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The University of Georgia Bookstore
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Phone: 706-542-3171
Hours:
8:00 - 7:00 Monday - Thursday
8:00 - 5:00 Friday
10:00 - 5:00 Saturday
11:00 - 5:00 Sunday
Extended Hours for Football games and Back-To-School Rush

The University of Georgia Bookstore, located in the center of campus across from the Tate Student Center, has all of the UGA course materials, school supplies, and art supplies you need. In addition, we have a full service Clinique counter as well as an award winning selection of Bulldog Clothing and Gifts featuring well known brands like Vineyard Vines, Champion, and Nike.  Athens ’ largest selection of New and Used Textbooks are available in the store as well as 24 hours a day on the web at www.ugabookstore.com . The UGA Bookstore buys back textbooks every day for up to 67% of the retail price. We also offer guaranteed buyback on select titles each semester, guaranteeing you at least half of your purchase price at buyback. We accept all standard forms of payment as well as Bulldog Bucks, Scholarship Checks and Departmental Charges, and have a convenient and simple policy for returns and exchanges. Make sure you stop by the Computer Department and check out our special academic pricing on Dell computers, and our educational discounts on software which could save you up to 85% off the retail price. The UGA Bookstore is proud to be an Authorized Apple Educational Reseller, offerign Apple computers and products at a student discount. The UGA Bookstore: It’s Where Dawgs Shop!

Each semester, the UGA Bookstore employs over fifty students. Apply online at www.bookstorejobs.com or stop by the store to fill out an application.

Bulldog Bucks

Donald W. Smith, Manager
Email: bbucks@uga.edu
Website: www.Bulldogsbucks.uga.edu
Phone: 706.54B.UCKS (542.8257)

Bulldog Bucks is an online debit based card program offered to the campus community that utilizes your UGACard to access the account.  Your UGACard is the official identification card for students, faculty, staff, and dependents at The University of Georgia.  Your UGACard features a 16 digit identification number which is used to access many services on campus including Bulldogs Bucks. 

Your free Bulldog Bucks account may be opened at the Bulldog Bucks office, which is located in the University Bookstore building.  The entrance to the office is on the Sanford Drive side of the building.  You can sign up as soon as you have obtained your UGACard (your campus ID).

Bulldog Bucks are accepted as payment at the Bookstore, Food Service Retail Operations, and at over 100 merchant locations off campus.  In addition, Bulldog Bucks may be used to pay for copying, printing, vending, and laundry services in the residence halls.  To make deposits or view account activity, please visit the website at www.bulldogbucks.uga.edu.

CAMPUS MINISTRY ASSOCIATION

RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS COORDINATOR
201 Holmes/Hunter Academic Bldg., UGA
(706) 542-3564
Dr. Richard Rose

BAPTIST STUDENT UNION
450 South Lumpkin Street
(706) 549-2747
Rhonda Abbott, Franklin Scott, Director
Worship: Tuesday, 8 pm
Devotional Lunch, Wednesday,
11:15 am and 12:15 pm
Bible Study & Discipleship, during the week
Email: ugabsu@arches.uga.edu

BULLDOG CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
8780 Macon Highway
(706) 613-9040
Johnny Burnham, Director
Main Meeting: Thursday, 8 pm
Tate Center Room 137
Email: bulldogcf@peachnet.campus.mci.net

CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST
337 S. Milledge Ave., Suite 110
(706) 548-3197
Gary Purdy, Director
Main Meeting: Tuesday, 9 pm
Email: gpurdy@compuserve.com

CAMPUS VIEW CHURCH OF CHRIST
GEORGIA CHRISTIAN STUDENT CENTER
1360 South Lumpkin Street
(706) 353-1556
W. Barrett Coffman, Campus Minister
Devotionals: Monday, 7 pm
Georgia Christian Student Center
Email: todd1jose@aol.com

CATHOLIC CENTER
1344 South Lumpkin Street
(706) 543-2293
John W. McDowell, O.F.M.
Email: jwmofm@aol.com

CHI ALPHA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
1225 College Station Road
(706) 369-3486
Michael Miller, Director
Main Meeting: Monday, 8 pm
Email: xadawgs@aol.com

CHRISTIAN CAMPUS FELLOWSHIP
1080 South Milledge Avenue
(706) 548-9625
Dr. Tim Hudson, Campus Minister
Fellowship Supper: Tuesday, 6:15 pm
Main Meeting: Tuesday, 7 pm
Email: ccf@ugaccf.com

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS INSTITUTE OF RELIGION
1450 South Lumpkin Street
(706) 548-6226
Dr. David Bradley, Director
Sunday Services: 9 am-12 noon
Weekday classes—Call for schedule
Email: cesathens@juno.com

THE EPISCOPAL CENTER
980 South Lumpkin Street
(706) 353-2330
Services: Wednesday at 5 p.m.
Rev. Dan Brown
Email: chaplain@episcopalcenter.org

HILLEL: Campus center for Jewish life
1155 South Milledge Avenue
(706) 543-6393
Phillip Schlosberg, Director
Services: Friday, 6:30pm & Wednesday, Torah Study
Email: pjschbs@arches.uga.edu

METHODIST CENTER (WESLEY FOUNDATION)
Robert Beckwith, Director
1196 South Lumpkin Street
(706) 353-1408
Worship: Wednesday, 8 pm
Email: tmtanner@aol.com

THE PRESBYTERIAN CENTER
1250 South Lumpkin Street
706-548-5932
Bob Googe, Director
Supper: Sunday, 6 pm
Worship: Sunday, 6:45 pm
Movies/Activities: Friday, 8 pm
Email: pcusauga@arches.uga.edu

