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PEOPLE OF THE ARCH
Arch Society is a unique student organization for students in their third year or higher. Arch Society provides service to the University of Georgia as official hosts and goodwill ambassadors.
The People of the Arch (POTA) seek to serve the University of Georgia at all functions where it is desired to have students welcome guests and visitors to the University of Georgia. Arch Society seeks to advance the University of Georgia through service to the offices of the President, the Provost, the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Senior Vice President for External Affairs, Alumni Relations, the Athletic Association, and other University offices or officials at appropriate functions.
Arch Society is named after the most prominent symbol of the University, the Arch. In 1857, an iron fence was erected along the northern borders of the campus. The Arch, located on Broad Street at College Avenue, became the main entrance and was modeled after the Great Seal of the State of Georgia with three pillars representing wisdom, justice, and moderation. Over the years the Arch has come to be one of the most recognizable symbols of the University of Georgia.
REQUESTING ARCH SOCIETY
To request Arch Society to appear at your event, please submit your request at least two weeks before your event.
Arch Society does not have set tour times. Instead, we work with groups individually to schedule a tour time that works for the group and for our members!
What Arch Society can do:
As the official hosts and goodwill ambassadors of the University of Georgia, Arch Society is eager to serve in roles including but not limited to:
- Welcoming and directing university guests
- Facilitating registration for events
- Giving campus tours to groups of 30 or less
- Distributing program materials
- Representing the university in other appropriate capacities
As you request assistance from the Arch Society, please be mindful of adhering to the start/end times of your request as well as what may or may not be appropriate tasks for Arch Society members.
What Arch Society cannot do:
- Accommodate tour groups larger than 30 members
- Provide information related to admissions, dining requests, or athletics scheduling
- Handle cash/checks
- Serve food/drinks
- Set up/tear down for events
- Lift/move heavy or bulky supplies/materials
- Direct traffic
- Facilitate event parking
- Arrange parking for campus guests
- Reserve buses for campus tours
What available times do you have for future semesters?
Learn More about Arch Society
Ready to learn more about Arch Society?
- Ready to learn more? — Head over to our Recruitment Page to discover our mission, who we are, and how to join. You can also find out more on UGA’s Involvement Network.
- Social Media — Follow us on Instagram (@ugaarchsociety) and Facebook (@UGAArchSociety) to see current Arch Society experiences and learn about life in the blazer!
- Recruitment Events — Recruitment events are a great way to learn about the Arch Society directly from current members. There are currently no recruitment events; please check back for more updates.
- Specific Questions — Feel free to email our advisors and members at archsociety@uga.edu