Student Programs and Services
Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
The Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management complements the Univeristy’s academic programs by offering a variety of educational services, developmental programs, and activities designed to enrich the students’ college life.
EXCEL: Center for Academic Success, is devoted solely to the academic success of all students with special programs for first year, transfer, and undecided.
EXCEL offers the following services:
- Tutoring in all the undergraduate core curriculum classes;
- Academic advising for all students who not decided on a major as well as certain pre-majors, such as criminology, mass communication, nursing, and psychology.
- Free Major and career exploration program to help find the best fit major and future career path.
Multicultural Achievement Program (MAP) is housed in the EXCEL Center and assists minority students academically. MAP provides an array of programs and services to meet the needs of minority students:
- Certified peer mentors, who are campus leaders and academic achievers, work with small groups of new students while servicing as role models, helping freshmen establish good study habits, and being a referral agent to other campus resources.
- Seminars related to achieving academic success and enhancing cultural awareness.
- A second year program is offered which guides students with exploring majors and careers and provides opportunities for second year students to engage in a variety of learning opportunities awareness.
- Minority alumni serve as mentors to juniors and seniors and lead career seminars.
- The academic progress of students is monitored, and individual academic coaching sessions are available in note-taking, time management and various study skills.
West Georgia’s fine arts departments offer many opportunities ranging from theatre to opera to exhibitions for student performance and cultural enrichment. Both musical and theatrical productions are scheduled year-round. The Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Marching Band, and Opera Workshop are available to students interested in music. Several areas in the Humanities Building are used for student, faculty, and traveling art exhibits.
The Center for Student Involvement facilitates student engagement, leadership, and involvement through a variety of programs and services. The office coordinates the registration process for over 130 student organizations which involve 4,989 members and provide approximately 800 programs and activities in 2009-2010. The staff provides advisement for a vibrant Social Greek system and governing councils (National Pan-Hellenic Council, the National Panhellenic Council, and the Interfranternity Council), that involved over 10 percent of the undergraduate population. The staff also advised the Student Activities Council, which provides a number of diverse student programs including Homecoming, Welcome Back Week, and Spring Fling, as well as comedy, music and multicultural programs. The office coordinates the annual Campus Activities Awards Program and provides numerous leadership training programs during the year through the UWG Lead (Leadership Education and Development) Program. Leadership programs included Lead Weekend, Leadership in the Wilderness, an Emerging Leaders Program and the popular Leadership To Go.
The Student Development Center provides career, mental health, and academic counseling, plus support services for disabled students. The Center provides training and supervision for select graduate students. In the past year, approximately 600 students were seen for personal, academic and career counseling. More than 1,000 students participate in group and developmental programs offered each year. Six of the eight counselors on staff are licensed and hold a specialist or doctoral degree. The Center also provides 680 disabled students with assistance in physical and academic access to campus and classroom programs.
The University Bookstore carries all textbooks, materials, and school supplies necessary for students’ use in their classes. The Bookstore offers a wide selection of imprinted gifts and clothing, office supplies, general books, and art supplies. It is also a UPS pick-up station. New and used textbooks are available online at www.bookstore.westga.edu. (Source: UWG Undergraduate Catalog 2010-2011)
The mission of University Recreation (UREC) is to inspire, empower, and educate the university community by providing comprehensive, high-quality, student-focused programs, facilities, and services that create community, connectivity, and develop exceptional leaders who value and embody healthy lifestyles. The department is responsible for operations of the state-of-the-art Campus Center which has the following amenities: fitness center, four basketball courts, climbing wall, two group exercise studios, indoor track, game room, meeting spaces, and locker rooms. UREC also coordinates the following recreational programs: Fitness/Wellness, Intramural Sports, and Outdoor Recreation. Throughout the course of the year, over 300,000 swipes are recorded at the Campus Center turnstiles. Approximately 50 group exercise classes a week are taught including: step aerobics, Spinning, yoga, Pilates, Zumba, and boot camp; over 200 personal training sessions are conducted; and specialized programs such as UWG’s Biggest Loser are coordinated. 120 Intramural Sports teams participate in the following sports: flag football, soccer, basketball, softball, tennis, and ultimate frisbee, with the on-campus champions of many of those sports moving on to compete at the state, regional, or national level. The Outdoor Recreation program leads 12-15 local and regional trips per year. Recent trips include: backpacking, caving, sea kayaking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing and hiking. UREC also operates a Rental Center where members of the Campus Center can check out canoes, bikes, kayaks, etc. to utilize in conjunction with our programs or on their own. (Source: University Recreation)
The Department of Career Services provides a comprehensive career development and employment program for all students and alumni of West Georgia. Available services include job search/career coaching, resume referral to employing organizations, student employment opportunities, and career-related learning experiences through professional practice programs.
Specific services, which the department offers, include:
- Career Employment assistance (job listing services, job search seminars, special career events, and other services).
- Student Employment (on and off campus part-time, seasonal, temporary jobs);
- Professional Practice Program opportunities, including internships and cooperative education (major and/or career related work experience);
- Cooperative Education provides a well-balanced combination of college study and periods of handson experience in a work setting related to the student’s major and/or career goals.
- Internships provide a type of community-based learning experience and prepare students for services in their chosen field of study. Internships aid the student to develop their intellectual capacity, understand and appreciate democratic institutions, and stimulate students toward the examination and development of personal and professional values.
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| Overall Employer Recruitment | 274 | 210 |
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1Combined number of students for Volunteer Services and Professional Practice Program Source: Career Services |
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The Department of Housing and Residence Life provides a living/learning community environment that complements he educational process of the University. Ten residence halls house more than 3,000 West Georgia students. Unmarried freshmen that do not reside with parents within a thirty-mile radius of the University are required to live on campus. We offer co-ed and single gender housing options for students who live on campus. Co-ed residence halls have separate areas for men and women, typically separated by wings. Residence halls provide students with the convenience of being close to campus life and its activities as well as comfortable and attractive surroundings. On campus living provides each student with the community living experience, which fosters the development of disciplined minds, social conscientiousness, and responsibility for governing hall affairs. In addition, the department offers a variety of social, educational, and recreational programs which are provided to promote individual growth and development.
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Student Housing Occupancy
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Residence Hall
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Type
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Fall 2009
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Fall 2010
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| Arbor View |
Co-ed
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523
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583
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| Bowdon |
Co-ed
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300
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295
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| Boykin |
Women
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164
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174
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| Downs* |
Co-ed
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281
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193
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| Gunn |
Co-ed
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81
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76
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| Strozier Complex** |
Co-ed
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164
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117
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| Tyus |
Co-ed
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135
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173
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| University Suites |
Co-ed
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513
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593
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| Watson |
Women
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285
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270
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| Greek Village |
261
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219
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Level
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| Academy |
81
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40
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| Freshman |
1,812
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1,780
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| Sophomore |
611
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479
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| Junior |
122
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244
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| Senior |
81
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140
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| Graduate |
0
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10
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| Total | 2,707 | 2,693 | |
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* 96 taken offline due to renovation ** 54 beds taken offline due to renovation Source: Housing and Residence Life |
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Health Services provides diagnosis, first aid, and treatment of minor or short-term acute illnesses or injuries under the supervision of a physician. Health Services is opened from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday. Students are referred to other medical personnel or facilities for special services such as x-ray, surgery, and dentistry. Medication necessary for treatment is usually available at the Center. In addition, many tests performed in the Health Center laboratory are covered by the student’s health fee. Health Services saw 27,167 patients and filled 52,372 prescriptions in Fiscal Year 2010.