New Student Orientation

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YOUR JOURNEY STARTS NOW

Welcome to the University of West Georgia Pack! You are about to embark on the journey of a lifetime, and it all starts with your personalized New Student Orientation.

Check Your Orientation Portal Here!

Students can register now in the Orientation Portal! 

Orientation is the first step of your Wolf Experience, designed to prepare you for success during your first semester and beyond. We’ll provide you with information and resources you need while you explore campus, receive your class schedule, meet new friends, and have a howling good time.

Important Information

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Sample Day 1 Schedule
11:00 a.m. - Check-In & Campus Involvement Fair
12:00 p.m. - Lunch on Your Own
1:00 p.m. - Welcome
1:30 p.m. - Orientation Group Time & Campus Partner Presentations
4:45 p.m. - UWG Spirit & Traditions
6:00 p.m. - Dinner

Sample Day 2 Schedule
7:15 a.m. - Check-In
8:15 a.m. - Welcome & Financial Aid Literacy
9:00 a.m. - College-Specific Meetings & Advising Overview | Student Wellness Panel & Parent/Family-Specific Presentations
11:00 a.m. - Finish Line Programming (Campus Tours, Housing Tours, Financial Aid Questions, Schedule Changes, Wolves Card Pick-Up)

*Please note: Parent and guest programming lasts from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Day 1. Guests are welcome to join us for complimentary dinner afterwards, but any remaining events are geared towards students. Day 2 includes additional guest programming throughout the day!

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Sample Schedule
8:30 a.m. - Check-In
9:00 a.m. - Welcome
9:15 a.m. - Campus Partner Presentations
10:30 a.m. - Meeting with Academic Advising & Parent Programming
11:15 a.m. - Finish Line Programming (Tabling Fair, Campus Tour, Wolves Card, FERPA, FAFSA)
12:15 p.m. - Dismissal

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Tentative Schedules for upcoming Dual Enrollment Orientation sessions at UWG Carrollton will be shared at a later date.

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Sample Schedule
8:30 a.m. - Check-In
9:00 a.m. - Welcome
9:15 a.m. - Dual Enrollment Essentials
10:15 a.m. - Optional Campus Tour & Departure

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For all Orientation sessions at UWG's Main Campus in Carrollton, please plan to park at UWG Outfitters, located at 301 W Georgia Dr, Carrollton, GA 30117, unless otherwise noted in event reminder emails/texts.

For all Orientation sessions at UWG Newnan, please plan to park at the Newnan site, located at 80 Jackson Street, Newnan, GA 30263, unless otherwise noted in event reminder emails/texts.

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Please click here to view an interactive campus map of UWG's Main Campus in Carrollton.

Orientation Information

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Orientation Information

New Student Orientation

Your experience starts by meeting your Orientation Leader who will act as your personal guide through your New Student Orientation adventure. Then you will have opportunities to…

  • Meet with your academic advisor and receive your class schedule
  • Speak to Financial Aid representatives and explore payment options
  • Learn about housing options from Housing and Residence Life
  • Take a tour of your future residence halls and beautiful campus
  • Receive essential items such as your Student ID or parking hangtag, and of course, UWG swag

You are now officially part of the Pack, and we can’t wait to meet you! Go West! Go Wolves!

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International Students

Welcome! For new International Students with an F1 or J1 visa, please refer only to International Check-In & Orientation for a guide to your Orientation.

Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment students do not need to register for traditional Orientation. Instead, they may attend a Dual Enrollment Orientation Session for their campus. For questions, please contact the Dual Enrollment Team at dualenroll@westga.edu.

Contact Information

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Contact Information

More Orientation Details

We believe your UWG experience truly starts at Orientation, and we encourage all members of the Pack (that means you!) to join us for this opportunity.

Please note: Freshman Orientation sessions at the Carrollton campus involve overnight stays and offer admitted students the opportunity to spend the night in a residence hall. Additionally, you will not be registered for Orientation in the system until your payment has been submitted. We are no longer able to accept cash payments on the day of Orientation. Please bring a credit or debit card for in-person transactions. All Orientation fees are nonrefundable and non-transferable.

If you have questions or concerns while registering, contact us at adtour@westga.edu or 678-839-5600.