Below are links to some of the general resources offered to UGA Griffin students. If you can’t find the resource you’re looking for, please contact the Office of Academic & Student Affairs.
MyUGA Portal
The MyUGA Portal is a landing page that contains links to many resources including Athena, DegreeWorks, eLC, and your UGAMail.
Technology Assistance
For all technology issues, please see the Griffin Campus Office of Information Technology section. Included is contact and availability information.
Career Services
Among its many services, UGA’s Career Center helps students choose a major, decide upon a career, and develop job search techniques, such as resume writing and interviewing skills. The Center also offers assistance to alumni in finding new jobs and meeting career needs. All on campus Federal Work Study positions are also posted through the Career Center. UGA Griffin students are encouraged to create a Handshake account through the Career Center’s homepage to take advantage of their many services.
UGA Griffin Campus offers resume revisions, mock interviews, and occasional career prep workshops.
Email Cherry Rawlins (chrawl@uga.edu) or call (770) 412-4400 for more information.
English as a Second Language
Crestview Baptist Church at 1670 North Expressway, Griffin GA offers free English as a Second Language classes in their Fellowship Hall. The classes are designed to assist students who have primary languages other than English. The classes provide assistance with speaking and understanding the English language with a primary focus on conversational English. Learn more at the link below.
Student Local Resources
Below is a PDF that contains useful information about banking, English classes, groceries, driver’s license, housing, social security, and information about UGA Griffin and the Griffin community.
Mentor Program
Networking with experienced UGA alumni can help you get ahead in life and career, but where do you even start? The UGA Mentor Program narrows down the world of possibilities to meaningful connections. Through the UGA Mentor Program, you can search for an alumni mentor using a variety of search criteria including: industry, identity, major, location and more. If you’re not sure where to start, there are guidelines, icebreakers, and resources on this site to help you along the way.
Three Rivers Transit
Griffin does not have a mass transit system, however, Griffin does have a public transport program which operates under a demand response model. The Three Rivers Regional Commission Rural Public Transportation Program services Butts, Carroll, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding, and Upson counties. It requires residents to call 24 hours in advance for transportation reservations. The bus picks up residents from their location and drops them off at their requested destination. TRRC charges a $2.00 one way fare within Butts, Lamar, Pike, Spalding, and Upson counties. To schedule a ride please call one of the following numbers 24 to 48 hours in advance. 855-407-7433, or 844-778-7826, or 678-588-9456.
For more detailed information, please visit the Three Rivers website below.
UGA OneCard
Your UGA OneCard is your ID card for UGA. Athens processes UGA OneCard requests. The cost is $30, which can be paid by debit/credit card, check, or money order (cash not accepted).
Having a UGA OneCard is REQUIRED for all UGA Griffin Students. Once payment is submitted, email ugacard@uga.edu and let them know you are a Griffin Campus student.