Arch Society
What is the Arch Society?
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.
Important Notes for Requesting Arch Society
In order to help ensure that your request will be filled, we ask that you request the Arch Society at least two weeks in advance of the event date. The Arch Society members are student volunteers with a full schedule of commitments to class, employment, and other student organizations, and so we may not be able to support your request. We strive to fulfill each request but appreciate your understanding if we’re unable to do so.
The 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!
The Arch Society is unable to accommodate tour groups larger than 30 members.
The Arch Society does not provide information related to admissions, dining requests, or athletics scheduling.
Requests for future semesters will be dependent on members’ class schedules, so those requests may be filled closer to the end of the current semester once the members have a better sense of their personal availability. If you have any questions about anything regarding your visit, please contact our Vice Chair for Assignments at archsocvca@uga.edu.
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.
As a reminder, Arch Society cannot:
- 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
Thank you!
Please contact us at archsocvca@uga.edu with any questions.
More Information About Arch Society:
What to learn more about Arch Society? You can find more information about us on our “Join Arch Society!” page including our mission, who we are, why you might want to join, and how to join Arch Society. We also have information on UGA’s Involvement Network. Any of these platforms are a great way to learn more about our organization. We also encourage you to check out our social media! We are @UGAArchSociety on Instagram and Facebook. Additionally, you can email archsociety@uga.edu to connect with our advisors and current Arch Society members.
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