Nighthawk Engagement and Student Transitions (NEST) Orientation for All Students

Students admitted to UNG for the summer 2022 semester as a freshman or transfer student are required to register for and complete a live virtual orientation. 

These New Student Orientation (NSO) sessions and the Transfer Student Orientation (TSO) sessions will occur at a pre-determined date and time using the Zoom video communications application. These day-long sessions will run from approximately 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The reservation process includes logging into Banner and (1) completing an Academic Interest Form, (2) selecting your virtual orientation date and time and (3) attending a virtual orientation session via Zoom.

Once you make your reservation, you will be charged a $40 orientation fee and you will gain access to pre-orientation modules with helpful information about UNG. 

Students admitted to UNG for the fall 2022 semester as a freshman or transfer student are required to register for and complete an orientation session. The fall 2022 orientation sessions will occur in three formats; live virtual via zoom, one day in person, and two-day in person (Dahlonega Residential Only). Students only need to attend one orientation session from the options listed above to satisfy the orientation requirement. 

The live virtual sessions will occur at pre-determined dates and times using the Zoom video communications application. These day-long sessions will run from approximately 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The reservation process includes logging into Banner and (1) completing an Academic Interest Form, (2) selecting your virtual orientation date and time and (3) attending a virtual orientation session via Zoom.

Once you make your reservation, you will be charged a $40 orientation fee and you will gain access to pre-orientation modules with helpful information about UNG.

The one day in-person sessions will run approximately six hours and vary in start time by date.

The reservation process includes logging into Banner and (1) completing an Academic Interest Form, (2) selecting your one day in-person orientation date and time and (3) attending the orientation session.

Once you make your reservation, you will be charged a $40 orientation fee and you will gain access to pre-orientation modules with helpful information about UNG.

The two day in-person sessions will begin at approximately 9 a.m. on day one, and will end at approximately 3:30 p.m. on day two. Two day in-person sessions are only available for Dahlonega residential students. This includes civilian and cadet students living on campus for Fall 2022. Students attending two day orientation sessions will spend the night in one of our UNG Residence Halls.

The reservation process includes logging into Banner and (1) completing an Academic Interest Form, (2) selecting your two day in-person orientation date and time and (3) attending the orientation session.

Once you make your reservation, you will be charged a $130 orientation fee and you will gain access to pre-orientation modules with helpful information about UNG.

All incoming FROGs are encouraged to attend a two day in-person orientation session designed for cadets and civilian students that will live on the Dahlonega campus for fall 2022. If you are an out-of-state FROG and cannot travel to attend an earlier orientation session, we will offer an August date that will open for reservations in late June.

Please refer to the Cadet Admissions Manual for additional information on FROG week and Corps of Cadet specific checklist items.

1. Log in to Banner
2. Go to the Student tab
3. Select the Orientation Reservation link
4. Complete the Academic Interest form. UNG professional advisors use the information in this form to build your first semester class schedule prior to your orientation date. You can only submit this form one time. You can make changes to your schedule after attending orientation. 
5. You will be prompted to choose your orientation date
6. Confirm your reservation
7. You will receive an automated email with your reservation details
8. The "OR" hold will be removed from the student account after the student completes the orientation program.
9. Complete the self-paced, online pre-orientation modules.
10. You should monitor your UNG email for communications from an academic advisor. Advisors will be building advance schedules based on major, first-come first-served. You will be able to view your advance schedule on your Tranguid in Banner once created.

Orientation schedules will vary by start time, UNG campus, and student population. Below are example schedules that offer a general look at the overall orientation curriculum. Your orientation schedule may be different than those provided below but will follow the same general topics.

• Virtual Orientation Example (PDF)
• One-Day New Student Orientation Example (PDF)
• Two-Day Overnight Orientation Example (PDF)

Students attending a two-day overnight session on the Dahlonega campus will need to pack additional items for the Residence Hall stay. Students will be staying overnight in The Commons.

Overnight Orientation Packing List Items 

• Comfortable clothes
• Comfortable shoes
• Rain jacket
• Sweatshirt
• Pillow and blanket
• Sleeping bag or sheets for a twin XL mattress
• Bath towels
• Toiletries
• Photo ID
• Cellphone and charger
• Water bottle
• Sunscreen
• Spending money

In addition to the items on the packing list, we suggest students also bring an item they would like to use to take notes. This could be a computer, paper notebook, tablet etc.

Degree-seeking readmit students and online-only freshmen and transfer students admitted to UNG for Summer and Fall 2022 are required to register for and complete a self-paced online orientation course.

Once this self-paced course is complete, your orientation hold will be lifted.

When you make your reservation, you will be charged a $40 orientation fee and gain access to the online orientation course.

1. Login to Banner
2. Go to the Student tab
3. Click on the Orientation Reservation link
4. Confirm your reservation
5. Click on the Online Orientation Course button to begin your orientation course
6. Once you have completed the course, your orientation hold will be removed
7. Readmit students will be able to self-register after completing orientation once their time ticket becomes active. Online Only students will be contacted by an Online Student Success Advisor who will assist with building the class schedule.

Students admitted to UNG as part of the Dual Enrollment program should follow the orientation instructions provided by the Dual Enrollment Coordinator.

Non-degree seeking, post-bac/second degree seeking, and international students admitted to UNG for Summer and Fall 2022 are required to complete a self-paced online orientation course. Once this self-paced course is complete, your orientation hold will be lifted.

Click on the orientation button on the right-hand sidebar of the Check Application Status page to get started.

Your student has decided to attend the University of North Georgia and join the Nighthawk family, which means that you are a member of our family too.

Family members and guests of incoming students play an important role in their student's transition to UNG. We recognize the support you need as well, so we have designed a program to meet your specific needs and concerns.

