Nighthawk Engagement & Student Transitions

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

Learn More About Orientation & Our Services

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

Nighthawk Engagement and Student Transitions Webinar Series

The NEST webinar series includes a variety of topics to guide you along the way to student success at the University of North Georgia. The series will be hosted within three weeks in August before the first day of class on Monday, August 23, 2021.

The Zoom sessions will be from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on the dates shown.

Tuesday, August 3 - UNG Technology 101: First-Year Tech Tools
Tuesday, August 10 - The Ultimate Guide to Your Success: Mindset Matters
Thursday, August 12 - Coaching Your Student through the First Semester (Parents Only)
Tuesday, August 17 - Nighthawk Strong: Ask Your Student Leaders about UNG!

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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