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Scholarship & Success Day

Statesboro Campus: Tuesday, August 9th

9:30am – Conversations with Professors
– Check your class schedule for location. Required for new first-year students.

11:30am – New Student Convocation, Hanner Fieldhouse
– Required for new first-year students.

2:00pm – College Meetings

2:30-5:00pm – Registration Help Stations @ Russell Student Union Computer Labs
– The Office of Academic Advising will have advisors on hand to assist you in schedule adjustments.

2:30-5:00pm – Academic Department Showcase
– Meet faculty, get free swag, and learn more about your academic program. Visit all the departments – even if you aren’t studying with them!

DepartmentLocation
College of Education Eagle ExperienceEducation Building
College of Science & Mathematics: Cornhole with the Dean & Departmental BoothsNursing/Chemistry Building
Communication Arts Meet & GreetRussell Union
Department of History ShowcaseRussell Union
Ask a Philosopher, Get a Balloon AnimalDepartment of Philosophy & Religious StudiesRussell Union
School of Human Ecology Majors ShowcaseInterdisciplinary Academic Building: Front Pedistrian
Citizenship POINTS the WayDepartment of Political Science & International StudiesCarroll Building
Department of Sociology & Anthropology Open HouseCarroll Building Atrium
Department of World Languages Open HouseRussell Union
Can You Answer the Sphynx’s Riddle?University LibrariesRussell Union
Department of Psychology Open HouseBrannen Hall
Pop-In Open HouseDepartment of Literature & Writing & LinguisticsNewton Building
Pop by the ASCAcademic Success CenterRussell Union
Betty’s Scavenger Hunt – Betty Foy Sanders Department of ArtRussell Union
College of Graduate Studies Graduate School ShowcaseVeazey Hall
Eagle Motorsports Meet & Greet – Department of Mechanical EngineeringEngineering Research Building Open Bay – Door 1056
Mechanical Engineering Molton Metal Casting DemoDepartment of Mechanical EngineeringCarruth Building, Room 1019
Waters College of Health Professions Open HouseHollis Building Lobby

7:00-10:00pm – First Flight @ Paulson Stadium
– Join the Office of Student Activities, GS Athletics, and the Office of Alumni Relations for a TRUE BLUE evening as you take your first flight of the school year! Gravity defying activities, food vendors, music fireworks, and more!
– Need a ride to Paulson Stadium? Catch the Southern Express bus at the Russell Union (by University Store).

Armstrong Campus: Monday, August 8th

9:30am – Conversations with Professors
– Check your class schedule for location. Required for new first-year students.

11:30am – New Student Convocation @ Fine Arts Auditorium
– Required for new first-year students.

2:00pm – College Meetings

2:30-5:00pm – Registration Help Stations @ The Learning Commons
– The Office of Academic Advising will have advisors on hand to assist you in schedule adjustments.

2:30-5:00pm – Academic Department Showcase
– Meet faculty, get free swag, and learn more about your academic program. Visit all the departments – even if you aren’t studying with them! Links in the table below take you to each department’s event entry in Eagle Engage.

DepartmentLocation
College of Education Eagle ExperienceUniversity Hall, Rooms 125, 136
College of Science & Mathematics: Cornhole with the Dean & Departmental BoothsScience Center Courtyard
Fortune Telling with Communication ArtsStudent Union
Department of History ShowcaseStudent Union
Ask a Philosopher, Get a Balloon AnimalDepartment of Philosophy & Religious StudiesLearning Commons
Model UN Information SessionDepartment of Political Science & International StudiesStudent Union
Citizenship POINTS the WayDepartment of Political Science & International StudiesStudent Union
Department of Sociology & Anthropology Open HouseUniversity Hall
Department of World Languages ShowcaseLearning Commons
Can You Answer the Sphynx’s Riddle?University LibrariesLearning Commons
Department of Psychology Open HouseScience Center, Room 201
Pop-In Open HouseDepartment of Literature & Writing & LinguisticsGamble Hall Foyer
Pop by the ASCAcademic Success CenterLearning Commons
Betty’s Scavenger Hunt – Betty Foy Sanders Department of ArtStudent Union
College of Graduate Studies Graduate School ShowcaseStudent Union
Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health ShowcaseStudent Union
Eagle Motorsports Meet & Greet – Department of Mechanical EngineeringAnnex2, Room 124
Mechanical Engineering Molton Metal Casting DemoDepartment of Mechanical EngineeringAnnex2, Room 124
Mechanical Engineering Learning Center Open HouseDepartment of Mechanical EngineeringUniversity Hall, Room 240
Waters College of Health Professions Open HouseHealth Professions Building

6:30pm – CRI’s Glow Disc Party & Playfair @Armstrong Recreation Center (ARC)

  • Come hangout with Campus Recreation & Intramurals at the ARC and on our Intramural Fields. We have two events to offer you with Playfair starting at 6:30pm and the CRI Glow Disc Golf Party starting at 8pm.
    • 6:30-8:00pm – Join us for some awesome Playfair activities inside the Armstrong Recreation Center (ARC). You don’t want to miss this unique event with facilitator Fran De Leon! And participants get an Eagle Experience Rally Towel!
    • 8:00-10:00pm – CRI Glow Disc Golf Party: Live DJ, Pizza, Glow Disc Golf and Games on the Intramural Fields

Remember to check Eagle Engage daily to know all the things happening on campus!

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Last updated: 1/26/2023