Planning underway for Fall 2022 ‘The Eagle Experience’
The Eagle Experience continues to take shape as we move into the summer! The Eagle Experience is a University-wide commitment to transitioning new students so they are prepared for academic and social success and feel a sense of belonging at Georgia Southern.
Important Dates
- August 5: Operation Move-In (Statesboro & Armstrong campuses)
- August 7-9: Key Programming Days for The Eagle Experience
- August 10: First Day of Classes
- August 10-31: Abundance of Programs/Events/Activities from Departments across GS
Fall 2022 Schedule
The days between move-in and the first day of classes are themed to help direct focus on topics critical to student success and transition. Consider the themes below and how your department’s purpose and scope may fit into one or more of the days below.
| Key Programming Days | Statesboro Campus | Armstrong Campus |
| Sunday, August 7 | Wellness & Balance | Wellness & Balance |
| Monday, August 8 | Discovery & Exploration | Scholarship & Success* |
| Tuesday, August 9 | Scholarship & Success* | Discovery & Exploration |
Get Your Department Involved
All departments/areas/units are highly encouraged to host events/activities during the start of the term with The Eagle Experience to showcase your services and build relationships with students. The more of us welcoming students to Georgia Southern, the better.
Enter Your Event in Eagle Engage
- All incoming students are directed to Eagle Engage as THE source for finding out about campus programs/events/activities.
- Communication will be sent to students about events in Eagle Engage to help promote your event(s).
- STEP 1: See this How To Guide to submit an event into Eagle Engage.
- STEP 2: Input your event as soon as possible - students will be directed to Eagle Engage beginning soon. The goal is to have everything entered by June 30th.
Attention Academic Departments
We can help you with space reservations and set-up at the Scholarship & Success Day’s Academic Department Showcase. Complete this form by June 30th. We will follow up with a confirmation of space in mid-July so you can update your Eagle Engage entry and finalize your plans.
*The Scholarship & Success day is organized as follows:
- 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. — Conversations with Professors
- 11:30am - 12:30 p.m. — New Student Convocation
- 2 -3 p.m. — Academic College Events
- 2:30 - 5 p.m. — Academic Department Showcase
- 6:30 - 10 p.m. — Evening Events
What Date Should I Choose for Our Event?
The windows of time below are to guide your department on when to host an event to connect with students before classes begin. Think outside of the box! But don’t be bound to this - you can program all semester to help with new student transition.
- Sunday, August 7: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Monday, August 8: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Statesboro Campus)
- Tuesday, August 9: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Armstrong Campus)
Thank you for your engagement and participation in student transition and success! 2021-2022 assessment data told us that The Eagle Experience is working - students are benefiting and meeting the learning outcomes we have set for them.
Please contact any of us below for support, questions, or creative brainstorming.
Amy Smith
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management
amysmith@georgiasouthern.edu
Dr. Dustin Anderson
Associate Provost
danderson@georgiasouthern.edu
Dr. Ken Gassiot*
Associate Vice President for Student Development
kgassiot@georgiasouthern.edu
*Point of contact for Eagle Engage