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Campus Resources for Students

Campus Resourcesfor Students

Academic Resources

Office of Student Success and Achievement (OSSA)

The OSSA website provides the most up-to-date information on the ways the DAE is offering student support. Read below to see program-specific details.

Academic Coaching

  • Students can meet with an Academic Coach to create a success plan for this semester. Our Academic Coaches are supporting students as they navigate this new normal. Students can schedule a virtual, face-to-face appointment with an Academic Coach via sage.uga.edu

Academic Success at Georgia

  • Students can access our online resources via our Academic Success at Georgia at any time. This page includes tips, strategies, and resources for six core areas of academic success including time management, note-taking skills, study strategies, reading comprehension, test prep, and writing skills.

Peer Tutoring

  • DAE Peer Tutors are trained and ready to support undergraduate students in over 100 of UGA's most rigorous courses including writing tutoring for ALL writing assignments at UGA. Students can schedule a virtual, face-to-face appointment or study pod with a Peer Tutor via our brand new scheduling platform, Penji. For more info on booking an appointment, see our graphic with specific details attached to this email.

Presentation Collaboratory

  • Students can meet with our Communications Consultant to receive assistance with any part of their presentation or public speaking preparations. Whether they are just starting to create a presentation or want feedback on a speech, we are here to help! Students can schedule a virtual, face-to-face appointment with our Communications Consultant via sage.uga.edu.

Student Success Workshops

  • Student Success Workshops are a great way to learn and practice a new skill in a small group setting. Whether it’s learning how to maximize a schedule or sharpen note-taking skills, our workshops will help students step up their academic skills. This fall, all of our workshops will be offered in a virtual, face-to-face format via Zoom. Faculty and staff can now view all of our available workshops online and request virtual, face-to-face workshops for their classes or other student groups.


The Writing Center https://www.english.uga.edu/writing-center

  • You can make an appointment and view Writing Center locations here.


UGA Libraries

Career, Major Choice, Job and Internship Resources

Career Center, Clark Howell Hall, 706-542-3375, career.uga.edu

  • For major decisions, Internships, career counseling, job searches, resume critique, interview skills, and more!
  • Follow us on social media @UGACareerCenter


Exploratory Center, 114 Memorial Hall,

  • The University of Georgia has created the Exploratory Center to work closely with all kinds of exploring and undecided students – everyone from students who are not 100% sure about their major; students who don’t have a clue about the 130 majors, 87 minors and 49 certificate programs that are available to them; and those students who simply need help navigating UGA’s vast academic environment. We want you to know that it’s okay to be undecided and that you are not alone!

Health, Wellness, and Safety Resources

Physical Health

University Health Center (UHC), 706-542-1162 ·

  • Medical Services: Mon - Fri, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Emergencies and After Hour Care: Please note* This after-hours advice service is available only when UHC is closed.
  • In case of a life-threatening emergency call 911.


Wellness Coaching, 706-542-8690

Wellness Coaching supports an individual’s own motivations and strengths. Students will map their path for positive behavior change(s) through a collaborative, unbiased partnership.

A Wellness Coach will work with you to:

  • Set and achieve personal goals
  • Initiate and sustain wellness behaviors
  • Balance dimensions of health and wellbeing
  • Learn resilience and coping skills
  • Identify potential barriers to change and develop strategies to move forward

Topics Include:

  • Sleep, nutrition, and exercise
  • Adjustment to UGA
  • Getting connected on campus, finding your peer group
  • Stress/anxiety management
  • Time management
  • Relationships
  • And more!


UGA Wellness Website

This website is a great place to find wellness resources at UGA.



Addiction and Dependency


The Fontaine Center, 706-542-8690

  • Providing prevention, early intervention and recovery support services.


Collegiate Recovery Community

  • For students who have made a commitment to lead sober, healthy lives, the Collegiate Recovery Community provides an environment in which students recovering from addiction can find peer support as well as other recovery support services while navigating their own college experience.



Relationship Violence/Sexual Abuse and Assault


Office for Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention, University Health Center first floor, 24 Hour Hotline: 706-542-SAFE

  • Surviving interpersonal violence and reaching out for help takes tremendous courage and strength. Whether you have been recently assaulted, know someone who has been affected by abuse, or are healing from past trauma, staff members at RSVP, located within the University Health Center, are here to support you. We can act as a personal coordinator/liaison (advocate) between you and law enforcement, medical personnel, the University, mental health care professionals, and other agencies or services.
  • Services are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL.
  • We help ensure that you get the information and support you need, that you are listened to, and that you are treated with the sensitivity and respect every victim/survivor deserves.


National Sexual Assault Hotline

  • For 24-hour confidential assistance on sexual violence, call 800-656-HOPE (4673)


Stalking Resource Center

  • For information on stalking, safety planning, and getting help.

