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Donuts & Directions

7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Need a hand with directions or have a question? Stop by our welcome tables at both the North and South Entrances! We will be happy to help, and you can even enjoy a treat while you are there.

*Sponsored by the Dean of Students

Donuts & Directions

7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Need a hand with directions or have a question? Stop by our welcome tables at both the North and South Entrances! We will be happy to help, and you can even enjoy a treat while you are there.

*Sponsored by the Dean of Students

I Registered for What?

9 – 10 a.m.

Noon – 1 p.m.

2 – 3 p.m.

Need help with your schedule, courses, or finding support resources? Drop into our workshop and get all your questions answered by an Academic Advisor!

*Sponsored by Academic Advising

I Registered for What?”

9 – 10 a.m.

Noon – 1 p.m.

2 – 3 p.m.

Need help with your schedule, courses, or finding support resources? Drop into our workshop and get all your questions answered by an Academic Advisor!

*Sponsored by the Academic Advising

Semester Kickoff

Noon – 1 p.m.

Celebrate the start of the semester with the members of your Cumming Student Government Association!

*Sponsored by Office of the Dean of Students

I Registered for What?”

9 – 10 a.m.

Noon – 1 p.m.

2 – 3 p.m.

Need help with your schedule, courses, or finding support resources? Drop into our workshop and get all your questions answered by an Academic Advisor!

*Sponsored by the Academic Advising

Get to Know Your Nest Scavenger Hunt

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Join us for a campus wide scavenger hunt designed to help you discover the best of ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Cumming -- from hidden study spots to student resources and everything in between!

*Sponsored by Dean of Students

Get to Know Your Nest Scavenger Hunt

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Join us for a campus wide scavenger hunt designed to help you discover the best of ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Cumming -- from hidden study spots to student resources and everything in between!

*Sponsored by Dean of Students

Tutoring Center Open House

10:30 a.m. – noon

Come on over to the Tutoring Center! You can meet our fantastic tutoring staff and explore our academic support resources.

*Sponsored by Tutoring Services

Nighthawks Take Flight Luncheon

Noon – 1 p.m.

Celebrate the start of the new semester with fellow students, faculty and staff. Enjoy a free Moe's Southwest Grill taco bar.

*Sponsored by Dean of Students

Stick with the Libraries

noon - 2 p.m.

Stick with the Libraries this semester so you don't get stuck! Stock up on library swag (stickers, sticky notes, and more!) while discovering all the resources and services waiting for you. A perfect way to meet the library team and find a cozy study space.

*Sponsored by ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Libraries

Meet Our Counselor

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Join us for a casual meet-and-greet with Courtney Fountain, your campus counselor here at ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Cumming. This is a great opportunity to learn about the free and confidential counseling services available to all students.

*Sponsored by Student Counseling

Weeks of Welcome Table

9 a.m. - noon

Welcome to ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ! Stop by the Welcome Table to get directions and receive ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ gear!

*Sponsored by Center for Student Engagement & Leadership

SGA Kickoff

5:30 - 6 p.m.

Join our first SGA meeting of the semester! Learn how you can be a voice for ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ students and advocate for meaningful change on campus.

*Sponsored by Student Government Association

Casino Night

6 - 10 p.m.

Nighthawks Entertainment invites you to our annual Casino Night! Here you can engagement with one another and play games such as poker and blackjack for a chance to win big!

*Sponsored by Nighthawks Entertainment Dahlonega

Weeks of Welcome Table

9 a.m. - noon

Welcome to ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ! Stop by the Welcome Table to get directions and receive ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ gear!

*Sponsored by Center for Student Engagement & Leadership

Community Engagement Fair

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Meet local organizations and non-profits, discover volunteer opportunities, and explore ways to get involved on and off campus.

*Sponsored by Center for Student Engagement & Leadership

¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ’s Belated Birthday

2 - 5 p.m.

Hoag ABC Rooms

Start the semester with clarity, confidence, and a community that’s cheering you on. We invite students to set intentions, dream boldly, and map out their goals for the year ahead. Participants will create personalized vision boards and connect with fellow Nighthawks.

