Week of Welcome is an immersive experience that showcases the unique and multifaceted culture of Georgia College & State University. It is always a time to get acquainted with the GCSU campus community, to make new connections, to get involved, and to explore the different parts of campus. This year, Week of Welcome 2024 will be held on August 14 - 23, with additional events and activities offered throughout the rest of the month. Every session and program is open to all members of the GCSU community.
*Indicates a mandatory event
Detailed Week of Welcome Schedule
Wednesday August 14th, 2024
| Event | Time | Location | Event Details | Pillar of Success |
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| *West Campus Unboxing Your Community | 3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Magnolia Ballroom | In this interactive session, you’ll have an opportunity to learn more about your fellow Bobcats. ***shuttles will be running | Advance |
- 3:00 - 4:15: Village Buildings 4 & 5
- 4:30 - 5:45: Village Buildings 2 & 3
- 6:00 - 7:15: Village Buildings 1 & 6
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| Trivia | 8:00 p.m. | West Campus Den | Join us for a night of brain-teasing fun at our trivia event! | Innovate |
Thursday August 15th, 2024
| Event | Time | Location | Event Details | Pillar of Success |
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| Wellness and Recreation Open | 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Wellness and Recreation Center | Experience rejuvenation at our Wellness and Recreation Center, now open to help you achieve your fitness goals and unwind in a serene environment. | Empower |
| * West Campus Floor Meetings | 10:00 a.m. | West Campus Village Buildings 1-6 | Come together with your CA and your fellow floor mates to be introduced to your new community. Your CA will share important information you need to know about living in University Housing. | Engage |
| Scavenger Hunt | 3:00 p.m. | Bobcat Head - Main Campus | Embark on an exciting adventure with our campus scavenger hunt! Explore hidden corners, solve clues, and discover the heart of our campus community. | Innovate |
| *Main Campus Unboxing Your Community | 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Magnolia Ballroom | In this interactive session, you’ll have an opportunity to learn more about your fellow Bobcats. | Advance |
- 2:00 - 3:15: Napier and Wells Hall
- 3:30 - 4:45: Adams and Bell Hall
- 5:00 - 6:15: Foundation Hall
- 6:30 - 7:45: Sanford and Parkhurst Hall
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| *Fearless Inside with Darryl Bellamy | 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Russell Auditorium | For first-year students, new people, places, and experiences can be both exhilarating and daunting. Join international phenom Darryl Bellamy as he teaches you practical ways to embrace discomfort and step out of your comfort zone. | Empower |
- 6:30: West Campus, Napier, and Wells
- 8:15: Adams, Bell, Sanford, Parkhurst and Foundation Halls
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Friday August 16th, 2024
| Event | Time | Location | Event Details | Pillar of Success |
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| *Main Campus Floor Meetings | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Main Campus Residence Halls | Come together with your CA and your fellow floor mates to be introduced to your new community. Your CA will share important information you need to know about living in University Housing. | Engage |
| *Bobcatting 101 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Centennial Center | Welcome to our vibrant campus community. Learn all the ways you can be successful during your time at GCSU. | Empower |
| *GC Reads | 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | **Students will receive an email prior to this session with their assigned classroom.** | To ensure a good start to your academic experience, you get to participate in one of our GC Reads Micro seminars! These seminars offer an informal introduction to college-level discussions and an opportunity to explore a subject of mutual interest with a subject matter that you selected from the summer reading essays. | Innovate |
| *Bobcats Building a Culture of Respect and Safety | 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | **Students will receive an email prior to this session with their assigned session time.** | Join us for an engaging and informative session designed to empower students with the knowledge and skills to navigate college life safely and responsibly. This presentation will cover the essentials of consent, sexual violence prevention, and the critical role of bystander intervention. Together, as Bobcats, we can create a respectful and supportive campus community where everyone feels safe and valued. | Empower |
