About Nighthawk Engagement & Student Transitions (NEST)

NEST helps 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.

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.