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We have many in-person and virtual visit options for prospective high school and transfer students to learn more about Georgia Tech. We hope that the variety of programming will help you learn everything you need to know about Georgia Tech and the college admission process. Please explore our programming options below.

Demonstrated interest is NOT part of our admission process. These visits are for you, to help you begin to consider whether Tech is the right college fit for you!

Already admitted to Tech? Visit your admission portal to register for campus tours and programming specifically for admitted students.

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First-Year Information Sessions

These information sessions are presented by an admission representative to highlight the application requirements for first-year admission and the many opportunities available for undergraduate students at Georgia Tech.

Our first-year sessions are offered in a variety of formats. Click the links below to register.

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Transfer Information Sessions

These information sessions are presented by an admission representative to highlight the application requirements for transfer student admission and the many opportunities available at Georgia Tech.

Our transfer sessions are offered in a variety of formats. Click the links below to register.

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Academic and Campus Department Information Sessions

This is your chance to learn about the specific colleges, majors, and student programs at Tech. Our academic and campus department sessions are offered in a variety of formats. Click the links below to register.

Explore Our Campus

Georgia Tech’s beautiful 400-acre, tree-lined campus is located in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia. We offer campus tour options both online and in-person so you can get a feel for student life at Tech during your visit.

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Take a walk across campus with our Tech Tour Guides! During the tour, you’ll visit popular places on campus and learn about Tech traditions and student life from a current Yellow Jacket.

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Our Georgia Tech Tour Guides are hosting virtual tours to bring campus to you! This is your chance to speak with current students and ask them your questions about Tech.

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Do you want to explore Tech’s campus on your own? We offer self-guided tour resources to help you find popular locations on campus in-person.

Tech in Your Town

Admission representatives will be visiting a variety of high schools across the nation. Be sure to join our mailing list to receive an invitation to events held in your area.

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To ensure your visit is as seamless as possible, review our tips and resources before you arrive. This includes parking instructions, lodging options, planning tips, and more!

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Our counselor resource page has information on how to plan group visits to campus and request a Tech counselor to travel to your school.

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UGA's student tour guides are the face of the university to thousands of prospective students and other visitors to campus each year. They take their job seriously but have fun doing it.

75 minutes.

That’s how long you have to tour a campus of 730-plus acres. To take in the culture of more than 35,000 undergraduates. To discover the academic rigor of one of the nation’s best public universities. To experience the place you may call home for the next four years. All in 75 minutes.

It’s a daunting task, but you’re not going at it alone.

Enter the student tour guides of the University of Georgia Visitor Center , like Sarah Kathryn “SK” Lasseigne.

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“I have a special place in my heart when I meet a kid who’s in-state and looking at Georgia, but doesn’t know much about us. I get to show them the academic opportunities, the research, the study abroad, the internships, all of that, but that we’re also this really cool community of people.” — SK Lasseigne, a rising fourth-year from Roswell (Photo by Dorothy Kozlowski/UGA)

“Remember, our mascot is the Bulldog, not the Chihuahua!” she yells, waking up the guests on the 9 a.m. campus bus tour. Few of them know quite what she means, but they will soon learn. “I want to hear barks that sound like Bulldogs!”

SK raises her arm and teaches the riders how to Call the Dawgs as they pull up to North Campus, where their journey of learning about the history, statistics, and opportunities at UGA begins.

Had you asked SK four years ago where she’d be today, Athens would probably not have been the answer. “When I ended up choosing UGA, I was surprised. It was unexpected,” she says.

SK grew up in Roswell, just 75 miles from Athens, and she knew many of her classmates would attend UGA. But she wanted to branch out. She traveled from the northeast to New Orleans visiting schools but never bothered touring the one an hour and a half down the road.

But she quickly realized the academic and scholarship opportunities at UGA were unparalleled.

“I realized just how much this school has to offer.”

Today, she uses her story as a connection point with students from across the state who may not know the caliber of education and the array of opportunities at UGA.

“I have a special place in my heart when I meet a kid who’s in-state and looking at Georgia but doesn’t know much about us,” she says. “I get to show them the academic opportunities, the research, the study abroad, the internships, all of that, but that we’re also this really cool community of people.”

SK is one of 67 guides at the Visitors Center, which has employed almost 500 students since it opened in 1996. It’s a selective group; each year, hundreds of applications flood the center, but only about 25 new tour guides are added annually.

The tour guides are some of the most academically accomplished students on campus, and they’re also plugged into the community service and networking scenes.

SK, a rising fourth-year, balances three majors, participation in multiple service organizations, and sorority membership. She mentors freshmen through the Student Government Association , she’s on the executive board for the Dean William Tate Honor Society , and she was selected to be an orientation leader this summer.

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“The University of Georgia can be daunting. I ask my groups, ‘what are you scared of?’ Because once that fear gets out of the way, they can really open themselves up to what they can learn here.” — Sydney Guiion, a rising second-year from Wilmington, North Carolina (Photo by Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA)

Same with Sydney Guion, a new tour guide and rising second-year public relations major with sociology and Spanish minors from Wilmington, North Carolina. She’s on the Student Government Association Student Forum, was on her hall council, and she’ll be a Dawg Camp counselor this summer. She also cheers on the Dawgs as a member of the Spike Squad. As someone who has always been heavily involved, she made a deal with her parents that she would only join three clubs her first year as to not over-extend herself.

