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.

Palms Dining Hall

Odum Library Social!

Books take you on an adventure! Explore your “camp-us” library and get connected with new students like you. Hike through the library for fun activities like tabletop games, coloring and crafts, ice-breakers, puzzles, and more. Plus, campers can collect merit buttons and enjoy S’mores snacks! 

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, board games, crafts, eSports gaming, Playstation, XBOX, pool tables, music, and more throughout the Student Union.

Student Life also will be presenting Guardians of the Galaxy 3 in the Student Union Theater starting at 7:30pm.

Student Union

Fun on the Front Lawn

Begin your journey at VSU where you will complete it...on our beautiful front lawn. The front lawn is where we will host your family and graduating class for commencement. Join us for food, fun, and the best place to make new friends. 

Front Lawn

9:30am - 9:50am

Check-in: Recieve Your Lanyard + Digital Schedule

10:00 am - 10:10 am

SPARK Kick Off

Hear from Dr. Vince Miller, Vice President for the Division of Enrollment & Student Affairs, before dismissing with your SPARK small group.

SPARK Workshop (Round 1 - 10:20am - 11:05am)

Leadership: It starts with you!

SPARK Workshop (Round 2  - 11:15am - 12:00pm)

Catch a vision & Get set for the future!

Student Union

SPARK Workshop (Round 3 - 12:10pm - 12:55pm)

iBlaze: Igniting your Blazer Success Story!

Student Union

1:05 PM - 2:20 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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Afternoon Session

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Break Time - On your Own

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Dinner 

Various Meeting Locations

Playlist Bingo

Check-in: New Student Convocation

New student attendees get a free t-shirt.

New Student Convocation

Hear from President Carvajal, SGA President Burnett, 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

Various 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
• Student Success

Break Time! Have fun on your own.

Dinner

Spirit + Traditions Pep Rally

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.