Student Benefits
Academic
Admission Assistance
From the earliest stages of thinking of applying to be a member of the Center for Addiction Recovery (CAR) and a Georgia Southern University student, CAR staff will aid prospective students in determining if they are a good fit for the program. One benefit of seeking an education at Georgia Southern is that if prospective students have had legal trouble in the past, CAR staff may be able to help if the student has a demonstrated track record of being committed to recovery. Additionally, Georgia Southern University and the City of Statesboro offer a unique set of attributes including a vibrant recovery community, a low cost of living, and a small-town environment away from triggers. Prospective transfer students who have experienced academic troubles as a result of their addiction can apply to East Georgia College (a nearby community college) until their GPA recovers enough to grant admission to Georgia Southern. East Georgia students are able to be CAR members and fully participate in the program.
Early Registration
Registering for classes each semester can be a difficult, competitive, and time-consuming process. We are pleased to be able to offer the benefit of early registration to our students so that they have easy and early access to classes. This ensures that students can meet their academic goals while also managing their busy schedules and prioritizing their recovery.
Individualized Academic Advising and Semester Planning
While students at Georgia Southern have academic advisors for their colleges and majors, students who are a part of CAR are able to take advantage of the recovery-focused academic advising. CAR staff help students select courses that are amenable to their recovery routines.
John and Dot Mooney Foundation Student Financial Awards
Each year, the John and Dot Mooney Foundation generously donates money to be used for scholarships for students who demonstrate excellence in academics, a commitment to recovery, and a financial need. This foundation has donated over $100,000 for student scholarships since CAR’s inception in 2008.
Community
Weekly Seminars
For an hour every week, students meet at CAR in small groups to build social networks and community that can enhance recovery. Seminar activities vary from week to week but focus on the intersection of recovery and higher education and topics range from academics and career trajectories to relapse prevention to health and wellness.
Dedicated Space
Georgia Southern University has given CAR dedicated space for the collegiate recovery program. This includes a drop-in room where seminars and activities are held as well as a study room with access to computers and other technology.
Community Service Speakers & Peer Educators
The need is always great in any community for individuals in recovery to share their inspiring stories of hope. Our students share their stories in various locations in the Georgia Southern and Statesboro communities. In this way, we address addiction stigma on campus and in the community and become a positive contributing force to the well-being of our surrounding communities. We also have a partnership with the Office of Wellness to help train Recovery Allies on campus.
All-Recovery Meetings
CAR students will have the opportunity to take part in All-Recovery meetings on campus several times a month. These meetings exist to encourage communication and openness among different recovery communities and are open to anyone in or interested in recovery of any kind (eating disorders, sexual addictions, gambling addictions, etc.).
Social Activities
CAR students will have the opportunity to engage in recovery-friendly social activities throughout the semester. In the past, these have included trips to collegiate recovery program conferences and events, team-building leadership retreats, and recovery-focused study abroad programs.
Last updated: 4/1/2024