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UGA ranked No. 9 among public universities in the U.S. by Niche

The University of Georgia was recently ranked No. 9 on the latest list of Top Public Universities in the U.S. by the rankings platform Niche.
Four female students posing for photo at Transfer Student Welcome

Welcoming students back to campus

Welcome UGA is a campus-wide celebration for both incoming and returning students. As a staff member, your contribution to this initiative can make a lasting impact on students' lives— the data proves it.
Dawg camp silver team celebrating victory on Legion Field

Dawg Camp helps students find their place at UGA 

With more than 40,000 students, the University of Georgia offers numerous opportunities to connect and become a part of many communities. UGA boasts thousands of programs, more than 800 student organizations, and daily events.
Girl and Golden Retriever smiling standing outside of Clark Howell Hall

Create belonging through universal design 

Universal design is a broad term. We typically think of it from an architectural standpoint: like ramps or curb cuts created because of federal legislation for accessibility. And yet each of us gratefully uses them when we push a stroller. We also angrily feel their absence when we travel in a new city with luggage. Even though ramps and curb cuts were designed for those with wheelchairs or walkers, the entire community universally benefits from them...

Students serve the Athens community for Dawg Day of Service

More than 600 students participated at 36 sites for Dawg Day of Service.

Victor Wilson celebrates retirement with reception

Hundreds of members of the university community gathered with friends, national colleagues, former students and family members on Aug. 25 in the Tate Student Center Grand Hall to celebrate the retirement of Vice President for Student Affairs Victor K. Wilson.

Kevin Karneboge

Assistant Director, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

UGA welcomes class of 2027

The incoming class is one of the largest and most academically qualified in UGA’s history

One-stop service model for students to launch Aug. 14

As part of ongoing efforts to enhance the student experience on campus, UGA is launching Dawg Source, a one-stop hybrid service model that provides resources to support students from pre-enrollment through graduation in person and online.