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

Students admitted to UNG for the Spring 2021 semester as a freshmen and transfer students 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. 

After attending the virtual orientation session via Zoom, you will be able to schedule a personalized campus visit with the orientation team.

All incoming FROGs are encouraged to attend the earliest orientation session possible.

• Please refer to the Cadet Admissions Manual for additional information on FROG week and Corps of Cadet specific checklist items.
• As part of the orientation program, you can schedule a personalized campus visit to occur after you attend the virtual orientation session via Zoom. Orientation can assist with making a uniform fitting appointment for your personalized visit.

1. Login to Banner
2. Go to the Student tab
3. Click on the Orientation Reservation link
4. Click on the Academic Interest form link and complete the form
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. 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 starting in late April. You will be able to view your advance schedule on your Tranguid in Banner once created.

Degree-seeking readmit students and online-only freshmen and transfer students admitted to UNG for Summer and Fall 2021 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 2021 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.

We also invite you and your student to schedule a personalized visit for after the virtual orientation. During this visit, our orientation team will show you around campus, take you to any needed amounts, and help answer any remaining questions. In early April, students will receive more information through UNG email about how to schedule a personalized visit for after they complete virtual orientation requirement.

How to Register

Click the link to create an account using a personal email address and get started on the self-paced Parent and Family Orientation.

How to Pay

There is currently no charge for parents and families.

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

• 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 for Summer and Fall 2021.
  • If it is 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 for Summer and Fall 2021.
  • If it is 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 for Summer and Fall 2021.

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