Thank you for your interest in becoming a Dawg Camp Counselor!
Applications are OPEN and will close on October 10th at 11:59 pm.
Why should you apply to be on Dawg Camp Staff?
Dawg Camp Staff Members are a group of UGA students who come from various backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are searching for students like YOU to share your story and to help guide and support a group of incoming students during their transition to the University of Georgia.
You may be asking “what does it take to be a Dawg Camp counselor?”
To which we would answer, there is no perfect formula for what it takes to be a Dawg Camp counselor. We are looking for counselors who are willing to show up, be authentic, and who are prepared to learn and grow alongside 50 other incredible UGA students and are ready to welcome #UGA30 to the Bulldog Family.
Applications for our 2026 Dawg Camp Staff will open on Monday, September 22 at 8:00 am and close on Friday, October 10 at 11:59 pm.
We are excited to build a committed team of students (that’s you!) who will help provide incoming students with an unforgettable transition into UGA! Below you will find the steps to completing the #DC26 application.
Step 1 | Review the Position Description and Mandatory Dates
Step 2 | Come to an information session
Applicants are encouraged (but not required) to attend one of our Information Sessions to learn more about the Dawg Camp staff experience, meet the University Transitions professional staff, and hear from previous staff members.
- Wednesday, September 24 at 4:00 pm in Tate 142
- Monday, September 29 at 5:00 pm on Zoom
- Thursday, October 2 at 5:30 pm in Tate 482
- Wednesday, October 8 at 7:00 pm on Zoom
Staff members will also be tabling at Tate on the following dates:
September 24 from 11 am to 1 pm
September 29 from 11 am to 1 pm
October 7 from 11 am to 1 pm
Step 3 | Complete your application
Step 4 | Select candidates will be invited to move forward with our group and individual interview process
- October 15-21 | Group Interviews
- October 29 | Returner Interviews
- November 3-11 | Individual Interviews
Dawg Camp Programs
Special Programs | Classic City, Connect, Adventure, Explore, and Innovate Counselors serve as a counselor for students during Dawg Camp Special Programs. These are camps focused around a niche population or interest group that serve 20-36 incoming students. Each of the Special Programs has its own focus ranging from the great outdoors to Athens immersion. In addition to serving as a Special Programs counselor, these staff members serve as the logistics Crew for Dawg Camp Discovery at the end of July.
Discovery | Dawg Camp Discovery is UGA’s flagship spirit and traditions camp. Students engage in friendly spirit competitions while gaining valuable self-discovery and transition skills for their first year. The program is a three-day weekend experience at the end of July.
Dawg Camp Commitment
Please keep in mind that Dawg Camp is a commitment. There are certain dates and tasks that will be required of all counselors between Fall 2024 and Fall 2025. You can find this inside the application and you may also download them below.