Mission Statement

Immigration Services (IS) at the University of Georgia (UGA) provides centralized immigration and visa-sponsorship information to international students, scholars, faculty and staff, and to UGA colleges and schools.

Through comprehensive assistance and collaboration with other UGA offices, Immigration Services contributes to the development and maintenance of a dynamic and intercultural learning environment; supports growing world-wide research endeavors; and assists all students and the University with greater opportunities for success in the global economy. We directly support UGA’s educational, research and internationalization goals for the 21st century.

Commitment to Service

Immigration Services advisors are highly trained professionals who provide a welcoming and informed setting for internationals at UGA. We serve as critical liaisons between internationals sponsored by UGA and a highly complex regulatory bureaucracy.

UGA Bus Service

UGA Campus Transit is free for all passengers and provides convenient transportation to our office. Recommended bus routes: Milledge*, Health Sciences, Bulldog Housing, Central Loop

*This route will bring you directly to our office.

There is limited bus service on holidays or during school breaks. Bus schedules and route maps are available at www.tps.uga.edu, or by calling (706) 369-6220.

Athens City Buses

Bus service is also provided by the Athens Transit System, the citywide bus system with 15 bus routes with bus stops at many locations throughout Athens. The bus is free for students, faculty and staff with a valid UGA Card. Please check their web site at athenstransit.com  or call (706) 613-3430 for current pricing and schedules.