First-Year Student Orientation Day

This is a general overview of your Blazer Beginnings First-Year Student orientation session. As you will see, the day is structured to allow you to personalize your experience. Your day begins with time to meet with various campus departments, learn about what we have to offer, and even complete some of the tasks you may still have on your New Student Checklist. You will receive a detailed agenda when you arrive for your session.

9:00am - 10:00am	Check-in at the Student Union Plan your arrival time accordingly to maximize the self-guided portion of the day.
9:00 - 11:30am	Concurrent Interactive Engagement Resources This is a self-guided portion of the day during which you can visit all the offices that you still need to meet with to complete the actions on your New Student Checklist (meet with a Financial Aid Officer, learn about Meal Plans, see a residence hall room, take your ID picture, etc.) as well as learn about other important departments and places on campus (browse the Bookstore, learning about our tutoring services, etc.). This portion of the day will involve walking outside and into different buildings on-campus. It gets hot in South Georgia, but in side the air conditioning can be cold. Please dress comfortably and weather-appropriate. Light layers and comfortable walking shoes are encouraged. Please plan to arrive early enough to utilize this time to your advantage.
11:30am-12:45pm	Palms Dining Hall Open (Lunch is included as part of your Orientation Day)
1:00pm	Group Orientation Sessions Begin
***Plan for your day to end by 5:30.