WELCOME TO SPARK 2026! 

SPARK is designed exclusively for new students. Whether you are an incoming freshman, transfer or commuter student, SPARK is your gateway to discovering all that VSU has to offer and is the perfect way to kickstart your college journey! 

WELCOME HOME DINNER UNDER THE PALMS! 6:00PM at Palms Dining Hall

Join your RA & hall mates at Palms Dining Hall for a Luau themed dinner to kick off SPARK week! 

COURTYARD CRAWL 7:00pm-10:00pm 
Tonight you'll get to know the campus and your hall mates by touring the different green spaces on campus, playing games, free food, and music!

BLAZER QUEST, RESOURCE & PART TIME JOB FAIR: 10:00AM 

 

STUDENT UNION TAKE OVER: 7:00PM-9:00PM
Take over the Student Union with us and enjoy activities like Karaoke, Arts & Crafts, Line Dancing, and more!

NEW STUDENT CONVOCATION 9:00AM
We're so excited for you to get to VSU that we're planning an extra special celebration just for you! This morning is all about preparing for academic success. 

PEP RALLY & REAMS FIELD PARTY 7:00PM
Tonight you'll learn what it really means to have Blazer Spirit! 

WET & WILD DAY 12:00PM-3:00PM
Beat the Valdosta heat with water games, slides, music, and free food! 

LOCAL SHOPPING: 12:00PM-4:00PM
VSU Buses will take you to Walmart & Target to get any last minute items you need to be successful this semester! 

 

RESIDENCE HALL FLOOR MEETINGS 5:00PM
Meet your floor mates & your RA. 

Frequently Asked Questions:

All new, undergraduate students taking classes at VSU. Yes, those living on campus and those commuting to VSU. New transfer students are welcome too! 
*Important: If you are participating in sorority recruitment, marching band, fall athletics, and other early move-in programs you should not follow the SPARK schedule.

It’s fun. You will learn more about campus life, involvement, and academics before starting classes. You meet new people. It’s free, just bring your VSU One Card student ID!

 You should plan to attend all of the events this week. Check out the Schedule for more info! 

We are checking you into each event...for chances to win PRIZES and even MONEY! SPARK is designed to help you navigate college life and be successful here. If you want to start your VSU journey on the right foot, this is the way to do it!