October 21 - 25, 2024
A CELEBRATION OF TRANSFER STUDENTS AND THE PROFESSIONALS WHO SUPPORT THEM
The National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) has declared the third week of October as National Transfer Student Week. At the University of Georgia, we understand the value that transfer students bring to the Bulldog community. We are excited to recognize students who became Bulldogs via the transfer process.
#UGATransferWeek
Join us in celebrating transfer students! Units across campus have organized events tailored to transfer students, along with opportunities for all students to participate, helping build connections across campus!
Open to all students | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Tate Concourse (3rd Floor)
Kick off National Transfer Student Week by grabbing a schedule, enjoying free Alumni Cookie Dough & giveaways while supplies last. Open to all students – transfer or not – come celebrate and show your support!
Pre-Health Transfer Student Resource Panel
Open to Pre-Health transfer students | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Tate 480
Join campus support services and student ambassadors for a panel and Q&A session.
UGA Transfer Ambassador Meet & Greet
Open to all transfer students | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Tate 137
Connect and have conversations with UGA Transfer Ambassadors!
Dining, Parking, or Bus: Your Questions: Answered!
Open to all transfer students | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Tate Intersection (3rd Floor)
Meet UGA Auxiliary Services Ambassadors and Staff.
Transfer Tea
Open to Franklin transfer students | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | 301 Brooks Hall
Franklin College of Arts and Sciences transfer students are invited to stop by 301 Brooks Hall to ask your advising questions during drop-ins and enjoy some tea and treats!
Dress to Impress
Open to all transfer students | 5:15 pm – 7:00 pm | Miller Learning Center
Join the Transfer Student Club for FREE professional headshots from 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm & an exclusive info session about UGA’s FREE Professional Clothing Closet from 6:15 pm – 7:00 pm.
Treats for Transfers
Open to CAES transfer students | 9:00 am – 11:00 am | Conner Hall Lobby
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences transfer students are invited to hang out with some pups!
Explore Consultation Drop-Ins
Open to all transfer students | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Memorial Hall 114
All transfer students interested in exploring majors should drop in the Exploratory Center for explore advising and consultations.
Terry’s Transfer Welcome: Note-A-Thon
Open to Terry transfer students | 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Orkin Hall, Room D201
Terry College of Business transfer students are invited to drop in, enjoy refreshments, and write welcome notes for incoming Spring 2025 transfers, sharing advice and Bulldog hospitality.
Transfer Toolkit: Thriving Academically at UGA Academic Coaching Drop-Ins
Open to all transfer students | 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Milledge Hall
Drop in to meet one-on-one with an academic coach and discuss time management, study skills, and more!
Support Dawgs: Well-Being Resources and Campus Supports
Open to all students | 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm | Tate 144
This training, part of the Support Dawgs certification, provides an in-depth overview of student resources and supports. It covers our well-being model, how to foster a community of care, and how to address sensitive topics and recognize early warning signs of struggle.
Pickleball Social
Open to all transfer students | 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | IM Field Pickleball Courts
Join the Transfer Student Club for rounds of pickleball at the IM Field pickleball courts!
National Transfer Student Week Breakfast
Open to Engineering transfer students | 9:00 am – 11:00 am | Driftmier 1240
College of Engineering transfer students are invited to learn about College of Engineering resources and get advice from current students. Coffee & bagels provided (while supplies last).
Rose & Thorn Post-It Mural
Open to Psychology transfer students | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | Psychology 219
This event is open to all transfer PSYC students and will feature a Rose and Thorn post-it mural for transfer students. Share your “roses” (best experiences) and “thorns” (areas for improvement) anonymously. Stop by for a chance to win a gift card!
Jittery Joe’s Coffee Transfer Celebration
Open to MFECOE transfer students | 9:45 am – 10:45 am | Aderhold 607 & Ramsey Patio
Mary Frances Early College of Education transfer students are invited to stop by for Jittery Joe’s coffee. Enjoy a photo backdrop, sign a poster, grab swag, color, listen to music, and meet a therapy dog. Enter to win a UGA swag raffle.
Waffle Wednesday
Open to Ecology students | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Richardson Student Lounge, Ecology Building
Join Odum School of Ecology undergrads every Wednesday for vegan waffles and conversation. All students interested in the program and its majors are welcome!
In Our Transfer Era
Open to all students | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm | Tate Plaza
The Transfer Student Club will be selling cookies and friendship bracelets to raise funds for their club.
Doughnuts and Discussions
Open to all transfer students | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Studio 100 on the 1st floor of Grady College
Join Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication and UGA Transfer Services for doughnuts and discussions.
Pumpkin Painting
Open to Franklin transfer students | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Tate 479
Franklin College of Arts & Sciences transfer students are invited to stop by for pumpkin painting and pizza!
Mole Day!
Open to all students | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | STEM II
Holy Guacamole, it’s Mole Day! Drop by for guacamole and other treats!
