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Step onto campus for a Welcome Week full of scare-tastic fun, fierce games, and monstrous memories. Whether you're networking with fellow students, exploring the campus, or gearing up for a scream-worthy semester, this is your time to shine.
Attend Welcome Week events and settle in during your first few days at Georgia Southwestern! Various events will be held for plenty of opportunities to meet lifelong friends.
Get to know other Hurricanes throughout the week by finding groups to connect with and attending various events on campus. Log in to myGSW to setup your profile and begin finding events and groups.
Freshman Convocation marks the end of New Student Orientation and is the official welcome into the GSW family. Following Convocation, GSW students, faculty, and staff will line Hello Walk to cheer freshman on as the newest class of Hurricanes.
As freshman begin the walk, they will receive a Silver Challenge Coin from GSW President Dr. Michelle R. Johnston. When students graduate, they’ll exchange it for a gold one and give the silver coin to someone who made an impact during their time at GSW.
New Student Orientation provides new Georgia Southwestern students with various information sessions and networking opportunities to assist in the successful transition to college.
First Day of Class Party
7pm - 9pm | The Commons
Join the Student Engagement Team and the Office of Campus Life for our annual First Day of Class party! We’ll have free food, drinks, games and fun – bring a friend and wear your favorite GSW t-shirt for the chance to win a free swag bag!
Registered Student Organization (RSO) Fair*
11am - 1pm | Hello Walk
Want to learn more about getting involved in a Registered Student Organization? The RSO Fair is just for you! You’ll have the opportunity to meet RSO Presidents & Vice Presidents while learning how to get involved and making new friends! Hosted by the Office of Campus Life.
Campus and Residential Life Open House*
11am - 1pm | 3rd Floor Storm Dome
Join us for an Open House, where you'll have the chance to socialize with Campus Life staff! You can ask questions about RSOs & events, SGA & Greek Life and Housing.
Americus Showcase
11:30am - 1pm | GSW Storm Dome
Discover local businesses and organizations around Americus such as restaurants, boutiques and apparel stores, gift shops, non-profits, and more!
Silent Headphone Party
7pm - 9pm | IM Gym
The Student Engagement Team hosts one of our most anticipated events of the semester, the Silent Headphone Party! Jam out with your friends from a variety of stations where no one can hear the music but you!
Jammin' in The Pods
11am - 1pm | The Pods
Looking for a mid- day energy boost? The Office of Campus Life brings you a new series, Jammin in The Pods! Meet a new DJ and cool off with a sweet treat every 3rd Thursday of the month starting with Welcome Week!
Wild 'N Out*
7pm | Storm Dome
The Student Engagement Team hosts Wild ‘N Out – a game show style event where students can compete against their peers in a series of fun challenges! Bring a friend and your best sense of humor!
*Events marked will offer free shirts for to attendees available while supplies last.
Get settled into your residence hall during Move-in Day! Our GSW family will be playing second fiddle by volunteering and helping you lift the heavy notes. Be sure to arrive during your designated move-in time.
| Date | Event | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
|
August 7 |
President Jimmy Carter Leadership Members Move-In |
Southwestern Oaks II |
2:00pm – 5:00pm |
|
August 9 |
Freshman Move-In |
Southwestern Oaks I & II |
8:00am – 1:00pm |
|
August 10-13 |
Upperclassman Move-In |
Southwestern Magnolia I & II and Pines |
Begins at 8:00am until classes start on 8/13 |
College is a new experience for you, which can be very nerve wracking, but it also can lead to so much growth and happiness. Get out of your shell and try something new. You’ll never know what you are missing out on if you don’t go out and try new things. Go join a club or an organization. Go talk to a new person. Just go experience new things!