Tuesday, August 21
Ask Me Booths*
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Around Campus
Trying to find your way around? Stop by one of the Ask Me Booths located around campus during the first week of classes. Faculty, staff and students will be on hand to guide you with directions and maps, plus you’ll get a Georgia State freebie! For more information, contact the Office of New Student Orientation & Parent Relations.
Current Georgia State student, faculty, and staff who wish to volunteer for an Ask Me Booth shift can sign up here. Please note: This is not an appropriate event for volunteer experience for new freshman or transfer students.
Spotlight Programs Board presents Good Morning Commuters
8 – 10 a.m. Aderhold, Petit Science Center and Shuttle Stop location Classroom South
Stop by anyone of these locations to receive information about upcoming Spotlight Programs Board events. Light breakfast snacks will be available. For more information, contact Spotlight Programs Board.
Mega-One-Stop-Shop
8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Student Center Ballroom
The Mega-One-Stop-Shop is a centralized enrollment services center where new students can receive assistance with all their enrollment needs, as well as additional support for getting off to a successful start at Georgia State. Services include: One Stop Shop (Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Registrar), Immunization, University Housing, Auxiliary and Support Services, Bookstore, and Information Systems & Technology.
Try Me Week
Student Recreation Center
Not sure which clinic to take? Try one, two, or as many as you would like for FREE during TRY ME Week and you could win a free registration to a clinic of your choice! Each clinic will be offering a 30-minute demo of the regularly scheduled class. All instructional clinics will be available. Participants will be entered into a drawing for each demo they attend. Two students will be selected to receive a coupon for the Instructional Clinic of their choice. So try one (or four!) to find the clinic that is right for you. For more information, contact the Student Recreation Center.
Auxiliary and Support Services Welcome Fair
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Student Center – Unity Plaza
The Office of Auxiliary and Support Services sponsors a day of fun and food for the entire Georgia State community. Rock out on Guitar Hero, climb the climbing wall, and enjoy many other fun games and activities. There will be a lot of great prizes and plenty of Georgia State T-shirts. Hot 107.5 will provide great music, while PantherDining will be serving up burgers and hot dogs fresh off the grill. For more information, contact Auxiliary and Support Services.
Free HIV Testing
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Student Center - Dalton, Lanier, Lucerne, Sinclair
Check back later for more details about this event or contact Student Health Promotion.
12:15 – 1 p.m. Student Recreation Center – Lobby
Sample some of fall semester’s hottest Group Fitness classes during Panther Workout Series. Come and join us for Cardio Sculpt, Boot Camp, Zumba, or Spin. No registration necessary. Don’t miss out on the fun! For more information contact the Student Recreation Center.
- Spin in Studio B
- Zumba in Aerobic/Dance
2 – 4 p.m. Student Center 2nd & 3rd Floors
All new and returning students are invited to the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Student Center to explore and meet the staff members of the offices of the Dean of Students, Civic Engagement, African-American Student Services and Programs, Student Activities, Intercultural Relations, Greek Life, Spotlight Programs Board, University Housing, Disability Services, and New Student Orientation & Parent Relations. Learn about the many services and programs offered by these student-centered offices, and you may even receive a freebie for stopping by! For more information, contact Campus Events.
Successful Navigation of Freshman Year
2 – 4 p.m. University Center 480/85
Ever wanted to feel like you were on a game show? Do you enjoy challenging multiple choice questions? Well come on down to Successful Navigation of Freshman Year. We are excited that you have chosen to be an elite Georgia State University Panther! We know this venture in your life can be a stressful transition, but rest assured, we are here to help you attain the scholastic goals you desire.
Whether you are nervous about starting college, not sure about what major you would like, or if you have general questions about the major you have chosen; the Student Advisement Center has 12 academic advisors that are here to help. This is your time to explore the answers to these questions while receiving great giveaways and meeting fellow peers and staff at Georgia State University. For more information, contact the Student Advisement Center.
5:30 – 6:15 p.m. Student Recreation Center - Lobby
Sample some of fall semester’s hottest Group Fitness classes during Panther Workout Series. Come and join us for Cardio Sculpt, Boot Camp, Zumba, or Spin. No registration necessary. Don’t miss out on the fun! For more information contact the Student Recreation Center.
- Cardio Sculpt Student B
- Boot Camp in Aerobic/Dance
Alpha Lambda Delta Freshman Honor Society Luau*
7 – 9 p.m. Unity Plaza
Aloha! Summer is coming to an end and the school year is just beginning. What better way to celebrate than a Luau! Come out and learn some Hawaiian moves while playing themed games and enjoying free food and prizes! All students are welcome, so come join Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) for a night of reuniting with old friends and making new ones! For more information, contact the Office of New Student Orientation & Parent Relations.