Chai, Croissants, and Chats
Open to all students | 9:00 am – 11:00 am | Tate Intersection (3rd Floor)
Join the Transition Leaders for a continental breakfast and a time to build community with one another. Transition Leaders will be available to address any questions or concerns you may have about navigating UGA. They will also have free giveaways while supplies last!
Rose & Thorn Post-It Mural and After School Snack Pizza Party
Open to Psychology transfer students | 9:00 am – Pizza at 3:30 pm – Drawing at 4:30 pm | Psychology 219
This event is open to all transfer PSYC students and will feature a Rose and Thorn post-it mural for transfer students. Share your “roses” (best experiences) and “thorns” (areas for improvement) anonymously. Stop by for a pizza party at 3:30 pm and a chance to win a gift card – the drawing takes place at 4:30 pm.
Doughnuts and Discussions
Open to all transfer students | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm | Dawson Hall 116
Join the College of Family and Consumer Sciences and the Office of Transfer Services for doughnuts and discussions.
Insomnia Cookies Drop-In
Open to Franklin transfer students | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm | Brooks Hall 350
Franklin College of Arts and Sciences transfer students are invited to stop by the Franklin College Office of Transfer Academic Services for an Insomnia Cookie!
King of Pops Popsicle Transfer Celebration
Open to MFECOE transfer students | 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | Ramsey’s 2nd-floor patio
Mary Frances Early College of Education transfer students are invited to stop by for a King of Pops popsicle! Enjoy a photo backdrop, sign a poster, grab swag, color, listen to music, and meet a therapy dog. Enter to win a UGA swag raffle.
Support Dawgs: UMatter
Open to all students | 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm | Miller Learning Center 213
Step into a 60-90 minute interactive upstander intervention program, where you will be given the knowledge and skills to take action when they see someone in need. Change the narrative and become an upstander. This training counts toward the Support Dawgs certificate.
Alumni Adventures – From Majors to Unexpected Careers: Arch Ready Fall 2024
Open to all students | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm | Online via Handshake (Registration Required)
No matter what you’re majoring in, you have a wide array of career opportunities available to you. Join a panel discussion with UGA Alumni who are out in the world using their knowledge, skills, and experiences in unique, interesting, and meaningful ways. Register HERE.
Tau Sigma Information Meeting
Open to all transfer students | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Tate Intersection (3rd Floor)
Do you want to be a part of Tau Sigma? Join us to learn how! And vote for the Executive Team.
Dining, Parking, or Bus: Your Questions: Answered!
Open to all transfer students | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Tate Intersection (3rd Floor)
Meet UGA Auxiliary Services Ambassadors and Staff.
Trivia Thursday
Open to all transfer students | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Miller Learning Center 147
Join the Transfer Student Club for trivia, snacks, and music!
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Open to all students | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Tate Theatre (3rd Floor)
Let’s do the Time Warp AGAIN! Join us for the annual performance of Rocky Horror Picture Show at Tate Theatre from October 24-27. You won’t want to miss it! Purchase tickets here!
Open to all students | times vary | Ramsey Student Center Indoor Track
Join Recreational Sports in supporting your heart health by wearing your favorite Halloween costume! We will be completing the 5K inside on the track upstairs at Ramsey. Races will be completed in waves: 8:30 am – 9:30 am, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, and 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm. You must register online here to participate. Participants who finish the 5K will receive a bag of healthier candy options after their run!
Building Bridges – Cultivating Connection and Community: Arch Ready Fall 2024
Open to all students | 11:00 am – 11:30 am | Online via Handshake (Registration Required)
This 30-minute express workshop will cover the importance of building a community while focusing on your academic career. We will discuss the impact a community can have for you, how to build your community, and how to do that on- or off- campus. Register HERE.
International Coffee Hour
Open to all students | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Victor K. Wilson Ballroom – Memorial Hall
Enjoy cultural cuisine, engaging activities, and great company at this weekly reception hosted by International Student Life and various campus and community partners. Come back each week to discover something new! FREE FOOD. FREE COFFEE. ALL ARE WELCOME.
Transfer Ambassador Bingo Night
Open to all transfer students | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Tate 140
Stop by and play bingo and win transfer swag! Pizza provided!
Dining, Parking, or Bus: Your Questions: Answered!
Open to all transfer students | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Tate 140
Meet UGA Auxiliary Services Ambassadors and Staff.
Ice Cream Hangout
Open to all transfer students | 6:30 pm | Ben & Jerry’s – Downtown Athens
Join the Transfer Student Club for a social at Ben & Jerry’s in downtown Athens!
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Open to all students | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Tate Theatre (3rd Floor)
Let’s do the Time Warp AGAIN! Join us for the annual performance of Rocky Horror Picture Show at Tate Theatre from October 24-27. You won’t want to miss it! Purchase tickets here!