Weeks of Welcome

Saturday, August 28

• First Saturday of Service, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Participate by doing local community service or "paying it forward" by doing a nice deed for someone else!

Tuesday, August 31

• SGA Town Hall, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m., Virtual
  • Meet your SGA leadership and learn about how to be a voice for students at University of North Georgia! 

Wednesday, September 1

• Student Convocation, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Start the year off right with our annual student convocation welcome with messages from University of North Georgia Cabinet members and student leaders.

Thursday, September 2

• Transfer Trivia, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Virtual
  • The Nighthawk Engagement & Student Transitions Transfer Coaches will facilitate a Transfer Trivia event with transfer students to engage them at their home campus and connect with other transfer students. 

Thursday, September 9

• Fresh Check Day, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Fresh Check Day is an uplifting mental health promotion and suicide prevention event that includes interactive expo booths, peer-to-peer messaging, support of multiple campus departments and groups, free food, entertainment, and exciting prizes and giveaways. 

Monday, August 23

• Welcome Back Party, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Cumming Campus Pavilion

Tuesday, August 24

• Blue Lights with Public Safety, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m., First Floor Lobby

Thursday, August 26

• Student Convocation, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Cumming Campus Pavilion
  • Start the year off right with our annual student convocation welcome with messages from University of North Georgia Cabinet members and student leaders.
• Student Lounge Ribbon Cutting, 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., Second Floor Lobby

Saturday, August 28

• First Saturday of Service, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Participate by doing local community service or "paying it forward" by doing a nice deed for someone else!

Monday, August 30

• Cumming Resource Fair, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m., Parking Lot Sidewalk

Tuesday, August 31

• Consent is Tea, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Cumming Campus Pavilion
• SGA Town Hall, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m., Virtual
  • Meet your SGA leadership and learn about how to be a voice for students at University of North Georgia! 

Wednesday, September 1

• Second Year Social, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m., Cumming Campus Pavilion

Thursday, September 2

• "Donut" Forget to Apply to Be an Orientation Leader, 8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
  • The Nighthawk Engagement & Student Transitions Orientation Leaders and Pro Staff will be handing out donuts and made-to-order (K-Cup) coffee to students for a quick pick-me-up as they head to their classes. This event will also be the first event to promote Orientation Leader recruitment for the 2022-2023 orientation team
• Transfer Trivia, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m., Virtual
  • The Nighthawk Engagement & Student Transitions Transfer Coaches will facilitate a Transfer Trivia event with transfer students to engage them at their home campus and connect with other transfer students. 

Tuesday, September 7

• Fresh Check Day, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Fresh Check Day is an uplifting mental health promotion and suicide prevention event that includes interactive expo booths, peer-to-peer messaging, support of multiple campus departments and groups, free food, entertainment, and exciting prizes and giveaways. 

Friday, August 20

• Multicultural Student Affairs Glow Party, 7 p.m. – 11 p.m., Chow Hall Veranda
  • This event will feature a live DJ and it will bring students together for a night of fun, social interaction, and breaking the ice with the start of a new academic year!

Saturday, August 21

• RHA/OSI Movie Night, 8 p.m. – 11 p.m., Promenade
  • Enjoy a late night movie with your fellow Nighthawks after you've settled into your new "home!"

Monday, August 23

• Welcome Tents, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Hoag bus stop & Chow Dining Hall
  • Welcome students and help with directions.
• Student Convocation, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m., Convocation Center
  • Start the year off right with our annual student convocation welcome with messages from University of North Georgia Cabinet members and student leaders.

Tuesday, August 24

• Welcome Tents, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Hoag bus stop & Chow Dining Hall
  • Welcome students and help with directions.
• Transfer "Hawk It Out" Tabling Event, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Hoag 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.
• Welcome Back Game Truck by Multicultural Student Affairs, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • This event will host the Atlanta Game Truck with the Multicultural Student Affairs Staff and Student Leaders to welcome students back to campus.
• Campus Recreation and Wellness Open House, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Rec Center
  • Campus Recreation and Wellness is pulling out all the stops! Come see what CRW has going on with fun, games, and food!

Wednesday, August 25

• Transfer Lounge Open House, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Student Center Transfer Lounge
  • This event will highlight the new transfer lounge as a space for transfer students to connect with their peers, utilize campus resources, and realize their value here at University of North Georgia.
• Self-Care in College, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Hoag Patio
  • Self-Care Welcome Kits for students
• Dance Party, 8 p.m. – 11 p.m., Promenade
  • The event is an outdoor 'welcome back' dance party

 Saturday, August 28

• First Saturday of Service, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Participate by doing local community service or "paying it forward" by doing a nice deed for someone else!

