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: 

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  1. SUBMIT: Financial Certification Form 
  2. RECEIVE: I-20 or DS-2019
  3. APPLY FOR: Student Visa (F1 or J1)
  4. ACTIVATE: Your "MyUWG" Account
  5. ARRANGE: Housing
  6. ARRIVE & SETTLE:
  7. COMPLETE: International Orientation & In-person Check-in
  8. SUBMIT: Immunization Forms
  9. PAY: Tuition & Fees
  10. REVIEW: Student Health Insurance Information
  11. Update Your Local Address in Carrollton
    • If you change addresses or move, log into Self-Service Banner 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.

Contact Information and Steps to Follow

Contact ISAP

Mailing Address

  • University of West Georgia
    1601 Maple Street
    ISAP, Mandeville Hall
    Carrollton, GA 30168

Phone:  (678) 839-4780 Email: global@westga.edu - Please include Full Name and 917# if available.Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8 AM-5 PM. In Summer terms, ISAP closes at 4:30 PM on Fridays.

Advising Hours

  • Monday - Friday 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM - Except Tuesday mornings during weekly staff meetings.
  • Monday-Friday 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Newly Admitted International Student Checklist

  1. Submit Financial Certification Documents
  2. Getting Your I-20
  3. Obtaining a Visa
  4. Set Up Your "MyUWG" Account
  5. Arrange Housing
  6. Arrive & Settle
  7. International Orientation & In-person Check-in
  8. Immunization Records
  9. Tuition & Fees
  10. Health Insurance Information
  11. Update Your Address