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The first two weeks of each semester are called “Weeks of Welcome” (or WoW for short). Each campus coordinates a variety of social activities and educational programs aimed at easing the transition to college-level work after the summer break.
WoW events are a great way to meet other students, interact with faculty and staff, and get better acquainted with university resources, opportunities, and expectations.
Event schedules will be updated as more details are available. Check back often.
Monday, January 9, 2023
Event
Time
Location
Event Details
Welcome Back to Campus with FREE Chick-Fil-A Biscuits
Lobby
Enjoy FREE Chick-Fil-A biscuits while supplies last.
"Pop In to Get Involved"
Lobby
Enjoy FREE popcorn.
"Warm Up to Spring Semester" with a Hot Chocolate Bar
Lobby
Enjoy the FREE hot chocolate bar all week.
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Event
Time
Location
Event Details
"Warm Up to Spring Semester" with a Hot Chocolate Bar
Lobby
Enjoy the FREE hot chocolate bar all week.
"Pop In to Get Involved"
Lobby
Enjoy FREE popcorn.
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Event
Time
Location
Event Details
"Warm Up to Spring Semester" with a Hot Chocolate Bar
Lobby
Enjoy the FREE hot chocolate bar all week.
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Event
Time
Location
Event Details
Welcome Back to Campus with FREE Chick-Fil-A Biscuits
Lobby
Enjoy FREE Chick-Fil-A biscuits while supplies last.
Get the Semester Off to a "Sweet Start"
noon
Lobby
Enjoy hot baked cookies.
"Warm Up to Spring Semester" with a Hot Chocolate Bar
Lobby
Enjoy the FREE hot chocolate bar all week.
Friday, January 13, 2023
Event
Time
Location
Event Details
Get the Semester Off to a "Sweet Start"
noon
Lobby
Enjoy hot baked cookies.
"Warm Up to Spring Semester" with a Hot Chocolate Bar
Lobby
Enjoy the FREE hot chocolate bar all week.
Friday, January 20, 2023
Event
Time
Location
Event Details
MSA Student Program
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lobby
Details will be updated here when available.
Sponsored by Multicultural Student Affairs
Event schedules will be updated as more details are available. Check back often.
Monday, January 9, 2023
Event
Time
Location
Event Details
Welcome Table
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lower Lobby
Details will be updated here when available.
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Event
Time
Location
Event Details
Welcome Table
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Lower Lobby
Details will be updated here when available.
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Event
Time
Location
Event Details
Campus Resource Fair
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Lower Lobby
Details will be updated here when available.
Event schedules will be updated as more details are available. Check back often.
Monday, January 9, 2023
Event
Time
Location
Event Details
Join the Welcome Table!
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Hoag Student Center, Food Court
Sponsored by Student Involvement
150th Anniversary Celebration
4:oo p.m.
Library Technology Center, 3rd Floor
Sponsored by University Events
Meet Your Student Government!
5:30 p.m.
Hoag Student Center, ABC
Sponsored by Student Government Association
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Event
Time
Location
Event Details
Join the Welcome Table!
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Hoag Student Center, Food Court
Sponsored by Student Involvement
Virtual Reality (VR) Truck
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Hoag Student Center, Patio
Sponsored by Student Involvement
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Event
Time
Location
Event Details
MSA Spring Open House
noon
Hoag Student Center, Patio
Come learn more about Multicultural Student Affairs and our student organizations!
NEST Recruitment Table
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hoag Student Center, Patio
Come learn more about becoming an Orientation Leader and meet some of our leaders!
Sponsored by Nighthawk Engagement & Student Transitions (NEST)
Women's Basketball vs. Clayton State
5:30 p.m.
Convocation Center
Military Appreciation Night
Men's Basketball vs. Clayton State
7:30 p.m.
Convocation Center
Military Appreciation Night
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Event
Time
Location
Event Details
Office of Student Involvement (OSI) Weeks of Welcome Community Service
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Dahlonega campus
Looking to Start the school year off right with some community service? Join University Facilities and the Office of Student Involvement and work on some campus beatification projects.
Sign Up Online
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Event
Time
Location
Event Details
Nighthawks Fest
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Hoag Student Center, ABC Rooms or Recreation Center
Sponsored by Student Involvement
Iceless Ice Skating
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location will be updated when available.
Sponsored by Nighthawks Entertainment
Transfer "Hawk It Out" Tabling
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Stewart Center Patio
Meet and Greet with Transfer Support Staff and Transfer Coaches to receive campus resources, ask questions, and play interactive fun games to win prizes.
Sponsored by Nighthawk Engagement and Student Transitions (NEST)
Event schedules will be updated as more details are available. Check back often.
Monday, January 9, 2023
Event
Time
Location
Event Details
Join the Welcome Table!
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Student Center, Front Lobby
Sponsored by Student Involvement
Alternative Break Tabling
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Student Center, Food Court
Stop by and learn more about the AB program and how you can have a different experience during Spring Break while serving.
Sponsored by Student Involvement
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Event
Time
Location
Event Details
Join the Welcome Table!
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Hoag Student Center, Front Lobby
Sponsored by Student Involvement
NEST Recruitment Tabling
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Nesbitt Lobby
Come learn more about becoming an Orientation Leader and meet some of our leaders!
Sponsored by Nighthawk Engagement & Student Transitions (NEST)
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Event
Time
Location
Event Details
MSA Spring Open House
noon
Student Center Patio
Come learn more about Multicultural Student Affairs and our student organizations!
Student Government Association Open House
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Student Government Office
Come and grab some food and learn how to become a voice for students and create positive change on campus. Attending three consecutive SGA meetings makes you an official voting member. This is a great way to get involved and stay in the know!
Sponsored by Student Government Association
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Event
Time
Location
Event Details
Virtual Reality (VR) Truck
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Nesbitt Building (front area)
Sponsored by Student Involvement
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Event
Time
Location
Event Details
Nighthawks Fest
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Robinson Ballroom
Sponsored by Student Involvement
Transfer "Hawk It Out" Tabling
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Adult Learner/Transfer Student Lounge
Meet and Greet with Transfer Support Staff and Transfer Coaches to receive campus resources, ask questions, and play interactive fun games to win prizes.
Sponsored by Nighthawk Engagement and Student Transitions (NEST)
OSI WoW Community Service
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Gainesville campus
Looking to start the school year off right with some community service? Join University Facilities and the Office of Student Involvement and work on some campus beautification projects.
Sign Up Online
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Event
Time
Location
Event Details
Iceless Ice Skating
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Nesbitt Parking Deck
Sponsored by Nighthawks Entertainment
Event schedules will be updated as more details are available. Check back often.
Monday, January 9, 2023
Event
Time
Location
Event Details
Welcome Back
7:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
500 Building, Atrium
Warm up with some hot cocoa and coffee.
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Event
Time
Location
Event Details
Welcome Back
7:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
500 Building, Atrium
Warm up with some hot cocoa and coffee.
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Event
Time
Location
Event Details
Grab & Go Campus Critter with OSI
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Room 726
Sponsored by Student Involvement
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Event
Time
Location
Event Details
Donuts with the Deans
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Room 522
Sponsored by Student Involvement
Nighthawks Fest
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Room 522
Sponsored by Student Involvement
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Event
Time
Location
Event Details
Transfer "Hawk It Out" Tabling
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Student Resource Center Atrium
Meet and Greet with Transfer Support Staff and Transfer Coaches to receive campus resources, ask questions, and play interactive fun games to win prizes.
Sponsored by Nighthawk Engagement and Student Transitions (NEST)
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