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Your Guide to Bulldog Life

UGA Online provides access to support, resources, and continuity that benefit all students learning online.

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Academic Resources

UGA Writing Center

Meet with a writing consultant from the Jill and Marvin Willis Center for Writing. They will discuss up to five pages of graduate-level writing in a session.

Services are free, available to all UGA writers and recent alums, and are offered online through Zoom or written feedback. Hours of operation are posted in the Location section under “ONLINE”.

UGA Libraries Online

UGA’s Libraries offer digital access to many journals, have a process to deliver materials to you in the United States, and have a chat feature to help you.

UGA Mentor Program

The UGA Mentor Program provides an opportunity for students to search and request an experienced UGA alumni mentor using a variety of search criteria, including identity, industry, and more! Finding a UGA mentor narrows down the world of possibilities to help you create meaningful connections.

If you’re not sure where to start, there are guidelines, icebreakers, and resources on the UGA Mentor Program’s website to help you along the way.

UGA ID Card Benefits

Having a student ID can provide numerous benefits, such as access to professional conferences and discounts on shopping, events, activities, and programs. Many businesses offer student discounts, allowing you to receive a reduced price or even free product or service just by showing your student ID. You can order your UGA OneCard online.

Career Center

The UGA Career Center supports students and alumni in preparing for meaningful opportunities after the Arch. Online students have full access to career services, including virtual appointments, self-paced tools, and digital resources designed to fit your schedule.

Making an Online Appointment With the Career Center

Career Consultations are offered in two virtual formats based on your needs. 

Whether you’re working full-time or balancing other commitments, you can connect with a career consultant from anywhere.

Career Development Support for Graduate Students and Alumni 

The UGA Career Center offers tailored support for Graduate Students and Alumni at every stage, from exploring new career paths to advancing in your current field.

Career Development eLC Modules

UGA’s free, self-paced eLC modules allow you to build career skills on your own time, at your own pace. Topics include resume development, interviewing, job search strategies, and professional communication. Learn more and self-enroll today!

Events and Programs

The Career Center hosts a range of events, including career fairs, employer information sessions, and skill-building workshops. Many events are offered virtually, making it easy for online students to participate from anywhere. To discover the many options available for professional growth that fit your schedule, visit the center’s graduate students events page.

Resume & Cover Letter Services

The UGA Career Center provides an abundance of application materials to support you in your career journey. With access to resume templates and examples of effective email correspondence, you can feel confident in crafting materials that set you apart from other candidates by emphasizing your unique skill sets and highlighting how they align with the job description.

UGA students are also given access to Quinncia, an interactive AI platform designed to help optimize your resume for Applicant Tracking Systems and provide tailored mock interviews and personalized engagement tools.

Interview Preparation 

Prepare for interviews with a range of resources, including guidance on what to expect, how to structure your responses, and how to present yourself professionally in both in-person and virtual settings.

You can practice anytime using the UGA Big Interview platform, which offers mock interviews and feedback 24/7, or schedule a virtual mock interview with a career consultant. Resources also include sample interview questions and strategies like the STAR method to help you clearly communicate your experience.

Job and Internship Search

The Career Center offers tools and guidance to support your job or internship search from start to finish. Learn how to identify opportunities, research employers, and tailor your application materials to specific roles.

Handshake, UGA’s job and internship platform, connects you with thousands of opportunities, employer events, and job alerts in one place.

Explore Careers 

If you are considering a career change or exploring new directions, UGA’s Career Center offers career assessments and other resources to help you better understand your interests, strengths, and goals.

Networking and Professional Connections

Building connections is an important part of career development. The Career Center offers guidance on online networking strategies, including how to use LinkedIn, connect with alumni, and participate in informational interviews. Virtual events and employer sessions provide additional opportunities to engage with professionals in your field from anywhere.

Additional Career Resources

Take advantage of additional tools and guidance to strengthen your job search, including:

Wellbeing & Disability Support

Well-Being Resources

UGA offers virtual as well as residential well-being resources that include a broad range of clinical and non-clinical programs and services. UGA offers a peer-support platform, virtual counseling services for students, and more.

Student Care & Outreach

UGA understands that online students may encounter life situations and hardships that affect their ability to stay in school. If you experience significant personal hardship (e.g., medical or family emergency, prolonged illness), you can request a hardship withdrawal from all courses in the term from Student Care and Outreach.

Accessibility and Testing Resources

We are committed to providing equal educational opportunities and a welcoming environment for all students with disabilities. To request services and learn what documentation you will need to provide, visit the Accessibility and Testing Resource or call 1 (706) 542-8719. Once you have registered for services, the Disability Resource Center will ensure that the necessary technology and accommodations are made for you.

Veterans Resources

Military, Veterans and Dependents

The University of Georgia is recognized for its commitment to providing veterans and their families the unique support they need. We understand that your path to choosing an online program might be different than your civilian counterparts.

UGA offers service members, veterans, and their families access to flexible, convenient degree programs and courses delivered online. If you are an online student veteran, active duty military, reservist or military dependent, the Student Veterans Resource Center (SVRC) can ease your transition to UGA. 

SVRC advocates for and provides numerous services to student veterans, including mentoring and career connections.

For more information, visit our Military, Veterans and Dependents Resources page.

Technical Support

Software

UGA students are encouraged to utilize the MyUGA Online Portal, which provides access and links to UGA online services, such as Athena, UGAMail, DegreeWorks, Handshake, and more.

Online students commonly use programs like Zoom, Microsoft 365, and Adobe Creative Suite. For assistance regarding software set-up and troubleshooting, please visit the Student Technology Guide or contact EITS (Enterprise Information Technology Services).

Email

All UGA faculty, staff, and students have an account for UGAMail, the University-provided email service powered by Microsoft’s Office 365. You can access UGAMail on the web, through the UGA Mobile App, or by configuring a desktop client or app on your phone to access your account. Log in with your full email address. Your password is your MyID password. If you are off-campus, you will need to verify your login with ArchPass, powered by Duo.

If you do not yet have a UGA email address, please follow EITS’s instructions for setting up your UGA MyID.

More information on UGAMail is available here.

Help Desk & Contact

For further questions and technical support, contact UGA’s Helpdesk. They can be reached via email at helpdesk@uga.edu, or you may submit a support ticket.

Student Complaints Procedures

The University of Georgia seeks to resolve concerns and complaints in a fair and prompt manner. Reports involving allegations of harassment and/or discrimination that fall within the University of Georgia Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy should be reported directly to UGA’s Equal Opportunity Office.

Academic Complaints

If you have an academic complaint about a faculty member or program, please follow these steps:

  1. Contact the academic department of the faculty member or program with your complaint. If you need any help filing your complaint, please contact us at online@uga.edu, and we will help you.
  2. If you do not get a satisfactory resolution by contacting the department, please contact the School or College. We will also help you if you need help with this step.
  3. Should no satisfactory resolution be available through the given School or College, please submit a complaint to UGA Student Affairs via this page.
  4. After exhausting all available grievance procedures at UGA, you may file a complaint with the State of Georgia via GA-SARA. GA-SARA does not facilitate or aid in resolving complaints regarding grade disputes. Citizens of California can initiate a complaint with the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education

Other Complaints

All other complaints, including those about misleading advertising, can be reported to UGA’s Compliance, Ethics, & Reporting Hotline.