Welcome, Panthers!
Your adventure at GU starts now! New Student Orientation (NSO) is packed with activities designed to help you feel at home.
This is your moment to meet your roommate, connect with your RA, bond with your orientation group, and join the entire incoming class. We’re here to make you feel welcome, supported, and ready for the year ahead—and we’re going to have a lot of fun along the way!
New Student Orientation Schedule
Below you will see the schedule of exciting events we have in store for you during your first week here. And don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and use #PantherMade during Orientation. Share your photos and experiences with us as you start your college journey. We are so excited to have you on campus! Review our campus map to find locations. See you soon, Panthers!
FALL 2026 NSO SCHEDULE
Friday, Aug 21
9:00am—11:30pm
President's Greeting & Welcome Tunnel
11am—5pm
Campus Options
- Lunch—Available 11am-2pm in the Dining Commons
- Parent & Family Hospitality Corner @ The Ministry House
- Family Photo Center @ Ruby E. Dare Library
- ★ Commuter Check-In in the Joy House at 4pm.
- Financial Aid & Student Account Support @ Greenville Central
- Advising Arena @ Greenville Central
- Campus Safety
5pm
New Student Ceremony & Ivy Planting on Hogue Lawn
5:45pm—7pm
Farewell Dinner for Students & Families in the Dining Commons
7pm—8pm
New Student Residence Hall Meeting in your residence hall
8pm—9:30pm
Playfair on Scott Field
9:30pm—10:30pm
New Student Mugging on Scott Field
Saturday, Aug 22
8:30am—9:30am
Breakfast in the Dining Commons
10am—11am
Meet the Faculty
- Professional Studies—Whitlock Music & Media Center with Jane Bell
- Business, Sport Management, Music, Digital Media
- Sciences & Engineering—Snyder Hall with Scott Pattenaude
- Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Exercise Science
- Education & Social Sciences—Ladue Auditoriam with Paul Alvord
- Education, Physical Education, Equestrian Studies, Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice
- Theology & Undecided—Library Hub Classroom with Aubrey McClain
11am—Noon
Orientation Group Time
Noon—1pm
Lunch in the Dining Commons
1pm—4pm
Afternoon @ Durley Camp
- Swimming
- Boat Rides & canoeing
- Painting
- Game Room
- Snack Shop
- Ropes Course
- Gaga ball, basketball, and more!
5pm—7pm
Taste of Greenville on Scott Field
7pm—9pm
Women's Volleyball Game in HJ Long Gym
Sunday, Aug 23
7:30am—9am
Breakfast in the Dining Commons
10am—11am
New Student Chapel in Whitlock Music & Media Center
11am—Noon
Orientation Groups: Carving Your Way to Success
Noon—1pm
Lunch in the Dining Commons
1pm—2pm
Orientation Groups: Finding Your Classes
2pm—4pm
Pick Your Experience
- Hike the Gullies
- Equine & Small Animal Visit
- Sand Volleyball
- Spikeball Tournament
- Esports: Mario Kart Tournament
- Men's Soccer Scrimmage
4pm—5pm
Free Time & Services
- Academic Advising
- Financial Aid
- Student Accounts
- IT Support
- Tutoring & Student Success
5pm—7pm
Dinner in the Dining Commons
7pm—9pm
Back 2 School Bash on Scott Field
8:30pm
Pursuit Worship Band Auditions
9pm
All-Hall Meeting in your residence hall
