Office of Community Standards
The Office of Community Standards seeks to engage students on issues of community membership and responsible decision-making. The essence of higher education is found in the unhampered freedom to study, investigate, write, speak and debate on any aspect or issue of life. In attempting to achieve that unhampered freedom, the students acquire certain fundamental rights and responsibilities. Our primary purpose is to uphold community standards for students and organization by providing preventative and educational learning experiences. These standards are designed to provide a safe and productive learning environment for all members of the University of West Georgia community. The Office of Community standards will fulfill our mission by:
- Acknowledging the student’s rights stated herein and respecting the student’s autonomy in these areas.
- Offering educational and leadership opportunities for students who participate in the facilitation of the student conduct process.
- Empowering members of the campus community to address conflict in a respectful and responsible manner.
- Educating the University of West Georgia community members on their rights, responsibilities and expectations through collaboration with campus partners.
- Offering outreach services to educate faculty, staff and other community partners about the role of our office and the Wolf Code.
Student Handbook and Wolf Code
The student handbook and Wolf Code exists to clearly communicate university policies, expectations, and resources so students understand their rights and responsibilities. It helps ensure a safe, fair, and consistent campus experience by guiding behavior and connecting students to support services.
Contact Us
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (678) 839-2466
Fax: (678) 839-2467
Email: ocs@westga.edu
Location: Campus Center Suite 200
CARE TEAM - Reporting a Concerning Incident
This CARE Team report allows anyone to share a concern about the health and wellbeing of a student at UWG. Reports are checked during business hours, if this is an emergency please call campus or local police for an immediate response.
Freedom of Expression
The University of West Georgia supports free and open expression while maintaining guidelines that ensure a safe, orderly, and equitable campus environment. The university follows the Board of Regents’ Freedom of Expression policy and provides procedures for reserving campus spaces and planning events.
UWG Campus Hazing Transparency Report and Max Gruver Act Public Disclosure
The UWG Campus Hazing Transparency Report and Max Gruver Act Public Disclosure webpage provides public information about hazing reports and related organizational conduct outcomes at the University of West Georgia in accordance with Georgia’s Max Gruver Act.
Report a Violation of the Student Wolf Code
Students, faculty and staff may report a violation of the University of West Georgia's Student Wolf Code below.