Monday, August 24
Big Peach Running Company 4:30-7:30 PM Campus Recreation Center
Find the proper shoe for you! Big Peach will be on-site with specialists and equipment to determine specific gait and the style of shoe that best fits each individual.
Office of International Education (OIE): Coffee Hour 6:00-7:00 PM I-House, South Community Room (previously 4th Street Apartments)
Culture, coffee, and conversation! Come out for an hour of practicing your language skills and visiting with newfound friends, both from the United States and abroad while enjoying coffee and good conversation. This weekly event is co-sponsored by OIE and the Department of Housing and Residence Life.
Multicultural Greek Council BBQ 7:00-9:00 PM Curran Parking Deck
A welcome BBQ for all the incoming freshmen hosted by the Multicultural Greek Council. We encourage all freshmen to come meet new people, learn about Greek life, and enjoy some free food!
Tuesday, August 25
International Spouse Orientation 11:00 AM-Noon Student Services Building, Level 1, Suite 131
Are you the spouse of an F-1 or J-1 student or scholar at Georgia Tech? If so, you should attend this session to find out what type of volunteer work and free classes are available to you.
The Benefits and Rewards of Undergraduate Research 11:00 AM-Noon Student Center, Room 319
This session is for those who want to learn more about how to get involved in research, finding a mentor, research opportunities within your major, funding opportunities, and more.
General Study Abroad Information Session 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Savant Building, Room 211
Interested in an academic adventure overseas? Need info on the options that Georgia Tech provides to students? Have questions about how study abroad works at Tech? A study abroad adviser will be available to answer questions and provide information about studying abroad.
Discover Outdoor Recreation at Georgia Tech 5:00-8:00 PM Campus Recreation Center
Join us for an open house with Outdoor Recreation at Georgia Tech! Free food and information on the Climbing Wall, Wilderness Outpost, and Outdoor Instructional Programs will be available.
Women’s Resource Center: Women’s Cheesecake Welcome: Tips for Succeeding at Georgia Tech 8:00-9:30 PM Brittain Rec
Join the Women's Resource Center and Residence Life for a program welcoming new women to campus. The program includes tips for succeeding at Georgia Tech, representatives from women's organizations on campus, and cheesecake! For more information, visit www.womenscenter.gatech.edu.
Wednesday, August 26
General Study Abroad Information Session 4:00-5:00 PM Savant Building, Room 211
Interested in an academic adventure overseas? Need info on the options that Georgia Tech provides to students? Have questions about how study abroad works at Tech? A study abroad advisor will be available to answer questions and provide information about studying abroad.
Thursday, August 27
Woodruff School Welcome Social Time TBA Burdell Plaza
Welcome social for all mechanical engineering and nuclear and radiological engineering students.
Exchange Program Information Session 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Savant Building, Room 211
Do you want to study abroad for a semester and/or academic year? If so, this session is for you. Session topics will include choosing a program, application procedures, course selection and credit transfer, program costs, etc.
Campus Recreation Center: Flag Football Fall Classic 6:00-10:00 PM Roe Stamps Turf Fields
Watch Georgia Tech intramural teams compete in flag football on the Roe Stamps Turf Fields!
SGA Crime Prevention Awareness Night 7:00-8:00 PM Instructional Center Lawn
Join the Student Government Association, Georgia Tech Police Department, and the Atlanta Police Department to learn about tips to stay safe around campus and provide your feedback on campus saftey. Pizza and drinks will be provided.
Campus Recreation Center: Rafting 4 Fun (Class and Trip)
Sign up for this whitewater rafting class and trip with Outdoor Recreation at Georgia Tech! Visit www.crc.gatech.edu/orgt for details.
Friday, August 28
Campus Recreation Center: Flag Football Fall Classic 6:00-10:00 PM Roe Stamps Turf Fields
Watch Georgia Tech intramural teams compete in flag football on the Roe Stamps Turf Fields!
Saturday, August 29
MOVE: Into the Streets 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Location TBA
Focusing on bringing the freshman class together through service to the community, Into the Streets organizes one day of service for freshmen only. Into the Streets encourages all freshmen to join their day of service to the greater Atlanta community. Volunteers will meet other students who share similar interests as themselves and establish a connection to community service that will continue to thrive throughout their lives at Georgia Tech. In the morning, volunteers travel to the site of the three-hour community service project for which they have personally signed up. When volunteers arrive back on campus after their community service, Into the Streets will provide them with a free lunch and t-shirt.
Campus Recreation Center: Rafting 4 Fun (Class and Trip)
Sign up for this whitewater rafting class and trip with Outdoor Recreation at Georgia Tech! Visit www.crc.gatech.edu/orgt for details.
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