Welcome UGA events to kickoff the Fall 2024 semester

Welcome UGA continues its campus-wide celebration into the new year for incoming and returning students. Various departments and organizations hosted not just events, but opportunities to connect with students as they begin a new semester – fostering a sense of belonging for them on campus.

Fall Kickoff | Welcome UGA First Night

During their first week back, students reunited with old friends and met new ones in a glow in the dark themed Tate while enjoying a personal box of pizza and a souvenir t-shirt from Student Transitions.

A group of students smile and hold peace signs up while they take a selfie.
A group of three girls smile and hold up bingo cards.
Two students smile with the UGA mascot, Hairy Dawg.
Two students climb a rock climbing wall.
A crowd of people at the UGA First Night event.

North of the Arch

An explorative and social event as students completed a scavenger hunt throughout downtown Athens. This event was held by the UGA Office of Government Relations and Engagement Leadership Service.

A group of girls smile and hold up tshirts outside.
A group of friends smile in downtown Athens.

International Student Coffee Hour

Students, faculty, and staff come together every Friday in the Victor K. Wilson Ballroom over coffee and international cuisine to highlight specific organizations on campus and celebrate diversity. The first International Coffee Hour of the semester was co-hosted by UGA Multicultural Services and Programs.

Students learn from leaders of multicultural student organizations.
Students sit and enjoy refreshments.
Students wait in line to try different cuisines.

Bulldog Friday

A go-to Friday tradition on campus from Student Transitions. The kickoff included free food and UGA swag.

A group of five students smile and hold up tshirts.
Two students talk to each other outside

Group Fitness Launch

UGA Recreational Sports launched their group fitness classes with a body pump class and a cycling class at Ramsey.

Students participate in a weightlifting body pump class.
A group of girls smile at a cycling class
Four students smile inside Ramsey gym.

Engagement Fair

Hosted in Tate Student Center by Engagement Leadership and Service, the Engagement Fair featured over 400 student organizations and engagement opportunities at UGA.

The Asian American Student Association
A group of students smiling at the Engagement fair

Dogs and Donuts

Students met with UGA Police Department and enjoyed donuts and time with some amazing dogs!

A dog gets pet at Dogs and Donuts
Two girls smile and hold up their donuts

BeWellUGA Fest

Presented by Well-being Resources, this event connected students with well-being groups and campus offerings. Students enjoyed well-being demonstrations and activities, spent time with therapy dogs, and enjoyed free food and giveaways.

Two boys sit in a colorful ball pit
Three girls sit on the grass and pet a puppy

Body Talks

At another event for BeWellUGA week with Well-being Resources, students learned about how to get involved with Body Talks, a student led organization that promotes body positivity. They also made flower bouquets!

Two girls hold up the flower bouquets that they arranged.
A student holds up flowers in front of a whiteboard
Three students hold up flowers and smile

For those interested in participating in Welcome UGA Spring 2024, you can learn more at welcome.uga.edu or contact Student Transitions at transitions@uga.edu