Jump! Pre-College Experience

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Jump into Success and Experience UWG Early!

JUMP! is a one-week pre-college experience designed to prepare first-year students for academic success in college while also developing friendships and adapting to campus life early!

JUMP! 2026 is full and registration is closed

Become a part of UWG's first-year program that will allow you to meet other incoming first-year students while also experiencing college early! Registration for Summer 2027 opens in late Spring. Questions about JUMP!? Email Emily Krish at ekrish@westga.edu.

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Housing

As a part of the JUMP! program, you will have the unique opportunity to move in early to your residence hall!
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Activities and Schedule

JUMP! participants can expect to have a blast in this unique pre-college experience.

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Cornerstone First-Year Course

First-year students who participate in the JUMP! experience will have the opportunity to meet and engage with their First-Year Cornerstone class Instructor and Cornerstone classmates early.
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Leadership Focus

The JUMP! program allows first-year students to engage in leadership activities, meet campus leaders, and grow in their own leadership skills. JUMP! participants will be ahead of the pack as they prepare for their first year of college. 

Exclusive Global Languages and Cultures Cohort