North of the Arch is an official welcome from the Athens community to new students. Team up with hallmates, orientation groups, and friends and find the Athens Downtown Development Authority check-in table in front of The Grill on College Avenue to participate in this adventure through downtown Athens. Document the journey on social media using #NorthoftheArch and learn more about Athens.

Visit https://govt.relations.uga.edu/north-of-the-arch/ for participating locations and event information. Once participants complete the submission form, they will be entered into raffles for prizes, which include gift cards and gift certificates to the participating downtown Athens businesses.