COMMUNITY & SUPPORT AS YOU NAVIGATE UGA
We're here to help you have a college experience that is supportive and meaningful!
The Dawg Pack gives incoming students like you an easy opportunity to build meaningful connections with peers who can relate to your journey - whether you're a first generation, out-of-state, transfer, or spring start student, or simply looking for community.
You'll get to connect with your peers, Transition Leaders, and resources to help you thrive at UGA - no matter your path.
Sign-ups for the Fall 2026 Dawg Pack will open on May 4, 2026.
The Dawg Pack gives incoming students like you an easy opportunity to build meaningful connections with peers who can relate to your journey - whether you're a first generation, out-of-state, transfer, or spring start student, or simply looking for community.
You'll get to connect with your peers, Transition Leaders, and resources to help you thrive at UGA - no matter your path.
Sign-ups for the Fall 2026 Dawg Pack will open on May 4, 2026.
Join the (Virtual) Conversation
Upon joining the Dawg Pack, you will receive an invitation to a group chat to begin connecting with peers. This group chat will also be a place where you can get your questions about navigating UGA answered and find out about exciting events happening on campus!
Build Real Connections
We will offer several opportunities for you to meet up with fellow members of the Dawg Pack and connect with various campus resources. Most meetups will take place weekly during the first 6 weeks of the semester. Meetups beyond that will be adapted to meet the needs of the Dawg Pack. Join the Dawg Pack GroupMe to get the latest updates on when meetups will occur!
Chat with Peer Leaders Who've Been There
Each Dawg Pack is facilitated by peer Transition Leaders who are eager to support you in navigating UGA. They will help answer your questions and provide insider tips to help you make the most of your UGA experience.
QUICK FAQs
Absolutely! Dawg Packs are open to all students looking to build community. We highlight these identities to make sure students who share similar experiences know there’s space and support for them—but everyone is welcome to join in, ask questions, and attend events!
No! While Dawg Packs are geared toward students beginning their first semester at UGA, any UGA student is welcome to join!
You should have received an email with a link to join the Dawg Pack GroupMe to the UGA email address you put in the sign-up form. If you did not receive an email with the link to the GroupMe, please email transitions@uga.edu.
Most Dawg Pack meetups will take place weekly during the first 6 weeks of the semester. Meetups beyond that will be adapted to meet the needs of the students in the Dawg Pack. Join the Dawg Pack GroupMe to get the latest updates on when meetups will occur!
No, you will not be required to attend every Dawg Pack meetup. However, you will be required to RSVP for meetups via GroupMe so we can plan accordingly.
We encourage you to join us at meetups whenever you can fit them into your schedule! The more you participate, the more you will get out of it. We will have free snacks and opportunities for you to connect with campus resources that will help you thrive at UGA!