Incept: New Student Orientation is the official Georgia State University new undergraduate student orientation program. Incept is required for new freshman and strongly encouraged for new transfer students. Our programs are designed to introduce you to the unique world of Georgia State and prepare you to make the most of both your academic and co-curricular experiences.
We offer several Incept options which can meet your specific
needs at a time that’s convenient to your schedule. We offer one-day and
two-day orientation programs for new freshman students and one-day and ½
day orientation programs for new transfer students. There is also a
special parent and guest orientation program which runs concurrently
with all student programs.
Don’t just take our word for it! Read what students who’ve been to Incept have to say about their experience.
“For me, Incept was the introduction to a new chapter in my book of life. The orientation helped solidify my reasons for choosing Georgia State in addition to giving me more understanding. It was also extremely informative and answered questions that I was not aware of having prior to attending. I learned that getting involved would be greatly beneficial to my college experience. The Inceptors made me feel comfortable throughout the orientation and were another source of information that I needed. In all, Incept was a great start to my new beginning." Cindy Caba, '14, Biology
"Before and during Incept I was very distant and to myself, but Incept helped me to break out of my comfort zone. My Inceptor helped me to get involved in different activities on my Incept day through icebreakers and meet and greet games. Once I started school at Georgia State, I felt more comfortable expressing myself and meeting and interacting with new people and professors thanks to my Incept experience." Kris Raybon, '15, Undeclared
"The Incept program is what made my transition from high school to college a smooth one. After Incept, I felt more comfortable and informed about Georgia State. I was welcomed with open arms and Incept made GSU my new home. I knew that once I came to Georgia State, there would be a place for me. I came to Incept with the mindset that I was starting college on my own, and I l left knowing that I had 32,000 Panthers backing me up!" Chauncey Walker, '15, Journalism