Augusta University is excited to have you a part of Jaguar Nation! We invite you to participate in Weeks of Welcome (WOW) to prepare you for success during your time on campus. WOW is packed with a variety of events and activities to assist first year, transfer and returning students in making new friends, connecting to Augusta University resources, and getting involved in campus life. We encourage you to make the most of your time at Augusta University!
For a list of all Spring 2021 Weeks of Welcome visit JagLife: Weeks of Welcome.
Want to learn more about academic preparation, time management, and study skills? Visit the Academic Success Center to learn more about Open House Spring 2021: #WeGotThis!.
Jaguar Transition Days One Stop Shop; New Student & Family Transitions
Date: Tuesday and Wednesday, January 5 & 6
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Summerville, JSAC Ballroom
Description: Students can complete any last-minute business before the first day of class!
Welcome Back Brigade; New Student & Family Transitions
Date: Thursday, January 7
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Various locations on Summerville and HS campuses
Description: Welcome new students for the start of the semester.
Glow in the Dark Golf; Campus Recreation
Date: Friday, January 8
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Jaguar Park (HS Student Center)
Description: Glow in the Dark Golf
Drive In Movie Night; FSL, The CREW & MSE
Date: Saturday, January 9
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: JSAC Field Parking Lot 106
Description: The Fraternity and Sorority Life office, Multicultural Student Engagement Center, and Crew is hosting a drive in movie night featuring "Get on Up" and "Get Out". Drive in movie snacks and candy will be available upon entry. *Rain Location TBD
MLK Day of Service Collection; Civic Engagement
Date: January 11 through January 27
Time: 8am - 5pm M-F
Location: JSAC: Upstairs SLE Suite
Description: Drop off hygiene items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, deodorant, Band-Aids, feminine products, soap, socks, etc.) for distribution to local homeless citizens.
Spring Kick Off with the CREW; Jaguar Production CREW
Date: Thursday, January 14
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Summerville Campus (multiple locations)
Description:
Welcome back, Jaguars! From 12pm-1:30pm, be sure to stop at either the JSAC Breezeway, University Hall or Science Hall for special giveaways. At 8pm there will be a game show, provided by ThinkFast Interactive, located in the HS Student Center gym. Find the link to sign up @AUG_TheCREW. Spots are limited.
Spring Kick Off with the CREW; Jaguar Production CREW
Date: Thursday, January 14
Time:
Location: Jaguar Park and HS Student Center
Description:
Welcome back, Jaguars! From 7pm-8pm, stop by our tent at Jaguar Field on the Health Science Campus for a boxed meal and special giveaway. Following this will be a game show, provided by ThinkFast Interactive, located in the Student Center gym. Find the link to sign up @AUG_TheCREW. Spots are limited.
Tri-College MLK Celebration; Multicultural Student Engagement
Date: Friday, January 15
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: YouTube Live
( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcw0mjb6-jKAKTCvPu9TLCw )
Description: Celebration between three schools in the Augusta area, meant to commemorate and remember MLK Jr.
Greek Life Welcome Back Bash; Fraternity and Sorority Life
Date: Tuesday, January 19
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: JSAC
Description: Greek Life will be hosting a Welcome Back Bash for all students! Come stop by for food, music and a ton of fun! You can walk away for this carnival with great prizes and new friends!
Courageous Conversations; Multicultural Student Engagement
Date: January 27
Time: 6pm
Location: Microsoft Teams
Description: Engaging programmatic platforms that will allow students the opportunity to discuss their interests and questions well and also areas of challenge that students are experiencing.
Week of Challenges; Campus Recreation
Date: January 25 through 28
Time: TBD
Location: HS Student Center
Description:Augusta University Intramural Sports will be having a week of tournaments starting on January 25th. Each night from January 25ththru January 28th, IM Sports will be offering a different tournament for students to participate in. You can sign up at imleagues.com/augusta or at the event. The tournaments that will e offered are: Spikeball, Cornhole, 3 Point Competition, Punt, Pass and Kick, Table Tennis and KanJam. Every tournament, the winning student/team will receive an Intramural Championship T-Shirt.
Club Fest; Student Orgs and Leadership
Date: Tuesday, January 27
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Summerville Amphitheater
Description: The purpose of this event is for student organizations to have the chance to advertise their organizations. Organizations will be given a table where they can talk to potential new members.
MLK Day of Service; Civic Engagement
Date: Saturday, January 30
Time: Contact Roberto Aragon
Location: Contact Roberto Aragon
Description:We will be partnering with the Bridge Ministry of the CSRA on January 30th. Volunteer opportunities include serving meals, taking care of children, and passing out blessing bags. If interested in volunteering please contact raragon@augusta.edu .