| New Student Meet & Greet | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m | Donahoo Lounge | The Office of Alumni Engagement, in partnership with the African American Alumni Council and the Office of Inclusion & Belonging, cordially invites all first-year students to this meet and greet event. Refreshments will be provided. | Engage |
| Sex in the Dark | 8:30 p.m. | Russell Auditorium | Stay anonymous in this lights-off event while professional experts answer your deepest, darkest questions. No question too simple — or too outrageous. Free glow bracelets & necklaces. | Innovate |
Saturday August 17th, 2024
| Event | Time | Location | Event Details | Pillar of Success |
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| *GCSU Gives Day | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Assigned Location | Join fellow members of the Class of 2028, faculty, staff, and community members as we come together to serve your new community. Food, water, and transportation to different service sites in the surrounding community will be provided. Be sure to wear your class shirt and closed-toe footwear as most locations will be outdoors. | Engage |
| Bingo | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | The Den | Join the Campus Activities Board in the Den to unwind with low-key games, snacks and fun with your fellow Bobcats. Prizes will be given. | Innovate |
| Silent Disco | 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | Magnolia Ballroom | The Resident Student Association (RSA) invites you to their annual Silent Disco! Silent Disco is a unique way of experiencing music. Guests wear wireless headphones, and a silent atmosphere instantly transforms in to a high- energy musical performance. | Innovate |
Sunday August 18th, 2024
| Event | Time | Location | Event Details | Pillar of Success |
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| Brunch in The Max | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | The Max | Join us for a delightful brunch filled with delicious food and wonderful company. | Innovate |
| CAMPUS PROWL (Guided Classrooms Tour) | 3 p.m. | Fountain | Join the first-year guides (FYGs) for a 45 minute guided tour of our most common classroom buildings. You’ll get a chance to figure out where all of your classes are before they start this week. Meet the FYGs at the Fountain for a personal tour. | Engage |
| Welcome (Back) Community Brunch | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | RSVP for Location | An annual event from LGBTQ+ Programs welcoming new and returning students, staff, & faculty to the start of a new semester! RSVP required on GC Connect for Event Location. | Advance |
Monday August 19th, 2024
| Event | Time | Location | Event Details | Pillar of Success |
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| First Day of Class Pep Rally | 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Front Campus | Students, Faculty, and Staff are all invited to the First Day of Class Pep Rally! To kick off the start of the school year there will be King of Pops, a 360-photo booth, and a motivational speech at noon from the one and only President Cox. | Engage |
Tuesday August 20th, 2024
| Event | Time | Location | Event Details | Pillar of Success |
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| Think Fast Trivia | 6:30 p.m. | Magnolia Ballroom | Do you know a lot about nothing? Movies? Sports? Science? Pop Culture? History? Join the Office of Health Promotion for a fun night of trivia. There is a $200 Amazon gift card prize! Bring your friends! Free food! | Innovate |
wednesday August 21st, 2024
| Event | Time | Location | Event Details | Pillar of Success |
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| Rec Fest | 7:00 p.m. | WRC | Come try some of the fitness equipment or the climbing wall. Join in on a game on one of the courts or come watch the action. There will be plenty of fun. | Empower |
Thursday August 22nd, 2024
| Event | Time | Location | Event Details | Pillar of Success |
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| Meet The Greeks | 6:00 p.m. | Donahoo Lounge | Come by to talk all things Greek with the members of our NPHC community! | Advance |
Friday August 23rd, 2024
| Event | Time | Location | Event Details | Pillar of Success |
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| *Convocation | 2:30 p.m. | Centennial Center | Convocation is your official induction into the Georgia College family, and, in many ways, marks the beginning of your collegiate journey. | Distinguish |
| *Meeting with your Major | 4:00 p.m. | Main Campus | Meeting with your college major is like having a seasoned mentor in your corner. It's a chance to explore your passions and get practical insights that shape your academic and professional future. | Innovate |
| Block Party and Bobcat Marketplace | 7:00 p.m. | Greene St. | Come out and enjoy live music from the band The Stews. There will also be fun attractions, Kona Ice, and much more. | Innovate |
