North of the Arch is an official welcome event that introduces freshman and transfer students at the University of Georgia to all that Downtown Athens has to offer!
When: August 21, 2026, from 2 PM – 5 PM
Where: 125 E Washington St, Athens, GA 30601
What to Bring: Student ID, Water, Comfortable walking shoes
Highlights:
- Free t-shirt for the first 300 students to check in
- Goodie bags for the first 300 students to complete the assignment
- Free frozen treats
- Raffle prize
- 2 ‘Golden Bulldogs’ prizes
Rules:
- Students will visit at least 10 locations and take a selfie at each
- Map link coming soon!
- Submit all photos to the online submission form
Points:
- 1 entry for form submission
- 2 additional entries for visiting all locations in one of the two quadrants
- 1 additional entry for a picture with Hairy Dawg and Clawdius
- 1 additional entry for posting and tagging @UGAGR on social media using #NorthoftheArch,
- You can have up to 5 entries in the raffle
- Only one submission form can be submitted per student
This Year’s Raffle Prizes
- Gift certificate to Republic Salon
- Gift certificate to K.A. Artist Shop
- Book bundle from Rec Room Books
- Be Our Guest card for Chick-fil-A
- Dorm supplies basket from Target
- Back-to-school supplies basket from Target
- Gift certificate to The Grill
- Gift card to Golden Hour Athens
- Student Membership to Cine
- Prize from Cheeky Peach
- Clear game day purse from epiphany
- UGA hat and gift card to DressUp
- Free round of golf at the UGA Golf Course
- Free pass to any UGA Dining Hall
- Gift card to the UGA Bookstore
And more!
