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Weeks of Welcome

Join the Division of Student Affairs as we kick-off another semester at Clayton State University and welcome all our Lakers back to campus. Weeks of Welcome will be full of events, contests, giveaways, and more! Make sure you don’t miss out! Below is a complete schedule of events.

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


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


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


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


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


Freshman Premiere (hosted by Student Success & New Student Programs)
1:00pm - 4:0pm
University Center Presidential Plaza

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


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


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


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


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

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


Soccer Game: Men's Team vs GA State (hosted by Athletics)
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Laker Field

TBD (hosted by TBD)
TBD - TBD
TBD

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


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


First Day Novelties (hosted by Laker Life)
11:00am - 3:00pm
UC Main Street/Presidential Plaza


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


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


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


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)
10:00am - 2:00pm
Center for Academic Success


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


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

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


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


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


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

Center for Academic Success - Tutoring begins (hosted by Center for Academic Success)
9:00am
Center for Academic Success

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

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


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


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

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


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


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


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


Soccer Game: Men's Team vs Christian Brothers (hosted by Athletics)
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Laker Field

Contact LakerLife

Business Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday
Closed

Location
Student Activities Center
Suite 223
2000 Clayton State Blvd.
Morrow, Georgia 30260

Phone & Email
(678) 466 - LIFE

For general information,
contact:
LakerLife@clayton.edu

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