All Freshman College students will attend a specially designed First-Year Orientation session June 30 – July 1, 2008. During Orientation you will register for both summer and fall classes. Your participation in the Freshman College guarantees you a space in this Orientation and you do not need to register for it. Attendance at this Orientation session is required. Although you will receive Orientation materials containing detailed information and instructions in May, reviewing the information listed below will provide you with some information about what you should expect during your First-Year Orientation.

During Orientation you will:

• Take placement tests
• Purchase your UGA ID card
• Tour the campus
• Meet your fellow Freshman College participants
• Meet with your assigned Orientation Leader to ask questions and discuss the challenges that lie ahead.
• Meet with your assigned academic advisor
• Register for your Freshman College and fall semester classes
• Register for your required Beyond Class programs

Immunization Information
Be sure that the “Mandatory Immunization History” form is received by the University Health Center at least two weeks prior to your Orientation session. This will ensure that you are permitted to register for your classes while you attend Orientation. If you have lost your form you can receive a replacement by accessing http://www.uhs.uga.edu/documents/immun_history.pdf.

Students with Disabilities
The University of Georgia is committed to providing access for people with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability and require assistive devices, services, or other accommodations to participate in Orientation, please contact the Orientation office at (706) 542-8776 at least two weeks prior to your assigned Orientation session.

Students requesting accommodations for placement testing at Orientation and accommodations for the academic year must register with the Disability Resource Center. For more information regarding academic accommodations and resources for students with disabilities please contact Diane Shimkets at (706) 542-8719.

Orientation Checklist

• Be sure to refer to the Application Status Check at https://www1.admissions.uga.edu/status/index.php for immunization flags or any additional testing requirements.
• Confirm that your “Mandatory Immunization History” form has been received by the University Health Center.
• Review the Orientation “To Do” list at http://www.admissions.uga.edu/orientation/orientation_to_do.php before arriving on campus.
• If you are planning on bringing a car to campus for Freshman College and fall semester you must register for a parking permit. Parking permit registration can be accessed on the Parking Services website located at http://www.parking.uga.edu.
• Make sure your high school has sent your final transcript to the UGA Admissions Office.
• For additional information regarding Orientation sessions at UGA please visit the Orientation website at http://www.admissions.uga.edu/orientation/fall_fy_conf.html. Details for the Freshman College Orientation session will follow the Fall Orientation information located on the website.