“I’m on way more email lists than three,” she laughs.

Student tour guides are the face of the university for thousands of families and prospective students who visit campus every year. But they aren’t delivering a routine sales pitch—when it comes to facts and figures, Georgia sells itself.

The mission of the UGA tour guides is to lend a thoughtful, personal voice to the intimidating idea of life after high school and to show prospective students what it’s like to be a part of the University of Georgia community.

“The University of Georgia can be daunting,” Sydney says. “I ask my groups ‘what are you scared of?’ Because once that fear gets out of the way, they can really open themselves up to what they can learn here, what they can give this university, and what the university can give back to them.”

The tour guides are becoming increasingly important as interest in the university continues to grow.

In 2018, the Visitors Center hosted nearly 44,000 guests, a 32 percent increase from the previous year. The uptick in interest isn’t surprising; UGA recently rose to  No. 13, its highest ranking ever, on U.S. News & World Report’s list of best public colleges. And the success of multiple athletic programs helped skyrocket the university to the national stage.

With more attention on Georgia, the country’s best and brightest are looking to Athens as their potential collegiate home.

The Visitors Center and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions have partnered to create an all-inclusive UGA visit experience. Prospective students and their guests hear presentations from admissions officers who can answer the nuts and bolts questions of the application process and university statistics, and then they hop on a bus to hear the personal stories of the tour guides while exploring the picturesque campus.

“We wanted to work with the Visitors Center to make the experience all about the student,” says Amanda Sale, senior associate director of admissions for marketing and recruitment. “We wanted to build a journey from the moment they set foot on campus to prepare them to apply but also to give them a taste of what it’s like to be a student at UGA.”

By joining forces, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and the Visitors Center have streamlined the campus visit process for prospective students, giving them a comprehensive introduction to things like the application process, the academic requirements, and scholarship opportunities before their tour. The consolidation of information helps Sale and her team keep in touch with students after their visit, so when application time rolls around, qualified students across the nation are reminded of their trips to Athens and of the myriad opportunities at Georgia.

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SK chats with a prospective student outside of the Miller Learning Center on a campus tour. (Photo by Dorothy Kozlowski/UGA)

“Our high rankings have catapulted us onto the radar of academically qualified students. Nationally, students are seeing Georgia as a viable academic option when it was previously a more regional grasp,” Sale says. “Getting them in our communication pipeline is important because we want them getting our emails, seeing our videos, reading our stories.”

Prospective students get a taste of those stories on the tour. For SK, her focus is getting personal, leaving the tour on a first-name basis with all prospective students.

“I’m going to ask you where you are in this process, what questions you have, maybe even what you had for breakfast. I just want to get to know you,” she tells the group.

SK reflects on her own experiences with each passing building. She stops the group at the Holmes-Hunter Academic Building and talks about seeing UGA legend Charlayne Hunter-Gault ABJ ’63  deliver her namesake lecture last year. She pauses at Peabody Hall to mention her favorite religion professor, who had a major impact on her college career.

“Students are making a really big decision based on a limited amount of time spent in the place,” SK says. “The tours are important because they don’t just introduce students to what the school is about, but it’s that first—and sometimes only—taste of what it actually feels like to be here, what it’s like to see students walking to class, what the interactions look like, the feel of the UGA culture.”

Sydney, who visited more than 30 colleges on her hunt, including UGA, says her tour was the biggest factor in her decision to attend.

“The tour at UGA was about the student making this place even better. I felt like the university was going to put stock in me, and I wanted to help make it better. UGA gives me so much—connections, an amazing education—so I wanted to give my all to the university and give back to Athens.”

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Sydney leads her group in ringing the Chapel Bell, a UGA tradition. (Photo by Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA)

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Step across Broad Street from Downtown Athens and you'll step back two centuries in time to the birthplace of public higher education in America. Did you know? The University of Georgia actually predates the city of Athens. The University was chartered in 1785 and classes began in 1801, a full five years before Athens was chartered in 1806. 

The wrought iron Arch, forged just a few blocks north at a foundry that's now The Foundry music venue at Graduate Athens hotel, is the traditional entrance to campus. You'll probably quickly notice that student veer to either side of the Arch rather than passing underneath-- that's due to an old superstition that students must wait until after graduation to walk through the Arch, else they won't graduate!

Early UGA presidents were Yale men and designed the original campus, now known as North Campus , after Yale. Far across the quad, facing the Arch, is Old College, the oldest building on campus. In the formative years of the University, students and faculty all lived, studied, and ate in this single building. What a long ways they've come over two hundred plus years!

Today, the University of Georgia campus is over 760 acres and contains some of the most popular visitor attractions and scenic spots in Athens, including:

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The UGA Visitors Center has maps, self-guided tour materials, and offers daily guided tours.

