Bulldog Basics provides free toiletry and personal care items to UGA students.

We are currently open and accepting orders for the fall 2025 semester. Our final day of operation for the semester will be Tuesday, Nov. 18.

How To Order

We accept orders Monday-Tuesday.

  1. To begin, visit our eStore and create an account using your UGA email address.
  2. Select up to five items per order per week.
  3. We will send you an email as soon as your order is ready for pick-up.

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About

Bulldog Basics is a campus-wide initiative that collects donations to provide toiletry and personal care items through an online store to UGA students on the Athens campus. We strive to be a personal care resource for students to meet their basic needs.

Our History

  • March 2016 – Launched as The Hygiene Closet with one anonymous grab and go location on the Athens Campus.
  • Spring 2017 – Name change to Bulldog Basics to better reflect our service to the entire Athens campus and expanded to five grab and go locations​.
  • March 2020 – COVID-19 impacted our service model so we created a temporary online Microsoft ordering form for students to access Bulldog Basics through a non-contact process.
  • September 2020 – We collaborated with Management Information Systems students to launch an eStore with three Athens campus pick-up location options.
  • Spring 2023 – Operations transitioned from the College of Family and Consumer Sciences in Dawson Hall to the Office for Student Success and Achievement, an Office of Instruction unit, in Milledge Hall.
  • Fall 2024 – Transitioned to a new ordering platform, which launched in Spring 2025.
  • Fall 2025 – Returned to the ordering platform used prior to Fall 2024.

Our Core Values

  • Accessibility – We aim to provide all students with easy access to personal care items.
  • Awareness – We educate students on the resources available to help them thrive.
  • Confidentiality – We ensure anonymity in our online ordering and pick-up process.
  • Simplicity – Our eStore allows for students to order what they, when they need it.

Support Bulldog Basics

Make a Gift

Give to our Bulldog Basics Support Fund.

Donate Items

We are accepting donations of the following new, unopened, full-sized items. Please drop donations off on the 1st floor of Milledge Hall, near Sanford Stadium and next to Reed Hall.

  • Laundry detergent (liquid)
  • Shampoo (for all hair types, Ex. Cantu, Pantene Gold, Suave, L’Oreal, Garnier, etc.)
  • Conditioner (for all hair types, Ex. Cantu, Pantene Gold, Suave, L’Oreal, Garnier, etc.)
  • Body wash (unscented/neutral)
  • Mouthwash
  • Body Lotion (unscented/neutral)

Volunteer

Join the Bulldog Basics team! Help us fulfill orders, organize our inventory, or count items. Your time, whether it’s 30 minutes or two hours, makes a big difference. Volunteer in Milledge Hall today. Email [email protected] to get started.

Questions?

Email [email protected].

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can order?

Bulldog Basics is for enrolled UGA students. Faculty and staff should contact local resources or UGA’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Where are you located?

All students will place their orders online and pick-up their orders at Milledge Hall.

When do you accept orders?

Online ordering is typically available from 12 p.m. (noon) on Monday through 12 p.m. (noon) on Tuesday each week. This may vary based on staffing.

How often can I place an order?

Students may place one order per week, with a maximum of five items per order. Any additional orders submitted during the same week will be cancelled.

This approach helps ensure that as many students as possible have access to available items each week.

How much can I order?

Students may order one item per category per week, with a maximum of five items total. If more than one item is selected from the same category, the order will be adjusted to meet these guidelines.

This approach helps ensure that as many students as possible have access to available items each week.

How do I know when to pick up my order?

You will receive an email with instructions on how and when to pick up your order. Please wait to come to Milledge until you receive that email.

Be sure to bring:
  • Your confirmation email. Review this email each time you order for updates to pick-up times or other important, updated information.
  • Your UGA ID card. This is now required to access Milledge Hall after 5 p.m.
How can I get in touch?

If you need to get in touch with us, you can reach us at:

E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 706-542-0163

Are there other campus resources?

UGA has several resources to support student basic needs. Learn more here.

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