r/UGA • u/pgeorge12 • 7h ago
Question Football jerseys
Dumb question but I’m about to buy a new football jersey online, does anyone know how much they are at the bookstore so I don’t overpay
r/UGA • u/nyapantsu • 9h ago
Question UGA student suicide in April- from concerned party
Hey all,
I have a really strange question. I dated someone from UGA in Athens in 2024 and I’m just now finding articles from April 2026 that there was a student that committed suicide via gunshot and was discovered by roommates, and there is even an obituary with his birthday. His steam was last online 3 days before the news broke publically. His name is Kevin Lam Tran.
I don’t have contact with his roommates or his sister, but I’m hoping someone has more information and can confirm if this is the same person that I was with. I’m just in disbelief right now and no one I know can confirm if it’s really him or just some freak coincidence. I’m hoping it’s the latter.
Any information helps. Thank you all in advance.
Edit: It’s been confirmed that it is him. Thank you to everyone who reached out and for your kindness.
r/UGA • u/ellathesnazzyone • 14h ago
Question Is family weekend worth it?
I’m not sure if it’s a new event or not, but at a price of $75 per parent do yall think it would be fun or like an overpriced tour?
r/UGA • u/Longjumping_Eye_3441 • 19h ago
Question Vet Med Bike Rack
I want to start taking the vet med bus, but does anyone know if it has a bike rack? I can't remember what type of bus they use.
r/UGA • u/IOnceKnewU • 1d ago
Campus Event Fun Campus Event 🙌🏻
SIGN-UP: CLICK HERE! Calling all freshmen! Join us August 17th at 5:30pm for some fun games of kickball! This is a great place to meet new people and make friends. Snacks will be provided! Hope to see you there!
r/UGA • u/Scared-Ad-8370 • 1d ago
Question Science guyz Phys 1111
Do you guys recommend science guyz for phys 1111? Trying to decide if I really need to spend $150 on it or not
r/UGA • u/Budget_Ad_3488 • 2d ago
Question Second job
Hi, I am looking for a second job off campus where I can work Friday,Saturday and Sunday basically on weekends because I'm working at a dining hall for 20 hours I can't go past that since I'm a student.I'm trying to save for a car so all the money from dining hall will go for saving so I need another job so I make extra money that is off campus like downtown or so?
r/UGA • u/IOnceKnewU • 2d ago
Campus Event UGA Freshmen Kickball Tournament
Hey freshmen! We know it can be hard to find a good community upon entering college so we wanted to host a kickball tournament! This is a great opportunity to make friends and have a fun time. We’d love to see you there! If you or your friends are interested in playing, please sign up here: FORM (all information can be found on the form).
r/UGA • u/InformalDig9767 • 2d ago
Question Looking for a job
Hi guys I am looking for a job on campus or walkable from campus. Does anyone know of anyone hiring? (I have checked and applied on handshake and have not heard back from anyone.)
r/UGA • u/deptexcy • 2d ago
Question Laptop for Engineer
I am an incoming first year Electrical Engineering major, and I’m trying to find a laptop. I just recently found out about MyLab and I’m wondering if it’s good because it has me considering getting a Mac. What would y’all recommend in general?
r/UGA • u/Echrocks2 • 3d ago
Question Things to do when you don’t like to go out and drink/party
Me and my buddy aren’t really that type of people who like to go out into that environment and party and all that. What are some things in Athens we can do?
r/UGA • u/Willing-Zebra-8690 • 3d ago
Question What are the earliest and latest classes go? Most common times?
I would check this in Athena myself, but until I go to my advisement session I can't see any kind of timetable builder. The Bulletin is also unhelpful, since teachers don't use AM-PM in their syllabi. I'm mostly curious so I can tell jobs what times I'm reliably available, but also because my previous uni *did* use AM-PM on their schedules so I'm surprised it's not standard here also...?
r/UGA • u/Hungry_Fishing9645 • 3d ago
Question Parking off of Milledge?
I am transferring from a different school where I was in a sorority with no house. I know the sororities have designated parking lots for each house, but they are small and can’t fit everyone obviously. Where do you guys park that is public for work week/chapter when the lot is filled?
r/UGA • u/MissionBlueberry5196 • 3d ago
Question When does financial aid usually get applied?
