Weeks of Welcome
Weeks of Welcome is an exciting and vibrant series of events spread out amongst our 5 campuses, designed to welcome new and returning students to campus at the start of the academic year.
This weeklong celebration is packed with activities, workshops, and social events aimed at helping students transition into college life, build connections, and get acquainted with campus resources and opportunities. These weeks offer something for everyone.
Events
| Event | Campus | Location | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Fall Break 2026 Registration Service Learning Trip to Orlando, FL |
All Campuses | Online | 8/1 - 24 | |
| Moved In? What's Next? | Cochran | Outside of Gateway and Knights Hall | 8/8 | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| First Steps to Success | Cochran | Walker Hall | 8/11 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| School of Computing - Welcome Bash | Cochran | Alderman Hall | 8/10 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| New Student Convocation | Cochran | Morris Gym | 8/10 | 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
|
Paint, Chill & Connect: Pre-Semester Kickoff |
Cochran | Welch Hall | 8/11 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Need Help? Ask Me! | Cochran | Walker Hall & Grace Hall (Outside) | 8/12 - 13 | 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
|
Stuff-a-Plush |
Cochran | Welch Hall | 8/12 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Pop into the Semester | Cochran | Outside Grade Hall | 8/12 | 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| School of Health Sciences - Welcome Bash (Nursing) | Cochran | Dillard Hall 110 | 8/12 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| School of Health Sciences - Welcome Bash (Rehabilitation Science & Fitness) | Cochran | Dillard Hall - Outside Lawn | 8/12 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| First Impressions Boutique: Resume & Outfit Refresh | Cochran | Sanford Hall 112 | 8/13 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
|
Silent Headphone Glow Party |
Cochran | Grassy Area by the Pool | 8/13 | 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. |
|
Welcome Back, Online Knights |
Online | Teams | 8/14 | 5:00 p.m. |
| Women's Soccer vs. SCAD-Savannah (Preseason Match) | Cochran | NeSmith Field | 8/15 | 6:00 p.m. |
| Digital Scavenger Hunt | Online | 8/17 - 31 | ||
|
Wake Up with Campus Activities Board (CAB) |
Cochran | Outside of Georgia Hall | 8/17 | 8:30 a.m. |
| School of Business - Welcome Bash | Cochran | Walker Hall | 8/18 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Ask an Academic Success Coach - Pop-Up | Cochran | Walker Hall | 8/18 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
| Library Welcome Bash - Drop-In | Cochran | Roberts Library | 8/18 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Esports Tournament | Cochran | Papa John’s area inside the Wellness Center | 8/18 | 5:30 p.m. |
|
Speed Friending |
Cochran | Welch Hall | 8/18 | 6:00 p.m. |
| School of Health Sciences - Welcome Bash (Respiratory Therapy) | Cochran | Georgia Hall | 8/18 | 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
|
Volunteer and Part-Time Job Fair |
Cochran | Georgia Hall | 8/19 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
|
How to Navigate ALEKS for Math - Workshop |
Online | 8/19 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | |
| School of Arts and Letters - Welcome Bash | Cochran | Alderman Hall | 8/19 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
|
R&B Bingo |
Cochran | Welch Hall | 8/19 | 5:00 p.m. |
|
Pickeball Tournament |
Cochran | Pickeball Courts | 8/19 | 7:00 p.m. |
|
Campus Activities Board (CAB) Kickback |
Cochran | Welch Hall | 8/20 | 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Knights LEAD Kick-Off (First-Year Experience) | Cochran | Sanford Hall | 8/21 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
| Emerging Leaders Kick-Off (Upperclassmen) | Cochran | Sanford Hall 112 | 8/21 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |