New Student Orientation

Summer 2025 Orientation Dates

Freshman Orientation

Date	Event
June 3	First Orientation
June 5	Second Orientation
June 10	Third Orientation
June 12	Fourth Orientation
July 22	Fifth Orientation
July 24	Sixth Orientation

Transfer Student Orientation

Date	Event
July 23	Transfer Student Orientation

Welcome to the Bobcat Family

Freshman and Transfer Summer Orientation is designed for incoming students and their families to connect with others, be introduced to campus resources, and to complete any last steps toward enrollment. You will leave ready to begin your GC Journey!

Registration for Summer 2025 Orientation will open soon!

Get the Details on Freshman Orientation

During orientation, you will have the opportunity to speak with faculty, staff, current GCSU students, and other incoming students. In addition to these connections, you will hear from individuals who represent a wide array of life on campus—such as Academic Advising, University Housing, Public Safety, Fraternity & Sorority Life, and everything in between. While on campus, you will also take care of important next steps like picking up your Bobcat Card and visiting the campus bookstore.

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Note: You must log in to your application portal to register for Orientation. If you do not remember your login credentials, you can reset your password or contact the Office of Admissions.

Registration fee is $80 per student and $25 per guest.
*Cost of attendance includes all orientation programming.

freshman Orientation Agenda

Check-in

8:00am - 8:30am, Front Campus

Welcome Session

8:45am - 11:00am

Parent's Welcome Session: Russell Auditorium
Student's Welcome Session: Arts and Sciences Auditorium

College & Department Meetings

11:30am - various end times

Lunch

12:00pm - 2:00pm, The MAX

Bobcat Marketplace

1:00pm - 3:00pm, Maxwell Student Union & Magnolia Ballroom

The Bobcat Marketplace is the perfect opportunity to meet student organizations and university departments.

Fraternity & Sorority Life info Session

1:00pm - 1:30pm, Arts and Sciences Auditorium

We will have one info session with a Q&A

Open Houses

12:00pm - Various end times, most running until late afternoon

Get the details on Transfer Orientation

Registration fee is $50 per student and $25 per guest.
*Cost of attendance includes all orientation programming.

View the agenda from 2023 to get an idea of what's to come!

Transfer Orientation Agenda:

Check-in:

8:15 - 9 a.m., Front Campus

University Welcome:

9 a.m., A&S Auditorium

Take Care of Business (Bobcat ID, Bookstore, Academic Advising, Financial Aid, Etc.):

10:45 a.m., various locations

Lunch:

11:30 a.m.

Open Houses:

12:45 p.m. - Various end times, most running until late afternoon

Parents and Families

The college experience not only for students but for parents and families too! Loved ones support and enrich our student's college experience. View our list of resources for parents and families.

Other Orientation Sessions

August Orientation

August Orientation is a shortened version of the summer orientation sessions. Like the summer sessions, students will have an opportunity to hear from faculty and staff, participate in a Q&A session with Orientation Leaders, and get their bobcat card. More information will be sent out to the email address listed on the registration form prior to the event.