Getting Started: New Student Checklist
Congratulations on your acceptance to the University of West Georgia!
We look forward to welcoming you soon! Next, please complete the checklist below.
What's Next? Follow this Checklist:
Check out our video tour, virtual tour, and interactive campus map.
- SUBMIT: Financial Certification Form
- The form documents your funding for 1 year and is required to receive the form I-20 or DS-2019.
- If dependents (spouse or child) will accompany you, show proof of additional financial support in Section II, #2. Email the completed form to us at global@westga.edu for review.
- RECEIVE: I-20 or DS-2019
- APPLY FOR: Student Visa (F1 or J1)
- ACTIVATE: Your "MyUWG" Account
- ARRANGE: Housing
- ARRIVE & SETTLE: .
- COMPLETE: International Orientation & In-person Check-in
- SUBMIT: Immunization Forms
- PAY: Tuition & Fees
- (Optional) REQUEST: Waiver of Student Health Insurance
- Students may request a waiver or keep the default coverage provided by United Health Care.
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Update Your Local Address in Carrollton
- If you change addresses or move, log into Banweb and update your local address within 10 days.
- Also inform ISAP so we can update your address in SEVIS. The 2 addresses should always match.
- Maintaining an accurate local address is your responsibility to avoid loss of official paper mail.