*Sponsored by Nighthawks Entertainment Dahlonega

New Year, New Nighthawk – Vision Board Event

10:30 a.m. - noon

Hoag Student Center ABC Rooms (A & B)

Start the semester with clarity, confidence, and a community that’s cheering you on. We invite students to set intentions, dream boldly, and map out their goals for the year ahead. Participants will create personalized vision boards and connect with fellow Nighthawks.

*Sponsored by Student Orientation and Success/First Year Experience

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

This interactive Look Sharp Lounge will help students learn how to build career-appropriate interview outfits, explore current style trends, and feel confident in professional attire. The event will also spotlight Nigel’s Closet as a free resource for professional clothing.

*Sponsored by Career Services

4 – 7 p.m.

Come meet our pups and enjoy a delicious cocoa bar with yummy snacks! Sip cocoa, cuddle pups, and get creative with some cozy coloring.

*Co-Sponsored by North Georgia K9 Crew & Gender and Sexuality Alliance

4 - 6 p.m.

Kick off the spring semester with ASA at Spring Into Bollywood, a fun and energetic Bollywood dance workshop open to all students. Learn iconic moves, enjoy great music, and connect with new people as we celebrate a fresh start to the semester. No experience needed—just come ready to move and have a great time!

*Sponsored by Asian Student Association

5 - 6:30 p.m.

Join us for Conchas y Compas, a cozy meet-and-greet designed for all Spanish majors and minors! Enjoy delicious conchas and warm Mexican hot chocolate while getting to know your classmates, sharing interests, and building community within the program. Come for the treats, stay for the conversation!

*Sponsored by Spanish Club

9 a.m. – noon

Cottrell Center Ballroom

Your bachelor’s is just the beginning—stop by for food, freebies, and your path to a graduate degree, with expert staff and faculty ready to answer all your questions.

*Sponsored by ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Graduate Admissions

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Rec Center

Learn about ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ’s Registered Student Organizations (RSO) and sign up to get involved at the annual Nighthawks Fest Student Involvement Fair!

*Sponsored by Center for Student Engagement & Leadership

Step into the spotlight and relive the golden age of music with Vinyl Included! We create stunning metal replicas of legendary 8" 45 rpm records using dye sublimation printing in Black Vinyl, Gold, or Platinum finishes. These are unforgettable keepsakes for music lovers. Feel like a rock star as our photographer captures you striking a pose for your custom record, complete with personalized artwork, your logo, and a text message. Celebrating everything from Motown soul to Rock & Roll rebellion, Vinyl Included is essential for anyone who lives and breathes music!

*Sponsored by Center for Student Engagement & Leadership

Have you studied abroad (or are interested in someday studying abroad) and want to learn how to talk about your experience with potential employers? Join Career Services and the Center for Global Engagement for a group re-entry workshop! You'll have the opportunity to connect with other students who've studied abroad, learn how to market your experience to employers in interviews, and find out how to add your international experience to your resume! Available virtually via Teams.

*Sponsored by Center for Global Engagement & Career Services

Stick with the Libraries this semester so you don't get stuck! Stock up on library swag (stickers, sticky notes, and more!) while discovering all the resources and services waiting for you. A perfect way to meet the library team and find a cozy study space.

*Sponsored by ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Libraries

Come learn about Omicron Delta Kappa--¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Dahlonega's invitation-only honor society that recognizes leadership and scholarship!

*Sponsored by Omicron Delta Kappa

8:30 – 10 a.m.

Barnes Hall Bus Loop

Bring a buddy to the Rec Center and check out what’s happening this spring. Try some equipment, look around our fitness spaces, and see what programs we’ve got coming up. Show up with a friend and grab a free shirt while supplies last.

*Sponsored by Campus Recreation & Wellness

5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Cottrell Center 341

For WoW, Korean Club (K-Club) welcomes incoming and all other students to participate in a fun trivia night! Everything from K-pop culture to tradition and historical information is on the table. Top teams earn prizes from our collection too!

