The University of Georgia is hosting Family Weekend from Thursday, Nov. 6 through Sunday, Nov. 9. The weekend will be packed with all the fun fall festivities UGA students experience on a daily basis. Families are invited to visit their Dawgs and participate in tailgates, tours, concerts, games and more.
The University of Georgia is continuing its significant investment in campus infrastructure with several major capital projects underway. Designed to enhance the learning environment, student life and overall well-being, these projects reflect the university’s ongoing commitment to providing a world-class experience for students.
Auxiliary Services has made enhancements to services throughout campus to help make the 2025-2026 academic year the best yet for students, faculty, staff and visitors at the University of Georgia.
On March 29, Jam for Cam, a local Athens music festival, welcomed more than 15,000 attendees to the streets of downtown Athens to celebrate the life and legacy of Cameron Fearon, a University of Georgia student who passed away at age 19 after a brave battle with metastatic melanoma.
With an undergraduate body of more than 30,000 students, the University of Georgia community takes pride in welcoming its newest members with open arms. This is the goal of Welcome UGA, a six-week program helping new students transition smoothly while providing resources for both new and returning students to connect to UGA.
From March 2-7, University of Georgia students spent their Spring Break serving with local non-profit partners in Charleston, Asheboro, Charlotte, and Savannah. IMPACT Service Breaks, administered by Engagement, Leadership, and Service, offers students an immersive experience living and volunteering during academic breaks.
The University of Georgia will host fall UGA Family Weekend November 6 – 9, 2025. Students and their families will be able to experience campus traditions, explore Athens, and connect with one another.
Amanda Fishman, previously the director of education and programs for the executive office of Alpha Delta Pi, has been named director of Parent and Family Engagement at the University of Georgia.
On Sept. 21, more than 500 University of Georgia students participated in Dawg Day of Service, UGA’s largest annual day of student-led community service. Celebrating its 11th year, the event set records for the number of participating students and service sites, highlighting students’ growing commitment to community involvement.