Spark Schedule

Commuter Student Meetup & Dinner

Students living off campus can join this information session about the SPARK schedule and details on where to park, where to meet, and more. Click this link to join.

Blazer Grille

Student Union Take Over

Whether you like to be the star of the show or prefer board games and intimate conversations, this night is for you. Enjoy karaoke, baord games, crafts, eSports gaming, Playstation, XBox, pool tables, music and more on the First and Second floor of the Union. 

Optional: Check-in for SPARK to get your name badge.

Student Union

Rec It

Campus Recreation is opening the doors to new students only for food and fun. Climb the rock wall, compete in archery tag, play a pick-up game of basketball, and check out all the club sports and intramural sport options happening this Fall.

Optional: Check-in for SPARK to get your name badge.

Campus Recreation Center

8:30 am - 8:55 am

Check-in: SPARK

Get your lanyard and digital schedule.

Converse Square

(Outside Student Union)

9:00 am - 9:10 am

SPARK Kick Off

Hear from Dr. Vince Miller, Vice President for Student Affairs, before dismissing with your SPARK small group.

SPARK Workshop (Round 1 - 9:20am - 10:20am)

• Team Flare - Catch a Vision For Your Future 
• Team Blaze - Leader: It Starts with You
• Team Torch - Blazer Q&A: Student Leaders

SPARK Workshop (Round 2  - 10:30am - 11:30am)

• Team Torch- Catch a Vision For Your Future 
• Team Flare - Leader: It Starts with You
• Team Blaze - Blazer Q&A: Student Leaders

Student Union

 SPARK Workshop (Round 3 - 11:40am - 12:40pm)

• Team Blaze - Catch a Vision For Your Future 
• Team Torch - Leader: It Starts with You
• Team Flare - Blazer Q&A: Student Leaders

Student Union

12:55 PM - 2:00 PM

Lunch

Enjoy lunch provided by Aramark Dining Services. New students without a meal plan are free with VSU Student ID.

Palms Dining Hall and
Palms Quad

2:10 PM

Meet & Walk to Next Session

Meet at Converse Square (where you started your day) to walk with your team to the next session.

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Being a Blazer at VSU

Hear from student leaders about what it means to be part of the Blazer community and the values of the Blazer Creed.

Student Union Ballroom (3rd Floor)

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

SPARK Small Group Meetings

Recap the day with your SPARK student leader and discuss the new information you learned.

Various Meeting Locations

Break: Time on Your Own

Dinner

NEON Nights in the Student Union

Glow in the Dark roller skating, DJ, Dance Party, and more!

Check-in: New Student Convocation

New student attendees get a free t-shirt.

New Student Convocation

Hear from President Carvajal, SGA President Smith, and others during this formal program welcoming you to Valdosta State University.

Academic College Meetings

Meet with your academic deans and professors to learn about your academic program, what it's like to learn in college, what support resources are available and what academic student organizations exist.

Dismiss from PE Complex

Varius Locations on Campus

VSU Family BBQ

Enjoy lunch provided by Aramark Dining Services. New students without a meal plan are free with VSU Student ID.

Palms Dining Hall and
Palms Quad

Honors Program Student Meeting

Only for Honors Program students.

Student Union Meeting Room 1 (3rd floor)

Student Support Services Browse

• Tutoring
• Blazeview and Technology Teaching Computer Lab
• Access Office
• Career Opportunities
• Blazer Wellness
• Advising

Odum Library

First in Family to Attend College Meeting

Meet the Student Transitions staff and learn about resources and student support for students who are first in their family to attend college. We call you a First Generation Student!

Odum Library

Break: Time on Your Own

Dinner

Walk to PE Complex

Wear your new t-shirt for the class photo.

Spirit and Traditions Pep Rally & Closing Session

Let the cheerleaders, marching band, and the student Fire Pit (VSU's biggest fans) teach you the cheers and chants of being a student. Special guets may surprise you.

SPARK prizes and money are drawn during this session for students that attended all SPARK events.

Class Photo and Bon Fire

VSU Day at Wild Adventures Theme Park

Enjoy FREE admissions and parking with VSU ID to Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta!

10:00 am - 8:00 pm | Theme Park

11:00 am - 7:00 pm | Splash Island Water Park

VSU Buses will begin shuttle service from Oak Street Parking Lot bus stop behind PE Complex.

Local Shopping

VSU Buses will offer shuttle service from Oak Street Parking Lot behind PE Complex.

Oak Street Parking Lot

Find Your Classroom Campus Tours

Join a student tourguide who will show you buildings on campus and help you find your classrooms.

Student Union 2nd Floor Information Desk

Residence Hall Floor Meetings

If you are living on campus, you must attend this meeting to learn more about the important community standards for living in the residence hall. Meet your RA in your hall for this meeting.