Mental and Emotional Health and Wellness Resources

Quick Resources



Campus Mental Health Resources


Student Care and Outreach, 318 Tate Student Center, 706-542-8479

  • The mission of Student Care & Outreach (SCO) is to coordinate care and assistance for all students, undergraduate and graduate, who experience complex, hardship, and/or unforeseen circumstances, by providing individualized assistance and tailored interventions.
  • Hardship withdrawals
  • See the Waze app for quick information about SCO's location


Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS), 706-542-2273, University Health Center, Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.

Business Hours Walk-in Crisis Services - No phone calls needed. Just walk in to CAPS.

After Hours Mental Health Crisis: 706-542-2273 (now goes directly to on-call counselor)

  • CAPS services are now offered at no cost for students taking 7 or more credit hours. If those students have health insurance, the insurance is billed, but students do not have to pay anything out of pocket.
  • For students taking 6 or fewer credit hours, grants are available to help cover out of pocket expenses.


Psychology Clinic, Psychology Building 1st floor, 706- 542-1173

  • The Clinic provides low cost psychological services, both psychotherapy and psychological assessment, for adults, children, couples, and families in the Athens community..
  • Clinic Hours:
  • Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.


Center For Counseling and Personal Evaluation, 424 Aderhold Hall, 706-542-8508

  • Based within the Department of Counseling and Human Development Services, we are a mental health clinic that serves all ages in the community as well as UGA students, faculty, and staff. Our services are provided by graduate clinicians in training under the supervision of department faculty. Services offered include assessment for learning disabilities and ADD/ADHD
  • Our services are paid on a sliding fee scale.


Aspire Clinic , McPhaul Center, 706-542-4486, aspire@uga.edu

  • At the ASPIRE Clinic, we believe that problems don’t exist in isolation. When there is a struggle in one area of our lives, other things are likely impacted too. We offer an array of services that include individual, couple, and family therapy, financial counseling and education, home environment and design, nutrition counseling and education, and also legal problem solving. All of our collaborative services can help you feel a greater sense of wholeness and happiness.


Let’s Talk

  • Drop-in consultations for UGA students with CAPS clinicians.
  • Free and confidential.


National Crisis Hotlines

  • See Crisis Intervention in the middle section of this webpage for a list of national crisis intervention hotlines.
  • A text crisis line for mental health support for students who identify as minority. Text STEVE to 741741.
  • Veteran's Mental Health Support line text: 838255



UGA Student Organizations for Mental Health Support


NAMI, 210 McPhaul, namioncampusuga@gmail.com

  • NAMI on Campus UGA is a student organization dedicated to fighting the stigma surrounding mental illness and helping the community through advocacy, educational programs, and volunteer work.


You’re Not Alone, 102 Tate Student Center

  • This organization’s purpose is to promote awareness for mental illnesses and to help those who struggle with mental illnesses. Further we wish to educate specifically about mental illnesses and help to build a community that is supportive of anyone struggling with a mental illness. YNA seeks to break the silence surrounding mental illnesses through the personal stories and struggles of students as well as through events on campus to promote awareness.




Grief Support

Students of AMF at UGA

  • AMF (Actively Moving Forward) at UGA is a service and support group at UGA and is a chapter of National Students of AMF that supports college students who are coping with a loss or illness of a loved one.


Other Mental Health Resources


Mental Health Support Line

UGA now offers a new (free) mental health resource for students in the form of a 24/7 support line through Christie Campus Health. Students can access resources 24/7 by calling 833-910-3371. You can find more information by visiting the wellness hub here


Great Mental Health App for Students: Nod at UGA


  • NOD is an app and service designed by students for students. It’s primary goals are to combat loneliness and assist students with building meaning social connections.
  • Here is how you can access Nod: Please scan the QR code below on your phone. This will take you to either the Google play or the Apple App Store depending on your device. You can then download, select your school, and enter your single sign on credentials.

Financial Resources

Financial Assistance


Student Support Funds Website

  • This website provides guidance and resources to help students experiencing financial hardship.


Student Emergency Fund

  • The UGA Student Emergency Fund is available to provide limited, one-time financial assistance to enrolled students who are unable to meet immediate, essential expenses because of temporary hardship related to an emergency situation, such as an accident, illness, death of a family member, natural disaster, or other unforeseen circumstance.
  • Go to their website to view the fund application.


Food Scholarship

  • The Let All the Big Dawgs Eat Food Scholarship is a need-based scholarship that awards meal plans to several UGA students each fall and spring semester, as well as summer terms.
  • Go to their website, linked above, for information about how to apply.


Aspire Clinic, McPhaul Center, 706-542-4486, aspire@uga.edu

  • Whatever your goal, service providers are here to analyze your entire financial situation and help you to develop a plan for reaching these goals.
  • Aspire can also direct you to free tax filing assistance


Office of Student Financial Aid , 220 Holmes/Hunter Academic Building, 706-542-6147, osfa@uga.edu

  • For questions about and assistance with grants, loans, and scholarships


Being Not-Rich at UGA

  • A guide by and for UGA students



Food Clothing, and Basic Essentials

UGA Student Food Pantry, 146 Tate

  • Open Monday - Friday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, the Student Food Pantry provides a variety of non-perishable items such as canned soup, vegetables, breakfast items, pasta + sauces, canned meat, and snacks as well as cheese, yogurt, and vegetables.
  • Visitors must complete a brief, confidential form before picking up food.


