Visiting Scholars

The Department of University Housing has a very limited number of rooms and apartments available for use by visiting scholars and other guests of the University of Georgia during the academic school year. These apartments are located inside UGA residence halls and are subject to all of the policies and guidelines observed by the students, staff and faculty within those residential communities. Guests must have an on-campus sponsor in order to qualify for this lodging.

Dates:
During the 2007-2008 academic school year, the Visiting Scholar program will be active from August 15, 2007, to May 1, 2008. Visitors requiring lodging during the summer months after May 1, 2008, are encouraged to consider UGA Housing's Conference Services program.

Regrettably, UGA Housing is not equipped to provide true year-round service to our Visiting Scholars.

Rates:
The rental rates for these spaces are as follows:

• Two Bedroom - $750 per month or $25 per night for stays shorter than one month.
• One Bedroom - $600 per month or $20 per night for stays shorter than one month.
• Guest Rooms - $450 per month or $15 per night for stays shorter than one month.

Payment for guest rooms and apartments can be completed by cash, check, money order, credit card or intra-University transfer. Guests or sponsors may pay for these apartments on a monthly basis or by lump sum at check-out.

Visiting scholars must also agree to deliver a short presentation to the students with whom they share the community. These presentations can cover the guest's area of academic expertise/study, home country or home culture, and should be geared for a general audience.

Amenities:

• All apartments are fully furnished and include kitchens and private bathrooms.
• All guest rooms are fully furnished and include private bathrooms.
• Utilities are bundled in the cost of the rent, including:
  • electricity
  • water
  • sewer
  • trash
  • local telephone service
  • extended basic cable television
  • high speed Internet access

Policies and Guidelines:
All visiting scholars are subject to the same policies and guidelines observed by the student residents. Visitors are strongly encouraged to review the UGA Housing Visitor's Guide for these policies and other information useful to visitors.

How to Apply and Check In:

1. Visitors wishing to participate in the Visiting Scholars program should download, complete and return this guest application to the Housing Assignments Office. The address and fax number for this office are noted at the bottom of this web page.
2. All applications must also be endorsed by the on-campus sponsor, who must agree to pay any rent or other charges not settled by the departing guest.
3. UGA Housing will assess space and availability on the dates requested.
4. If space is available a contract will be issued by UGA Housing. This contract must be endorsed by the guest and the on-campus sponsor. A sample copy of the Guest Accommodations contract can be found here. At this time guests will be put in touch with the specific Department of University Housing Area Manager who manages the hosting community.
5. Check in will be conducted at the hosting facility on the scheduled date of arrival. For campus maps and driving directions to each community, please visit the community pages found in the "Tour the Halls" section of this site, located here.

All Visiting Scholar spaces are very limited in number, so please act quickly to apply for a reservation!