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CAMPUS MINISTRY
780 Timothy Road, Athens 30606
706-546-7914
Terre Balof, Minister
Meetings: Call for schedule
Email: tbalof@athens.net

WORLDWIDE DISCIPLESHIP ASSOCIATION, INC.
P.O. Box 710072, Maxeys, GA
706-759-2176
David Johnson, Director
Main Meeting: Tuesday, 8 pm
Email: wdauga@arches.uga.edu

YOUNG LIFE
P.O. Box 2264, Athens, 30612
(706) 613-8313
Tom Combes
Email: yotombo@compuserve.com

CAREER CENTER

Executive Director: Scott Williams
Location: Clark Howell Hall, Second Floor, South Wing
Phone: (706) 542-3375
Web: http://www.uga.edu/career

Employment Services

The Student Employment Office provides a centralized location for currently enrolled students seeking wage-based on or off-campus part-time, seasonal, summer, or miscellaneous job opportunities. Students may view job vacancies online at: www.career.uga.edu, visit the Student Employment Office, 2nd floor, Clark Howell Hall or contact the Student Employment Office at: (706) 542-5284.

Students' spouses (and any persons) who desire to work for the University in full-time or part-time positions (e.g. clerical, professional, information technology, or service) may view and apply for position vacancies online at www.hr.uga.edu. To receive assistance in applying for vacant positions, they may visit the UGA Human Resources office on Jackson Street or contact HR at 706-542-222 or employ@uga.edu.

All students employed by the University either as graduate assistants or student workers are required to complete certain personnel documents. The department where the student is employed will assist with completing the forms and answer any employment related questions.

Career Center

Assistant Director for Student Employment: Ronnie Swoopes
Student Employment Coordinator: Frances Purcell
Location: Clark Howell Hall, Room 246
Phone: (706) 542-3375

For UGA students and student spouses:
https://jobapp.humanres.uga.edu/hr_app/hr_position_vacancies.cfm

Human Resources Employment Office

Location: 215 South Jackson Street
Phone: (706) 542-2623

For students' spouses seeking classified University employment: http://www.busfin.uga.edu/employment/joblist.html

CULTURAL EVENTS

Art

A variety of art exhibitions are on view throughout the year in the Visual Arts Main Gallery, Studio 2 Gallery on Broad Street, and the William Thompson Gallery of the Lamar Dodd School of Art. Faculty, students, and other invited artists are featured in month-long exhibitions. Student work from current classes is usually on display throughout the building.

In the spring, the Ceramic Students Association sponsors a sale of ceramic work by students and faculty; dates are announced in mailings and local newspapers.

A Visiting Artist and Scholar series brings to the campus each year a number of nationally known artists who present slide lectures on their work. These programs are open to the public, although seating is sometimes limited. Inquiries may be directed to the School of Art office after announcements of programs have been released. For more information, call 706-542-1511.

Dance

Dance is alive at UGA! Through several performing groups and events, the Department of Dance offers a variety of opportunities for student dancers, choreographers, and production assistants. Young Choreographer’s Series Stage One is a student directed organization and Young Choreographer’s Series Senior Concert is directed and produced by senior dance majors. Other performance groups include Ballet Ensemble and CORE Concert Dance Company, oriented toward the intermediate to advanced dancer with performances on campus and on tour, and the Ballroom Performance Group. Concert Dance Company Series presents faculty and distinguished guest artist choreography annually in the Department of Dance’s new Dance Theatre. All auditions for these companies occur during mid-August. Please contact the Department of Dance at 706-542-4415 for more information.

Drama

The production program of the Department of Drama and Theatre consists of live performances, plays on video or film, and presentations created with the aid of the computer. Live performances of classical and modern plays take place on the stages of the Fine Arts Theatre, the Cellar Theatre (both in the Fine Arts Building) and the Seney-Stovall Chapel. The Subscription Season consists of six plays during the academic year and a premiere presentation in the summer of a new play which is selected on a national search and is the work of the Georgia Repertory Theatre, a professional company associated with the Department. The Department periodically showcases its videos, films, and computer-generated images and animation.

In addition, two student-producing groups in the Department create their own productions. The Thalian-Blackfriars organization usually produces a variety show and two plays during the year. The Commedianti Georgiani is an improvisational touring company. Drama classes also do presentations all through the year. For more information on the Department’s productions or its studies abroad programs, call (706) 542-2836 or visit the website at http://www.drama.uga.edu/

Music

The School of Music presents over 250 concerts each year. Free concerts include afternoon and evening performances by students, faculty, guest artists, and organizations such as the wind symphony, glee clubs, symphony orchestra, and chamber ensembles. A nominal admission to the 2nd Thursday Concert Series benefits the School of Music scholarship fund.

Students from all departments may participate in organizations like the Redcoat Marching Band, University Chorus, and more. Courses are offered for music majors, music minors, and students majoring in any field. Call the School of Music 706-542-3737 for more information or visit www.uga.edu/music for a calendar of events.

DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE

Manager: Christine Long
Phone: (706) 542-3000
Hours of operation: M-F 8:00am - 5:30pm
e-mail: dirasst@uga.edu
website: www.busfin.uga.edu/directory/

The University’s Department of Administrative Services operates the University Telephone Information/Locator Service otherwise known as Directory Assistance.  The service provides a name and telephone number directory for student, faculty and staff and friends of the university community.  You may reach Directory Assistance by dialing (706) 542-3000.  The toll free number for long distance calls (originating in the U.S. only) is 1-866-423-2947 or 1-866-GA-DAWGS.

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Students and student spouses who desire part-time or summer work should register/apply in the Student Employment Office at the Career Center located in Clark Howell Hall (706-542-5284). Vacancies for part-time and seasonal employment are listed with this office.