Franklin College of Arts and Sciences Food Resources for Undergraduate Students

  • Franklin Fridge North - 301 Brooks Hall, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday- Friday
  • Franklin Fridge South - Suite 1299-B, First floor of i-STEM II Building
  • The Performer’s Pantry – Hugh Hodgson Music Building Advising Lobby (outside room 328) – easy access for Music and Art majors


Bulldog Basics,

  • Bulldog Basics offers free personal hygiene items from soap and shampoo to laundry detergent and Kleenex. Or ahead and pick-up at one of a number of convenient campus locations.
  • Click the link above for information and ordering.



Swap Shop

  • Swap Shop at UGA is a place to trade gently used goods for no monetary cost. Think free thrift store.



Textbooks


Open Source material for students who need textbooks

Campus Involvement, Community, Leadership, and Participation Resources

For an Overview and Help Finding your Way


Find Community, Support, and Programming


Find Leadership and Service Opportunities


Find Activities, Clubs and Organizations

Resources for Students with Physical and Learning Disabilities

Disability Resource Center, 114 Clark Howell Hall, 706- 542-8719, dsinfo@uga.edu, 706- 542-8719

  • The Disability Resource Center assists the University in fulfilling its commitment to educate and serve students with disabilities who qualify for admission. The Disability Resource Center coordinates and provides a variety of academic and support services to students. Our mission is to promote equal educational opportunities and a welcoming academic, physical, and social environment for students with disabilities at the University of Georgia.


Regents' Center for Learning Disorders, 331 Milledge Hall, 706-542-4589, rcld@uga.edu

The UGA RCLD provides the following services:

  • Comprehensive standardized assessments for students with suspected learning disorders,
  • Review of documentation submitted by referring institutions in support of student requests for accommodations,
  • Recommendations regarding appropriate accommodations and services,
  • Consultation, networking, and program development to assist students, faculty and staff at referring institutions,
  • Clinical training opportunities in graduate level psychology, education, and related programs, and
  • Research focusing on assessment and accommodation of students with disabilities in postsecondary settings.

Student Complaints and Concerns

Equal Opportunity Office, 278 Brooks Hall706-542- 7912, ugaeoo@uga.edu

  • Harassment/Discrimination Claims
  • The EOO is responsible for ensuring that UGA complies with all applicable laws and policies regarding discrimination on the basis of race, sex (including sexual harassment and pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Student Ombudsperson

  • Charisse Harper: Telephone: 706-542-8544 ; Email: charper@uga.edu
  • The University of Georgia Ombudspersons are designated individuals who serve as independent, neutral, and informal resources for UGA students, faculty, and staff. Rather than serving as advocates for individual members of the University community, these individuals are advocates for fairness, and they function as a source of information and referral.

Support for Specific Student Populations

First Generation Student Success Website

  • firstgen.uga.edu serves as the central, online location of resources, support, and community for first-generation students, faculty/staff supporting first-generation students, and families/supporters of first-generation students.
  • If you have any questions or suggestions for additional content, please reach out to firstgen@uga.edu.


Embark, 325 Tate Student Center, embark@uga.edu, 706-542-7774

  • Embark@UGA is a campus based effort providing direct support to students who have experienced homelessness and/or foster care. Click the link above for detailed information.


Non-Traditional Students


Student Veterans Resource Center, 481 Tate Student Center, 706-542-7872 or svrc@uga.edu

  • The Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC) serves as a central location for information about the university’s services for student veterans while also offering support, advocacy and a convenient location for student veterans to gather throughout the day. Click the link above for hours.


Students who are Parents

Uplifting Parents at UGA seeks to foster an equitable environment for student-parents attending the University of Georgia by providing resources, services, friendship, and advocacy in order to promote the success and health of student-parents and their children.


International Students


Student Athletes, Rankin M. Smith Center

  • Provides athletic scholarships, athletic advising, and information about NCAA regulations as well as resources and contacts for student athletes.

Community Online Resources and Apps

Trouble sleeping? Check out Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).

The VA has a wonderful (and free!) ap https://mobile.va.gov/app/cbt-i-coach for people working on getting a better night's sleep and a separate website to walk them through sleep hygiene, keeping a sleep diary, and other basics to get their sleep back on track. https://www.veterantraining.va.gov/insomnia/


Another option to consider is The Science of Well-being course on Coursera. (https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being) This is not a pandemic specific resource, but more something to check out for adaptive functioning in general. It’s free, taught by a Yale professor, and is aimed towards a high-achieving/perfectionist demographic.


NATIONAL HOTLINES/RESOURCES



Support Group Virtual Resources:




HELPFUL MENTAL HEALTH APPS


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