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

Click here to register your orientation session.

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

More information coming soon!

Tuesday, August 11

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

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Wednesday, August 12

Breakfast
7:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Cafe

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Thursday, August 13

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

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Friday, August 14

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

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Saturday, August 15

Brunch
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Cafeteria

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Sunday, August 16

Brunch
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Cafeteria

More information coming soon!

Additional Resources