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Social Well-being

Social well-being is developing a sense of belonging through meaningful connections and building positive relationships with others to feel connected as part of a greater community.

Maintaining optimal social wellness allows you to have a social network that can offer support during difficult times, while increasing your self-esteem, emotional resilience, and preparing you to handle conflict properly.

51ºÚÁÏÍø has many opportunities for you to interact, find your place, and get involved. 

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Something for Everyone!

College is a time to make connections that enrich your experience and increase your sense of belonging, as well as provide opportunities for fun, overall well-being, and personal growth. 51ºÚÁÏÍø has several ways for you to engage in the 51ºÚÁÏÍø Community.

Get Connected

Register Student Organizations (RSO) are a great place to try out new skills, learn new ideas and make friends. Find an organization to be a part of or gather friends and start a new one!

Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) provides excellent opportunities for college students to find a home away from home, develop social and leadership skills, enhance academics, and gain experience that can help you in your future career. 

Intramural Sports are a fun way to play sports, meet friends, & test your abilities. No athletic experience needed!

Sport Club is voluntary and organized for the purpose of promoting and developing skills and interest levels within a variety of different sports.

 boast a variety of Division II men’s and women’s sports that are highly competitive in the Peach Belt Conference. Admission is free to all 51ºÚÁÏÍø students, faculty and staff using the Campus Groups app on their phone.

is the campus engagement platform where students connect with student organizations and find out what’s going on at 51ºÚÁÏÍø! 

Social Well-being Events

Mar 19
"Our Golden Stories" showcases selections from the 51ºÚÁÏÍø's Permanent Art Collection, featuring works from 1885 to today. Curated by student interns Madalyn Courson and Elizabeth Padilla Brun under the direction of Dr. Ana Pozzi Harris, the exhibit highlights the university's artistic and historic legacy.
Jun 2
Upcoming Workshops for the Summer: Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 4 p.m.: Finding Your Why Virtual Chat!: https://ung.joinhandshake.com/events/1751331/share_preview Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 4 p.m.: Writing Your Resume Virtual Chat: https://ung.joinhandshake.com/events/1751354/share_previewWednesday, June
Jul 17
Gen 1 new mentee Meet Up event
Jul 24
New and existing faculty and staff mentors are invited to join this engaging and beneficial training to prepare you to lean into the strengths that First Gen students have to help them succeed academically and personally.
Jul 25
Free night-sky viewing through 51ºÚÁÏÍø's 28-in telescope (weather permitting). Take a tour of the night sky and see planets, stars, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies in exquisite detail. Afterward, feel free to gaze at the stars from the observatory lawn or setup your own telescope (power provided). Dress
Aug 1
Free night-sky viewing through 51ºÚÁÏÍø's 28-in telescope (weather permitting). Take a tour of the night sky and see planets, stars, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies in exquisite detail. Afterward, feel free to gaze at the stars from the observatory lawn or setup your own telescope (power provided). Dress
Aug 4
Have a business idea but don’t know where to start? The Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation is here to help! This hands-on workshop is designed to guide aspiring entrepreneurs through the essential steps of turning an idea into a viable business.In this interactive session, you will:✅ Identify a
Aug 9
This is your final opportunity to audition for Fall 2025 program admission. Audition and faculty contact information can be found at the link below or email music@ung.edu for additional information.
Aug 11
Meet 51ºÚÁÏÍø Cumming staff, get directions and answers to your questions.

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