New Pioneer Orientation

Welcome to GSU New Pioneers!

New Pioneer Orientation is designed to help new students create meaningful connections, become familiar with GSU policies and procedures, connect with various offices and their caring, dedicated staff, and learn about all the services GSU provides. Attendance is expected at all scheduled Orientation events. 

2026 Pioneer Preview New Student Orientation Sessions: 

Thursday, June 18
Friday, July 31
Saturday, August 1
Monday, August 3
Friday, August 7
Saturday, August 8

Register your orientation session here.

Save-the-Date: Move-in and Welcome Week 

New Student Move-in will take place on Monday, August 10 and kicks-off Welcome Week will run from Monday, August 10 through Sunday, August 16.

Select Your Move-In/Check-In Time

Residential Student attending orientation (other than June 18) have the option to move into the residence halls after their session concludes. Please indicate on your orientation registration form if you plan to move-in following your session.

All new students must move-in on Monday, August 10 unless they do so during an orientation. If you plan on utilizing this traditional move-in day, please complete the form below. 

All commuter students must select a check-in time for Monday, August 10.

New Student Residence Hall Move-In

New Student Commuter Check-In

Welcome Week 2026 Schedule

Monday, August 10

Check-In Begins
8:00 AM | North Campus Entrance

Move-In
All Day | Goodwin Hall

Lunch
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Cafeteria

Welcome Rally
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Fine Arts Center

Photos, Goodbyes, and Shirt Giveaway
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Fine Arts Center

New Student Networking Dinner
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | MCCC Ballroom

Fire, Lawn Games, and S'mores
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Alumni Center Lawn

Free Time
10:00 PM

Tuesday, August 11

Breakfast
7:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Cafeteria

Orientation Make-Up Session
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Fine Arts Center

Substance Abuse Prevention Session
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Fine Arts Center

Lunch
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Cafeteria

Ask us Anything with Student Life
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Cafeteria

Organization and Community Fair
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Amphitheater

Escape Rooms
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | MCCC Ballroom

Dinner
4:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Cafeteria 

Tie Dye
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Clark Hall Lawn

Trivia with Chicken and Waffles
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Musket

Free Time
10:00 PM

Wednesday, August 12

Breakfast
7:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Cafeteria

Suicide Prevention Session
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Fine Arts Center

Lunch
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Cafeteria

Ask us Anything with Student Life
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Cafeteria

GSU 100 Sessions
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Assigned Classroom

Library Open House with School Supplies and DIY Crafts
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | RFK Library

Dinner
4:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Cafeteria 

Residence Hall Recipes
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Musket

Karaoke and Pub Food
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Musket

Free Time
10:00 PM

Thursday, August 13

Breakfast
7:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Cafeteria

Title IX Session
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Fine Arts Center

Lunch
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Cafeteria

Ask us Anything with Student Life
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Cafeteria

GSU 100 Sessions
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Assigned Classrooms

Honors Program Meeting
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Assigned Classroom 

Campus Office Fair
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Musket

Relaxation Station with Sensory Activities
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Musket

Dinner
4:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Cafeteria 

Wii Sports
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Musket

Campus Festival
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Amphitheater

Free Time
10:00 PM

Friday, August 14

Breakfast
7:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Cafeteria

Campus Employment Session
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Pioneer Support Center

Lunch
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Cafeteria

Smoothie Bike
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Amphitheater

Convocation
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Fine Arts Center

Water Gun Painting
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Clark Hall Lawn

Dinner
4:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Cafeteria 

Impaired Mario Cart with Residence Life
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Musket

Freshmen Feud Gameshows with Cereal Bar
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Musket

Free Time
11:00 PM

Saturday, August 15

Brunch
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Cafeteria

Lawn Games
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

FIFA Esports Tournament
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Esports Arena

Dinner 
4:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Cafeteria 

Residence Hall Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Fine Arts Center

Intramural Basketball
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Movie and Popcorn
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Alumni Center Lawn

Free Time
11:00 PM

Sunday, August 16

Brunch
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Cafeteria

Open Swim
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Pool

Intramural Pickleball
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Lilly Gym

Dinner
4:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Cafeteria 

Table and Trading Card Games
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Free Time
8:00 PM

Additional Resources

• First Year Student Residence Hall Tips