Students’ spouses who desire to work for the University in classified positions, such as in clerical, professional, IT, service, or other positions should apply online by visiting the Human Resources Web page: http://www.hr.uga.edu/recruitment/employment/Employment.html.

All students employed by the University either as graduate assistants or student workers are required to complete certain personnel documents. The department where the student is employed will assist with completing the forms and will answer any employment related questions.

FOOD SERVICES

Director: J. Michael Floyd
Location: Food Services Administration, Lower Level, Snelling Dining Commons
Website: http://www.uga.edu/foodservice

Email: letthebigdawgeat@foodser.uga.edu
Food Services at the University of Georgia provides students numerous dining options at reasonable costs. Its four meal plan dining commons, three retail food courts, seven campus eateries, and catering service are all completely self sustaining and operate without state or federal funds or imposed student fees.

The long-standing record of excellence in food services at UGA has been affirmed by The National Association of College and University Food Services.  The association has presented UGA Food Services with 60 awards for menu excellence over the last 22 years. In further testament of its contemporary quality, UGA has received the Silver Plate Award from the International Food Manufacturers Association, the Ivy Award of Distinction from Restaurant and Institutions Magazine, the Great Menu Design Award from the National Restaurant Association, the Industry Leadership Award and Best Concept Award from Food Management Magazine.  Food Service received the Governor’s Commendation for Customer Service for its implementation of 24-hour meal plan dining at Snelling Dining Commons.

The meal plan at UGA provides students with twenty-first century dining of unparalleled value in convenient, well-appointed and sociable settings. Food Services’ Academic Year Meal Plans offer the choice of five-day service (Monday-Friday) or seven-day service (Monday–Sunday lunch). Participants’ coded UGACard gives them unlimited access to all dining commons throughout extensive serving hours. A wide array of soups, salads, entrees, side dishes, breads, desserts and beverages are presented from which diners may choose and eat all they want.

Meal plan service is offered at four locations:

Oglethorpe Dining Commons, which has a neighborly bistro style setting, features Asian cuisine and sushi at its market style stir-fry grill, home-style favorites at Chicken Country Unlimited, and Joe at the O’ a full service coffee bar. Noted for its lavish presentation “The Sunday Buffet”, Oglethorpe Dining Commons provides seven-day meal plan service and is located just off Lumpkin Street adjacent to Oglethorpe House residence hall.

Bolton Dining Commons, conveniently located near many residence halls, is a modern food emporium with spacious dining and access to eighteen diverse serving stations. You have to see it to believe it. The food is presented made-to-order or as serve yourself–the amount you want.

Snelling Dining Commons, located at the heart of south campus, offers full-amenities dining in a classic Georgian style setting. Popular offerings at this facility include fresh made pizza from Giorgio’s Pizza and Pasta, made to order sandwiches at the Sanford Grill and omelets at AM All Day. Snelling provides “anytime” 24-hour meal plan dining service on weekdays.

The Village Summit is located on the second floor of East Village Commons and offers a spectacular view of east campus. Specialty stations at The Summit focus on made-to-order items: pizza at Giorgio's & Co., omelets at Egg Works, sandwiches at Upper East Side Deli and Blue Steel Grill. Seven-day service is provided at The Village Summit.
SPACE

Students and visitors are also welcomed to dine at the meal plan facilities on a cash basis. Complete menu information is posted at each facility, and on the web at www.uga.edu/foodservice.

Food Services’ largest a la carte dining facility, the Bulldog Café at the Tate Student Center, is a food court which has a grill, pizza shop, delicatessen, soup and salad bar, desserts, a Chick-fil-A Express, and grab-and-go take out.

Located next to Ramsey Center in the East Village Commons, Red Clay Café features three restaurants in one. Sweet Java Brown’s-featuring Seattle's Best Coffee and tempting treats such as Edy's premium soft serve ice cream, smoothies, brownies, cheesecake, cookies, muffins, and pastries; Between the Bread-serving gourmet sandwiches made with an array of fresh ingredients, including freshly baked bread; Tossing Greens-features freshly chopped and custom made entrée and side salads. This facility is convenient for students living on or off campus.

The Eatery at Memorial Hall provides casual dining for students, staff, and visitors of the university as well as the faculty. Other campus eateries are: The Dawg Bone at Veterinary Medicine, Bone Appetit at Aderhold, The UGA Creamery at Environmental Health Sciences, ‘Tween the Pages at the Main Library, Dawg Bites at Biological Sciences, and Dawg Snacks at the Tate Student Center. The Village Market convenience store is located on the first floor of the East Village Commons. Menu information and hours of operation for the campus eateries are available on the web site.

GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART

Director: William U. Eiland
Phone: 542-GMOA (4662)
Website: http://www.uga.edu/gamuseum

The Georgia Museum of Art was established in 1945 when Alfred H. Holbrook donated his collection of American paintings to the University of Georgia. Enriched by gifts and acquisitions, the collection now boasts over 9,000 works of art and includes 19th- and 20th-century American paintings, a Kress Study Collection of Italian Renaissance paintings, Southern decorative arts, and an extensive collection of prints and drawings by American, European, and Oriental masters from the 16th century to the present.

The museum presents a changing schedule of exhibitions drawn from the permanent collection and special traveling exhibitions. Lectures, gallery talks, film series, family days, and other events complement these exhibitions. Exhibition tours and special viewing of works in the permanent collection are available for university classes by request.

The Georgia Museum of Art was designated the official state museum of art by the 1982 Session of the Georgia General Assembly and is located at 90 Carlton Street on the East Campus as part of the Performing and Visual Arts Complex. Hours are Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10 am-5 pm; Wednesday, 10 am-9 pm; Sunday, 1 pm-5 pm. Closed Monday. Admission is free. The Museum Shop is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-4:45 pm, 10 am-8:45 pm Wednesday, and 1 pm-4:45 pm on Sunday.

