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The Eagle Experience

Your Georgia Southern journey starts with The Eagle Experience — a dynamic introduction to life as an Eagle, designed to help you SOAR BEYOND from your very first day. Through engaging events and hands-on opportunities, you’ll connect with classmates, build relationships with faculty, and explore the resources that will shape your success.

From the classroom to campus life, we’re here to support your growth, leadership, and learning every step of the way. You’ll dive into a welcoming, inclusive community where you can discover your passions, create lasting memories, and prepare to lead in a changing world.

This is more than an orientation. It’s your launchpad to leadership, service and personal growth. Are you ready to SOAR BEYOND?

From admitted student to Eagle, here’s what comes next.

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Get Ready

Complete your enrollment checklist, review housing and prepare for SOAR.

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Find Your People

Explore Eagle Engage, student organizations, campus events and traditions.

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Make Your Move

Use move-in resources, maps and campus guides to feel ready on day one.

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Find Campus Resources

Connect with academic support, tutoring, success coaching and resources designed to help you thrive.

Soar Beyond at Georgia Southern!

Explore key dates, orientation events, and campus activities for the Fall 2026 semester across our Statesboro, Armstrong, East Georgia and Liberty campuses. Start planning your semester, stay connected and make the most of your Eagle experience from day one.

Friday, August 14th

  • Operation Move-In, 8:00am – 5:00pm, Recreation Activities Center

Saturday, August 15th

  • Enrollment Quick Stop, 12:30pm – 3:00pm, Russell Student Union
  • First Flight/Football FanFest, 5:00pm – 7:00pm, Paulson Stadium

Sunday, August 16th

  • CRI Sunday Funday, 12:00pm – 3:00pm, Recreation Activities Center
  • Mandatory First Floor Hall Meeting for Residential Students, 4:00pm – 7:00pm, Residence Halls

Monday, August 17th

  • Registration Help Desk, 10:00am – 3:00pm, Russell Student Union
  • Class Schedule Tours, 11:00am – 1:00pm, Russell Student Union
  • Ice Cream Social, 11:00am – 1:00pm, Russell Student Union
  • RLC Silent Disco Party, 6:30pm – 8:00pm, Kennedy Hall

Tuesday, August 18th

  • Conversations with Professors (East Georgia Statesboro Center Students Only), 8:30am – 9:45am, Various Classrooms
  • Conversations with Professors (REQUIRED for all new students), 9:00am – 10:45am, Classroom Buildings
  • New Student Convocation (East Georgia Statesboro Center Students Only), 10:00am – 10:45am, Performing Arts Center
  • New Student Convocation (REQUIRED for all new students), 11:15am – 12:00pm, Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center
  • Lunch with Faculty, 12:00pm – 2:00pm, Dining Commons
  • Welcome to the Nest, 7:00pm – 10:00pm, Russell Student Union

Wednesday, August 19th

  • First Day of Classes, All Day, Classroom Buildings
  • Eagle Info Tents, 9:00am – 4:00pm, Various Locations

Thursday, August 20th

  • Eagle Info Tents, 9:00am – 4:00pm, Various Locations

Friday, August 21st

  • Beach Bash, 3:00pm – 7:00pm, Tybee Island

Sunday, August 23rd

  • Eagles Brunch, 10:00am – 12:00pm, Dining Commons

Wednesday, August 26th

  • Student Org Fair, 11:00am – 2:00pm, Russell Union Rotunda
  • University Store Book ‘N Boogie Carnival, 11:00am – 4:00pm

Thursday, September 10th

  • Boro Browse, 11:00am – 2:00pm, Russell Union Rotunda

Friday, August 14th

  • Operation Move-In, 8:00am – 5:00pm, JAM Center

Saturday, August 15th

  • Silent Disco Party, 6:00pm – 8:00pm, Residence Halls

Sunday, August 16th

  • Eagles Brunch, 10:00am – 12:00pm, Brown Dining Hall
  • Mandatory First Floor Hall Meeting for Residential Students, 4:00pm – 7:00pm, Residence Halls
  • Cooking With Cops, 7:30pm – 8:30pm, Eagle Pines

Monday, August 17th

  • Enrollment Quick Stop, 10:00am – 2:00pm, JAM Center
  • Registration Help Desk, 10:00am – 2:00pm, JAM Center
  • Class Schedule Tours, 11:00am – 1:00pm, JAM Center
  • Ice Cream Social, 11:00am – 1:00pm, JAM Center

Tuesday, August 18th

  • Conversations with Professors (REQUIRED for all new students), 3:00pm – 4:15pm, Classroom Buildings
  • New Student Convocation (REQUIRED for all new students), 4:30pm – 5:15pm, Gambrell Auditorium
  • Dinner with Faculty, 5:30pm – 7:00pm, Brown Dining Hall
  • “Rolling” Into First Flight, 7:00pm – 9:00pm, JAM Center Parking Lot
  • Conversation with Professors, 8:30am – 9:45am, Various Classroom Locations