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Advice for Campus Visitations from the Admissions Staff

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Many students will have travel plans during the summer and for rising seniors those plans often include visiting colleges they plan to apply to in the fall.  Here are some tips and advice from our admissions staff of things to keep in mind as you plan your campus visits.

  • Do your homework .  Go online to websites of the colleges you are visiting.  Learn what you want to do while you’re on campus.  Check for visitation calendars, see if you need to register for a tour, etc.  Review a campus map to become familiar with where you are going.  If you are visiting UGA and you have an iPhone, download our App  which includes a campus map among its many features.
  • Wear comfortable shoes.  Campus tours will almost always include a walking tour.  Now is not the time to break-in a new pair of shoes!
  • Come prepared.  Go ahead and start thinking about the questions you want to ask and write them down.  You don’t want to forget once you’re there.  Determine where you are going to need to park and find an address if you’re using a navigational device.  Be aware that while some areas may have visitor parking, this is not always free.
  • Check the weather.   Look online to see what the weather is going to be like the day of your visit.  Bring an umbrella if there’s a chance of rain.  If it’s going to be hot bring plenty of water to stay hydrated.  You may even want to consider packing sunscreen.  It’s also never a bad idea to layer your clothing as temperatures outside may change throughout the day.
  • Plan for lunch. Visits often last at least a couple of hours and you’re probably going to get hungry so go ahead and make plans for lunch.  Do you want to try the food you’ll be eating as a UGA student on the meal plan?  Check out the summer schedule for our Dining Halls here .  Visitors are able to pay to eat at one of our award-winning Dining Halls, and it’s all you care to eat!  There are also many great local restaurant options in downtown Athens.

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Visiting Oxford

Oxford College is located on Emory’s original campus, 36 miles east of Atlanta in the small town of Oxford, Georgia, which is just north of the city of Covington. That may be where we’re located on a map, but there is much more to get to know about where we are as a campus and a community.

Campus Visit

We’re excited to safely welcome families to campus for visits once again! We offer times to connect with staff and receive a student-led tour of campus.

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See the facilities, grounds, and residence halls of the Oxford College campus in Oxford, Georgia.

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Undergraduate Admission

First-year information sessions, **campus visit dates, times, and available registration capacity are subject to student tour guide availability. **.

Summer 2024 Campus Visits Overview 

  • Summer 2024 admission information sessions with guided campus tours will be held Monday May 20th- Friday, July 26th, at the following times. 

 10:45 am Admission Information Session and Campus Tour

  • 10:45 am- 11:30 am: Information Session
  • 11:30 am- 1:00 pm: Guided Campus Tour

 1:30 pm Admission Information Session and Campus Tour

  • 1:30 pm-2:15 pm: Information Session
  • 2:15 pm- 3:45 pm: Guided Campus Tour

Admission information sessions and guided campus tours will not be offered on the following dates.  

  • Monday, May 27, 2024: GT Closed, Memorial Day
  • Friday, June 7, 2024: No Morning Campus Visit
  • Friday, June 14, 2024: Admission Special Event
  • Wednesday, June 19, 2024: GT Closed, Juneteenth
  • Wednesday, July 3, 2024: Information Sessions ONLY
  • Thursday, July 4, 2024: GT Closed, Independence Day 
  • Friday, July 5, 2024: Information Sessions ONLY 

  ** Registration for Fall 2024 campus visit dates with guided campus tours will be posted once the tour guide staffing is finalized for the fall in August**

Campus Visit Waitlist Procedure

For campus visit dates that reach total registration capacity, we will create an in-person waitlist on the campus visit day. There is no waitlist pre-registration, interested students must arrive early to campus on the date they wish to visit to place their names on the waitlist. Our waitlist is first come first serve and does not guarantee a space in our information session or tour. If spaces are unavailable the student and guest will be directed to do a self-guided tour.

Step 1:  Select a date using the calendar to the right.

Step 2:  select your session and complete the registration form..

  • Click here if you only want to register for an academic session(s).
  • If you are a high school college counselor looking to visit the campus, please click here  to submit a visit request.
  • If you are a group or a member of 10 or more individuals, please click here to view our group visit opportunities.

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Next, a 75-minute walking tour, led by a Student Recruiter, will focus on Auburn’s history, tradition, and student life. Don’t be surprised if current students say “hey” or “War Eagle!” as you pass. It’s in our DNA to be welcoming to all who visit campus.   

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  • Registration is required for all campus tours
  • Do not make flight reservations until after your campus tour registration is confirmed
  • Self-Guided Tour Brochures will be available for walkups with no reservation

Housing tours are not a part of the general campus tour. You can register for a housing tour via this link: https://universityhousing.auburn.edu/communities/tours/

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Parking for Campus Tours:  

Guests must park on the Top Level Only of the  Stadium Parking Deck , in the designated Visitor Spaces, facing the stadium (Brown Signs).  Parking in any other space, or level, or any other area on campus may result in a parking ticket. No permit is required. Please allow ten minutes extra to your travel time to park and walk over to the Quad Center where your campus tour will begin.

