Division of Student Affairs

The Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry has moved to a new playing field: charitable giving. Giving Week starts on Monday, October 3rd and lasts until Saturday, October 8th at 11:59 p.m. CST.

From Oct. 2-8, students will have opportunities to engage with resources and activities across campus, expand their understanding of their own well-being, and contribute to student well-being initiatives.

The University of Georgia is now in the second year of a three-year, $8.5 million investment to enhance campus security measures, including the placement of additional lighting and security cameras; the hiring of additional police personnel; the establishment of a nightly rideshare program launched in Fall 2021; and the introduction of a new and more robust smart phone safety app. These recent measures augment nearly $6 million the University has made in safety improvements over the previous five years for a seven-year commitment of over $14 million.

Bill McDonald, who serves as dean of students at the University of Georgia, has announced his plans to retire on February 28, 2023.

The University of Georgia is once again named a Military Friendly Tier I Research Institution for academic year 2022-2023; a designation earned each year since 2014 according to Victory Media. Since 2017, UGA has been recognized as a Gold Award winner for placing within 20 percent of the top ranked institutions in each category and this year finished in the top 16 percent of the 665 schools earning Military Friendly. Additionally, according to Military Times, UGA made its Best For Vets Colleges list this year.

The University of Georgia University Health Center (UHC) has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.