Transfer - 2020 1-Day Orientation Schedule · Familiarize yourself with technology services offered...
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2020 New Student Orientation One-Day Schedule
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2020New Student Orientation
One-Day Schedule
Schedule
Welcome West! Start the day by checking in at the Coliseum, located across the street from theUniversity of West Georgia's baseball home, Cole Field.
8:00am - 8:50am Check-In - Coliseum
Students will get pictures taken for their Wolves ID Cards! IDs are available for pick-up at Finish Line.8:00am - 8:50am Wolves Card - Coliseum
The University of West Georgia (UWG) is excited to welcome our newest Wolves to the Pack, givean overview of the day, and assist in the transition to UWG.
9:00am - 9:15am Orientation Welcome - Coliseum
We will explain transfer policies, review a transcript evaluation, and provide understanding to whichcredits transfer.
9:15am - 9:30am Transcript Overview - Coliseum
Learn from our Financial Aid Office about paying for college and other important knowledge aboutthe financial aspects of earning a degree.
9:30am - 10:00am Paying for College - Coliseum
Hear about on-campus jobs, internships, and landing a job after graduation.10:00am - 10:10am Career Services - Coliseum
Connect to programs and offices to assist students with academic success.10:10am - 10:25am Tips for Academic Sucess - Coliseum
10:25am - 10:45am Break
Gain an understanding of parking, meal plans, campus dining, laundry services, student IDs, andother ways to connect to the business of campus.
10:45am - 11:00am Auxiliary Services - Coliseum
uwg.campuslabs.com/engage
Utilize Wolf Connect to find upcoming events andstudent organizations to join!
Campus Resources
(678) 839-6421 [email protected]
Financial Aid
(678) 839-6525 [email protected]
Auxiliary Services
(678) 839-4737 [email protected]
Busar (Paying Your Bill)
(678) 839-6426 [email protected]
Housing & Residence Life
(678) 839-6452 [email protected]
Health Services
(678) 839-5342 [email protected]
Academic Advising Center
Schedule (continued)
Familiarize yourself with technology services offered on campus.11:00am - 11:15am Technology at UWG - Coliseum
Start your UWG journey by joining us for our four-day welcome week, Pack Premiere, and learnabout ways to get involved on campus!
11:15am - 11:25am Your Place in the Pack - Coliseum
Hear from Counseling & Accessibility Services, Community Standards, University Police, andHealth Services.
11:25am - 11:55am Health and Safety - Coliseum
Students and guests will hear from administrators and professors about the academic expectationsof students and how to engage within their college of study.
2:00pm - 2:45pm Mapping Your Course - Various Locations on Campus
12:00pm - 1:45pm Lunch - East Commons / Z6
Students and guests will meet with Academic Advisors to review the core curriculum, understandthe advising process, and receive their first-semester schedule.
3:00pm - 3:45pm Academic Advising - Various Locations on Campus
2:45pm - 3:00pm Break
Pick-up your Wolves ID and learn ways to get involved in the UWG community.3:45pm - 5:00pm Finish Line - Campus Center Front Gym
@uwg_nspUWG NewStudent Programs
#WelcomeWest#GoWestGoWolves
Tradition Starts Here. UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA
ImportantDates
CampusResources
Important Dates
Pack PremiereAug. 8 - 11, 2020
Fall Classes BeginAug. 12, 2020
Labor Day (No Classes)
Sept. 5, 2020
Friends & Family DaySept. 12, 2020
Fall BreakOct. 8 - 10, 2020
Thanksgiving BreakNov. 23 - 27, 2020
Last Day of ClassDec. 4, 2020
Final ExamsDec. 5 - 11, 2020
Spring Classes BeginJan. 09, 2021
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