The Department of Undergraduate Admissions
spearheads student recruitment, application processing, and the University's orientation
program for new students. This office also reviews applications for readmission and
determines transfer credit for courses taken at other institutions.
The Department of Career Planning and Placement
conducts activities supporting career planning, career development, cooperative education
programs, internships, student employment, and career placement. Students interested in
employment while attending classes are also served by this department. These activities
are enhanced through on-campus recruiting, job listings, skills seminars, job search
workshops, special career days, and other services intended to assist students in moving
from the campus way of life to the world of work. This department also assists students
who are interested in continuing their education upon graduation from the University of
Georgia.
The Department of Counseling and Testing
provides comprehensive counseling and testing services to the University community. Major
areas of service include individual and group counseling, structured group programs,
career exploration, learning skills, outreach programs, nontraditional student services,
consultation, training, administration of national and University-wide testing programs,
and test-scoring services.
The Department of Student Financial Aid
determines eligibility for aid awarded by the University and records aid received by
students from other sources. The office coordinates all awards in student financial aid
packaging to prevent over-awards and reports to the Board of Regents, the federal
government, and University officials all aid awarded to students attending the University.
The University Health Service is a
comprehensive primary healthcare facility serving students and their spouses. It is fully
accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Services
offered include general medical care, mental health care, and urgent care. Specialty
clinics such as a women's clinic and dental clinic are also available. Health education
and health counseling on a variety of topics are offered throughout the year.
The Department of University Housing provides
on-campus residence hall and family housing accommodations for students. In addition, a
variety of social, educational, and recreational programs are provided to promote
individual growth and development. The department also serves as a liaison between the
University and those fraternity and sorority house corporations with houses on University
property.
The Department of Judicial Programs
administers the University judicial system, promotes academic honesty programs, consults
with faculty, staff, and students about various problems, and develops or assists with
in-service education programs.
The Department of Minority Services and Programs
provides leadership and direction in the area of minority student affairs by facilitating
and coordinating outreach, cultural, and support programs for minority students;
contributes to the enhancement of multi-cultural dimensions of the University community;
serves as a resource for the University community on minority related issues; and guides
the development of the African American Cultural Center.
The Office of the Registrar is responsible
for the quarterly registration process and for processing schedule changes, providing
transcripts, and maintaining permanent records. The Registrar also publishes a quarterly
schedule of classes, assists with graduation, determines residency status, and administers
the program of benefits for veterans.
The Department of Student Activities is
responsible for student clubs and organizations, the University Union, the yearbook, the
radio station, fraternity and sorority affairs, leadership development, Communiversity,
international student life, and the processing of student identification cards. The
department is housed in the Tate Student Center and Memorial Hall.
The Department of Recreational Sports
provides diverse recreational sports programming including intramural sports, outdoor
recreation (GORP), club sports, informal sports, fitness and instruction programs, and
special events. The staff oversees the Ramsey Student Physical Activity Center, a
420,000-square-foot facility with five gymnasia, three pools, a 9700-square-foot strength
and conditioning room, ten racquetball courts, two squash courts, c mile track, and a
44-foot high climbing wall. Staff also oversee the Recreational Sports Complex of fields
and tennis courts, Lake Herrick Beach, and Legion Pool.
The Department of Student Information Systems
provides computer-based services to the Office of Student Affairs by developing,
programming, and helping to implement computer systems for various administrative
services.
The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
administers directly many services or programs, in addition to supervising the twelve
departments. University withdrawals, all course withdrawals after the mid-term, division
publications, liaison for student religious affairs, Regents' Test coordination, the
National Student Exchange, Office of Disability Services, student affairs research, staff
development, and budget coordination all originate from this office. Office staff includes
a Student Affairs Legal Advisor, who is available for student and staff consultation, and
the Student Affairs Development Director.