Register for a Housing Tour

Registration is not required for housing tours, but the extra effort is worth it. To learn more about housing and register for a housing tour, click on the Residence Hall Tours to fill out your information. 

Schedule an Academic Visit

Before you get to campus for your visit, schedule time to meet with someone from your academic area. During the meeting you can ask any questions you have about your scholarly interests and learn more about the opportunities available in your major. 

Recreation and Wellness Center Tours

Walk-in Tours are available at the Recreation and Wellness Center between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday.

If you should have any questions about the Recreation and Wellness Center, please contact our office at  [email protected]  or at (334) 844-0025.

If you are unable to participate in a student-led campus tour, you may enjoy a virtual tour at any time. It provides a 360-degree view and an audio description of select areas on campus. 

Find the college or school which holds your major .

If you can’t make it during weekly and Saturday visit tour times, self-guided tours enable you to explore Auburn on your own schedule and at your own pace.

Be sure to bring a self-guided tour brochure (which includes a campus map, the best spots for photo ops and student traditions), and don’t hesitate to ask anyone on campus for help getting around.

We have limited availability for Group Tours. If you are interested, please follow this link to access guidelines for Group Tours and available dates for this semester.

Registration is required for all housing tours, but the extra effort is worth it. To learn more about housing and register for a housing tour, click on the Residence Hall Tours to fill out your information. If you have additional questions about on-campus housing, please contact our office at  (334) 844-4580  or email  [email protected] .

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Weekday Tour Parking

Guest parking is on top level of the  Stadium Parking Deck  only. Parking in any other location on campus may result in a parking ticket.

Stadium Parking Deck Address: 350 Duncan Drive, Auburn, AL 36849

When planning your visit please allow at least 20 minutes to park your vehicle, walk to the Quad Center and check-in at the front desk.

Below is a map of the walking path from the Stadium Parking Deck to the Quad Center for your information. Follow the Campus Tour signs from the Stadium Deck to the Quad Center.

map givng directions from the 4th floor Stadium Parking Deck to the Quad Center. Follow the campus tour signs.

Find Your Building – Interactive Campus Map Campus buildings can easily be located by using Auburn University’s Interactive Campus Map .

Guests With Disabilities Guests with disabilities will need a “University Parking Pass” in addition to your handicap parking tag in order to utilize on-campus handicap parking. To obtain your parking pass, please go to the South Quad Parking Deck to pick up your parking tag. There is a drive-through window you can use to pick up your pass. Please contact Parking Services if you should need more information at (334) 844-4143.

ADA Entrance for the Quad Center The ADA entrance is located on the first floor of the Quad Center . Please take the elevator to the second floor then turn left and follow the hallway around until you reach the front desk of the lobby. Parking Services If you have further questions about parking on campus, please contact Parking Services at (334) 844-4143, Monday-Friday from 7:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

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Nearby airports.

If you have plans to fly to Auburn, we would recommend either the  Birmingham International Airport  (Birmingham, AL) or the  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport  (Atlanta, GA). Driving time from either airport is approximately 2 hours.

Note: There is a one hour time change (Eastern Time to Central Time) when driving across the Georgia-Alabama state line.

Staying at the Auburn Family Hotels

As the first and only AAA Five Diamond hotel in Alabama, this teaching hotel provides unique opportunities for not only those who visit us but also those in our community. When you stay at The Laurel Hotel & Spa, you’re helping the next generation of hoteliers, restaurateurs, and chefs studying at the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management at Auburn University to become better and brighter.

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Join us in a community rich in history and steeped in natural charm at The Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center located in downtown Auburn, Alabama. Front door to Auburn University, our AAA Four Diamond hotel is proud to be part of the Auburn Family!

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Additional hotel information is also available at  www.aotourism.com .

No one tells the Auburn story better than our students, and the student recruiters do just that. Selected through a rigorous interview process, these student representatives are both knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The recruiters lead walking tours of the Auburn campus four times daily and are ready to provide a student's point of view of what makes Auburn a truly special place.

10 Things To Do When You Visit Auburn

The clock tower at Samford Hall plays the fight song at noon each day!

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Check out the latest issue of the campus newspaper, The Auburn Plainsman.

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Enjoy the Davis Arboretum on campus or go biking at Chewacla State Park or hiking at Kreher Preserve and Nature Center.

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Enjoy a lemonade at Toomer’s Drugstore downtown.

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Buy some school spirit at the Auburn University Bookstore.

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Visit the building where your major is located.

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Ask current students about life at Auburn.

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Discover our Auburn athletics history by visiting the Jonathan B. Lovelace Museum & Hall of Honor in the Auburn Arena.

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Visit the library to check out the resources and study lounges.

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See the collections at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art.

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University of Georgia Introduces Virtual Tour of Residence Halls

University Housing at the University of Georgia proudly unveils its latest innovation: a state-of-the-art virtual tour offering prospective students and their supporters an immersive exploration of its 23 residence halls wherever they are. This initiative marks a significant leap forward in modernizing the department’s approach to showcasing its facilities, providing a digital experience that reflects the university’s commitment to innovation.