THE GEORGIA REVIEW
Editor:  Stephen Corey
Location: 0012 Gilbert Hall
Phone: (706) 542-3481
Website:   http://www.uga.edu/garev
Blog:  http://tgrblog.blogspot.com/

The Georgia Review is a prize-winning, internationally known literary quarterly published at UGA continuously since 1947. Each issue features 200 pages of fiction, poetry, essays, reviews, and visual art. Writers range from Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners to new voices. Work from these pages is frequently reprinted in Best American Short Stories, Best American Poetry, Best American Essays, The Pushcart Prize, Best Stories from the South, and The O. Henry Awards. A frequent finalist for the National Magazine Award, The Georgia Review has won an “Ellie” for Fiction (1986) and Essays (2007).

UNIVERSITY GOLF COURSE

Manager: David Cousart
Location: 2600 Riverbend Road
Phone: (706) 369-5739
Website: http://www.golfcourse.uga.edu

The University of Georgia Golf Course is one of the finest student/faculty recreational facilities in the nation. It is located one-fourth mile off of South Milledge Ave. on Riverbend Road. Only students, University employees, alumni, and their guests are eligible to play on the 18-hole championship course.

Information about membership fees and daily greens fees may be obtained at the well-stocked Pro Shop. Clubs, pull carts, and gas cars are available for rent. Tee reservations may be made on Wednesday at 8:00 am for Thursday through Wednesday by calling (706) 369-5739. The course and driving range are open from 8:00 am until one-half hour before sundown daily.

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

Associate Provost of International Affairs: Dr. Judith Shaw
Associate Director of Immigration Services:
Director of Study Abroad : Dr. Kasee Clifton Laster 
Location: Bank of America, third and fourth floors
Study Abroad Phone: 706-425-3274
E-mail for International Students and Scholars: visahelp@uga.edu
E-mail for Study Abroad: goabroad@uga.edu
E-mail for all other inquiries: oie@uga.edu
Website: www.uga.edu/oie

The Office of International Education assists American and international students, scholars and faculty members with matters concerning international educational exchange. Areas of responsibility include study, work, and travel abroad, as well as immigration and individual advising for international students and exchange visitors.

Study Abroad

Study abroad is a popular option for an increasing percentage of UGA students. Students who plan ahead should be able to spend time abroad and graduate on time. With over 5000 study abroad programs available worldwide, classes are offered in virtually every major and in many diverse locations. Students who study abroad usually consider it one of the most valuable experiences of their academic career. Because most students who spend a shorter amount of time abroad wish they could have stayed longer, planning ahead will enable a student to set aside a semester or more to study abroad. Studying abroad for a semester or more is also more economical, with a much lower per day cost than a shorter 3-8 week summer program or Maymester.

Students wishing to study abroad should attend an Options Abroad Session, a 50-minute session offered three times each week, for an overview of the study abroad process and the resources available in the Study Abroad Library. Study Abroad Advisors in the OIE can offer additional help to students in narrowing their options for study abroad; assist in locating information on study abroad programs and other opportunities abroad, such as working, volunteering and academic and non-academic internships; and provide advising on financial aid, scholarships and international travel. To sign up for a session or an individual advising appointment, please call (706) 425-3274.

Students are also welcome to look for materials on their own in the Study Abroad Library on the third floor of the Bank of America building but should meet with an advisor if they find a non-UGA program that they would like to attend. The library is open from 8-5 Monday through Friday, except during the three Options Abroad Sessions.

UGA currently offers close to 100 of its own study abroad programs in Antarctica, Argentina, Australia, Belize, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Fiji, France, Germany, Ghana, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, Peru, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and many more, including several programs which visit multiple countries. Most of these programs are summer or Maymester programs; several offer one semester or longer programs. See the OIE web site for more information on these programs.

UGA also offers over 45 exchange programs to Australia, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Ecuador, Finland, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Portugal, South Korea, Switzerland, Trinidad & Tobago the United Kingdom (England, Wales), and additional countries that last one semester or a full academic year. Such programs appeal to students seeking more independence and cultural immersion. Faculty from the foreign institutions teach the courses in the language of that institution (with some exceptions), so students are expected to have at least two college years of a foreign language in order to be prepared to participate in an exchange. Students attending a UGA Exchange Program pay UGA tuition, as well as airfare, housing, meals and other costs while abroad, so the cost of an exchange program abroad should be comparable to staying at UGA.

Students who attend a UGA study abroad program receive resident credit for their classes. Students who attend a non-UGA Program or a UGA Exchange program receive transfer credit for their classes and must fill out a Credit Approval Form before departure in order to receive pre-approval for the transfer of classes and to allow for disbursement of financial aid.  Students studying abroad on any pre-approved study abroad program are eligible to receive state and federal financial aid, as well as the HOPE scholarship, for their time abroad.

Students have helped to finance their study abroad programs by using scholarships such as the Board of Regents’ STARS work stipend and various program-specific scholarships. Begin planning for study abroad early in order to meet scholarship application deadlines. See the OIE web site for up-to-date information on scholarships for study abroad.

Every fall, the OIE hosts a Study, Work and Travel Abroad Fair.  Approximately 2000 students come every year to meet with representatives from 100 study, work and travel abroad organizations and programs, discuss the programs they offer, and pick up brochures.  The 2008 fair is scheduled for October 15th and 16th.  Check the OIE web site for details.

The OIE Web Site: http://www.uga.edu/oie offers information on planning for study abroad, UGA study abroad and exchange programs, transferring study abroad credit back to UGA, financial aid, scholarships, overseas travel planning, working, volunteering and interning abroad, as well as information on our abroad listserve - SISA (Students Interested in Study Abroad).

