Weeks of Welcome

New Student Orientation (hosted by Student Success & New Student Programs)
9:00am - 3:00pm
James M. Baker University Center

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One Stop Shop (hosted by Student Success & New Student Programs)
9:00am - 5:00pm
University Center

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Food Truck Wednesdays (hosted by Dining Services)
10:30am - 2:00pm
UC Plaza 1 (Outside)

Move-In Day 1 (hosted by Housing & Residence Life)
9:00am - 5:00pm
Laker Hall

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Laker's EDGE Move-in (hosted by Student Success & New Student Programs)
9:00am - 5:00pm
Laker Hall

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One Stop Shop (hosted by Student Success & New Student Programs)
9:00am - 5:00pm
University Center

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Freshman Premiere (hosted by Student Success & New Student Programs)
1:00pm - 4:0pm
Location: TBA

One Stop Shop (hosted by Student Success & New Student Programs)
9:00am - 5:00pm
University Center

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Move-In Day 2 (hosted by Housing & Residence Life)
9:00am - 5:00pm
Laker Hall/Laker Village

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Freshman Convocation (hosted by Student Success & New Student Programs)
10:00am - 11:00am
The Loch

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Quad Photo w/Bent Tree (hosted by Student Success & New Student Programs)
11:00am - 11:15am
UC Quad

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Student and Family Brunch @ Dining (hosted by Dining Services)
11:30am - 1:00pm
Lakeside Dining Hall

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Freshman Premier (hosted by Student Success & New Student Programs)
Students will gain valuable information on how to prepare for and succeed in their first-year through an interactive presentation that covers academic expectations, time management, campus involvement, and strategies for balancing coursework with personal responsibilities. Following the presentation, students will participate in a team-based campus scavenger hunt designed to help them locate their classrooms, identify key campus resources, and become familiar with important campus buildings. Through friendly competition and collaboration, students will increase their confidence navigating campus, build connections with peers, and feel more prepared for the start of the semester
Time: TBA
Location: TBA

Laker's EDGE Breakfast (hosted by Student Success & New Student Programs)
10:30am - 1:00pm
Lakeside Dining

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Casino Night(hosted byStudent Success & New Student Programs)
Students will enjoy various casino style games while meeting other 1st year students. There will also be opportunities for students to win big and small prizes.
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: TBA

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Soccer Game: Men's Team vs GA State (hosted by Athletics)
Come to Laker Field to watch your Laker men's soccer team play Georgia State in a scrimmage at 7 p.m. inside Laker Field! Students are free!
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Laker Field

New Student Orientation (hosted by Student Success & New Student Programs)
9:00am - 3:00pm
James M. Baker University Center

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One Stop Shop (hosted by Student Success & New Student Programs)
9:00am - 5:00pm
Library

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Culture of Care: Welcome to the Care Center (hosted by Dean of Students/Care Center)
A First-Week Welcome Tabling Event to Introduce Students to the Care Center and provide snacks and refreshments to new and returning students!
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: TBA

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First Day Novelties (hosted by Laker Life)
11:00am - 3:00pm
Location: TBA

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Center for Academic Success @ Laker Hall (hosted by Center for Academic Success)
3:00pm
Laker Hall

One Stop Shop (hosted by Student Success & New Student Programs)
9:00am - 5:00pm
Library

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Student Part-Time Job Fair (hosted by Career & Professional Development)
10:00am - 2:00pm
Location: TBA

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Major Mixers (hosted by Student Government Association)
11:00am - 1:00pm
Location: tBA

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Stretching with SGA (hosted by Student Government Association)
6:00pm - 7:00pm
SAC Fitness Center Court 2

Center for Academic Success - Fall Open House (hosted by Center for Academic Success)
Howdy, Lakers! Saddle up for the Fall Open House: CAS Rodeo! Stop by to meet the Center for Academic Success team, check out our CAS study location in Edgewater, and learn how our services and resources can help you have a successful semester.
10:00am - 2:00pm
Center for Academic Success - Edgewater Hall

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Food Truck Wednesdays (hosted by Dining Services)
10:30am - 2:00pm
UC Plaza 1 (Outside)

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Welcome Back to the SAC (hosted by Laker Life)
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Student Activities Center

First-Generation Connection Kick Off Event (hosted by Dean of Students Office)
A Welcome Event Aimed at Engagement with First-Generation Faculty, Staff, Students. Students can stop by and learn about our first-generation engagement programs, snack and socialize with other first-generation students, faculty, and staff as well as sign up for our First-Gen Loch'd In Event ListServ.
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Location: TBA

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Center for Academic Success - Fall Open House (hosted by Center for Academic Success)
Howdy, Lakers! Saddle up for the Fall Open House: CAS Rodeo in Laker Hall! Stop by to meet the Center for Academic Success team, check out our CAS study location in Laker Hall, and learn how our services and resources can help you have a successful semester.
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Center for Academic Success - Laker Hall 361