Sunday, August 29

• Welcome Back Event, 5 p.m., St. Luke Parish Center
  • Sponsored by Catholic Campus Ministry
  • Free food and refreshments! 

Monday, August 30

• Multicultural Student Affairs Welcome Day Event/Open House, 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., Multicultural Student Affairs Suite
  • Each year, the Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) office holds and encourages all incoming freshmen to attend the Welcome Day event. This event is designed to make all students feel welcome on campus, build a sense of community, and introduce students to the services that MSA offers. We are also revealing the new suite and this event will serve as a “Meet the New Director” Event.

Tuesday, August 31

• Transfer Lounge Open House, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Student Center Transfer Lounge
  • This event will highlight the new transfer lounge as a space for transfer students to connect with their peers, utilize campus resources, and realize their value here at University of North Georgia.
• Relationships 101, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Hoag Patio
  • Creating Healthy Relationships in College - Free giveaways
• SGA Town Hall, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Virtual
  • Meet your SGA leadership and learn about how to be a voice for students at University of North Georgia!

Wednesday, September 1

• Nighthawks Fest, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Drill Field
  • Nighthawks Fest is a Student Organization Fair. We invite all registered student groups to register and hold a table to help improve campus outreach and to help all students find a new place on campus!
• Hypnotist: Chris Jones, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., Memorial Hall Gym
  • Chris Jones of Double Take and America's Got Talent is one of the newest and most energetic performers in the college market. Chris Jones has been taking his insane hypnosis show to universities across the country. Chris Jones offers a performance unlike any other and guarantees to work with your event planners to draw the biggest audience possible

Thursday, September 2

• "Donut" Forget to Apply to Be an Orientation Leader, 8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
  • The Nighthawk Engagement & Student Transitions Orientation Leaders and Pro Staff will be handing out donuts and made-to-order (K-Cup) coffee to students for a quick pick-me-up as they head to their classes. This event will also be the first event to promote Orientation Leader recruitment for the 2022-2023 orientation team
• Transfer Trivia Event, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Hoag ABC room
  • The Nighthawk Engagement & Student Transitions Transfer Coaches will facilitate a Transfer Trivia event with transfer students to engage them at their home campus and connect with other transfer students.
• Greek-a-Palooza, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Drill Field

Wednesday, September 8

• Fresh Check Day, 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Fresh Check Day is an uplifting mental health promotion and suicide prevention event that includes interactive expo booths, peer-to-peer messaging, support of multiple campus departments and groups, free food, entertainment, and exciting prizes and giveaways

Monday, August 23

• Weeks Of Welcome Tents, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Student Center and Nesbitt Patios
  • Meet and Greet tents with swag
• Student Convocation, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Gym
  • Start the year off right with our annual student convocation welcome with messages from University of North Georgia Cabinet members and student leaders.

Tuesday, August 24

• Weeks Of Welcome Tents, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Student Center and Nesbitt Patios
  • Meet and Greet tents with swag
• Transfer "Hawk It Out" Tabling Event, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Student Center Commons
  • Meet and Greet with Transfer Support Staff and Transfer Coaches to receive campus resources, ask questions, and play interactive fun games to win prizes.

Wednesday, August 25

• Welcome Back Snow Cone Truck by Multicultural Student Affairs, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Volleyball Court
  • This event will host the Snow Cone Truck with the Multicultural Student Affairs Staff and Student Leaders to welcome students back to campus.

Thursday, August 26

• Donuts with the Deans, 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m., Student Center Patio
  • Come out eat a free donut and share stories with the fabulous campus deans.

Saturday, August 28

• First Saturday of Service, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Participate by doing local community service or "paying it forward" by doing a nice deed for someone else!
• Annual Starlight Celebration, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Monday, August 30

• "Donut" Forget to Apply to Be an Orientation Leader, 8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
  • The Nighthawk Engagement & Student Transitions Orientation Leaders and Pro Staff will be handing out donuts and made-to-order (K-Cup) coffee to students for a quick pick-me-up as they head to their classes. This event will also be the first event to promote Orientation Leader recruitment for the 2022-2023 orientation team
• Bazooka Ball, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.,  Quad
  • A different style of paintball using foam molded golf balls that can shoot up to 100′. The best part is that they don’t hurt when you get hit! Play four vs. four or five vs. five, depending on space.