You have access to a self-paced online Parent and Family Orientation that gives you the opportunity to learn about resources available on campus and discover ways to help your student succeed in and out of the classroom.

In addition, parents and guests of Freshmen and Transfer students will be invited to join certain parts of the live Zoom orientation. You will not receive a separate Zoom link, so please plan to be with your student when they log in for their virtual session.

Parents and guests of Freshmen and Transfer students attending one day or two day in-person sessions are invited to join our Parent & Family Orientation (PFO) that runs concurrent with your students session. The Parent & Family Orientation will run from approximately 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

How to Register

Create an account using a personal email address and get started on the self-paced Parent and Family Orientation.

Register for the one or two day in-person Parent & Family Orientations (PFO). This purchase is non-refundable. Please be sure to register for an orientation session only after your student has registered through the student reservation process. If you are not sure what to choose, please check your student’s reservation confirmation email: NSO is for freshmen students, TSO is for transfer students.

How to Pay

Self-Paced or Virtual Parent & Family Orientation

There is currently no charge.

One Day, In-Person Parent & Family Orientation

Register and pay the $25 fee online.

Two Day, In-Person Parent & Family Orientation

Register and pay the $60 fee online.

Registration fees cover staffing, materials and meals provided throughout the orientation session.

*Prices and fees are subject to change without notice.

Orientation schedules will vary by start time, UNG campus, and student population. Below are example schedules that offer a general look at the overall orientation curriculum. Your orientation schedule may be different than those provided below but will follow the same general topics.

• Virtual Orientation Example (PDF)
• One-Day Parent and Family Orientation Example (PDF)
• Two-Day Parent and Family Orientation Example (PDF)

The orientation fee will post to the student account in Banner within 24 hours of making the reservation, if payment is not made at the time of reservation. Requests for alternate payment arrangements should be submitted to the orientation office at the time of making your reservation by completing the Request for Alternate Payment Option form.

Pricing

*All prices subject to change without prior notice.

By Credit Card or Web Check

Payments may be made via the student's Banner account using Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or a web check.

By Cash or Check

Payments can also be made via cash or check to any UNG Business Office. (There is not currently a Business Office in Blue Ridge.) 

By Mail

You may mail a personal check to the UNG Business Office at 82 College Circle, Dahlonega, GA, 30597. (Please be sure to note your student id number, 900xxxxxx, in the memo field.)

Payment Extension?

Payment is expected at the time of reservation, but extensions can be granted.

Requests for alternate payment arrangements should be submitted to the NEST office at the time of making your reservation by completing the Request for Payment Extension Form.

Reservations for New Freshmen Orientations (NSO) and Transfer Student Orientations (TSO) are not transferable to in-person or live virtual orientation sessions for future terms.

The dates for orientation sessions are published well in advance, so please reserve a spot in the first available session that works for your schedule and make the necessary accommodations to attend.

You are responsible for paying the orientation fee once you make an orientation reservation regardless of whether or not you complete the orientation requirement or enroll at UNG. You must complete the Modification/Cancellation/Exemption Request Form prior to the cancellation deadline if you would like the charge to be removed from your account or to request a refund for an already paid orientation fee. In some cases, a committee will need to review the request, and this process can take up to 30 days for a decision.

You are responsible for paying the orientation fee once you make an orientation reservation regardless of whether or not you complete the orientation requirement or enroll at UNG. You must complete the Modification/Cancellation/Exemption Request Form prior to the start of term for which you enrolled in the orientation course in order for the charge to be removed from your account or to request a refund for an already paid orientation fee.

If you have already completed the orientation course, the work and payment stay valid for two semesters. If you start classes within two semesters of completing the orientation course, you will not have to pay for orientation or retake the course.

• If you decide to change your admission to a future semester after you make an orientation reservation, you must complete the Modification/Cancellation/Exemption Request Form.
• You are responsible for paying the orientation fee once you make an orientation reservation regardless of whether or not you complete the orientation requirement or enroll at UNG. You must complete the Modification/Cancellation/Exemption Request Form prior to the cancellation deadline if you would like the charge to be removed from your account or to request a refund for an already paid orientation fee. If the cancellation form is submitted before the cancellation deadline and you have already paid, you will receive a refund.
• The Business Office may take as long as a month or more to issue refunds. 
• You will need to make a new orientation reservation when the reservation system opens for your new start term.
• You will also need to contact Undergraduate Admissions to change your admission term.

• If you decide to change your admission to a future semester after you make an orientation reservation, you must complete the Modification/Cancellation/Exemption Request Form.
• You are responsible for paying the orientation fee once you make an orientation reservation regardless of whether or not you complete the orientation requirement or enroll at UNG. You must complete the Modification/Cancellation/Exemption Request Form prior to the cancellation deadline if you would like the charge to be removed from your account or to request a refund for an already paid orientation fee. If the cancellation form is submitted before the cancellation deadline and you have already paid, you will receive a refund.
• The Business Office may take as long as a month or more to issue refunds. 
• You will also need to contact Undergraduate Admissions to change your admission term.

If you are unable to attend the live virtual orientation for NSO or TSO, or complete the online orientation course for OO or RSO because of an emergency, you must fill out the Modification/Cancellation/Exemption Request Form.

You will receive additional instructions for meeting your orientation requirements based on your emergency situation.

You are responsible for paying the orientation fee once you make an orientation reservation regardless of whether or not you complete the orientation requirement or enroll at UNG. You must complete the Modification/Cancellation/Exemption Request Form prior to the cancellation deadline if you would like the charge to be removed from your account or to request a refund for an already paid orientation fee. Emergency requests to remove the orientation charge or to refund a paid orientation fee will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Additional documentation may be required.