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All I See Is Letters & Colors (hosted by Fraternity Sorority Council)
6:00pm - 8:00pm
SAC Ballroom

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Block Party (tentative) (hosted by Fraternity Sorority Council)
9:00pm - 12:00am
UC Plaza

Laker Trail Blazer Students Move In (hosted by Laker Trail Blazers)
9:00am - 5:00pm
Laker Hall

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Carnival (hosted by Campus Events Council)
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Parking Lot K and L

Welcome BBBack Fest (hosted by the Beta Beta Beta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. & Housing & Residence Life)
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Laker Hall Pavilion

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Soccer Game: Women's Team vs Shorter (hosted by Athletics)
Come watch your Clayton State women's soccer team host Shorter for a pre-season scrimmage on Saturday, August 15th at 6 p.m. Students are free!
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Laker Field

Center for Academic Success - Tutoring begins (hosted by Center for Academic Success)
This is the first time that tutoring is available at both CAS locations
8:00am - 5:00pm @ Center for Academic Success - Edgewater Hall
3:00pm - 6:00pm @ Center for Academic Success - Laker Hall 361

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First-Gen Virtual Meet and Greet (hosted by Dean of Students Office)
A Virtual Meet and Greet for First-Generation Students in Online Degree Programs.
5:30pm
Microsoft Teams

Swan Soiree: A Care Center Social (hosted by Dean of Student Office/Care Center)
An Open House Event for Students to Take a Tour of the Care Center and Sign Up for Care Center Services.
3:00pm
Edgewater Hall, Room 245

Food Truck Wednesdays (hosted by Dining Services)
10:30am - 2:00pm
UC Plaza 1 (Outside)

Retro Game Day (hosted by Library Archives)
We're going old school with Retro Game Day in room L-216. Drop in anytime for light snacks and low tech fun with our selection of classic board and video games. Bring a friend or make a new one and see who comes out on top of the leaderboard.
9:00am - 9:00pm
Library Building - 2nd Floor: Room L-216

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Used Book Sale (hosted by Library Services)
Everyone loves a good deal! Find us on Main St from 9am - 4pm where we'll have carts loaded up with used books for sale. All books are $0.25 each or five for $1. Stop by and find a bargain (or two, or three)!
9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: TBA

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Crafternoon @ the Library (hosted by Library Services)
Let's get crafty! We're bringing you the opportunity to stretch your creative muscles and express yourself with Crafternoon @ the Library! We'll be upcycling discarded magazines and other items to create one-of-a-kind pieces of art. Get inspired with a vision board booklet, mark your spot with a custom bookmark, or add some bling to your bag with a beaded book charm. This event is BYOC (Bring Your Own Creativity). We'll have everything else you need to create your own unique piece of art.
10:00am - 6:00pm
Library - 2nd Floor: Room L200

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On-Campus Employment Information Fair (hosted by Career & Professional Development)
10:30am - 2:00pm
Location: TBA

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Student Organization Finances (hosted by Laker Life)
5:00pm - 6:00pm
SAC Ballroom C

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T-Shirt Making (hosted by Housing & Residence Life)
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Laker Hall Multipurpose Room

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Bingo, Beats & Belonging: Laker Bingo Night (hosted by Disability Services)
Kick off the semester with music, bingo, prizes, and opportunities to connect with Disability Services and fellow Lakers in a fun and welcoming environment.
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: TBA

New Student Organization Workshop (hosted by Laker Life)
2:00pm - 5:30pm
SAC Laker Lounge

Soccer Game: Women's Team vs Oglethorpe University (hosted by Athletics)
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Laker Field

Journalism Workshop (hosted by Bent Tree Media)
4:30pm - 7:00pm
University Center 327

Center for Academic Success - Workshop: Thrive 101 (hosted by Center for Academic Success)
4:00pm - 5:00pm
TBD

Student Organization Programming (hosted by Laker Life)
5:00pm - 6:00pm
SAC Ballroom C

Wildlife Initiative Summit (hosted by University Special Projects)
8:30am - 4:00pm
SAC Ballroom AB

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Foundations of Greek Life (hosted by Fraternity Sorority Council)
5:00pm - 8:00pm
SAC Ballroom C

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Tri-Alpha/First-Gen Informational Game Night (hosted by Dean of Students Office)
An Engaging Informational and Fun-Filled Game Night Event to Bring together our First-Generation Community here at Clayton State University.
5:30pm
SAC Laker Lounge

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Soccer Game: Women's Team vs Valdosta State University (hosted by Athletics)
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Laker Field

Free Rapid HIV Testing (hosted by Atrium Health)
11:00am - 2:00pm
Lecture Hall B13

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Student Organization & Involvement Fair (hosted by Laker Life)
5:00pm - 8:00pm
SAC Ballroom

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Soccer Game: Men's Team vs Christian Brothers (hosted by Athletics)
Come to Laker Field to see your Men's Soccer team play Christian Brothers at 7 p.m. Students are free! #LOCHIN with us! Also the first 50 students get MSOC posters for the upcoming season!
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Laker Field