Legacy League Program

The goal of the Legacy League at the University of West Georgia is to significantly increase retention, progression, and graduation (RPG) rates of men attending the University of West Georgia.

Purpose

The Legacy League First-Year Program or Legacy League Learning Community helps male students adjust academically and socially to college life.

Students are enmeshed in an environment of mutual support designed to foster academic success. During fall and spring semesters of their freshman year, students enroll in and attend common core courses together, including XIDS 2002. Merging educational and social activities allows students to make friends easily, establish study partners, and develop positive connections with faculty, which increases chances of success. The Legacy League Learning Community increases opportunities for students to get involved on and off-campus (e.g., student organizations, community service, and more). 

Students' academic progress is monitored.  Attempts are made to address issues impacting student success whether it is academic, vocational, or personal/social as soon as they become known. In addition, Learning Community students receive individualized mentoring through the Legacy League Peer Mentoring Program.

Special Instructions

Legacy League First-Year Program participants are selected prior to classes beginning for the FALL term. Students must enroll in the fall because the duration of the program is one full year (August - April). To enroll, students must meet the following criteria:

1. Potential participants are identified and personally invited after students meet all requirements to be officially admitted to the University. 
2. Complete and return an interest form.
3. Complete interview process. It is highly recommended that parent(s) and/or guardian(s) participate in the interview with their student(s). 
4. Must enroll in XIDS 2002 and take required courses of the Legacy League Learning Community.
5. Expected to meet expectations of program and be committed to program goals.

While helpful in determining interest, it is important to understand that selecting "Legacy League" as one of your top three choices for your first-year program when completing registration for Freshmen Orientation, completing this information on the online registration form for Orientation does not guarantee participation. Participation is determined by the Legacy League Program.

Students and parents interested in learning more about the Legacy League and the first-year program are welcome to call (678) 839-5400 or send an email message by clicking on "Ask Legacy League" under "Request Information".