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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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Retro Game Day (hosted by Library Services)
9:00am - 5:00pm
Library Room L-216
Take a break and challenge your bestie to a classic board or video game.


Fried Chicken Thursday/Meet the Teams (hosted by the SWAMP)
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Lakeside Dining Hall

Foam Party (hosted by Campus Events Council, CEC)
8:00pm
Laker Village Clock Tower Lawn

Welcome Week Brunch Party (hosted by Dining Services/Aladdin)
10:00am - 2:00pm
Lakeside Dining Hall

The Writers' Studio Presents: Free Coffee (hosted by The Writers' Studio)
9:30am - 12:00pm
Arts & Sciences G-224
Welcome back, Laker Nation! Come and enjoy free coffee at The Writers’ Studio, sign up for our tutoring appointment platform, Writing Center Online, and follow our social media to learn more about our workshops and other events this semester. Did we mention coffee on us?”

GRWM: Semester Planning (hosted by Laker Hall Student Success Hall)
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Magnolia Hall Room 139 & Virtually
Join our "Get Ready With Me" workshop to kick off the semester right! Learn essential time management skills, create a personalized schedule, and discover strategies to break down tasks, prioritize assignments, and avoid procrastination. Get set for a successful semester!


Student Organization Fair (hosted by Laker Life)
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Student Activities Center Tennis Courts
Student organizations, its YOUR turn to shine. This will be a fun, interactive, and informative event designed to introduce our new and returning Lakers to all the student organizations and activities available to them. Student organizations must sign-up for a table.  Reserve your table for the Student Organization Fair.
Previously Recognized Student Organizations can host a table during the involvement fair even if they have not completed the current registration process.

Spivey Hall Open House (hosted by Spivey Hall)
9:00am - 4:00pm
Spivey Hall
Tour Clayton State University’s premier recital hall, Spivey Hall! Discover a treasure trove of world-class music available to CSU students. Giveaway goodies and door prizes available to our CSU visitors.


Veterans Meet & Greet (hosted by Community, Belonging & Veterans Center)
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Edgewater Hall, Suite 115
Veterans Meet & Greet is for our military affiliated students to connect, share experiences, and receive information on student organizations, workshops, and on and off campus resources available to them.


APO Ice Cream Social (hosted by Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity)
5:25pm - 7:25pm
Laker Hall Pavilion
Come out and the Brothers of the Alpha Eta Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega.

On-Campus Employment Information Fair (hosted by Career Services)
11:00am - 1:00pm
James M. Baker University Main Street


Veterans Meet & Greet (hosted by Community, Belonging & Veterans Center)
11:00am - 4:00pm
Edgewater Hall, Suite 115
Veterans Meet & Greet is for our military affiliated students to connect, share experiences, and receive information on student organizations, workshops, and on and off campus resources available to them.


Mini-Student Organization Involvement Fair (hosted by Laker Life)
12:30pm - 1:30pm
UC Presidential Plaza


Meet the Greeks: All I See is Letters & Colors (hosted by Fraternity Sorority Council)
5:00pm - 7:00pm
SAC Ballroom
Come out and meet the Greek Community of Clayton State during this fun, interactive, and informative event. Who knows? You might find a fraternity or sorority that's right for you!


Welcome Back Block Party (hosted by Fraternity Sorority Council)
8:00pm - 11:00pm
UC Plaza (rain location: UC Common)

Latino Success Initiative (LSI) - Meeting (hosted by the Latino Success Initiative)
4:00pm - 6:30pm
SAC Laker Lounge

Sigma Social Hour (hosted by the Beta Beta Beta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma, Inc.)
6:00pm - 8:00pm
SAC Laker Lounge
Sigma Social Hour is a social event hosted by the Men of TriBeta. Food, Games and Drinks will be provided as students will be allowed to socialize and connect with the brothers of the Beta Beta Beta chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.


Vision and Vitality (hosted by the Sigma Sigma Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc)
6:30pm - 9:00pm
James M. Baker University Center Room 267
A vision board event that promotes mental health by allowing people to plan out their year and have a guest mental health speaker along with giving out school tips.

The Writers' Studio Presents: Professional Development Workshop (hosted by The Writers' Studio)
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Arts & Sciences G-224
This writing workshop will discuss how to bring your professionalism to life on paper by leveraging skills, generating professional resumes and cover letters for life during and post-matriculation. Please be advised to bring your resume and/or cover letter to be reviewed.

Ribbon Cutting & Tour at the Health and Wellness Center (hosted by Health and Wellness Center)
10:00am - 12:00pm
Laker Village 1000


Meet & Greet with SGA (hosted by Student Government Association, SGA)
12:30pm - 1:30pm
UC Plaza
The Student Government Association (SGA) is hosting a meet-and-greet event designed to foster connections between students and their elected representatives. The Meet and Greet promises to be an engaging and informative experience for all participants.


Honor's Student Association - Interest Dinner (hosted by Honors' Student Association)
5:00pm - 7:30pm
SAC Ballroom AB


Meet The Poodles (hosted by the Rho Lambda Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, inc.)
7:22pm - 9:22pm
James M. Baker Unversity Center UC-272
This event will be a great way for students to meet the members of Rho Lambda. We'll be playing our version of "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" which promises to be both fun and engaging. Additionally, we will be hosting a school supply drive to support our National Initiative, Operation Big Book Bag.

Contact LakerLife

Business Hours
Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Friday
8 a.m. – 12 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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