Pack Cards - UWG's Collectible Trading Card Program
Collect. Trade. Discover.
Explore campus. Attend events. Discover traditions. Build your collection.
Pack Cards is UWG's collectible trading card program designed to encourage students to experience campus life, engage with university traditions, and connect with the Pack.
What Are Pack Cards?
Pack Cards are collectible trading cards that celebrate what makes the University of West Georgia special.
Throughout the year, students can collect cards featuring:
UWG traditions
Campus landmarks
University leaders
Distinguished alumni
Signature campus events
Students earn Pack Cards packs by participating in eligible campus events and activities.
Each Pack Cards pack contains:
Three collectible Pack Cards
Two campus informational cards
Two campus informational cards may include useful campus information, athletic schedules, university resources, or special instant-win prizes.
How It Works
1. Attend Events
Pack Cards can be found at signature UWG events and special experiences throughout the year. Scan in at the event's check-in table to collect your cards.
2. Collect Cards
Build your collection one pack of cards at a time!
3. Trade Cards
Need a card you're missing? Trade with fellow Wolves and help complete your collection.
4. Earn Prizes
The more cards you collect, the more rewards you unlock.
Students should schedule a verification appointment with University Communications and Marketing. Email ucm@westga.edu to arrange a time to present your collection.
During the appointment:
UCM staff will verify your cards.
Students must present the required number of unique cards.
Cards must be surrendered at the time of prize redemption.
Once verification is complete, the eligible scholarship will be awarded.
Important: Students should keep their cards in a safe place throughout the academic year. Lost, damaged, or discarded cards cannot be replaced.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Pack Cards are there?
There are 30 unique Pack Cards in the 2026-27 collection.
What is inside a Pack Cards pack?
Each pack contains three Pack Cards and two campus informational cards. Campus informational cards may feature campus highlights, athletic schedules, student resources, or special instant-win prizes.
Can I trade cards?
Absolutely! Trading is encouraged and is part of the Pack Cards experience.
Are all cards available at every event?
No. Different cards are distributed throughout the academic year at various events and activities.
Is every Pack Card equally available?
No. One Pack Card is distributed in more limited quantities than others.
Can I use campus informational cards toward prize or scholarship requirements?
No. Only official Pack Cards count toward prize and scholarship eligibility. Campus informational cards are informational inserts and cannot be used to satisfy collection requirements.
How do I claim a scholarship?
Once you have collected 30 unique Pack Cards, email ucm@westga.edu to schedule a verification appointment with University Communications and Marketing. Students must present and surrender the appropriate cards to claim the scholarship.
Do I need to keep my cards?
Yes. Students must retain their cards until they have been officially verified by University Communications and Marketing. Cards must be surrendered when claiming prizes and scholarships.
Who is eligible to participate in Pack Cards?
Pack Cards prizes and scholarships are available only to currently enrolled University of West Georgia students.
Are scholarships guaranteed?
Students who successfully collect all 30 unique Pack Cards and complete the verification process with University Communications and Marketing will receive a $1,000 scholarship, subject to verification and university awarding procedures.
Can I earn more than one scholarship?
No. Students are limited to one Pack Cards scholarship award per academic year. Even if a student obtains multiple scholarship-eligible cards or completes the collection more than once, only a single $1,000 scholarship may be awarded.
Is there a deadline to redeem the scholarship?
Yes. Pack Card scholarship claims for the 2026-27 academic year must be verified and redeemed by 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 13, 2027. Students are responsible for scheduling a verification appointment with University Communications and Marketing (email ucm@westga.edu to schedule an appointment) before the deadline. Claims submitted after the deadline will not be accepted, and any unclaimed scholarships will be forfeited.
What happens if I collect all 30 Pack Cards but cannot receive the scholarship due to financial aid limitations?
The $1,000 Pack Cards scholarship is subject to federal, state, and university financial aid regulations. Students whose financial aid already equals or exceeds their cost of attendance may be ineligible to receive additional scholarship funds. In such cases, the university will review available options in accordance with applicable financial aid policies.
Is there a limit to the number of scholarships available?
A limited number of scholarship-eligible cards have been placed into circulation as part of the 2026-27 Pack Cards collection. Students are eligible to receive only one scholarship award through the Pack Cards program during the 2026-27 academic year.