Services to International Students and Scholars

The University of Georgia is fortunate to have over 1200 international students and scholars from 122 countries represented in its diverse student body. Advisors in the Office of International Education - Immigration Services (OIE-IS) are knowledgeable and available to assist students and scholars in the F and J visa categories to comply with complex regulations of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of State, Exchange Visitor Program, which govern their stay while studying in the United States.

In addition to providing advice on enrollment requirements, regulations involving employment, and internships, the OIE-IS can help international students who are experiencing temporary financial need through short-term fee deferments and emergency loans. The university has a mandatory health insurance requirement for all students, and the OIE-IS manages the compliance with this regulation. The U.S. government has a mandatory insurance policy for all J Exchange Visitors as well as their dependents, and monitoring of this requirement is also administered by the OIE-IS. Students and scholars who wish to travel outside the U.S. and return to UGA will need to consult with the OIE-IS to obtain the proper visa documents prior to their departure to make sure they do not encounter any unnecessary difficulties when trying to re-enter, now that SEVIS is enforced at the points of entry. The OIE-IS dedicates one full day near the end of fall and spring semester for Signing Day.  Signing Day allows students and scholars to bring their travel documents to immediately obtain the required signatures for re-entry to the US, ask pertinent questions, enjoy refreshments and win door prizes!

A web site is maintained to provide extensive information on the variety of services and assistance available to UGA international students and scholars. This site is updated regularly to inform about changes in regulations or UGA procedures that may have an effect on their stay. The OIE-IS also periodically offers workshops to provide information and instruction to the campus community because of changes in Federal regulations that have a bearing on their particular visa status. Pre-arrival information is sent to the student or scholar to provide information to ease the transition from home country to the US and includes new information on regulatory visa related issues.

The OIE-Immigration Services area works closely with International Student Life to provide a quality orientation program for all newly admitted international and exchange students. A separate orientation is also held each month for scholars in the J visa category.

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

University Librarian and Associate Provost: William Gray Potter
Law Librarian: E. Ann Puckett
Phones:
Main Library 706-542-3251
Law Library (706) 542-1922
Science Library (706) 542-4535
Student Learning Center (706) 542-7000
Website: www.libs.uga.edu

The UGA Library is the largest university library in the State of Georgia. It is a member of the prestigious Association of Research Libraries consisting of the largest research libraries in North American and ranks in the top third of these libraries.

The Libraries contain more than 4.2 million books, serials and documents, and many other items, including manuscripts, photographs, drawings, and newspapers. The map collection incorporates over 622,000 items and the microform collection numbers more than 6.4 million. The collections support the curricular and research needs of the campus and are available to library users both on the campus and across the state.

The amount and variety of resources offered by the Libraries through the Internet continues to grow. In addition to the Libraries’ catalog, more than 350 databases, nearly 30,000 fulltext journals and more than 27,000 books are available electronically. The Libraries also are creating special resources by digitizing important documents. These and many other resources are available on the Libraries’ web site (www.libs.uga.edu) and through GALILEO@UGA, the statewide electronic library (http://www.libs.uga.edu/research/).

The UGA Libraries include three facilities on campus: the Main Library, the Science Library and, the Student Learning Center, which opened in 2003 and combines 26 general instructional classrooms with a state-of-the-art Electronic Teaching Library. Designed specifically for undergraduate students, the 200,000-square-foot structure has more than 2,000 connections for laptop computers, 500 computers for accessing the world wide web and software packages. Librarians offer professional research assistance, including a staffed reference desk, on-line chat with reference librarian and phone and email services.

An outstanding feature of the Main Library is its special collections, including the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, a repository of rare and priceless materials; the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies. the only repository in Georgia directed solely toward support of scholarly research in modern political history and the first repository to document modern politics and policy development in the Southeast; the Walter J. Brown Media Archive and Peabody Awards contains entries to the renowned Peabody Awards, as well as other programs that have been deposited over the years.

Special services for students include orientation to the libraries’ services and collections; individual reference conferences for persons undertaking major research papers; individual stations for audio and video materials,  computer workstations, and reproduction equipment.

For additional information on Libraries collections and services, contact the Office of the University Librarian, University of Georgia, Athens, GA, 30602, (706) 542-0621, (www.libs.uga.edu).

Library Hours: www.libs.uga.edu/access_services/hours.html

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Director: Timothy A. Bartholow
Phone: 706-542-4400
Website: www.uga.edu/pac

The UGA Performing Arts Center is a magnificent facility located at River Road and Carlton Street in the University’s Performing and Visual Arts Complex on East Campus. The Performing Arts Center houses two music recital halls: Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall is named for the founder of the UGA School of Music and seats 1,100 in a festival-style setting where seats surround the stage; Ramsey Concert Hall is the smaller venue seating 360 and is named in honor of the late Bernard Ramsey, a major benefactor of the University.

The Performing Arts Center serves as a showcase for world-class performers and ensembles, and it also provides a home for UGA’s faculty and student performers. Some of the renowned artists who have performed in Hodgson Concert Hall since the April 1996 opening of the Performing Arts Center include opera star Jessye Norman, pianist André Watts, violinist Midori, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and the Vienna Choir Boys.

