Congratulations on Your Acceptance to Georgia Southern University!
No matter which campus you’ve been accepted to, you’re welcome at Destination Eagle Nation! All events are open to every admitted student.
Celebrate This Milestone in Your College Journey!
On Saturday, April 11, 2026, we’re hosting an Accepted Student Celebration at the Statesboro Campus, and you’re invited!
This event will be held at the Allen E. Paulson Football Stadium, and we can’t wait to celebrate your arrival to Eagle Nation!
Connect with current students, faculty, staff, alumni and other admitted students like yourself. You may even meet your future roommate! There will be lots of giveaways, a Georgia Southern photo booth, games, food trucks and maybe even a special guest or two.
Registration is required for the event.
Register Now!
Undergraduate
Undergraduate students are pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Georgia Southern University.
Graduate
Graduate students are pursuing a Master’s or Doctoral degree at Georgia Southern University.
*You will have to log in to your application account to register for this event.
April 11 Event Agenda
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
- Event Check-In with GUS
- Swag Stations
- Balloon Artist
- Roaming Photo Booth
- Caricature Artists
11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Faculty Welcome
- Dr. Shannon Jeffreys
- Athletics Welcome
- Coach Clay Helton
- Welcome from the President
- Dr. Kyle Marrero
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Academic Programs Expo — explore your interests!
- Meet Your Academic Program Faculty
- Food Trucks and Fun
- Eagle Essentials – Next Steps
- Register for SOAR
- Housing Applications
- Meet Your Flock – Honors College
- Student Services Browse
- Residential Learning Communities
Optional
- Campus Tours
- Housing Tours (On Your Own)
Enjoy a taste of “Southern” hospitality, experience the energy of our campus firsthand, and connect with the people who will make your college years unforgettable. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate with your peers and jump-start your Georgia Southern adventure!
What’s in Store?
Explore your future home away from home.
Connect with our awesome faculty, staff and current students!
Come meet other students like yourself.
Fuel up on delicious food and drinks.