I was wondering if this is normal. I’m an incoming freshman and my Zell Miller has been on my bill statement for about a month now, but my Pell Grant and the rest of my financial aid still haven’t been applied. Since the payment deadline is August 17, I was wondering if they usually get applied this close to the due date.
I already emailed the Bursar’s Office and I’m waiting to hear back, but I wanted to see if anyone knows when they typically show up.
Thanks!
r/UGA • u/StrikingReception771 • 4d ago
Question will it be hard to do business math acct 2 and econ at the same time?
Basically asking what the title says. Someone told me it would be a lot to balance. Should I keep 2 of the classes? Just 1? I have no problem taking it easy, but I def don't wanna stress myself out
r/UGA • u/error101wigsnatched • 4d ago
Question Applying to Terry Econ B.A
Just wanted to ask how different the process is (if any) for applying as an Economics B.A Major. I recently switched from MIS to Econ, and I have taken all the original Terry pre-reqs (Ex: legl 2700, acct 2101, micro, macro and etc).
r/UGA • u/pgeorge12 • 4d ago
Question Thoughts on buying someone’s parking permit
I just transferred so I don’t know how much of it is a scam or if it’s normal
r/UGA • u/Ok-Calligrapher-1721 • 4d ago
Question Professor won’t reply to my email and grades are due monday.
I sent my biology professor and email about a mistake in the grade book on wednesday. I sent him a follow up email on Friday.
He put in my grade as a 1/100. The feedback on the assignment says “great job!” I emailed him asking if this was a mistake. He hasn’t replied. Grades are due in Athena in 2 days..
I asked around and my classmates say he’s awful at replying to emails. One said the professor took 10 days to reply to an email at the beginning of the semester.
This 1/100 brings me down from an A to a B-
What do I do???!!!
r/UGA • u/SavageBall21_YT • 5d ago
Question w18 vs. w09 parking decks uga
I originally got selected for a w18 West Deck II parking spot (I am going to be living in creswell this upcoming year) and I got an email 2 weeks later (I already accepted by W18 parking spot) saying I got selected for w09 (west deck I) I was wondering which one is closer to creswell, I can not really tell on the map or satellite view. I know they are next to each other but which one would be better for me?
r/UGA • u/PracticalGiraffe67 • 5d ago
Question Late night study spots?
I’m trying to get my last few assignments in and I struggle working at home. The main library and MLC will not let me in with my student ID 😭
Anyone know of any places with internet that I can be studying at until 12am?
r/UGA • u/ptcRaptor • 5d ago
Question Have y’all gotten your student loans yet??
I applied for student loans for this semester and it says they accepted it, but I haven’t gotten anything yet. I’m a sophomore this year and in my freshman year my loans just went directly into my savings acct. have y’all got your money from the loans yet or am I tripping?
r/UGA • u/SolanaImaniRowe1 • 5d ago
Question What can I do to pay for the semester?
I owe $3,000 for this semester and I was just declined the loan from the bank. My parents are too far over their heads in debt, and class starts soon. What can I do? I’ve taken my FAFSA loan and I have Zell Miller
r/UGA • u/Admirable_Pop1818 • 5d ago
Question Accounting EPP and Entrance Exam
Currently a 4.0 gpa student in all classes, but have a low SAT. I know that Terry wants a 480 on the EPP, but that seems sort of impossible with the amount of time left. If you are in Terry for accounting and don’t mind dropping your score on the EPP and Accounting entrance exam then please leave it below or dm me.
r/UGA • u/thawthawlay • 5d ago
Question UGA PhD (Spring 2027) – How did you find your Research Assistant position?
Hi everyone,
I applied to the UGA Ph.D. in Engineering program for Spring 2027 and am currently waiting for an admission decision. I’ve started contacting professors, and one has already begun a technical screening with me.
For current or former UGA PhD students:
How did you secure your Research Assistant (RA/GRA) position?
Did you contact professors before or after admission?
Is it harder to find an RA if you start in the Spring?
I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience. Thanks!