POST OFFICE

Dwayne Weaver, Manager
Phone: 706-542-5286
Address: Tate Student Center - 1st Floor
Hours: 8:00am – 4:00 pm
Email: tatemail@uga.edu
Website: http://www.busfin.uga.edu/mail

Campus Mail Service is responsible for providing an effective, timely and economical system of moving internal campus mail between the various offices and residence halls. Mail is picked up daily from the post office and delivered to the residence hall.  Each residence hall community has its own satellite mailroom facility and personnel who process the incoming letter mail and packages in accordance to their procedures.
Packages received, which “do not” require a signature by the United States Postal Service, such as Express Mail and Delivery Confirmation, are held in the residence hall mail room until picked up by the addressee. Residence Hall occupants are encouraged to check with their assigned hall mail rooms for policies and procedures in regards to the processing of incoming mail. Mail pieces, which “do” require a signature by the addressee by the U.S.P.S., such as insured, registered, certified and signature confirmation, shall be routed to the UGA Post Office located in the Tate Center.  Campus Mail will notify addressees when their package is received.  A picture I.D. is required when picking up mail piece at Tate Center Post Office.  The Tate Center Post Office is open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.  There is no window service on Saturday.  Mail may be picked up from mail boxes 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, using the street entrance.  Both small and big boxes are for rent semi-annually and annually.  Rates depend on current postal regulations.  The University of Georgia has its own zip code, 30602, used by all departments.  All residence halls have the zip code 30609 and the box holders of the Tate Post Office have zip code 30612.

Other Post Office facilities:  The main office on Olympic Drive, the downtown office at the corner of Lumpkin and Hancock Streets, the Alps Road Station, and the Georgia Square Mall office.  There is a substation at Add Rexall Drugs, 1695 S. Lumpkin Street at 5 Points.

Best Mail Practices:
* Do not mail cash through the mail. Bulldog Bucks is the way to pay for goods and services both on & off campus.  Visit the Bulldog Bucks website for further information: www.bulldogbucks.uga.edu
* When using UPS, Fed-Ex, or DHL, the sender “must” use actual street address of residence hall. The hall name will not suffice and mail piece will be returned to sender.
* When sending an important document or package to a student, send the item First Class with Certified Mail and Return Receipt.  This will provide proof of when the important document or package was mailed to the student.  It will also provide confirmation with a delivery signature of the person who received it.

UGA POLICE DEPARTMENT

24 HOUR-A-DAY EMERGENCY NUMBER: 706-542-2200
TTY NUMBER: 706-542-1188
Chief of Police: Jimmy Williamson
Location: 286 Oconee Street
Phone: 706-542-5813
Website: www.ps.uga.edu

The University of Georgia Police Department, located in the Public Safety Building next to the Tate Student Center, is responsible for providing law enforcement services to an urban-like campus of approximately 40,000 students, employees, and visitors. University Police Officers are on duty 24 hours a day and can be reached in times of need by calling 542-2200. The objectives of the Department focus on the protection of life and property and the preservation of peace. The Department functions on the concept that each student is entitled to the protection of the law and is subject to the law; therefore, students, employees, and visitors are encouraged to comply with all laws.

The University of Georgia is a microcosm of society and is a community with urban-like problems, which make it imperative that each individual be concerned with his or her personal safety and protection. The Police Department offers a series of programs, on a request basis, covering all areas of personal safety. Students are encouraged to avail themselves of these training opportunities by contacting the Crime Prevention Bureau of the University Police Department at 706-542-0104. Please see the website http://www.ps.uga.edu for additional general crime prevention information. The campus is equipped with emergency telephone call boxes for reporting criminal activities or other emergencies. These call boxes are located strategically throughout the campus and are easily identifiable by their yellow color and a large sign. The Escort Van Service operates on an on-call basis by calling 542-2000 between 6:00 pm and 2:00 am Sunday through Friday. When classes are in session students are encouraged to use this service for their personal safety and protection.

THE STATE BOTANICAL GARDEN OF GEORGIA

Director: A. Jefferson Lewis III
Location: 2450 S. Milledge Ave.
Phone: 706-542-1244
E-mail: garden@uga.edu
Website: www.uga.edu/botgarden

The State Botanical Garden of Georgia is located approximately three miles south of the UGA campus. Founded in 1968, the Garden encompasses over 300 acres, some of which borders the Middle Oconee River. The Garden features a number of specialty gardens and plant collections plus over five miles of nature trails. The conservatory, natural areas, individual gardens and collections enable visitors to observe a multitude of both native and exotic species. The Garden offers numerous seminars, lectures, short courses, workshops and special events throughout the year and serves as a “living laboratory” in support of many University teaching, research and public service units.

Meeting and conference facilities are available in the Callaway Building, Visitor Center & Conservatory, Day Chapel, and Garden Club of Georgia state headquarters building. For information on rentals, please call 706-542-6467. Lunch is served Tuesday through Sunday in the Garden Room Café overlooking the International Garden. The Garden is open daily from 8 am to 6 pm, October-March, and 8 am to 8 pm, April-September. The Visitor Center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm and on Sundays from 11:30 am to 4:30 pm. The Garden is closed on official UGA holidays.

COMPUTING AND TECHNOLOGY

Enterprise Information Technology Services

Walk In Assistance, Computer Services Annex (intersection of East Campus Road and Cedar Street, building #1130 on the Campus Map)
Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Telephone Assistance, 706-542-3106
Monday-Thursday: 8:00am - 7:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday and Sunday: 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Other times 706-542-3106 and leave a message

E-Mail Assistance: helpdesk@uga.edu

Enterprise Information Technology Services offers students many services, including e-mail (UGAMail), student information and registration system (OASIS), and online learning opportunities with WebCT and Element K.  If you don’t know a lot about all these services, you can find out more by visiting MyUGA (my.uga.edu). MyUGA is UGA’s student portal, and it gives you access to these and many other electronic services at UGA.  All you need is your MyID.  If you don’t already have a MyID, please visit www.uga.edu/myid.

If you are a student living in a residence hall, you should also know about Student Technology Support (STS). STS is a group of students helping students living in residence Halls with Internet connectivity.  They also help out with helping you go wireless with UGA’s wireless network (known as PAWS).  To learn more about PAWS, see www.eits.uga.edu/paws.

