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 Certification Form 
    • The form documents your funding for 1 year and is required to receive the form I-20 or DS-2019. 
    • If dependents (spouse or child) will accompany you, show proof of additional financial support in Section II, #2.  Email the completed form to us at global@westga.edu for review.
  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. (Optional) REQUEST: Waiver of Student Health Insurance
    • Students may request a waiver or keep the default coverage provided by United Health Care.
  11. Update Your Local Address in Carrollton
    • If you change addresses or move, log into Banweb 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
    ISAP, Mandeville Hall
    Carrollton, GA 30168

Phone:  (678) 839-4780 Email: global@westga.edu - Please include Full Name and 917# if available.Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8 AM-5 PM. In Summer terms, ISAP closes at 4:30 PM on Fridays.

Advising Hours

  • Monday - Friday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Except Tuesday mornings during weekly staff meetings.
  • Monday-Friday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM