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Tours

1. Gainesville Campus Tour

   Explore UNG's Gainesville Campus, located off of I-985 less than 50 miles from the heart of Atlanta.

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   1. Gainesville Campus Overview

   2. Student Center

      Welcome to the University of North Georgia’s Gainesville Campus!

      
      Your tour today starts at the Student Center, located in the heart of campus.

      
      The Student Center is the spot to socialize and to explore opportunities on campus. In the Student Center Commons, you never know what you will find. One day, you could meet a student club leader from one of the 75+ student organizations on campus, and the next day you could be attending an international chocolate tasting.
      
      From the pool tables in the Game Room, to the computers in the Cybercafe, you can find many fun ways to pass time and make new friends in between classes.

      
      Hungry? The food court features a build-your-own burrito bar, a salad bar, a pizza station, and other savory options - no meal plan required. The Gainesville Campus food pantry is also located in the Student Center, and is always stocked with non-perishable items available to any student, faculty, or staff member in need.

      
      

      Need to turn your Nighthawk swag on? Be sure to stop by the UNG Bookstore to get the latest blue and gold shirts, sweaters, and of course, a plush Nigel the Nighthawk.

      
      You will also find important offices such as admissions, card services, career services, student money management, financial aid, academic advising, student counseling, and more here, making the Student Center your one-stop-shop for food, socializing and taking care of business.
      
      Student Center audio transcript

   3. Loyd Strickland Academic Building

      The Loyd Strickland Academic Building is home to the humanities on the Gainesville Campus. A walk through one of the building’s many corridors will take you past faculty offices and classrooms where subjects such as English, history, psychological science, sociology, criminal justice and more are taught.

      
      “Strickland” is also home to an actual piece of local history – an authentic 1870’s hitching post from the downtown Gainesville square! You will find it in the outdoor courtyard, next to one of the many beautiful memorial gardens on campus. These gardens remind us of the many alumni, faculty, staff, and community supporters who have walked these same grounds before us.
      
      Loyd Strickland Academic Building audio transcript

   4. Martha T. Nesbitt Academic Building

      The Martha T. Nesbitt Academic Building, a.k.a. “the Nesbitt building,” is a 130,000 square foot multi-story building that features modern design elements, state-of-the-art classrooms, and most importantly, a coffee bar brewing your favorite Starbucks drinks!

      
      Here you will also find many academic resources, offered by University College, and one of the many computer labs located on campus.

      
      While there are many student lounges within the building, you might want to consider bringing your picnic blanket or hammock with you to class, especially during spring or summer semester. The back entrance of Nesbitt opens up to the recreation fields that reach all the way down to Trustee Pond, with plenty of room for a game of Frisbee or soccer in between.

      
      Martha T. Nesbitt Academic Building audio transcript

   5. Hugh Mills Physical Education Center

      The Hugh Mills Physical Education Center is your home base for fitness on the Gainesville Campus. 
      
      No matter how you like to sweat, these facilities have something for everyone. Get your heart pumping on one of the machines in the fitness center, shoot hoops in the gymnasium, or get your butterfly stroke on in the junior Olympic-sized swimming pool.
      
      If you’d rather work out in the open air, then hit the outdoor track, jog through the woods on one of the exercise trails, or go for 40 on one of eight tennis courts.
      
      If group exercise is more of your thing, then try a yoga or Zumba class, or consider joining an intramural sports team. Our personal trainers are also available by appointment if you want to take your fitness to the next level. 
      
      Hugh Mills Physical Education Center audio transcript

   6. John Harrison Hosch Library

      College spoiler alert: Professors won’t accept Wikipedia articles as legit sources for your research paper. Good thing you can check out up to 100 books at one time with your UNG Nighthawk Card at the John Harrison Hosch Library!

      
      As a UNG student, you will also have access to digital journals, articles and other media through the University System of Georgia’s GALILEO system, as well as the option to borrow physical items from other campuses and universities through GIL Express.
      
      If you’re not sure where to start and need in-depth research assistance, then schedule a one-on-one research consultation with one of UNG’s librarians.

      
      The Hosch Library also features eleven study rooms that are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, technology such as iPads and laptops available for checkout, and many computers, copiers and printers.
      
      Don’t wait until finals week to take advantage of all of the services the Hosch Library has to offer.
      
      John Harrison Hosch Library audio transcript

   7. Dunlap-Mathis

      The halls of the Dunlap-Mathis Building could easily be considered the unofficial art gallery on the Gainesville Campus. From photography to pottery, from animation to 3-D printing, a stroll through the building will allow you to view the most recent art pieces created by the talented Department of Visual Arts (DoVA) students.

      
      In addition to DoVA, Student Accessibility Services (SAS) also calls Dunlap-Mathis home on the Gainesville Campus. Student Disability Services provides students with disabilities and temporary injuries or illnesses numerous accommodations, services and resources, such as interpreters, captionists, note takers, assistive technologies and much more. SDS maintains a high level of service propelled by trust, advocacy, and confidentiality.
      
      Dunlap-Mathis audio transcript

   8. Administration Building

      Mind your own business, why don’t ya! That’s exactly what you can do in the Administration Building, where the Business Office is located. Here, you can pay your tuition, or remove a hold on your account.

      
      On any given day, you will find various leaders from both the university and the surrounding community visiting the Administration Building. You may even run in to the University President, Dr. Bonita Jacobs, in the hallway, or the Gainesville Campus Vice President, Dr. Richard Oates, at the water fountain.
      
      No matter who you meet, you will find the UNG staff are always happy to get to know you and provide you with the best college experience possible.
      
      Administration Building audio transcript

   9. Continuing Ed/ Performing Arts

      If your idea of fun is perusing an art gallery, and afterward attending a professional theatre production, then look no further than the Continuing Education/Performing Arts Center (CEPA) building, located right on campus.

      
      The Roy C. Moore Art Gallery exhibits a diverse array of contemporary artists throughout the year, with each semester culminating in a student art sale.

      
      The CEPA building is also home to the Ed Cabell Theatre, where the nationally acclaimed Gainesville Theatre Alliance (GTA) performs some of their most experimental and innovative productions. The GTA is a collaboration between UNG, Brenau University, theatre professionals, and the Northeast Georgia community. UNG offers a certificate in technical theatre, as well as a B.F.A. in design and technology for theatre.

      
      If you see students dressed in scrubs walking around this building chances are they are not actors in costume, but students from the Department of Nursing heading to class at the state-of-the-art nursing simulation lab located here. The nursing simulation lab allows students a hands-on, immersive learning experience that will make you feel like you are working in a doctor’s office or an emergency room.
      
      Continuing Ed/ Performing Arts audio transcript

   10. J. Foster Watkins Academic

       Inside of the J. Foster Watkins Academic Building, a.k.a. “Watkins,” you will find a major resource for when you need some extra help with your classes. If you like to study in a place that is not as quiet as the library, but not as busy as the Student Center, then the ACTT Center will be your sweet spot.

       
       The Academic, Computing, Tutoring, and Testing (ACTT) Center has the largest number of computers available for students to use, and plenty of tables for your study group to meet at. The Physics/Chemistry Lab inside the ACTT Center offers drop-in tutoring for students taking intro physics and chemistry courses, and the Math Lab located right next to the ACTT Center offers tutoring for any level of math!

       
       The ACTT Center is open late Monday-Thursday, and during the daytime on Saturdays, so you can find a time to study or to meet with a tutor no matter your extracurricular schedule.
       
       J. Foster Watkins Academic audio transcript

   11. Science, Engineering & Technology

       The Science, Engineering, and Technology building is home to the laboratories and lecture halls where you will challenge yourself to make the next great contribution to science and research. Pass through these halls just for Biology 1101, or stay a while if you want to dive deeper into the science discipline.

       
       The Institute for Environmental Spatial Analysis (IESA) calls this building home. IESA offers courses and programs in environmental studies, earth systems, geospatial technology, and more. IESA offers a unique curriculum that blends nature, engineering, and cutting-edge technologies to prepare you for a multitude of in-demand career paths.
       
       Science, Engineering & Technology audio transcript

   12. Music Building

       Can you feel the beat? The Music Building is home to the UNG Department of Music and features practice rooms, rehearsal spaces, and faculty offices.

       
       Are you majoring in biology but miss playing tuba in your high school band? Well you’re in luck, because the music department offers performance opportunities to all university students, regardless of your major. On the Gainesville Campus alone, there are seven instrumental ensembles and three choral ensembles to choose from.

       
       If you don’t fancy yourself much of a performer, then be sure to check out one of the Department of Music’s many exciting concerts held on campus throughout the year.

       
       Music Building audio transcript