University Housing’s new virtual tour utilizes 360-degree images that allow users to virtually walk through public spaces, student rooms and apartments to gain a genuine sense of what it’s like to be there. The tour, accessible at  https://housing.uga.edu/sa_vrtour/ , is the culmination of a year and a half of development by University Housing’s Web Developer Principal, Brent Betz. Betz developed the tour using a combination of custom HTML, drone technology and 360-degree imaging in an effort to meet stakeholder demand for more detailed information about residence halls.

“In today’s culture, providing an immersive and convenient experience for prospective students is essential,” said University Housing Assistant Director for Communications, Carrie Campbell. “The new virtual tour revolutionizes the way we showcase our residence halls, offering an unparalleled level of detail and accessibility that even in-person tours can’t match.”

The transition to a virtual tour comes as in-person tours have become impractical given housing’s focus on renovation and maintenance projects over the summer, as well as high demand for spaces during the academic year. By leveraging existing technology, the department aims to enhance customer service—providing detailed and immersive insights for prospective students and their families—even in the absence of physical tours.

“The virtual tour not only benefits prospective students but also serves as a valuable reference for our staff,” explains Campbell. “It ensures accurate and up-to-date information about our residence halls is readily available, further enhancing our commitment to transparency and excellence in customer service.”

Moreover, the virtual tour aligns with current technology trends, creating a sense of place and fostering a positive impression of University Housing among prospective students. By embracing innovation and leveraging digital resources, the department continues to prioritize the student experience.

To experience University Housing’s virtual tour of the residence halls, please visit  https://housing.uga.edu/sa_vrtour/ .

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Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera hit the road this week for his annual summer tour, visiting with alumni and Georgia Tech stakeholders around the state. 

The first stop Tuesday was in LaGrange, Georgia, where he had breakfast with alumni, followed by a visit to the Kia Georgia facility in West Point. Cabrera and other tour participants observed the automaking process before moving on to Camp Academia, a participant in Georgia Tech’s APEX accelerator .  

Other stops on the tour, which runs through Thursday, include Carrollton, Villa Rica, Douglasville, Rome, Calhoun, Dalton, Canton, Gainesville, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, and Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera hit the road this week for his annual summer tour, visiting with alumni and Georgia Tech stakeholders around the state. 

The first stop Tuesday was in LaGrange, Georgia, where he had breakfast with alumni, followed by a visit to the Kia Georgia facility in West Point. Cabrera and other tour participants observed the automaking process before moving on to Camp Academia, a participant in Georgia Tech’s APEX accelerator .  

Other stops on the tour, which runs through Thursday, include Carrollton, Villa Rica, Douglasville, Rome, Calhoun, Dalton, Canton, Gainesville, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, and Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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12 things to know before traveling to Georgia

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Jun 26, 2024 • 5 min read

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With its beautiful but rugged mountain ranges, rich culture and Soviet past, Georgia once had a reputation as a challenging travel destination loved by intrepid backpackers. Luckily, it could hardly be easier to visit Georgia these days, and it’s no coincidence that much of the country’s economy is now based on tourism. 

I’ve been visiting Georgia for more than 20 years, and I’ve seen the country transform almost beyond recognition in many respects, while also remaining reassuringly familiar in others. Few countries can boast the charms that win Georgia so many converts among first-time visitors , and it’s rare not to hear people raving about the country after finally getting to visit. Here are a few of the tips I frequently find myself sharing with those about to discover the delights of the country locals call Saqartvelo.

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1. Give yourself plenty of time to explore 

Georgia appears small on a map, leading some first-time visitors to assume it can be seen in just a few days. But due to a combination of mountainous terrain and infrastructural shortcomings, that’s not the case — travel times between regions are significant. Budget at least three full days to explore the capital,  Tbilisi , while I’d recommend spending at least a full week in the country to explore some of the best places to visit in Georgia . Internal flights to the mountains allow you to save a day’s driving in each direction if you are very pressed for time.

2. Pack clothes for all climates

The summer can be stiflingly hot in the lowlands, but as soon as you reach any altitude, let alone the High Caucasus themselves, the temperature plummets and you’ll need a fleece and jacket, even in July. Georgia is generally very relaxed about how people dress, with the only exception being in churches, where skin is best not exposed and where women are expected to cover their heads or don (church-provided) wrap skirts to cover up their pants.

3. Be prepared for some rough roads if you’re driving

Any experienced driver who has driven abroad before should feel fine taking the wheel here. Georgia’s roads have improved immeasurably in the past 20 years, and the vast majority are now sealed, though they remain predominantly single-lane, frequently studded with potholes, and lacking in markings or lighting at night. Nowadays it’s only the famously daunting road to Tusheti that should only be attempted by confident drivers in 4WD vehicles. 

4. Locals give far better advice than apps about driving routes

You may be used to having your apps decide what route you take between two given points at home, but Georgia is not somewhere to entrust your journey to a tech giant. While apps are often very helpful, you should always ask locals before setting out on a long car journey, as what your app might not be able to tell you is how good the road it recommends is or even how surfaced it is. Often in the South Caucasus, it pays to take the more circuitous route!

