Destination Dawgs: Inclusive Education at UGA

Destination Dawgs: Inclusive Education at UGA Life is a journey. Be prepared for the trip. Student competency and accomplishments will be recorded in an electronic portfolio.

A program within the Institute on Human Development & Disability (IHDD), Destination Dawgs is the University of Georgia's Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) program. Program Breakdown

WHO: Students with intellectual disabilities between the ages of 18 -25 who have a personal desire - and support from family- to gain skills for self-determination, independent living, and career development

at the University of Georgia. WHAT: Completion of the program will result in a UGA Certificate in College and Career Readiness from the UGA Center on Continuing Education bearing +/- 100 continuing education units. WHEN: Four (15 week) semesters starting in the Fall (August) semester following a prerequisite Summer Leadership Institute for invited applicants. Semesters follow the UGA academic calendar. HOW: The Destination Dawgs team will utilize the Students Transitioning to Adult Roles (STAR) Person-Centered Planning (PCP) model to facilitate goal setting and to track progress across five domains: Career Development and Employment, Academic Enrichment, Campus & Community Engagement, Building Independence, and Self-Determination. Each semester students will engage in four program domains:
- Academic Courses
- Work-based Experiential Learning
- Social and Extracurricular Activities
- Independent Living Skill Building

Two announcements from the Destination Dawgs Program - see below. Are you interested in the Destination Dawgs program? I...
05/13/2026

Two announcements from the Destination Dawgs Program - see below.

Are you interested in the Destination Dawgs program? If you answered yes, and still haven’t applied to the Pre-Admission Day, what are you waiting for?! Applications are still open and they will close Monday, June 1st by 5:00 PM so don’t wait to apply. The link to the application is in our bio or on our website. Just a reminder, the Pre-Admission Day is an invite-only and does not guarantee admission to the two-year certificate program. If you have any questions, email us at [email protected].
Link to Summer Pre-Admission Day (July) - https://uga.questionpro.com/julypreadday2026
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Incoming or continuing UGA students, we have an opportunity for you! Come volunteer with the Destination Dawgs program and work directly with the students in our program. Applications are open on our website and linked below. They will close Friday, August 7th by 5:00 PM. You must apply by the deadline to be considered. If you have any questions regarding mentoring, please email [email protected].�Link to Fall 2026 Peer Mentor Application - https://uga.questionpro.com/FA26peermentor

Have a great week, all!


04/29/2026
Holy Toledo! Thank you to PGA Professionals, Clint and John at the  for having us out on such a beautiful Friday!! You c...
04/17/2026

Holy Toledo! Thank you to PGA Professionals, Clint and John at the for having us out on such a beautiful Friday!! You can never have enough putting practice. Rumor has it, someone sinked a long putt 🤫 Have a great weekend all, go dawgs!


Take us back to last week!! As we near the end of the spring semester, our friends at Georgia Football always welcome us...
04/11/2026

Take us back to last week!! As we near the end of the spring semester, our friends at Georgia Football always welcome us! Students tend to call this the “best day ever!” Thank you again for an exciting afternoon at the indoor practice facility!
Go dawgs!


ICYMI 🤩
04/04/2026

ICYMI 🤩

03/27/2026

Did you miss our Dawg Day of Giving post on our story? Don’t worry, tune into our reel, and more! If this doesn’t deserve your donation, I’m not sure what else will!! Click the link here https://t.uga.edu/9Na to donate as little as $1 to the Destination Dawgs Support Fund by 11:59 pm PDT. Happy Dawg Day of Giving, go dawgs!


Happy Monday! Application registration is now open for the Destination Dawgs Pre-Admission Day(s): A Learning and Leader...
03/23/2026

Happy Monday! Application registration is now open for the Destination Dawgs Pre-Admission Day(s): A Learning and Leadership Experience by UGA J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development. Reminder, the Pre-Admission day is a separate admissions decision from our 2-year certificate program. Participation in the Pre-Ad day is a prerequisite to applying for admission to the Fall 2027 cohort of the 2-year certificate program. Please click on the link below for more information and apply today if you are interested in the Destination Dawgs program. Applications will close Monday, June 1 by 5:00 PM!

https://uga.questionpro.com/julypreadday2026
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UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences
Center on Human Development & Disability / UGA
Think College
Southeast Postsecondary Education Alliance
Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities
Georgia Inclusive Postsecondary Education Consortium


01/06/2026

Happy New Year! Come hear from the Destination Dawgs team about what our inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) program has to offer. Fun fact, there are over 300 IPSE programs in the United States. Destination Dawgs is 1 of 10 programs in Georgia. If you’re not ready for an IPSE program yet, that’s ok, but it’s always great to see what programs have to offer. Registration is required to reserve your seat. Don’t miss out! Use the link here to register today - https://uga.questionpro.com/DestinationDawgsSP26InfoSession
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10/15/2025

Did you forget to donate to Destination Dawgs during Beat Week? Maybe will nudge you in that direction! Help us beat Ole Miss off the field with your $5 (or more) gift! Remember it’s the number of gifts not the amount. Go Dawgs!!
https://t.uga.edu/9Na

UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences
University of Georgia
Georgia Football

10/13/2025

We’re calling all the dawgs for BEAT WEEK against Ole Miss. 🏈🦈 Join Christen Miller in supporting the Destination Dawgs program and help us get 52 gifts! A great number if you ask him✨ Your donation helps our current and future students achieve their academic and career goals! Every dollar counts towards a Georgia win, so let’s beat Ole Miss on and off the field.

🔗 Click our link https://t.uga.edu/9Na to donate today!! Any gift of $5 or more - any number of donations count between October 13-18! Go Dawgs!

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