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.
Schedule your Pioneer Preview New Student Orientation Session
Click here to register for the Tuesday, August 5 or Thursday, August 7 orientation session.
Save-the-Date: Move-in and Welcome Week
New Student Move-in will take place on Monday, August 11 and kicks-off Welcome Week will run from August 11 through August 17.
Select Your Move-In/Check-In Time
New Student Residence Hall Move-In
Welcome Week 2025 Schedule
- Monday, August 11
Check-In Begins
8:00 AM | North Campus EntranceMove-In
All Day | Goodwin and Pickens HallsPioneer Picnic
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Clark Hall LawnWelcome Rally
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Fine Arts CenterPhotos and Goodbyes
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Fine Arts CenterNetworking Dinner
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Mollohan Center BallroomFire and S’mores
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Alumni House Lawn- Tuesday, August 12
Breakfast
7:00 AM – 10:30 AM | CafeteriaOrientation Make-up
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Fine Arts CenterTitle IX
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Fine Arts CenterLunch
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | CafeteriaCampus and & Community Fair
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Clark Hall LawnEscape Rooms/Puzzle Challenges
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | TBDDinner
4:30 PM – 8:00 PM | CafeteriaPub Food Night
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Rusty MusketKaraoke
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Rusty Musket- Wednesday, August 13
Breakfast
7:00 AM – 10:30 AM | CafeSubstance Abuse & Prevention
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Fine Arts CenterLunch
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | CafeteriaGSU 100 Sessions
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Assigned LocationsTie Dye
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Clark Hall LawnDinner
4:30 PM – 8:00 PM | CafeteriaResidence Hall Recipes
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Rusty MusketTrivia and Tortillas
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Rusty Musket- Thursday, August 14
Breakfast
7:00 AM – 10:30 AM | CafeteriaCampus Employment Session
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Pioneer Support CenterMental Health
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Fine Arts CenterLunch
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | CafeteriaGSU 100 Sessions
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Assigned LocationsIntramural Showcase
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | MCCC 315eSports Recruitment Event
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | eSports ArenaDoor Decoration Event
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Goodwin HallDinner
4:30 PM – 8:00 PM | CafeteriaFestival Style Activities
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Downtown/Goodwin/TBD- Friday, August 15
Breakfast
7:00 AM – 10:30 AM | CafeteriaStudent Organization Events/Mixer
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Clark Hall Lawn/CampusLunch
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | CafeteriaLetters to Yourself
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | CafeteriaConvocation
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Fine Arts CenterDinner
4:30 PM – 8:00 PM | CafeteriaDouble Dare Game Show Event
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Rusty MusketIce Cream Social
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Rusty Musket- Saturday, August 16
Brunch
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | CafeteriaFree Time - Olympic/Lawn Games
TBA | Clark Hall LawnFree Time - Open Swim
TBA | PoolDinner
4:30 PM – 8:00 PM | CafeteriaMovie and Popcorn
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Alumni House Lawn- Sunday, August 17
Brunch
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | CafeteriaFree Time Activities
Times and locations to be announcedDinner
4:30 PM – 8:00 PM | CafeteriaResidence Life Block Party
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Pioneer Village