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UGA requires all first-year students to live on campus and says they should register for housing as soon as possible to get in line for an on-campus space. The University Housing office is at 515 Baxter Street in Athens, and current students can use the housing site to register, explore options, view the interactive map, review contracts, and check move-in and break information.
YOUR NEXT DECISION
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- If you are a first-year student, register for housing right away.
- Use the interactive map and virtual tour to compare residence halls.
- Check the housing contract, move-in, and break pages before you commit.
- Contact University Housing at 515 Baxter Street if you need clarification.
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Compare homesWhat first-year students need to do
First-year students at the University of Georgia are required to live on campus, and the housing site says they should register for housing as soon as possible to get in line to choose an on-campus space.
- Use the housing registration page on the official UGA Housing site.
- The site also points first-year students and families to a new student hub and webinars for housing guidance.
What current students can use
Current students already living in University housing, or UGA students living off campus, can use the Current Students page for registration, the interactive map, living-learning communities, student leadership, the housing contract, security, student well-being, move-in, breaks and move-out, communication archives, and accommodations.
- The interactive map provides basic information about each housing facility and links to turn-by-turn directions.
- The housing site also offers a virtual tour of the halls.
Where to contact University Housing
University Housing lists its office at 515 Baxter Street, Athens, GA 30602, with email housing@uga.edu and phone 706-542-1421.
- The same contact details appear across the housing pages.
- The site also links to work requests and student complaints.
Insurance and small extras
UGA says it has partnered with GradGuard to offer renters insurance tailored to student needs. It also offers minifridge and microwave combination units for rent and rugs for purchase through MyCollegeFridge.com.
- Renters insurance is a separate product the university points students to through GradGuard.
- These extras are handled through partner vendors, not directly by the housing office.
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