Healthy Dawg’s Orientation “How To”
So you’ve made it to UGA…Congratulations!
We’re excited to welcome you to the Bulldog family and want to make sure that you have a smooth transition (and that you’re able to register for classes on time!). Here are just a few things to keep in mind…
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Turn in required health forms before your orientation date!
All incoming UGA students are required to submit a completed Immunization Form and a TB Screening Form. Here are a few FAQ answers regarding these forms:
- Incoming students will have a hold placed on their accounts which will prevent them from registering for classes until all required forms have been submitted.
- While the UGA Immunization Form is preferred, we will accept another version as long as all required immunizations are recorded on it.
- We prefer that these forms are submitted 30 days prior to registration. But if you miss that deadline, please go ahead and send them in! Don’t wait until your orientation date.
- Read the TB screening form carefully. Not everyone is required to have the TB test. If a test is not indicated by your answers to our questionnaire, all you need to do is sign page 1 and submit it!
- If you are not able to submit your forms before orientation, we’ll be at the check-in station when you arrive. Once you’ve checked in with the Orientation staff, come see us! Just look for the University Health Center banner and a table with computers set up to clear your holds.
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Complete AlcoholEdu and Haven by the required dates!
AlcoholEdu and Haven are interactive online modules that all incoming students under the age of 23 must complete. Here are a few notes:
- These courses open on July 17 (DO NOT try to take them before this date.) Part 1 of each course is due August 7. You’ll log in using your UGA MyID and password.
- Part 2 of each course will open 45 days after you complete Parts 1, and will be due October 9.
- If you do not complete these courses, a hold will be placed on your account, and you will not be able to register for spring classes.
- If you’ve taken the courses before, you may be able to transfer your scores. Click here to find out how.
- Got questions? Email alcoholedu@uhs.uga.edu.
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Visit us during Orientation!
Just look for the Healthy Dawg hut on Tate’s 3rd floor during the Day 1 Resource Fair. Or, come by our presentation during the Day 2 break-out sessions (9am, 9:40am, or 10:20am in MLC 248)!
- Meet some of your University Health Center providers.
- Find out about our many services.
- Grab a few freebies.
- Ask those lingering questions.
- And more!
We hope you enjoy UGA Orientation and that we get a chance to meet you while you’re here! But even if we miss you there’s plenty of information on our website: www.uhs.uga.edu. You can also reach out to us via email (contact@uhs.uga.edu) or one of our social media pages (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).