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5. Keep an eye out for sheepdogs in the mountains

Sheepdogs in the Caucasus are bred to be fierce and can potentially be dangerous, so give them a wide berth when hiking in the mountains and carry a stick if possible. For this reason, when walking in the mountains, do also avoid walking too closely to herds of livestock – even if you can’t see a sheepdog, one may suddenly appear from nowhere, which might be an unpleasant surprise.

6. Be aware of political sensitivities

While speaking Russian can be very useful with older people who are unlikely to speak English, do bear in mind that to many younger people, it’s considered a colonial relic imposed on the country by an empire that continues to occupy around 20% of Georgia’s sovereign territory. The breakaway regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia (to which many governments advise against all travel ) are both emotive issues for Georgians, so broach them delicately if you want to ask locals for their views on the subject.  

7. Take it easy on the chacha

Georgia’s far stronger version of grappa, chacha is the national drink and you’ll almost certainly run into it during your visit. While commercially produced varieties are around 40% proof, homebrews can be twice as strong, so do genuinely proceed with caution when you inevitably find yourself handed a glass. 

8. Don’t toast with beer 

Georgians only toast their enemies with beer, so make sure you have a glass of wine or chacha to hand if you’re lucky enough to attend a traditional Georgian feast, or supra  (dinner party). Toasts, which are elaborate and usually led by a specially selected toast giver (tamada) , have their own myriad rules, but it’s easy enough to follow along and just drink when everybody else does.

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9. Rural areas can be very conservative 

Spend a weekend in Tbilisi and you might come away with a rather unrepresentative sense of just how progressive Georgians are. A trip to a remote area, particularly the mountains, will soon even things out. While the people are delightful and welcoming, there’s no denying that the patriarchy still looms large in rural areas and attitudes that some may consider old-fashioned remain common. If you’re not married and don’t have kids, be prepared to field some fairly direct questions about why on earth you don’t.

10. Drink bottled water in the lowlands

The water in the mountains is generally of excellent quality and perfectly safe to drink, but it’s always safest to drink the bottled variety, which is plentiful and very cheap, in the lowlands, particularly in bigger cities. On the plus side, this does at least give you plenty of chances to try Georgia’s much-loved and unique mineral water Borjomi. 

11. Use Tbilisi’s underpasses to cross busy roads 

The Georgian capital is not a great place for crossing the road, particularly along Rustaveli, Tbilisi’s busy main avenue. Luckily, dozens of underpasses allow you to cross the road safely — it’s wise to use them, as one look at the febrile traffic situation is likely to confirm.

12. In big cities, a small tip will be appreciated 

Hot on the heels of international tourism, tipping has now well and truly arrived in Georgia, though it’s still limited to Tbilisi, Batumi and Kutaisi for the most part. In general, leaving a 10% cash tip when you’ve had good service is appropriate in mid-range and top-end restaurants, but not always expected. Do be aware that tips left on credit cards are unlikely to make their way into the hands of your server, though.

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The 15 Best Things To Do In Rome, Georgia

T he South is home to dozens of beautiful college campuses , but few measure up to the grandeur and scale of Berry College in Rome, Georgia. Set on 27,000 acres, Berry College claims the title of having the world’s largest campus. While the campus, partially modeled after Oxford University’s Christ Church in England, should definitely be at the top of your list of things to do in Rome, there are plenty of other reasons to visit the small town. Shop and dine your way through the charming downtown, see the state’s largest Victorian era district, and discover the history behind this quintessential Georgia town that’s just an hour’s drive from Atlanta. Here are the 15 best things to do in Rome, Georgia.

Visit Oak Hill & Martha Berry Museum

Get a glimpse into Berry College’s history at the Greek Revival home of its founder Martha Berry. Tour the historic home that tells the story of the Berry family and how they came to create a four-year liberal arts college. Make sure you allow time to visit the Oak Hill Colonial Revival garden that was designed and constructed in the late 1920s and is a great example of 20 th century landscaping trends.

Tour Berry College

Founded in 1902, there’s more than a century of history holding up the hallowed walls on Berry College’s campus . Two major places to make sure you see are the Ford Complex, named for Henry Ford who donated the funds to construct the legendary buildings, and the Mountain Campus. The Ford Complex brings British grandeur to a pastoral Georgia scene thanks to Neo-Gothic architecture inspired by Oxford University’s Christ Church College. The Mountain Campus features pastures, hills, lakes, log cabins, an old mill, and hiking trails leading to the House O’ Dreams, a large stone and board-and-batten cottage on top of Lavender Mountain.

Learn About Native American History at the Chieftains Museum

Enter the former home of Major Ridge, a Cherokee leader who played a major role in Native American history by signing the Treaty of New Echota, which resulted in the relocation of the Cherokee people. Called the Chieftains Museum , his home is designated as a National Historic Landmark, is a site on the National Parks Service’s Trail of Tears National Historic Trail, and is dedicated to preserving and sharing Cherokee history and culture.  

