Getting Started: New Student Checklist

Congratulations on your acceptance to the University of West Georgia!

We look forward to welcoming you soon! Next, please complete the checklist below.  

What's Next? Follow this Checklist: 

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  1. SUBMIT: Financial Documentation 
  2. RECEIVE: I-20 or DS-2019
  3. APPLY FOR: Student Visa (F1 or J1)
  4. ACTIVATE: Your "MyUWG" Account
  5. ARRANGE: Housing
  6. ARRIVE & SETTLE:
  7. COMPLETE: International Orientation & In-person Check-in
  8. SUBMIT: Immunization Forms
  9. PAY: Tuition & Fees
  10. REVIEW: Student Health Insurance Information
  11. Update Your Local Address in Carrollton
    • If you change addresses or move, log into Self-Service Banner and update your local address within 10 days.
    • Also inform ISAP so we can update your address in SEVIS. The 2 addresses should always match.
    • Maintaining an accurate local address is your responsibility to avoid loss of official paper mail.

Contact Information and Steps to Follow

Contact ISAP

Mailing Address

University of West Georgia
1601 Maple Street
Attn. International Admissions
Carrollton, GA 30168

Phone: 678-839-4780

Email: global@westga.edu

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Newly Admitted International Student Checklist

  1. Submit Financial Documentation
  2. Getting Your I-20 or DS-2019
  3. Obtaining a Visa
  4. Set Up Your "MyUWG" Account
  5. Arrange Housing
  6. Arrive & Settle
  7. International Orientation & In-person Check-in
  8. Immunization Records
  9. Tuition & Fees
  10. Health Insurance Information
  11. Update Your Address