Dawg Camp Explore
June 23-27, 2026
This program highlights the natural beauty surrounding campus and its role in shaping our community, while maintaining Dawg Camp’s focus on community building, student success, and early campus involvement. Through experiential learning, peer mentorship, and signature programming, students will find a welcoming entry point to UGA and connect with academic and co-curricular opportunities aligned with their interests.
Guided by counselors who were also transfer students, you’ll get firsthand advice, tips, and insights to make your transition smoother. Ready to find your place? Welcome to UGA!
$350
Includes 4 nights and 5 days of lodging, meals, activities, and transportation during camp.
Supplies and staffing are also included in the price.
Dawg Camp Explore
Are you ready to make the most of your first semester at UGA? Click the link below to register for Dawg Camp Explore!
Quick FAQs
The following items are recommended, but not required, to bring to Dawg Camp Explore:
- Towel + wash cloth
- Sleeping bag or Twin XL linens + Blanket
- Pillow
- Toiletries (i.e. soap, deodorant, toothpaste and brush, etc.)
- Comfortable clothes + shoes (at least 1 pair of closed-toe shoes)
- Water bottle with your name on it
- Rain jacket/poncho
- Phone chargers
If you are driving yourself to Dawg Camp, parking passes are available to purchase when you register for the program.
A 50% refund will be given to those who request it at least two weeks prior to the start of their original Dawg Camp program. No refunds will be given for cancellations made after the registration deadline as program materials have already been purchased and reservations have been solidified.
Access provided for people with disabilities. Please contact our team at dawgcamp@uga.edu two weeks before the start of your Dawg Camp.
If you plan to request accommodations for a disability, please register with Accessibility and Testing. Accessibility and Testing can be reached by visiting Clark Howell Hall, by calling 706-542-8719 (voice) or 706-542-8778 (TTY), or by visiting https://accessibility.uga.edu/