See the Capitoline Wolf and Rome Clocktower

You wouldn’t travel to New York City and not see the Empire State Building. So, you can’t travel to Rome without seeing the Capitoline Wolf and the Rome Clocktower . Both major landmarks are located in historic downtown Rome. The Capitoline Wolf, a bronze sculpture depicting the legend of the founding of Rome, presides over town from its perch in front of City Hall. A few blocks away, the Clocktower offers one of the best views of downtown if you’re willing to climb the 107 steps to the top.

Ride or Walk on the ECO Greenway

This 16-mile paved multipurpose trail runs through historic downtown Rome and along the Coosa River. Spend as much or as little time as you please, biking, walking, or jogging on the trail that connects several public parks, attractions, and landmarks.

See a Live Performance at a Historic Theater

If you’re looking for live entertainment while in Rome, head to the Desoto Theatre, a historic cinema that’s been reimagined as the Rome Little Theatre . In addition to staging several plays each year, it’s also one of the venues for the annual Rome International Film Festival.

Go Shopping in Downtown Rome

Support local businesses by shopping the many boutiques and retailers in Downtown Rome . There’s a little something for everyone at places like Cecil T’s Mercantile and Do Good Boutique , which sell everything from home goods and apparel to gifts and art. Music lovers should check out the vinyl and Capitoline Records , and treasure hunters wil delight in the antiques and art at Yellow Door Antiques .

Grab a Meal at Blossom Hill BBQ & Burgers

Located in Downtown Rome’s River District, this restaurant, bar, and gathering place is a hit among locals thanks to its delicious food and expansive indoor-outdoor dining and play spaces. Blossom Hill’s lunch and dinner menu features everything from smoked meats to chicken tenders and salmon burgers. Complete your meal with a seasonal fried pie or milkshake, then head outside to chow down and maybe get in a round of ping pong or cornhole.

Enjoy a Wine Tasting

Head to the downtown tasting room for Newby Farm + Vineyard to sample the local winery’s available vintages, sip on a glass, or purchase a bottle to take home. The vineyard isn’t currently open to the public, so this is your best chance to try their seasonal varieties, as well as more traditional rosés, whites, and reds. If you’re traveling with a large party, reserve the barrel room table for a more private experience.

Stay the Night at Hawthorne Suites

Located just off bustling Broad Street, book a room in Hawthorne Suites for a comfortable stay that’s within walking distance of some of Rome’s most popular shops and restaurants. The renovated 1890s warehouse has maintained its original wood floors, brick walls, and sky-lit atrium for an old-meets-new feel.

Escape to Kingston Downs

Step away from city center and onto 5,000 acres of natural beauty at Kingston Downs . The property offers several lodging options, from idyllic cottages overlooking wildflower meadows to safari-style glamping tents to a clubhouse complete with an outdoor kitchen and firepit. Guests have access to all kinds of outdoor activities including hiking on seven miles of trails, mountain biking, swimming in the Etowah river, fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and even guided quail and turkey hunts or pheasant and dove shoots.

Dine with Locals at Harvest Moon Café

This farm-to-table restaurant is a beloved spot for everything from brunch to late-night drink and everything in between. Create your own meat-and-three plate starting with entrees like smothered grilled chicken, fried catfish, and meatloaf with Creole Bourbon ketchup and finishing up with sides like collards, grits, and sweet potato souffle. In addition to the restaurant , the building is also home to top-floor hangout Moon Roof Bar and cozy downstairs bar and music venue Dark Side of the Moon.

Go Paddling on the Etowah River Trail

For those who love to get out on the water, spend an afternoon kayaking, canoeing, or paddle boarding on the Etowah River between Grizzard Park and Heritage Park. The easy six-mile route takes about 2.5 hours to complete and is easily accessible from Dixon Landing at Grizzard Park. Rentals can be found at River Ratz or The Canoe House .

Spend the Night in a Treehouse

For a one-of-a-kind overnight adventure, book the Black Bear Treehouse by Treeline Vacations. Built near the highest point in Rome, atop Lavender Mountain, this private oasis offer stunning 360-degree views of the surrounding area and beautifully designed interior living space. You’ll feel like you’ve left reality and stepped straight into a fairytale after just a few minutes lounging on the treehouse’s back porch.

Hike the Historic Jackson Hill Trail System

There’s so much to see on the Jackson Hill Trail System , a public recreation area that includes winding trails; historic exhibits, landmarks, and interpretive markers; and a unique attraction called the Labyrinth of Rome . Before being redeveloped by the Works Progress Administration, this area was the location of Fort Norton, which was used during the Civil War. Today, the public is invited to learn about the area’s history, enjoy the natural beauty, and maybe even find some time for meditation as they wander along the labyrinth’s singular path.

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  12. Things to do on UGA's Campus

    Today, the University of Georgia campus is over 760 acres and contains some of the most popular visitor attractions and scenic spots in Athens, including: Georgia Museum of Art. State Botanical Garden of Georgia. Special Collections Building. UGA Bookstore.

  13. Georgia State University

    We are excited to welcome you to the Atlanta Campus! To schedule a campus visit, use our interactive calendar to select an available date in green. Our weekday visits include an Admissions Information Session and a walking tour. ... Georgia State University 33 Gilmer Street SE Atlanta, GA 404-413-2000.