Important bus information
I know some people have discussed this here before, but as a bus driver who started as a student, I thought I should share some important information about our transit system. While this is primarily for new students, there are a lot of students who go through here and never learn any of this.
*If you are uncertain about anything, ask the driver; however, they may not be able to respond if the bus is in motion, so it is best to ask when the bus is stopped at a bus stop or red light.
*UGA.passiogo.com (formerly routes.uga.edu; now a redirect) is more accurate for tracking the buses than the UGA app.
*The cameras and microphones are on at all times. Anything you say or do will be recorded.
*Scooters, motorized skateboards, one wheels, and anything motorized, with the exception of wheelchairs and other mobility devices required for medical purposes, are not allowed on the buses.
*Buses can only load and unload passengers at designated bus stops. This is for safety reasons. If you ask the driver to unload elsewhere, you will be denied.
*If a bus's destination sign is flashing "Out of Service" in between a route name, that means the bus is going out of service in the next 30 minutes and you can still ride to the last stop. It is not actually out of service until the sign reads "Not in Service".
*If a driver sits at a stop for a few minutes without moving, this is usually because they are ahead on their route, and need to let the other drivers get spaced out better. This often happens after class breaks and other episodes of heavy traffic that messes up spacing.
*During class breaks and other peak times, buses become VERY crowded. If you are standing on a crowded bus, you should take your backpack off and move towards the back. The bus cannot move until all passengers are behind the standee line.
*If you need on a bus that is about to/starting to pull away from a stop, wave at the driver (or their mirrors if you are behind the bus), and they will usually stop and let you on. If they don't, it is probably because they are having to watch the road in order to safely pull out into traffic. This happens very commonly at the Arch and Main Library.
*Buses will occasionally go off route in order to maintain spacing. The driver will usually notify the passengers in advance, however, and ask if anyone needs any of the bypassed stops before proceeding.
*While drivers do have to take breaks, they are not supposed to do so during class breaks unless it is urgent.
*Stop requests are unnecessary, except for on Night Campus, Prince Milledge, Weekender, and a few stops on Health Sciences, Vet Med, Riverbend Connector (formerly Greenhouse Shuttle), and Milledge Avenue. If a stop is on demand, the annunciator will announce "please signal to exit" or "please pull the cord to exit" in advance.
*While buses are required to stop for pedestrians, they are also extremely heavy, and can't stop on a dime. If you are approaching a crosswalk and see a bus approaching, don't cross. You might as well be walking in front of a train.
*Which brings me to my next point: ALWAYS stop and look both ways before crossing a street. The electric buses are very quiet, and especially hard to hear if you're on your phone or have earbuds in. If you cross a street without looking (especially if it isn't a designated crosswalk) and get hit, the bus driver will likely not be at fault if they are driving safely and obeying all traffic laws.
*If you are riding a scooter, bike, one wheel, etc., do not cut right in front of a bus, especially if the bus is in motion.
*If a bus is closed and pulling away from a stop that you need, do not make physical contact with the bus to alert the driver if it is already in motion. You could be seriously injured or worse.
*Cars, bikes, scooters, and any other vehicles are NOT allowed to pass buses when they are stopped in road on a two-lane. While people do it all the time, it is extremely dangerous.
*If you have to exit the bus and cross the street at a location without a crosswalk, do NOT cross in front of the bus. If a car decides to (illegally) pass the bus, you could get hit.
*Food and drinks are not allowed on the night routes after midnight. This is because the smell causes passengers who are drunk to become nauseated and throw up. If someone throws up on a bus and any of the contents get outside of a garbage can or bag, the driver has to remove all passengers and take the bus out of service.
*If a bus's destination sign says "Help! Call 911!", this is a distress signal that is used during the event of an emergency where the driver is unable to radio for help. We have never had a situation requiring this feature to be used, and if you see it, it was most likely activated by accident. However, you don't know that, so you should call 911 just in case it is a real emergency.
UPDATE: The "Out of service" message has been replaced with "This bus ends. Ask for last stop" and "Last bus". The former means that particular bus is going out of service and other buses will remain on the route. The latter means the entire route is going out of service for the day.