As we welcome our newest Tigers and reconnect with returning students, this week is all about building community, celebrating tradition, and starting the academic year with momentum. From move-in day memories to campus-wide events, SSU is buzzing with pride, excitement, and opportunity. Join us for Week of Welcome (WOW), the official kick-off to the Fall semester. Week of Welcome is for all New & Transfer students. You will have the opportunity to get better acquainted with the University, all of its resources and participate in a range of events and programs that will support your learning experience. E-mail [email protected] for questions.
New Student Week of Welcome is designed to assist first-year (freshman, transfer, commuter) students with the transition to Savannah State’s campus – academically and socially. Workshops and activities scheduled help create an environment for incoming students that will prepare them for academic success and leadership at the university. The model is based on Complete College America and the University System of Georgia’s MOMENTUM APPROACH and GAME CHANGERS. All new students, freshmen and transfer students, are required to attend Week of Welcome activities.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
7:00 am – 4:00 pm: Connecting with SSU Welcome Brigade Residence Halls Open/Move-In
Please review your email from Housing for move-in appointment.
Location: ALL STUDENTS CHECK-IN Tiger Arena (Room Key Pick-up)
Please note that from 8:00 am- 5:00 pm the following office will relocate to the Student Union: Bursar’s Office, Financial Aid, Registrar’s, and Advising
11:00 am – 2:00 pm: Lunch
Meal tickets are distributed at check-in.
Location: Campus Dining Hall (King-Frazier Student Center)
10:00 am -5:00 pm: Completing Any Unfinished Business
Location: Various Offices (May need to schedule appointment)
ID Card Office: Pick up new student identification card in Hill Hall. Students should have received an email notification informing online picture submission was approved.
Mail Center: Mailboxes are located in the King-Frazier Student Center (near Bookstore) and Adams Hall. Mailbox assignments will be sent through email communication to SSU student email.
Parking Services (Parking Decal): All parking decals can be purchased online. Commuter student decals will be mailed, and on-campus residential student decals will be placed in on-campus mailboxes. All communications will be via SSU e-mail.
Bookstore: Students are encouraged to order all course books and materials online early. The bookstore will notify students when orders are available for pick-up. The pick-up point is in the King-Frazier Student Center lobby (Bookstore side). Order online at: ssustore.com. Use of Financial Aid in the bookstore will be Fall Bookstore Credit Period – August 1st – 25th.
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Dinner for all New Students
Meal tickets are distributed at all sessions or from hall staff.
Location: Campus Dining Hall (King-Frazier Student Center)
7:00 pm – 8:15 pm: Grand Welcome Opening Session
Freshman, Transfer and Commuter Student and Parents.
Location: Tiger Arena
Parents Please Plan to Attend
9:30 pm – 11:30 pm: Ultimate Game Night
Location: King-Frazier Student Center
Thursday, August 14 – Defining your Year (Wristbands for the party will be giving out at the Sessions.)
Daily Focus
Student Attire for the Morning: Black Slacks, White Shirt, Black Tie (Men)/ Ladies White Dress, Skirt or Pants, White Shirt Top or Blouse.
Today’s activities will focus on creating spaces for students to define their experience at Savannah State University! The goal is that students will be able to gain a clear understanding of what the Momentum Approach means to them.
7:30 am – 9:00 am: Breakfast
Location: Campus Dining Hall
(King-Frazier Student Center)
9:00 am – 11:00 am: How to Be Young and Debt Free (Group A)
Location: Tiger Arena
9:00 am – 11:00 am: Keith Brown King Frazier Ballroom (Group B)
Location: King Frazier Ballroom
9:00 am – 10:45 am: Parent Orientation
Parents Please Plan to Attend
Presenters: SSU Staff Members
Location: Student Union Ballroom
11:00 am – 12:15pm: New Student Service of Dedication & Pinning Ceremony
Parents Please Plan to Attend (Free To Leave After this Session)
Student Attire: Black Slacks, White Shirt, Black Tie (Men)/ Ladies White Dress, Skirt or Pants, White Shirt Top or Blouse.
Location: Tiger Arena
12:15 pm – 2:00 pm: Lunch
Location: Campus Dining Hall (King-Frazier Student Center)
2:15 pm – 2:30 pm: Who You Gonna Call?...3004
Presenter: Assistant Chief Sydney Thomas, SSUPD
Location: Tiger Arena
2:30 pm – 3:15 pm: Got Consent? –Sexual Assault Awareness/Can I Kiss You?
Presenters: Flora (Title IX Office)
Location: King Frazier Ballroom
3:15pm – 3:30 pm: Student Conduct, Know the Code!!!!