For more information, please visit the EITS Web site:
www.eits.uga.edu

PARKING SERVICES

80 Carlton Street
East Village Commons
Athens, Georgia 30602
(706) 542-PARK
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Assistance: 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Parking Services Web Page:  www.parking.uga.edu
Registration for parking cars, motorcycles, scooters, and mopeds: www.parking.uga.edu/registration.aspx
Parking Priority System: www.parking.uga.edu/prioritysystem.aspx
Parking Regulations: www.parking.uga.edu/regulations.pdf
Alternate Transportation Program (ATP):  www.parking.uga.edu/atp.aspx
Campus Parking Map:  www.parking.uga.edu/maps.aspx
Handicapped Parking:  www.parking.uga.edu/handicapparking.aspx

Parking Services oversees 20,000 parking spaces in eight decks and 157 surface lots for a customer population of over 41,000.  Allocation of these limited parking spaces is based on time of service for employees and academic hours earned at the University of Georgia for students. 

REGISTRATION:  Unique to the University of Georgia is the Parking Priority System.  This system ensures an equal footing for parking assignments for different groups (students, faculty, staff, etc.) of customers.  In the spring and early summer, all parking participants register for parking choices at: www.parking.uga.edu/registration.aspx. Lots are grouped into four priority areas based on an applicant’s relationship with the University of Georgia.   Applicants will fare better by concentrating on those priority lots in which the applicant’s grouping has preference.  Students must also register motorcycles, mopeds, and scooters.  The Alternate Transportation Program (ATP) is available for those who wish to walk, ride a bike, carpool, or use the bus, and can provide some parking for customers during inclement weather.  See our web site at www.parking.uga.edu/atp.aspx for further details.

PAYMENTS:  Permits are prepaid for an academic or calendar year with payments processed through the student account system.  If the permit is no longer needed, the permit should be promptly returned and a credit for the remaining unused months will be issued to the student account system.  Citations are charged to the student account system, and until paid to the Bursars office, no academic registration will be allowed by the Bursar’s office.  Student citations must be paid at the Bursar’s Office at 223 Broad Street in University Business Office.

HANDICAPPED:  To park in a handicapped space you must have a State issued handicapped tag or placard and a valid University parking permit where you are assigned.  Campus Transit disability vans offer point to point transportation and appointments may be scheduled by calling (706) 542-7183 (Disability Services) or (706) 369-6220 (Campus Transit) for a pick up appointment to move you from your parking space to your desired location.

ENFORCEMENT:  In order to ensure space availability for our customers, Parking Services must enforce the parking regulations for all on campus.  Enforcement and monitoring of lots occurs on a routine basis from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Parking in fire zones, loading zones, yellow curbs and zones, handicap spaces, 24 hour reserved spaces, or state vehicle spaces will result in citations being issued.  Following Parking Regulations at www.parking.uga.edu/regulations.pdf will preclude citation fees which range from $15 to $150 with most at $40.  Towing and boot charges are much higher.  The ability to move within campus is limited.  Plan to use the excellent bus transit system to move around campus. 

FOOTBALL AND SPECIAL EVENTS:  To accommodate the huge crowds on football Saturdays, certain procedures will be established that limit where customers can park http://www.parking.uga.edu/maps/football-parking.pdf.  Resident students, staff and faculty will be directed to park only in certain areas starting Friday night through the end of the game on Saturday.

VISITORS:  Visitors may park in pay lots located around campus at the Tate, North, South, and Carlton decks and the Ramsey center lot (see Campus Parking Map at: www.parking.uga.edu/maps.aspx)

PARKING SERVICES UPDATES:   Parking Services communicates with its customers through the University listserv system on campus and only sends messages to the assigned University of Georgia e-mail address.  Parking Services cannot  guarantee delivery of UGA e-mails forwarded to other email systems.  It is important for students to read these critical messages throughout the year to allow Parking Services to provide the best possible customer service and information.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES:

CAMPUS TRANSIT SYSTEM
Dept. Head: Ronald Hamlin
Location: Campus Transit Facility, 2505 Riverbend Road
Phone: 706-369-6220
Transit Information, Lost & Found: 706-369-6220
Disabled Student Transportation: 706-369-6220
Website: www.transit.uga.edu/
The Campus Transit System is a unit of the Auxiliary Services Department providing transportation services throughout the University campus. Bus and disabled transportation services are provided on a no-fare basis. Regular route services provided by Campus Transit are available to all. Through an agreement between the University and the Athens-Clarke government, students, staff and faculty may also ride Athens Transit buses fare-free. Campus Transit services are funded by a transportation fee paid by all students.

BUS ROUTES
For the fall 2008 academic semester, Campus Transit will offer services when classes are in session, from 6:00 am Monday until 1:00 am Saturday on a trial basis. Service will be extended to the spring semester based on the success of service in the fall. Weekend service is provided on Saturdays and Sundays during the fall and spring semesters. Limited service is provided on other non-class days, as well. System maps are available at many offices on campus and on the buses which describe the various routes and service frequencies. Refer to the Campus Transit website for further route and schedule details.

BUS STOPS
Bus stops are identified on campus by signs and blue curbs. In addition, most stops have passenger waiting shelters for your convenience.

DISABLED STUDENT TRANSPORTATION

ATHENS TRANSIT SYSTEM

Director: Butch McDuffie
Location: 325 Pound Street
Phone: “The Bus”: 706-613-3430
“The Lift”: 706-613-3435
Website: www.athenstransit.com

Athens Transit System (ATS) is a department of the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government. The system is managed through a contract with McDonald Transit Associates. ATS owns 23 full-size buses used for fixed-route transit service and five small wheelchair lift-equipped vans for service to those with disabilities. Transit routes operate throughout all areas of Athens-Clarke County. In 1991 ATS received the prestigious American Public Transit Outstanding Achievement Award as the best transit system of its size category in North America.