Tuesday, August 31

• Multicultural Student Affairs Welcome Day Event, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Robinson Ballroom
  • Each year, the Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) office holds and encourages all incoming freshmen to attend the Welcome Day event. This event is designed to make all students feel welcome on campus, build a sense of community, and introduce students to the services that MSA offers.
• Nighthawks Entertainment Gainesville Tabling/Giveaways, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Quad
  • Get introduced to the new student exec team along with winning giveaways and other prizes and learn how to get engaged on campus.
• Adult Learners Meet and Greet, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., Adult Learners Lounge in the Office of Student Involvement
  • Nighthawk Engagement & Student Transitions staff will share some resources to help them reach their academic goals. All adult learners are invited to have casual chat with us. Let us know how we can help you!
• SGA Town Hall, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Virtual
  • Meet your SGA leadership and learn about how to be a voice for students at University of North Georgia!

Wednesday, September 1

• Nighthawks Fest, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., 5 p.m. – 6 p.m., Quad
  • Nighthawks Fest is a Student Organization Fair. We invite all registered student groups to register and hold a table to help improve campus outreach and to help all students find a new place on campus!
• Military Resource Center Open House, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., MRC (Dunlap-Mathis 119)
  • Military Resource Center has computer labs, lounge area, small kitchenette for student veterans. We invite all students to visit Military Resource Center so if they know students who have served or currently serving in the US Armed Forces, they can help us spread the word.

Thursday, September 2

• Transfer Trivia Event, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Robinson Ballroom
  • The Nighthawks Engagement & Student Transitions Transfer Coaches will facilitate a Transfer Trivia event with transfer students to engage them at their home campus and connect with other transfer students.

Wednesday, September 8

• Fresh Check Day, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Fresh Check Day is an uplifting mental health promotion and suicide prevention event that includes interactive expo booths, peer-to-peer messaging, support of multiple campus departments and groups, free food, entertainment, and exciting prizes and giveaways. 

Monday, August 23

• Weeks of Welcome Tents, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Quad
  • Meet and Greet tents with swag

Tuesday, August 24

• Weeks of Welcome Tents, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Quad
  • Meet and Greet tents with swag
• Transfer "Hawk It Out" Tabling Event, 10 a.m - 1 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.

Wednesday, August 25

• Donuts with the Deans, 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m., Student Resource Center Atrium
  • Come join the Deans for a donut or two.
• Student Convocation, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Quad
  • Start the year off right with our annual student convocation welcome with messages from University of North Georgia Cabinet members and student leaders.
• Grab & Go Welcome Dinner, 5 p.m., Quad
  • Free dinner pickup for students while supplies last. 

Friday, August 27

• Wellness Hall Open House, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m., Wellness Hall (726)
  • Come by and see the new additions to the Wellness hall in 726.

Saturday, August 28

• First Saturday of Service, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Participate by doing local community service or "paying it forward" by doing a nice deed for someone else!

Monday, August 30

• Goat Yoga, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Quad
  • Come learn yoga with goats.
• Student Veterans Resource Table, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Quad
  • Nighthawk Engagement & Student Transitions staff will share some resources to help them reach their academic goals. All Student Veterans are invited to have casual chat with us. Let us know how we can help you!

Tuesday, August 31

• Welcome to Watkinsville, 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m., Quad
  • Meet with local vendors and learn about Watkinsville.
• SGA Town Hall, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Virtual
  • Meet your SGA leadership and learn about how to be a voice for students at University of North Georgia! 

Wednesday, September 1

• "Donut" Forget to Apply to Be an Orientation Leader, 8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
  • The Nighthawk Engagement & Student Transitions Orientation Leaders and Pro Staff will be handing out donuts and made-to-order (K-Cup) coffee to students for a quick pick-me-up as they head to their classes. This event will also be the first event to promote Orientation Leader recruitment for the 2022-2023 orientation team
• Nighthawks Fest, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m., Quad
  • Nighthawks Fest is a Student Organization Fair. We invite all registered student groups to register and hold a table to help improve campus outreach and to help all students find a new place on campus!

Thursday, September 2

• Mini job fair, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Quad
  • Need a job close to campus. Join us for a mini job fair with local companies.
• Transfer Trivia, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., Virtual
  • The Nighthawk Engagement & Student Transitions Transfer Coaches will facilitate a Transfer Trivia event with transfer students to engage them at their home campus and connect with other transfer students. 

Thursday, September 9

• Fresh Check Day, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Fresh Check Day is an uplifting mental health promotion and suicide prevention event that includes interactive expo booths, peer-to-peer messaging, support of multiple campus departments and groups, free food, entertainment, and exciting prizes and giveaways.