*Sponsored by Korean Club

Hoag Unleashed

6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Join CSEL for a night of fun and relaxation where you can ease back into school with different wellness activities!

*Sponsored by Center for Student Engagement and Leadership

Weeks of Welcome Table

9 a.m. – noon

Welcome to ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ! Stop by the Welcome Table to get directions and receive ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ gear!

*Sponsored by Center for Student Engagement & Leadership

Meet & Greet with Career Services

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Connect with our dynamic team and learn what resources we have to offer!

*Sponsored by Career Services

Weeks of Welcome Table

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Student Center Lobby

Welcome to ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ! Stop by the Welcome Table to get directions and receive ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ gear!

*Sponsored by Center for Student Engagement & Leadership

¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Rowing Open House

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Rowing Boathouse @ Lake Lanier Olympic Park (3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506)

Join us for an Open House at the ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Rowing Boathouse! Meet our head coach, captains, and current athletes while getting an inside look at where we train. Learn all about joining the ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Rowing team and see if rowing is the sport for you!

*Sponsored by ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Rowing

Woodworking 101

10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Student Center Cafeteria

Unleash the Magic of Woodturning! Learn the basics of crafting elegant writing pens and creating unique, limited edition ceremonial wands. Your journey into mystical woodworking starts here. Only at Winter WoW!

*Sponsored by Center for Student Engagement & Leadership

Sound Wave Social

Ever wanted to explore the sound of ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ? Come by our radio control room for an open house, social time and snacks! Meet your Nighthawk Radio DJ's and learn more about what will come this semester!

*Sponsored by Nighthawk Radio

Community Engagement Fair

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Student Center Robinson Ballroom

Meet local organizations and non-profits, discover volunteer opportunities, and explore ways to get involved on and off campus.

*Sponsored by Center for Student Engagement & Leadership

Game Day with SGA

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Kick off Weeks of Welcome with free corndogs, cornhole competition, and a chance to win prizes! Want something new on campus? Drop your suggestion and you’re automatically entered into our raffle. Stop by to meet others, play, eat, and help shape your campus!

*Sponsored by Student Government Association

Breaking the Ice

Noon – 1 p.m.

This event includes fun and educational activities that give awareness to what human disturbance and global warming does to our polar regions. We will have a couple competitive games like Giant Jenga with a questionnaire and a fast-paced game of mini fishing, and we will have the option to create your own snowflake. We will also provide snacks, treats, and prizes, so make sure to come by with your friends to play fun, educational, and competitive games!

*Sponsored by Students for Environmental Awareness

Bookish Vision Boards

3:30 - 4 p.m.

Nesbitt Lobby

Kick off the semester with a Bookish Vision Board that captures your 2026 goals and favorite reading vibes! Craft, chat, and connect with fellow bookworms while building a mini board to take home. All supplies provided, just bring your imagination!

*Sponsored by Book[s] Club

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F1 (2025) & VR Racing

6 - 9 p.m.

Student Center, Robinson Ballroom

Join us for an electrifying night that puts you in the driver's seat, featuring a special screening of the highly anticipated new Formula 1 movie, "F1" (2025) starring Brad Pitt, followed by the chance to tackle the world's greatest circuits yourself with our high-end VR Racing Simulators!

*Sponsored by Nighthawks Entertainment Gainesville

Champions League Watch Party

Calling all future nurses! Think you are smarter than a nursing student? Prove it at our special event just for potential nursing students. You will compete against current students, get hands- on with our simulators, and discover how incredible a nursing career can be!

*Sponsored by Center for Student Engagement and Leadership

New Year, New Nighthawk – Vision Board Event

10 – 11:30 a.m.

Start the semester with clarity, confidence, and a community that’s cheering you on. We invite students to set intentions, dream boldly, and map out their goals for the year ahead. Participants will create personalized vision boards and connect with fellow Nighthawks.

