The first Senior Signature plaque was hung in 1991 with just a few hundred signatures. Today, thousands of graduating students make a difference by donating a minimum of $30 to the university. This gift includes a chance for students to designate a portion of the gift to any school, college, department, program, or scholarship that has enhanced their UGA experience.
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HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
MAKE YOUR MARK
As a Senior Signature donor, your gift will impact the area of the university most meaningful to you—such as a school or college, causes you’re passionate about, or a campus organization. To say thank you for your generosity, all Senior Signature donors will be recognized on the Senior Signature plaque in Tate Plaza.
CONTINUE THE TRADITIONS
Many of the resources and events you’ve experienced as a student were made possible by previous senior gifts. Through Senior Signature, you’ll give the gift of tradition to your peers for years to come.
SUPPORT THE CLASS GIFT
The Class Gift is a giving initiative coordinated by the Student Alumni Council that empowers each graduating class to make their mark on UGA through the Class Gift—a grant that UGA student organizations can apply for. Each year’s Senior Signature donors vote to determine which group receives the funding.
GIVE BACK TO FUTURE STUDENTS
Your Senior Signature gift will provide invaluable educational opportunities to fellow Bulldogs through the Class Experiential Learning Scholarship Fund.
Previous Class Gifts
Class of 2021: Fresh Express Free Student Market
Class of 2022: National Student Speech Language Hearing Assoc. – UGA Chapter
Class of 2023: Project Red
Class of 2024: XChanged Life
Class of 2025: UGA Spike Squad
Class of 2026: The Professional Clothing Closet
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Class Gift?
The Class Gift is an initiative organized by the Student Alumni Council to assist with funding
challenges and opportunities for student groups and organizations in the various
schools/colleges, departments, and divisions at the University of Georgia.
Who can submit a proposal for the Class Gift?
Only University of Georgia student groups that are registered with the Department of
Engagement, Leadership, and Service in the Division of Student Affairs, or student groups
recognized by their school, college, or department may submit a proposal for the Class Gift.
How much will an organization be awarded from the Class Gift?
Up to $6,000
Will more than one group receive the class gift?
No. Only one proposal will be chosen each academic year.
Can my organization submit two proposals?
No. Each organization is allowed to submit one proposal for consideration
How is the recipient selected?
The Philanthropy Committee within the Student Alumni Council will determine 10 proposal to
be presented to the entire Student Alumni Council for consideration. Criteria for selection
includes providing a complete application, demonstration of need for class gift funds, and ability
to enhance the student experience at UGA. The 10 selected proposals will move to the first
round of voting by all members of the Student Alumni Council, a representative group of the
UGA student body. The top three proposals from the first round of voting will move to the
second round of voting by students who make a gift to the Senior Signature campaign for that
class year.
Who gets to vote for the Class Gift?
In the first round of voting, all members of the Student Alumni Council will vote to determine
which proposals move to the second round. In the second round, only graduating students who
have made a gift to this year’s Senior Signature campaign will vote.
What is Senior Signature?
The Senior Signature campaign is an opportunity for all graduating students to make an impact
in an area of campus that has helped make their UGA experience one to remember. Students
make a total gift of $30, where $20 goes to an area of campus they choose and the remaining
$10 goes to a fund that supports the class gift. The deadline to give for all undergraduate and
graduate students graduating in May, August, and December is March 31 each year. Students
can learn more about and give to Senior Signature at this link:
https://alumni.uga.edu/seniorsignature/.
When will the class gift be announced?
The Class Gift award will be announced each April.
When will class gift funds be made available?
Class gift funds will be awarded to the student group in the summer for the student group to use
throughout the upcoming academic year.
Where can I apply for the class gift?
The Class Gift application can be found by at this link:
https://forms.office.com/r/CG3HQbR3a0
GIVE TO WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN
Through Senior Signature, you can designate your gift to any initiative on campus. Here are a few areas to consider when making your donation.
WHY GIVE?
- You join a legacy of students who give back to UGA. Approximately 30% of graduates donate to UGA through Senior Signature.
- Your gift directly helps the area of campus to which you’ve designated your contribution and supports the Class Experiential Learning Scholarship Fund
- Your vote for the Class Gift creates new opportunities and resources for future generations of Bulldogs.
- Your name will forever be a part of UGA — housed on a plaque in Tate Plaza for many years to come.
Causes
Support a cause or initiative you’re passionate about by making a gift to that area of UGA.
- Food Insecurity: Let the Big Dawgs Eat Food Scholarship Fund
- Diversity & Inclusion: Georgia Daze Program Support Fund
- Emergency Aid: UGA Student Emergency Fund
- Child & Family Services: Destination Dawgs Support Fund
- Social Justice: Center for Social Justice, Human and Civil Rights Fund
- Animal Welfare: Vets for Pets and People Fund
- Serving the Athens-Clarke County community: Experience UGA Program Support Fund
Still not sure where to give? Check out the other two tabs below for more options!
Schools & Colleges
Designate your gift to any of the schools or colleges at the University of Georgia—it doesn’t have to be yours!
- Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
- Lamar Dodd School of Art
- College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
- College of Pharmacy
- Daniel B. Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
- Mary Frances Early College of Education
- Herman and Mary Virginia Terry College of Business
- Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication
- College of Family and Consumer Sciences
- College of Veterinary Medicine
- School of Social Work
- College of Environment + Design
- School of Public and International Affairs
- College of Public Health
- Eugene P. Odum School of Ecology
- College of Engineering
- Jere W. Morehead Honors College
- Hugh Hodgson School of Music
- School of Medicine
Campus Involvement
Make a gift to your favorite campus organization or initiative!
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