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!
Friday, August 12
Maxwell Theater
MCG's Got Talent
7:00p.m.
Talent show featuring students in the Medical College of Georgia.
Saturday, August 13
Health Science Campus
Campus Recreation
7:00a.m. - 10:00a.m.
Campus Rec will host its 2nd Annual 2022 Color Fun Run to welcome students back to campus. The 2.25 mile course is set on the Health Science Campus.
Saturday, 13 August
Starting Location: Williams Ballroom (JSAC)
Student Life and Engagement
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Students will visit various locations across campus to earn giveaways and participate in engaging activities to include a sip and paint.
Tuesday, 16 August
JSAC Field (Near Science Halls)
First and Second Year Experiences
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Freshman Convocation ceremony for first-year students.
Wednesday, 17 August
University Hall Lobby -Front Desk
First and Second Year Experiences
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The office of FYE/SYE will be passing out free Academic Planners and Free Campus Maps to Freshmen and Transfer Students.
Wednesday, 17 August
Tear Drop and JSAC Patio
Student Life and Engagement & Athletics
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Student can enjoy giveaways, music and a free-throw contest with Coach Dip Metress and the Men's Basketball team.
Thursday, 18 August
JSAC Breezeway
First and Second Year Experiences
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Welcome Sophomores back to AU with Academic planners and ice cream.
Thursday, 18 August
Microsoft Teams
Career Services
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Learn a few tips for successful residency interview but also come with questions you may have for the process and/or questions about your CV.
Friday, 19 August
HSC-EC Lobby
First and Second Year Experiences
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Welcome Sophomores back to AU with Academic planners and ice cream.
Friday, 19 August
JSAC Coffeehouse
Multicultural Student Engagement
2:00 p.m.
The AAMI Kickoff is the first event of the school year to kick off the African American Male Initiative Program. This will be an event for the AAMI mentees and mentors together to socialize, build community, and celebrate the start of AAMI.
Saturday, 20 August
Clarks Hill Lake
Campus Recreation
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Students can enjoy a day at the lake with food and games.
Monday, 22 August
JSAC Breezeway
Multicultural Student Engagement
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Students are invited to enjoy a free egg roll from Soy Noodle House while learning how to get involved in AU's multicultural initiatives.
Tuesday, 23 August
University Hall Room 157
First and Second Year Experiences
10:00 a.m. - 10:50 p.m.
This workshop is for sophomores to discuss strategies/study skills to improve their grades.
Tuesday, 23 August
JSAC Ballroom
Career Services
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Campus based departments across AU will set up booth to discuss their part-time Student Assistant or Federal academic year with currently enrolled AU students.
Wednesday, 24 August
University Hall Room 248/Microsoft Teams
Career Services
2:00 p.m.
Learn how to utilize Handshake and access career opportunities, events, and career service appointments.
Wednesday, 24 August
Health Sciences Campus: DA2001 Wellness Center Conference Room
First and Second Year Experiences
1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.
This workshop is for sophomores to discuss strategies/study skills to improve their grades.
Thursday, 25 August
In front of University Hall
Academic Advisement Center
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
This event will provide an opportunity for Advisors to continue and start meaningful relations with new and continuing students.
Thursday, 25 August
JSAC Hardy
Multicultural Student Engagement
12:00 p.m.
During the MSE Being APIDA at AU event, student will have a chance to meet, socialize, and create a home away from home with others in the community.
Thursday, 25 August
Maxwell Theatre
Maxwell Theatre
2:30 p.m.
Thursday, 25 August
University Hall Room 243/Microsoft Teams
Career Services
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Students will learn how to create their account, do a job search, review job announcements, apply for internship and full time opportunities.
Thursday, 25 August
Maxwell Theatre
Maxwell Theatre
7:00 p.m.
Friday, 26 August
Amphitheatre/JSAC Field
Student Life and Engagement
7:00 p.m.
An exciting night to introduce our athletic teams while enjoying music from a live DJ and tons of activities to include glow in the dark arcade, rock climbing wall and food trucks.
Saturday, 27 August
Maxwell Theatre
Maxwell Theatre
6:00 p.m.
Cultural Club Fest is a way for Students to learn how to get involved with multicultural student organizations and departments on campus.
Monday, 29 August
Amphitheatre
Student Life and Engagement
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Student organizations from across campus will be tabling to provide interested students with information on how to join their organization.
Monday, 29 August
Ed Commons Lobby
Multicultural Student Engagement
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Students are invited to enjoy a free egg roll from Soy Noodle House while learning how to get involved in AU’s multicultural initiatives.
Tuesday, 30 August
University Hall Room 157
First and Second Year Experiences
10:00 a.m. - 10:50a.m.
Sophomores: Communication with Faculty.
Tuesday, 30 August
JSAC Breezeway
Multicultural Student Engagement
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 30 August
Washington Hall Room 233
Military and Veteran Services
2:00 p.m. - 4 p.m.
This event will be a time of networking and resources that will support a positive student experience for our military Jags.
