Sunday, August 21
Freshman Convocation
3 – 4 p.m. Sports Arena
Freshman Convocation is a formal induction ceremony to welcome all new freshmen to Georgia State. The University president officially inducts the new freshman class into the campus community through a medallion ceremony and recitation of the Freshman Pledge. Festivities continue afterward with a Block Party for the Class of 2015 and their families. For more information, contact the Office of New Student Orientation & Parent Relations. This event is mandatory for all freshman students, both residential and commuter.
Freshman Block Party
4 – 7 p.m. Hurt Park & Gilmer Street
Georgia State students, faculty and staff are invited to kick off the academic year at the Freshman Block Party, following Freshman Convocation! Festivities will feature food, games, music and giveaways, as well as appearances by head football coach Bill Curry and other campus leaders. Meet Georgia State student-athletes, including the 2011 football team. The Block Party is hosted by Admissions, Athletics, Office of New Student Orientation & Parent Relations, Spotlight Programs Board, Student Alumni Association, and Undergraduate Studies.
