New Student Resources

Welcome to USG!

Below is some information that will be helpful to you as you become a part of the USG community.

Getting Started

• USG Virtual New Student Orientation - learn about USG's many services, review some important first steps, and test your USG knowledge. (The link will open in a new tab or window.) Complete the Verification form at the end (via Suitable) to earn HireU points!

Involvement Opportunities

• Student Groups
• Student Life and Engagement
• Student Council

How to Get Help

• The Macklin Center for Leadership and Communication: time management coaching, study strategies, feedback on papers, disability support, student life and organizations, leadership opportunities, and more
• The Center for Scholarships: scholarships, food accessibility, and more
• Center for Career Development: internship opportunities, career coaching, resume & cover letter reviews, interview preparation & salary negotiation, student employment, and more
• Center for Counseling and Well-Being: individual & couples counseling, career & major counseling, group counseling, skills workshops, and more
• Office of Information Technology: technical support, equipment loans, computer labs, USG Logon ID, and more
• Priddy Library: group study rooms, workshops, research consultations, Night Owls (extended hours), and more
• Public Safety and Security: USG has 24/7 security personnel with desks in each building in addition to regular patrols. Safety escorts are available upon request.

Don't Forget!

• Please note that all USG Faculty, Students, and Staff are required to obtain and carry a USG ID card when they are on campus.
• Apply for USG Scholarships: Fall priority deadline is June 30th and the final deadline is July 31st; Spring priority deadline is November 30th and the final deadline is December 31st
• Obtain your USG Logon ID credentials
• Register for a parking permit when available.
• Sign up for emergency text alerts

Additional Services

• Campus Recreation Center (CRC) and Well-Being Services
• Copy Center
• Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Center for Transfer Access
• Career Readiness Operations/HireU
• Lab for Entrepreneurship and Transformative Leadership
• Lost and Found

Additional Resources

• Financial and Food Security Assistance
• Computer and Software Purchase Programs
• LGBTQIA+ Resources
• Veteran Resources
• Title IX Information
• Undocumented Student Resources

Did You Know?

• Did you know: USG has All-Gender Restrooms in Building III (1st floor near the Priddy Library and the Student Affairs & Career Readiness office), as well as the BSE.
• USG students, faculty, and staff can now enjoy the privacy of the Wellness Room located in rooms III-3236 and IV-1302 for qualified personal use such as a lactation room for new moms and a private room for attending minor medical issues. Please visit the Wellness Room website for instructions on how to access these rooms.
• USG provides a reserved space to all students, faculty/staff who are military veterans, active duty, reserve, and National Guard members. The USG Center For Vets is located in Building III, 4th Floor, Room 4234.  It is open from 8 am-midnight. Please reach out to the Center for Scholarships for the code to access the room.
• USG offers a Meditation Space to its students, faculty, and staff members for quiet time and prayers, located in Building III, 4th floor behind the south tower elevators