Tuesday, 30 August
Handshake
Career Services
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
During this workshop military and veteran students will learn how to put together a civilian resume for internships and full time job opportunities.
Tuesday, 30 August
Virtual
Student Life and Engagement
6:00 p.m.
All student organizations are required to attend at least one virtual training session to be recognized as a registered student organization. Be sure your organization signs-up!
Tuesday, 30 August
JSAC Ballroom
Career Services & Student Life and Engagement
6:30 p.m.
During this workshop, students will learn how to navigate college while developing a career and life plan.
Wednesday, 31 August
Oak Hall
Academic Advisement Center
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
This event will provide an opportunity for Advisors to continue and start meaningful relations with new and continuing students.
Wednesday, 31 August
Health Sciences Campus: DA2001 Wellness Center Conference Room
First and Second Year Experiences
1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.
Sophomores: Communicate with Faculty
Wednesday, 31 August
Virtual
Student Life and Engagement
6:00 p.m.
All student organizations are required to attend at least one virtual training session to be recognized as a registered student organization. Be sure your organization signs-up!
Thursday, 1 September
UH 243/Microsoft Teams Meeting
Career Services
11:00 a.m.
Students will learn how to best prepare for graduate school.
Thursday, 1 September
Virtual
Student Life and Engagement
6:00 p.m.
All student organizations are required to attend at least one virtual training session to be recognized as a registered student organization. Be sure your organization signs-up!
Tuesday, 6 September
University Hall Room 157
First and Second Year Experiences
10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
Sophomores: Learn about High Impact Experiences
Tuesday, 6 September
Jag Park Field
Campus Recreation
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 7 September
Oak Hall
Academic Success Center
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
This event will help enhance student support services outside of the support they are receiving in AAC such as: Faculty Mentor, Academic Success, Career Services, Writing/Math Center, Student Life, Financial Aid, etc. This event will help remove obstacles/roadblock that can contribute to student success. We will hand out prepackage trail mix.
Wednesday, 7 September
Health Sciences Campus: DA2001 Wellness Center Conference Room
First and Second Year Experiences
1:00 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.
Sophomores: Learn about High Impact Experiences
Thursday, 8 September
University Hall Room 248
Career Services
3:00 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Overview of workforce recruitment program which offers internships and full time job opportunities with the federal government to students and recent graduates with a disability and how to register
Thursday, 8 September
Jag Park Field
Campus Recreation
6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 13 September
UH 157
Career Services
10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
Sophomores: Get all your advising questions answered and learn about Program Maps.
Tuesday, 13 September
UH 248
Career Services
1:00 p.m.
Are you thinking about pursuing a cyber internship sometime in the next year? Attend this workshop to learn about resumes best practices, hiring timelines, where to look and how to get course/credit approval.
Wednesday, 14 September
In front of University Hall
Academic Success Center
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
This event will help enhance student support services outside of the support they are receiving in AAC such as: Faculty Mentor, Academic Success, Career Services, Writing/Math Center, Student Life, Financial Aid, etc. This event will help remove obstacles/roadblock that can contribute to student success. We will hand out prepackage trail mix.
Wednesday, 14 September
Student Center DA 2001 (HSC)
Sophomores: Get all your advising questions answered and learn about Program Maps.
Wednesday, 14 September
UH 219/Microsoft Teams
Career Services
2:00 p.m.
Students will learn what to include on their LinkedIn profile and how to stay active. You will receive and email with instructions on how to access the webinar.
Tuesday, 20 September
UH 157
Career Services
10:00 a.m.
Students will learn what to include on their resumes and how to network to gain an internship!
Wednesday, 21 September
JSAC Ballroom
Career Services
11:00 a.m.
Career Services will host an information table at this event along with the Peace Corp.
Wednesday, 21 September
Student Center, HSC DA 2001
Career Services
1:00 p.m.
Students will learn what to include on their resumes and how to network to gain an internship.
Thursday, 22 September
McKnight Room, Education Commons (HSC)
Career Services
6:00 p.m.
Join Career Services to learn best practices for Etiquette Dining in a professional setting. Perfectly polished hosts Debra Lassiter and April McLean will lead students through a four-course meal in a fun environment discussing utensils, American v. Continental Styles and much more. RSVP through Handshake. Seating is limited.
Monday, 26 September
AH E-251
Career Services
6:00 p.m.
Students will get a chance to hear from professionals in various occupations, who have an MPA Degree, talk about their occupations and how the degree has benefited them in their career paths.
Tuesday, 27 September
JSAC Amphitheatre
Career Services
4:30 p.m.
Interested in a graduate degree from Augusta University? Come by and visit with representatives of our various graduate programs to learn more.
Wednesday, 28 September
UH 248/Microsoft Teams
Career Services
3:00 p.m.
Join Career Services for this job search prep workshop that will cover tips for interviewing, tools to use for job search, and how to tailor your resume for job specifics.
Friday, 30 September
Microsoft Teams
Career Services
4:00 p.m.
Overview of the workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) which offers internships and full-time job opportunities with the federal government to students and recent graduates with a disability. Students will learn how to register for the program.