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    Nighthawk Engagement & Student Transitions (NEST)

    NEST is dedicated to meeting the unique needs of all of our students, including new freshmen, transfer students, readmit students, adult learners, and military-connected students.

    How We Can Help You

    Our services include:

    • providing comprehensive support to students from initial inquiry through registration of your first semester of classes
    • serving as an advocate to promote your specific needs so you can be successful and achieve your goals
    • acting as a guide to connect you to the resources you need to make the most of your experience at UNG
    • serving as a liaison between you and other student support services
    • facilitating communication between you and other departments to get your questions answered
    NEST Nighthawk Engagement and Student Transitions

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    • Transfer Student Programs
    • Veterans & Military-Connected
    • Adult Learners
    • Return to UNG Program
    • Orientation & Checklists
    • Degree Level Change
    • Parent & Family Programs

    We're so excited you've made the choice to come to UNG. Whether you're changing your degree level, or coming to us from another university, we have many transfer experience programs to help with your transition.

    Learn More About Transfer Student Programs

    We are dedicated to helping you achieve your goals of higher education. Our goal is to ensure that all of our student veterans are aware of the benefits that are available to you through the university and prepare you to enter the post-graduate world. 

    Veterans & Military Connected Student Services

    If you are a student of ages 23 and up who wants to earn a college degree, this page will provide you with the resources you need to navigate through your college path at UNG. Whether you have never attended college, have some college experience, or want to advance in your career, we are here to support you.

    Learn More About Adult Learner Services

    Are you a former UNG student who has been away from UNG three or more semesters including summer?

    Learn How to Return to UNG

    Welcome, new Nighthawks! Learn how to register for orientation, find your student checklist, and more.

    Learn about Orientation

    Learn How to Change Your Degree Level

    Learn About Our Parent & Family Programs

    Our Mission

    NEST will prepare students for college success and global citizenship with intentional programming and cross-campus collaboration. Through engaging curricular and co-curricular opportunities, students will connect to peers, faculty, staff, and the university while learning to navigate UNG resources and processes.

    NEST Programs are grounded in the themes of Connection, Preparation, and Navigation: 

    Connection

    • Students will develop relationships and foster meaningful interactions with peers, faculty, staff, the university, and the community.
    • Students will be aware of co-curricular programs and be able to leverage those opportunities to enhance in-class learning and prepare for global citizenship.

    Preparation

    • Students will understand the expectations and rigors of academic excellence and possess the requisite skills necessary to persist through their first year at UNG and beyond.
    • Students will learn valuable leadership skills for real-life application.

    Navigation

    • Students will be able to identify and utilize appropriate resources to assist in holistic development.
    • Students will understand the value of using a growth mindset in overcoming challenges in and out of the classroom.
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