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. In addition, this department 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 International Services and Programs provides services, programs, and activities for foreign students. The staff helps with pre-arrival information, orientation, and advising and counseling on immigration matters, finances, adjustment concerns, and travel plans. Other activities include a weekly International Coffee Hour; the Campus Friend, Community Friend, and Host Family programs; and an International Week.

 

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. Office staff includes a Student Affairs Legal Advisor who is available for student consultation and who works on special projects for the division.

 

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, 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, mile track, and a room, 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.