the removal of built-in furnishings. Community bathrooms will feature enhanced toilet and shower privacy and upgrades to modern fixtures and finishes. Students can also expect to see enhanced and updated lobby, lounge, study, programming, laundry and kitchen spaces. More importantly, plans also include renovations of climate control, plumbing and electrical systems as well as making the building ADA-accessible.
UGA determined a renovation of Russell Hall to be more cost-effective than new construction since a main concern for the university is ensuring continued affordability of student housing on campus while also providing adequate reserves for future renovations.
Originally opened in 1967 as an all-male residence hall, Russell Hall is a popular choice for first-year students, who say they appreciate its sense of community. “It is a great place to get connected and make friends at a large university,” said first-year student Aaron Stafford. “I love Russell Hall because no matter what, I always feel at home here.”
Due to EITS maintenance on November 22, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., the University Housing site may be inaccessible. We apologize for any inconvenience.
