Dawg Camp Thrive
July 28 - August 1, 2026
Dawg Camp Thrive helps you meet new friends, dive into UGA traditions, and feel right at home before the semester even begins. In partnership with the Office for Student Success and Achievement, Dawg Camp Thrive is an exclusive opportunity for select scholars.
But Dawg Camp isn’t just about spirit and community. It is also about setting you up for academic success. Through interactive workshops, hands-on activities, and advice from faculty and student leaders, you’ll pick up tips on time management, study skills, and balancing everything the college has to offer.
By the end of the week, you’ll walk away with new friends, unforgettable memories, and the confidence to thrive both in and out of the classroom. Dawg Camp is where your UGA story really begins!
Cost
All expenses, including housing and meals, are covered. Your only cost will be traveling to and from campus. Includes 4 nights and 5 days of lodging, meals, activities, and transportation during camp.
Dawg Camp Thrive
Are you ready to make the most of your first semester at UGA? Register for Dawg Camp Thrive!
Program Highlights
Quick FAQs
The following items are recommended, but not required, to bring to Dawg Camp Thrive:
- 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, let us know if you will need a parking pass when you register.
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/