UGA Alumni Association

UGA Alumni Association Overview

The UGA Alumni Association is a membership organization that proudly supports the academic excellence, best interests and traditions of Georgia's flagship University and its alumni worldwide. Click below to learn more about who we are.

Past, Present and Future
Membership
Stay Connected Through the Association
Alumni Career Services
Alumni Services
Chapters and Clubs
Students

Past, Present and Future
When the University was incorporated in 1785, UGA became the first state in the nation to charter a state-supported university. In 1834 a group of 71 graduates met in the Chapel to organize an alumni society. A constitution was adopted, officers were elected and UGA became the fourth college in America to establish an alumni society.

The 'society' has come a long way since its inception in 1834!

Today, the Association connects UGA alumni worldwide who gather together through community service projects, networking opportunities and leisure activities. The Association also funds scholarships and fellowships for outstanding UGA students and provides assistance to many campus programs.

Faculty, staff and alumni are awarded for their outstanding contributions to UGA through the Alumni Merit Award, Faculty Service Award, and Family of the Year Award, among others.
First Friday: Day With the Dawgs, the Annual Homecoming BBQ and Bulldog Breakfast Clubs are only a few of the many special events the Association organizes and sponsors.

Scholarship, involvement and leadership among the next generation of UGA graduates is encouraged greatly. The Student Alumni Association and the Student Alumni Council reach out to the campus community and involve current students with Association programming.

Staff provides expertise and dedication in carrying out many Association initiatives. Members enjoy the opportunity to participate in Athens and Atlanta programs, and those who have moved farther a field can enjoy Bulldog camaraderie through local Chapters and Clubs, run through Regional Programs. Multicultural Programs, Women of UGA and SoloSENIORS reach out to specific groups of alumni with similar interests and backgrounds.

Membership
The collective membership of thousands of fellow UGA alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends enhance the Association's ability to serve and support the academic excellence, best interests and traditions of the University. Member dues support the University through programs providing funding for alumni outreach efforts and events that cultivate the academic spirit of the University of Georgia, financial support for campus organizations, and scholarships and leadership opportunities for students.

For additional information about UGA Alumni Association membership, please contact Membership Services at alummsp@uga.edu or call 800-606-8786. Read answers to many commonly asked questions here.

Stay Connected Through the Association
The Association is an on-campus resource for UGA alumni
and friends.

Access the UGA Online Community, which includes an alumni directory, social networking tools, monthly e-newsletter, Class Notes and Association-sponsored event information.

Attend the Founder's Day Lecture or Alumni Awards Luncheon on campus, or attend programs offered through your local Chapter or Club.

Travel the world with fellow UGA alumni and friends. Our Alumni Tours offer unique opportunities for exploring far away locations with experienced tour companies and expert guides.

Alumni Career Services
The UGA Alumni Association, in partnership with the UGA Career Center, offers students and alumni numerous services to help you find, change or enhance your career. Career development resources include access to career fairs, individual career consultation and online resources. Contact Nicole Lechene, Associate Director of Alumni Career Services Atlanta Alumni Center at 404-266-2622 or email nlechene@uga.edu.

Individual Career Consultation
Free 60 minute session via telephone or in-person. We will help you create a career-search action plan tailored to your needs. Our services include assessments, developing tools for an effective job search and implementation services
CareerBeam
CareerBeam provides access to research 15 million organizations, 20 million industry contacts, in-depth industry profiles, detailed occupational intelligence and companies in over 70 different countries. This online database provides up to 10 assessments which produce a personalized career profile
DAWGlink
UGA's online job posting and campus recruiting system
Jobs for Dawgs
Join this listserv and receive career E-Newsletters for UGA alumni with career events and job opportunities for experienced alumni

Alumni Services
The UGA Alumni Association is actively engaged in facilitating the bond between UGA and its graduates after they have left campus. Numerous services are provided to Association members:

The UGA Atlanta Alumni Center
Situated in Atlanta's Buckhead financial district, the Atlanta Center offers its members state-of-the-art meeting and private event facilities. Staff can assist with event planning, from catering selections to audiovisual requirements. Contact Realenn Watters '04, Atlanta Center Event Coordinator at 404-266-2622 or email rwatters@uga.edu.
Bulldog Breakfast Clubs
Frequent breakfasts held in Athens, Atlanta and Chapter/Club areas, these events provide a comfortable, relaxed forum to exchange ideas, discuss topics of interest and network with distinguished UGA leaders, Association members and friends. Contact alumni@uga.edu or 706-542-2251 for more information.
Dinner with a Dozen Dawgs
All UGA students, faculty and local alumni are invited to participate in the Dinner with a Dozen Dawgs program. Association members open their homes for small dinner parties and bring groups together in a warm, friendly environment for good food, conversation and Bulldog camaraderie. These dinners assist in making the University a friendly place for new and old students alike, and also lead to great opportunities for Bulldog networking.
If you would like to host or attend a dinner, please email Assistant Director of Membership - Student and Young Alumni Programs Julie Cheney '99 at jcheney@uga.edu or call 706-542-2251 for more information.
Bulldog Benefits
Association members have access to special discounts and services nation wide. These include discounts on Georgia merchandise, restaurants, hotel/accommodations and travel. Visit Bulldog Benefits for more information.
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Chapters and Clubs
The UGA Alumni Association is actively engaged in facilitating the bond between UGA and its graduates after they have left campus. Numerous services are provided to Association members:
From game watching parties to book clubs, golf tournaments to professional networking and supporting current admissions efforts, the UGA Alumni Association's Chapters and Clubs expand Bulldog connections, bringing Georgia graduates together for social and service opportunities. Alumni Chapters and Clubs are organized by geographic regions and provide alumni who have left the Athens area with opportunities to participate in:
Social programs - Volunteer and community service opportunities, dinners and after-work gatherings, game-watching events, group tickets to cultural events and shows and game watching parties
Bulldog Breakfast Clubs - Comfortable, relaxed forums in which to exchange ideas, discuss topics of interest and network with distinguished UGA leaders, Association members and friends
Networking opportunities - Professional opportunities expand as your social network develops
If you are interested in starting a UGA Alumni Club or Chapter in your area, please contact Tami Gardner, Director of Regional Programs and Alumni Tours at 706-542-2251 or email tgardner@uga.edu for more information.
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Students
Reaching out to current UGA students is an important part of our work at the Association. Through student programming and the Student Alumni Association (SAA), the Association works to actively engage young Bulldogs and facilitate networking and social activities that will enrich student experiences at the University.
Student Alumni Council
The SAC affords student leaders the opportunity to voice their opinions and give vision to the way in which the Association is involved with current UGA students. SAC members provide input necessary to successful student outreach and in return have the chance to make a positive impact on and off campus.
100 Days
A daylong celebration dedicated to providing seniors with fun activities, prizes and Association information, co-sponsored with Senior Signature. Details regarding the official class ring and European senior trip are also provided.
For more information visit the Student Alumni Council page or contact Assistant Director of Membership - Student and Young Alumni Programs Julie Cheney '99 or call 706-542-2251.
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