*Sponsored by Student Orientation and Success/First Year Experience

Nighthawks Fest

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Learn about ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ’s Registered Student Organizations (RSO) and sign up to get involved at the annual Nighthawks Fest Student Involvement Fair!

*Sponsored by Center for Student Engagement & Leadership

Fight the Flu with Flavor

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

In partnership with the Peer Health Educators and the Food Pantry, we will be providing instant ramen and immune support packets at Nighthawks Fest. Stop by for some free food and health tips!

*Sponsored by CSEL, Peer Health Educators, and the Food Pantry

Stick with the Libraries

10 a.m. - noon

Stick with the Libraries this semester so you don't get stuck! Stock up on library swag (stickers, sticky notes, and more!) while discovering all the resources and services waiting for you. A perfect way to meet the library team and find a cozy study space.

*Sponsored by ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Libraries

Beyond the Bachelor’s: ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ’s Graduate Programs Pop-In

9 a.m. - noon

Cottrell Center Ballroom

Your bachelor’s is just the beginning—stop by for food, freebies, and your path to a graduate degree, with expert staff and faculty ready to answer all your questions.

*Sponsored by ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Graduate Admissions

Buddy Day: Bring a Buddy, Get a Shirt

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Hugh Mills Fitness Center

Bring a buddy to the Rec Center and check out what’s happening this spring. Try some equipment, look around our fitness spaces, and see what programs we’ve got coming up. Show up with a friend and grab a free shirt while supplies last.

*Sponsored by Campus Recreation & Wellness

Team Campus Presents Vinyl Included

10:30 - 1:30 p.m.

Student Center Cafeteria

Step into the spotlight and relive the golden age of music with Vinyl Included! We create stunning metal replicas of legendary 8" 45 rpm records using dye sublimation printing in Black Vinyl, Gold, or Platinum finishes. These are unforgettable keepsakes for music lovers. Feel like a rock star as our photographer captures you striking a pose for your custom record, complete with personalized artwork, your logo, and a text message. Celebrating everything from Motown soul to Rock & Roll rebellion, Vinyl Included is essential for anyone who lives and breathes music!

*Sponsored by Center for Student Engagement and Leadership

Silent Book[s] Club

3:30 - 4 p.m.

Need a breather during the first week of classes? Drop in for our Silent Book Club and enjoy 30 minutes of quiet, focused reading alongside other students. It’s the perfect way to relax, reset, and ease into the semester.

*Sponsored by Book[s] Club

Med School Insider: Q&A

noon- 1:30 p.m. 

Thinking about medical school? Come hear a current med student break down MCAT strategies, application must-knows, and how to stand out. Don’t miss this chance to get the inside scoop!

*Sponsored by American Medical Student Association

First Generation Oconee

9 a .m. – 1 p.m.

Welcome to 1st Generation on the Oconee campus! Come learn about upcoming events and mentoring opportunities for first generation students!

*Sponsored by 1st Generation Oconee

First Generation Oconee

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Welcome to 1st Generation on the Oconee campus! Come learn about upcoming events and mentoring opportunities for first generation students!

*Sponsored by 1st Generation Oconee

First Generation Oconee

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Welcome to 1st Generation on the Oconee campus! Come learn about upcoming events and mentoring opportunities for first generation students!

*Sponsored by 1st Generation Oconee

Stick with the Libraries

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Stick with the Libraries this semester so you don't get stuck! Stock up on library swag (stickers, sticky notes, and more!) while discovering all the resources and services waiting for you. A perfect way to meet the library team and find a cozy study space.

*Sponsored by ¹ú²ú×ÔÅÄ Libraries

Bingo for Basics

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Learn more about the basic functions of the Dean of Students office through a fun game of bingo! Winners will receive a prize basket!

*Sponsored by Dean of Students

Stuff-a-Critter

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Join NEO for a fun and interactive event where you can choose your very own stuffed animal. You’ll get the chance to build and stuff it yourself, making it completely unique to you. Best of all, the animal you create is totally free!

*Sponsored by Nighthawks Entertainment Oconee