Campus Operations Updates, Social Distancing in the Classroom, University Testing Services, and more!
Fall 2020 News for Students
Next Weekly Update Your next weekly update will be in your inbox on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 with back to campus information for the spring semester. Until then, have a safe and restful holiday break. Jump to Content
Health & Wellness COVID-19 Testing for Spring Semester Before returning to campus in the spring, all faculty, staff and students are encouraged to take a COVID-19 test and self-quarantine at home. From Jan. 4 – Jan. 22, capacity at the University’s surveillance testing site at Legion Field and pop-up locations across campus will be expanded to accommodate up to 1,500 tests per day (1,000 per day at Legion Field and 500 via pop-up locations). Click here to find a testing site on campus. Last Chance to Get Tested on Campus Before the Holidays! The University of Georgia is urging the campus community to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 by getting tested prior to heading home for the holidays.
Symptomatic individuals: Students, visit with your
Asymptomatic individuals: Asymptomatic-only testing is available at Legion Field. If you would like to schedule an appointment, you may register for surveillance testing. Walk-up appointments can be made Monday – Friday 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. while spots are available. The Legion Field testing schedule will follow the University of Georgia calendar for closure except for Dec. 24, when the surveillance testing site will be closed. Remember to use DawgCheck While Away from Campus While many students have chosen not to return to Athens after Thanksgiving Break, the University remains open after the break and will continue providing regular campus operations and student life services—such as housing, dining, health/wellness centers and campus transit—until the end of the Fall semester. If you receive a positive COVID-19 diagnosis at any point, you are required to report those results through DawgCheck, even while not on campus. Get Your Flu Shot on Campus Be prepared for flu season. Several options are available to get your flu shot this season:
Students can also make an appointment with a UHC Primary Care provider online at uhs.uga.edu or call 706-542-1162. The University Health Center remains open through Dec. 24. Services may be accessed in person or through telehealth.
Please bring your UGA ID and insurance information. Required COVID-19 Training for Students The Spring 2021 COVID-19 training module is now live in eLC. Returning students will complete a condensed “Refresher” module, while new students will complete the full version. Over the next few weeks, students should log into eLC and complete the training before returning to campus. Returning to campus safely is everyone’s responsibility, and we know you will do what you can to ensure you, your fellow students and all members of the University community have a safe, healthy and successful spring semester. Free Access to Daily Mental Wellness Support As a member of the UGA community, you have free access to mental wellness support whenever and wherever you are, whether you are home for the holidays, or staying on campus until the end of the semester. The goal of TAO, Therapy Assistance Online, is to provide online and mobile tools to help you conquer the day-to-day struggles of general stressors like anxiety and depression, or specific troubles like relationships and addiction. TAO Includes interactive sessions, mindfulness exercises and practice tools all aimed at helping you achieve your goals. Click here for more information and how to access this free resource tool.
Learning Virtually Spring Start Date Remember that Spring 2021 classes will begin on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. This is a change from the original date of Jan. 11, 2021. The drop/add period will now be from Jan. 13 - 20, and the withdrawal deadline will be Mar. 23, 2021. Final exams (May 5 - 11, 2021) and commencement (May 14, 2021) remain unchanged.
The Registrar’s Office continues to work with schools and colleges to obtain missing instructional formats information as well as to make a relatively small number of instructional format changes on sections that have a format listed. We encourage students to periodically check Athena for the instructional format listed on their courses through drop/add for Spring 2021. Libraries Open Through Dec. 24 UGA Libraries will remain open to serve students, faculty, and the community through Dec. 24, although hours will change during the intercession period. Online resources and chat services will continue to be available as well.
Living on Campus #WelcomeUGA The Department of Student Transitions is building a comprehensive calendar of all Spring 2021 Welcome UGA events being hosted across campus and would also like to promote and support your office’s upcoming Signature Events. Student organizations, schools and colleges, and faculty and staff are encouraged to host and submit events. Your program qualifies as a Welcome UGA event if it is…
To increase visibility of your event, add the hashtag #WelcomeUGA to your event’s social media posts and calendar submissions!
Learn more about Welcome UGA | Learn more about Student Transitions Registration is Live for 2021-2022 Campus Housing Residents wishing to live on campus for 2021-2022 academic year should log into The Dawg House and complete the initial registration between Dec. 10, 2020 and noon Jan. 15, 2020. There is no fee for current residents, and registration alone does not commit students to living on campus for the 2021-2022 academic year. For students desiring a new space, appointment times to choose are based on the date of this registration. Interested in Becoming a Campus Tour Leader? The application process for Visitors Center Tour Leaders is underway. The application deadline is Jan. 8, 2021. Check out the job requirements, expectations, and next steps at the link below. License Plate Recognition System Allows for Contactless Parking at the North and Tate Center Decks Effective Jan. 4, 2021, the North and Tate Center parking decks will transition to a License Plate Recognition (LPR) system, which provides customers with an efficient, user-friendly, and contactless parking option. The LPR system was first introduced on campus in 2014 and has been implemented in most parking decks and select surface lots. The LPR system allows entry and exit gates to be removed, which reduces traffic in the parking area and provides contactless payment options for visitors who are able to use ParkMobile to pay for hourly parking. UGA Masks for a Cause The UGA Bookstore is selling a pair of UGA face coverings that includes $10 in support for the UGA Student Emergency Fund. Order or pick yours up today!
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