Wednesday, August 19th

  • First Day of Classes, All Day, Classroom Buildings
  • Eagle Info Tents, 9:00am – 4:00pm, Various Locations
  • Welcome to the Nest, 7:00pm – 9:00pm, JAM Center

Thursday, August 20th

  • Eagle Info Tents, 9:00am – 4:00pm, Various Locations

Friday, August 21st

  • Beach Bash, 3:00pm – 7:00pm, Tybee Island

Thursday, August 27th

  • Student Org Fair, 11:00am – 1:00pm, JAM Center

Tuesday, September 8th

  • Swainsboro Browse, 11:00am – 1:00pm, JAM Center

Friday, August 14th

  • Operation Move-In, 8:00am – 5:00pm, Armstrong Center

Saturday, August 15th

  • Enrollment Quick Stop, 12:30pm – 3:00pm, Victor Hall
  • Silent Disco Party, 6:30pm – 8:30pm, The Cove @ Windward Commons

Sunday, August 16th

  • Eagles Brunch, 10:00am – 12:00pm, The Galley
  • CRI Sunday Funday, 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Armstrong Recreation Center
  • Mandatory First Floor Hall Meeting for Residential Students, 4:00pm – 7:00pm, Residence Halls

Monday, August 17th

  • Conversations with Professors (REQUIRED for all new students), 9:30am – 10:45am, Classroom Buildings
  • New Student Convocation (REQUIRED for all new students), 11:00am – 11:45am, Fine Arts Auditorium
  • Lunch with Faculty, 12:00pm – 2:00pm, The Galley
  • Welcome to the Nest, 7:00pm – 10:00pm, Student Union

Tuesday, August 18th

  • Class Schedule Tours, 11:00am – 1:00pm, Student Union
  • Ice Cream Social, 11:00am – 1:00pm, Student Union
  • Registration Help Desk, 11:00am – 2:00pm, Student Union

Wednesday, August 19th

  • First Day of Classes, All Day, Classroom Buildings
  • Eagle Info Tents, 9:00am – 4:00pm, Various Locations

Thursday, August 20th

  • Eagle Info Tents, 9:00am – 4:00pm, Various Locations

Friday, August 21st

  • Beach Bash, 3:00pm – 7:00pm, Tybee Island

Tuesday, August 25th

  • Student Org Fair, 11:00am – 1:00pm, Student Union

Wednesday, August 26th

  • University Store Book ‘N Boogie Carnival, 11:00am – 4:00pm

Wednesday, September 9th

  • Boro Browse, 11:00am – 1:00pm, Student Union

Friday, August 14th

  • Enrollment Quick Stop, 9:00am – 2:00pm, Liberty Campus Commons

Tuesday, August 18th

  • Conversations with Professors (REQUIRED for all new students), 9:30am – 10:45am, Various Classrooms

Wednesday, August 19th

  • First Day of Classes, All Day, Various Classrooms
  • Eagle Info Tents, 9:00am – 4:00pm, Liberty Campus Lawn

Thursday, August 20th

  • Eagle Info Tents, 9:00am – 4:00pm, Liberty Campus Lawn

Friday, August 21st

  • Beach Bash, 3:00pm – 7:00pm, Tybee Island

Wednesday, August 26th

  • UPD Sno Cone Social, 2:00pm – 4:30pm, Liberty Campus Lawn

Thursday, August 27th

  • Nursing Info Session Power Hour, 4:15pm – 5:15pm, Room 108

Move-In Weekend Hours

Welcome to Eagle Nation! Find special move-in weekend hours for campus offices, dining locations, student services and more so you know exactly where to go and when.

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Eagle Engage

Your portal for events, organizations, and involvement.

Download the Eagle Engage app on the Apple App Store or Google Play for up to date information on all Eagle Experience events. Search for “Presence by Modern Campus” and Select Georgia Southern University as your campus.

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NASPA Award Winning Program

The Eagle Experience is a NASPA Award winning program for student transition.

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After their first year*…

You are not starting alone. You are joining a community built to help you find your people, your purpose and your path.

of new students say that The Eagle Experience helped them transition to Georgia Southern.

of students are confident that Georgia Southern was the right choice for them.

of students say they belong at Georgia Southern.

of students are confident that faculty and staff support their academic success.

Your Roadmap to a Successful Start

From orientation and housing to academic resources and student support, these tools and checklists will help you prepare for your first semester at Georgia Southern. Whether you’re a new student, parent, or supporter, explore everything you need to navigate campus life, stay on track and SOAR BEYOND.