  14. Advice for Campus Visitations from the Admissions Staff

    Many students will have travel plans during the summer and for rising seniors those plans often include visiting colleges they plan to apply to in the fall. Here are some tips and advice from our admissions staff of things to keep in mind as you plan your campus visits. Do your homework. Go online to websites of the colleges you are visiting.

  15. Tour Guide Advice: Make the Most of Your Campus Visit

    Turn in any lingering admissions documents, meet with financial aid, and speak with counselors to clarify any admissions-related questions. To round out your visit, stop by the bookstore and grab yourself some merch! Visualize yourself as a part of the community. Once the tour is over, make a note of the way the experience made you feel.

  16. Visiting Oxford

    Visiting Oxford. Oxford College is located on Emory's original campus, 36 miles east of Atlanta in the small town of Oxford, Georgia, which is just north of the city of Covington. That may be where we're located on a map, but there is much more to get to know about where we are as a campus and a community.

  17. Campus Tours

    3175 Cedartown Highway. Rome, GA 30161. Phone: 706.802.5000. Our Locations: Floyd; Cartersville; James D. Maddox Heritage Hall; Marietta; Paulding

  18. Presidential debate traffic in Atlanta

    For adjusted recreational swimming hours, visit the aquatics hours webpage. Just south of campus, Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host the CONMEBOL Copa América USA 2024 , with a match between the U.S ...

  19. Georgia Institute of Technology

    10:45 am- 11:30 am: Information Session. 11:30 am- 1:00 pm: Guided Campus Tour. 1:30 pm Admission Information Session and Campus Tour. 1:30 pm-2:15 pm: Information Session. 2:15 pm- 3:45 pm: Guided Campus Tour. Campus Visits scheduled from Monday, July 29th- Friday, August 16th, 2024 will be information sessions with self-guided campus tours ...

  20. Visit UNG & Find Your Place

    Visit UNG & Find Your Place. UNG is ready to welcome you to each of our five unique campuses. Explore the grounds, feel the breeze of mountain air, hear the bugle signaling the end of day, or rub the head of our Nighthawk statues for some good luck with your application. You never know what you'll discover.

  21. Visit Auburn

    Recreation and Wellness Center Tours. Walk-in Tours are available at the Recreation and Wellness Center between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you should have any questions about the Recreation and Wellness Center, please contact our office at [email protected] or at (334) 844-0025.

  22. School and College Tours

    The University of Georgia app is a great tool for students and guests alike. The app features UGA and Athens Transit bus routes, parking information, and a list of helpful links. Download it before your visit.

  23. University of Georgia Introduces Virtual Tour of Residence Halls

    University Housing at the University of Georgia proudly unveils its latest innovation: a state-of-the-art virtual tour offering prospective students and their supporters an immersive exploration of its 23 residence halls wherever they are. This initiative marks a significant leap forward in modernizing the department's approach to showcasing its facilities, providing a digital experience that ...

  24. President Cabrera Begins Annual Summer Tour

    Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera hit the road this week for his annual summer tour, visiting with alumni and Georgia Tech stakeholders around the state. The first stop Tuesday was in LaGrange, Georgia, where he had breakfast with alumni, followed by a visit to the Kia Georgia facility in West Point. Cabrera and other tour participants observed the automaking process before moving on to ...

  25. President Cabrera Begins Annual Summer Tour

    Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera hit the road this week for his annual summer tour, visiting with alumni and Georgia Tech stakeholders around the state. The first stop Tuesday was in LaGrange, Georgia, where he had breakfast with alumni, followed by a visit to the Kia Georgia facility in West Point.

  26. 12 things to know before traveling to Georgia

    Luckily, it could hardly be easier to visit Georgia these days, and it's no coincidence that much of the country's economy is now based on tourism. I've been visiting Georgia for more than 20 years, and I've seen the country transform almost beyond recognition in many respects, while also remaining reassuringly familiar in others.

  27. Information for Undergraduate Students

    When you enroll in college, you are choosing a three-dimensional academic experience, a campus, a city, a culture and a community. The University of Georgia community is driven by students, faculty and staff who are committed to greatness.

  28. Ethan and Maya Hawke visit Emory Libraries' exhibit

    Hi, Emory! Looking to beat the heat? Kick back by reading some great stories from across Emory. This week, we've got great news from athletics, celebrity visitors on campus, an alum who shares how he turned his lifelong passion for theater into a sizzling career co-producing Broadway hits and more.. Plus, check out Juneteenth resources and find out how to get free audiobooks and e-books from ...

  29. The 15 Best Things To Do In Rome, Georgia

    The South is home to dozens of beautiful college campuses, but few measure up to the grandeur and scale of Berry College in Rome, Georgia. Set on 27,000 acres, Berry College claims the title of ...

  30. Group Tours

    The Campus Visit Experience for high school groups includes a brief presentation by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and a walking tour of campus led by student Tour Leaders from the Visitors Center. ... The University of Georgia app is a great tool for students and guests alike. The app features UGA and Athens Transit bus routes, parking ...