Fare Policy: Athens-Clarke County and the University of Georgia have an arrangement that allows University students, faculty, and staff to ride any of the regularly scheduled ATS buses free of charge upon presentation of a valid UGA photo ID. While ATS operators may not always ask to see an I.D., all students, faculty, and staff should have the I.D. available for spot checks by the bus operator or any ATS supervisor. Students, with disabilities have unlimited access to services provided by either “The Bus” or “The Lift.” Students desiring to use “The Lift” must qualify by completing a medical certification form available from ATS or the Office of Disability Services at UGA. As with the regular bus service, disabled students, faculty, and staff ride free by showing an I.D. All of the services are funded by a portion of each student’s transportation fee and other fees.

For information on fares for non-UGA riders, contact the Athens Transit System at 706-613-3430.

Catching the Bus: On campus, ATS buses stop at all campus bus stops. Students are not required to show an I.D. while buses are on campus. Off campus in the downtown area, buses stop only at marked ATS bus stops. The main transfer center is located at College and Washington Streets. Each bus route has a specific area for boarding and alighting. Signs clearly mark the boarding locations. Outside the downtown area buses may be boarded at any ATS bus stop sign.

Students, faculty, and staff must present a valid UGA I.D. card to the operator upon boarding any ATS bus off-campus.

Destination Signs: Buses have front and side destination signs which show the route number and any special route information required.

Timetables: All routes operate at least every 60 minutes with most routes operating every 30 minutes. Individual route timetables showing the areas covered and the times the buses operate are available on all buses, at the Information Center, and at the UGA Tate Student Center.

Information concerning the system is available by calling 613-3430 or on the website http://www.athenstransit.com

UNIVERSITY VISITORS AND INFORMATION CENTER

Director: Fran J. Lane
Location: Four Towers Building
Phone: 706-542-0842
Website: www.uga.edu/visctr/

Located in the Four Towers Building, the Visitors and Information Center includes an exhibit area, interactive computer screens, administrative offices, and meeting and conference rooms. The center assists visitors and maintains comprehensive and up-to-date information about campus, local accommodations, and special events. Campus tours are conducted seven days a week from the Visitors Center. The center is open Monday-Friday, 8-5; Saturday, 9-5; Sunday, 1-5. The center is closed on official university holidays. For additional information or to make a tour reservation, call the Information Line at (706) 542-0842.

VENDING SERVICES

Vending Services are provided through a contract with Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. There are more than 500 vending machines located in over 150 buildings on the UGA campus. These machines dispense a wide variety of drinks, snacks (including hot and cold foods) to students, staff, faculty, and visitors.
Vending Services oversees the distribution of newspapers, magazines and student papers in many of the racks on campus. In addition, Vending Services is also responsible for solicitation on campus (excluding Athletic events). 

Information concerning vending requests or questions regarding Solicitation Policies on campus should be addressed to the Manager of Vending & Solicitation.

OFFICE OF SECURITY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Location: Hodgson Oil Building, Suite 200 South
286 Oconee Street
Athens, Georgia 30602-1977

E-mail: osep@uga.edu

Established in 2002 following the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the University of Georgia Office of Security and Emergency Preparedness provides a comprehensive security and emergency management program for the University of Georgia in order to save lives, protect property, promote continuity of operations and reduce the overall effects of large-scale disasters.

The Office of Security & Emergency Preparedness

• Develops, tests, reviews, revises and distributes the University’s overall emergency plan; pandemic influenza response plan; pre-disaster hazard mitigation plan and other emergency plans as warranted
• Activates and manages the University’s Emergency Operations Center in the event of a large-scale emergency
• Coordinates the setup and activation of emergency shelters utilizing UGA facilities)
• Manages the UGAAlert program, the emergency mass notification system for campus
• Assesses threats and implements safeguards based on current trends and events
• Conducts risk assessments and develops departmental and site specific emergency plans for Athens locations and off-campus locations
• Maintains a database of emergency responders and building safety and security representatives and provides information, training and recordkeeping for the program
• Monitors campus-wide compliance with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) regulations and ensures required training is provided and also maintains records for all campus responders
• Designs, develops  and delivers training, periodic newsletters and other informational brochures for students, faculty and staff on recognizing, preparing for and responding appropriately to natural and man-made disasters and emergencies
• Maintains a comprehensive web site for communicating timely information to the University community
• Researches and recommends emergency preparedness enhancement resources
• Investigates, develops and implements UGA policies and procedures related to security and emergency preparedness issues
• Coordinates and participates in campus events to highlight emergency preparedness and security awareness
• Serves on campus, University System, local, state and national homeland security and emergency preparedness committees
• Coordinates on-campus community service volunteer classes to encourage participation by faculty, staff and students
• Encourages a service-learning attitude among University students

OFFICE OF INFORMATION SECURITY

Location: Computer Services Annex (intersection of East Campus Road and Cedar Street, building #1130 on the Campus Map)
Phone: (706) 542-6820
E-mail: infosec@uga.edu

Visit the Web site for the Office of Information Security to learn what you need to know about protecting your computer, and yourself, as you surf the Web and all its wonderful places.  We all know about computer viruses and spam, but do you know about “Phishing” and other hoaxes?  You can also learn security tips and much more at infosec.uga.edu.

The Student Handbook is published by the Division of Student Affairs. Since the programs and services described herein are subject to continuous review and evaluation, this document is intended for informational use only. Any portion of this handbook in conflict with the policies of the Board of Regents shall be null and void and of no effect whatsoever.