UMATTER AT UGA
What is UMatter?
- UMatter is an Upstander Intervention Program that equips students with the skills to safely intervene and support students in potentially harmful situations.
- Students gain practical skills to recognize signs and respond to situations that can be harmful such as, substance misuse, sexual assault, mental well-being concerns, and everyday encounters in the UGA community.
- Engage in relatable scenarios to practice upstander intervention strategies.
- Get connected and learn about campus and community resources that can help you and your peers.
What is an Upstander?
- An upstander is someone who recognizes something is wrong and chooses to intervene, while a bystander observes a situations but does not get involved.
- Upstanders can offer support, seek help from others, or speak up for their peers.
- Upstanders promote safety, respect, and care in the UGA community.
Want to get involved?
Change the narrative. Your actions matter.
- Attend a free UMatter Upstander Intervention Program and bring your friends along
- Request a UMatter program for your student organization.
- Get Support Dawg Certified
Change the narrative. Your actions matter.
UMATTER FALL 2026 programming
08/26/2026
MLC Rm. 267 @ 5:30PM
09/01/2026
Ramsey Rm. 203 @ 6:00PM
09/14/2026
Dining, Learning, and Well-Being Center Rm. 117 @ 6:00PM
09/24/2026
MLC Rm. 267 @ 5:30PM
10/07/2026
Dining, Learning, and Well-Being Center Rm. 117 @ 6:00PM
10/19/2026
Ramsey Rm. 203 @ 5:30PM
10/27/2026
Ramsey Rm. 203 @ 6:00PM
11/04/2026
Dining, Learning, and Well-Being Center Rm. 117 @ 5:30PM
