Advising

FOR INCOMING ORIENTATION STUDENTS

All incoming First-Year and Transfer students will be advised at their in-person orientation session. Make sure to check out the New Student Orientation site for information about signing up for your orientation session and keep an eye on your inbox for new information. Advisors are not able to meet with incoming students or clear their registration holds before their in-person orientation session.

Undecided Majors

Unsure which major you want?  It is OK to be Unspecified! Select an AB or BS Unspecified major in Athena.  The Exploratory Center advises Unspecified/Undecided students.  

Request Appointment with an Explore Advisor

For First Year Students 

All UGA students are required to be advised every fall and spring semester.  You can’t register until you’ve had your advising appointment.  Make an appointment shortly after drop/add to avoid a last-minute rush that might impact your ability to register on time.  If you have questions about making an appointment, email your advisor.

How to Find your Advisor in SAGE

Make an Appointment in SAGE

If you do not have an advisor in SAGE, please email askfranklin@uga.edu.

Your advisor and advising location will be assigned based on your major listed in Athena and your number of earned credit hours. To meet with the correct advisor, make sure your major is correct in Athena. (Note:  Students with more than one major should be advised in each department.)

How to Check and Change your Major

Changing your major: If you have recently changed your major but have not been assigned a new advisor, please contact askfranklin@uga.edu.

Note:  Students with more than one major should be advised in each department.

For 2nd YEAR Romance Language Students

Spanish Majors (2nd Year) 

Alicia Arribas
spanish@uga.edu

Office: 370G Gilbert Hall

Dr. Arribas assists native and heritage (grew up speaking Spanish with their family) speakers of Spanish with placement. She also advises undergraduate Spanish majors (last names A-G). 

French, Italian, Portuguese and Romance Languages Majors and some Spanish Majors (2nd Year)

Kate Daley-Bailey
rladv@uga.edu

Office: 242A Gilbert Hall
Phone Number: 706-542-5779

Kate Daley-Bailey, MA in Religion, advises for FREN, SPAN (last names H-Z), ITAL, and PORT undergraduate majors and minors. 

For Study Abroad Students

Study Abroad Students in Spanish and Fulbright Evaluations

David Latimer
dgl@uga.edu

Office: 207 Gilbert Hall

Dr. Latimer assists students who participate in study abroad with advising issues and transfer credit. He also is the first contact for undergraduate students applying for Fulbright.

For Honors Students

Honors advisors and advising locations vary by your major in Athena and hours earned.  Please refer to your SAGE network at sage.uga.edu to find your advisor’s contact information.  For details, see the Honors website.  

Make an Appointment in SAGE