Presenters: Dean Bradley /Assistant Dean Stowe
Location: Tiger Arena
3:30pm – 5:15 pm: How to Be Young and Debt Free (Group B)
Location: Tiger Arena
3:30pm – 5:15 pm: Keith Brown (Group A) King Frazier Ballroom
Location: King Frazier Ballroom
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Dinner
Location: Campus Dining Hall (King-Frazier Student Center)
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm: SPECTRUM New Student Mixer (LGBTQ)
Location: Student Union, 2nd Floor
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Silent Headphone Party
Location: King-Frazier Ballroom
Friday, August 15 – Connecting to Essential Support Services at SSU (Class T Shirt give-away)
Daily Focus
Today’s focus will be on all of the support services that exist on the campus! This will include Student
Affairs and Academic Services. Specifically, the Counseling Office, Disability Services, Academic Advising
and other relevant departments that will support student success.
7:30 am – 9:00 am: Breakfast
Location: Campus Dining Hall (King-Frazier Student Center)
9:15 am – 9:30 am: The Awareness (Mental Health and Well-being)
Presenters: Department of Student Development
Location: Tiger Arena
9:30 am – 9:45 am: Health Services
Presenters: Department Health Services
Location: Tiger Arena
9:45 am – 10:30 am: Career Planning & Exploration
Presenters: Shed Dawson
Location: Tiger Arena
10:30 am – 11:45 am: Let’s Get Acquainted
Connecting with Classmates, Getting to Know Your Classmates
Presenters: Department of Student Life
Location: Tiger Arena
11:45 pm – 1:45 pm: Lunch
Location: Campus Dining Hall (King-Frazier Student Center)
2:00 pm – 2:15 pm: Connecting to Your Purpose, Academic Goals and the University
Presenters: Provost Office, Associate Vice President Academic Affairs
Location: Tiger Arena
2:15 pm – 3:15 pm: Meet your Department (CETC, COE, COBA, COSH, CMAC)
Presenters: Deans and Professors
Location: Tiger Arena
3:15 pm – 3:45 pm: Momentum Year Overview with Focus Areas and Majors/EAB
Presenter: Center for Academic Success
Location: Tiger Arena
3:45 pm – 3:50 pm: Class Photo
Location: Tiger Arena
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Honors Student (Orientation for Honors Students Only)
Presenter: Dr. Jordan
Location: Gardner Hall
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Dinner Up Top Friday on the Yard - Live Music DJ on the Yard
Location: Campus Dining Hall (King-Frazier Student Center) Circle
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm: Tiger Talent Show
Sign- Up with a Student Orientation Leader
Location: Tiger Arena
Saturday, August 16 – Beginning with the End in Mind” - Wear Class T Shirt
Daily Focus
Today’s focus will be on mapping out the academic plan for the collegiate experience. Students will meet First Year Experience (FYE) Instructors and have their first FYE lecture of the semester. Today will focus on time management, scheduling and other factors that come into play as you effectively structure your “day in the life” as a student at SSU.
7:30 am – 9:00 am: Breakfast
Location: Campus Dining Hall (King-Frazier Student Center)
9:30 am – 12:00 pm: Community Service
Location: Meet in the Circle on the Unity Plot
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Lunch
Location: Campus Dining Hall (King-Frazier Student Center)
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Greek Life Leading the Way at SSU (Balancing Academics & Social Life)
Presenters: Student Leaders, Fraternity/Sorority
Location: (Tiger Arena)
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm: Where Does the Time Go? (Time Management & Prioritizing)
Presenters: Mr. Shed Dawson
Location: Tiger Arena
3:30pm – 5:00 pm: SSU Spirit Session (Cheerleaders, Band, SGA , CAB, SOL’s )
Presenters: Department of Student Life
Location: Tiger Arena
5:00 pm – 6:45 pm: Dinner
Location: Campus Dining Hall (King-Frazier Student Center)
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: “The Cabaret” - SSU’s Premier Reality Show, Greek Stroll Off
Presenters: Student Orientation Leaders< Greek,
Location: Tiger Arena
9:00 pm – 12:00 am: Welcome Back Bash (Ticket Passed out at the sessions)
Location: Tiger Arena/Circle
Sunday, August 17– Rising Higher: Fulfilling the Promise
Daily Focus
Today will focus on time management, scheduling and other factors that come into play as you effectively structure your “day in the life” as a student at SSU.
9:30 am – 10:30 am: Ecumenical Service (Worship Service)
Location: Elmore Theater
10:30 am – 12:30 pm: Brunch
Location: Campus Dining Hall (King-Frazier Student Center)
12:30 – 1:30 pm: Venus, Mars and other Planets in-between
Presenters: Department of Student Life and SOLs
Location: Tiger Arena
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Campus Tour (Bring your class Schedule to find out class locations)
Presenters: Department of Student Life and SOLs
Location: Meet Tiger Arena
4:30 pm – 7:00 pm: Dinner & Free Time
Location: Campus Dining Hall (King-Frazier Student Center)
