JSU Gamecock Orientation

📣2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣7️⃣ GO! Leader Applications Are Now Open! Apply today at jsu.edu/go or through the link in our bio.

Need more information? Join us for an interest meeting:
📍 Houston Cole Library, 11th Floor
🗓️ August 25 & September 16
⏰ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Bring your questions and learn how you can become part of one of JSU’s proudest traditions.

Interest meeting attendance is optional and not required for application submission.
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🐔We know you’ve enjoyed all the exciting J-Week events; let’s finish this incredible week strong!

🌭Join us tomorrow at Student Success Field Day for an afternoon of fun, food, games, and friendly competition. Plus, don’t miss your chance to send some familiar Jax State faces into the dunk tank!

⚾️How good is your throwing arm? Come find out if you have what it takes to dunk Kaitlin, Olivia, and Keaton!

🗓️ Friday, August 21, 2026
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 TMB Lawn

Bring your friends and come join the fun!
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Welcome Home, Gamecocks! 🐔🚩

The First & Second Year Experience staff is excited to kick off another great semester with you. Whether you’re starting your first year or continuing your journey, we wish you an amazing first day of class and a successful semester ahead.

We’re excited to welcome our newest Gamecocks! 🎉

Campus Connect 📅 Tuesday, August 18, 2026

All new students are invited to attend Campus Connect the day before classes begin. This is your opportunity to connect with your GO! Leaders, classmates, SGA Leaders, and the campus community.

Schedule

🕓 4:00 p.m. | College Connections Meet at your designated college or department location to connect with faculty, staff, and fellow students. Meeting locations can be found in the Linktree in our bio.

🕕 6:00 p.m. | New Student Convocation Join the President, Provost, faculty, staff, SGA representatives, and GO! Leaders at Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium as we officially kick off the academic year with the ceremonial ringing of the bell.

🕖 7:00 p.m. | Campus Cookout
Celebrate the start of your Jax State journey with GO! Leaders, the SGA, and your fellow students. Food and drinks will be provided.

We can’t wait to see you there and officially welcome you to the Gamecock family! 🔔🐔🚩

🏁GO! 2026 is a WRAP!

⭐️What an incredible season it has been! We loved meeting so many students, family members, and supporters this summer. Welcome to the Jax State community!

🚗Whether you attended Session A back in June or Session N just yesterday, the GO! Team enjoyed getting to know you, hearing your stories, and helping you prepare for your first year at Jax State. It has truly been our pleasure to be a part of your journey.

🔔We can’t wait to see you again at Campus Connect Day and New Student Convocation on August 1️⃣8️⃣, where we’ll officially ring in the new academic year! You’ll leave Convocation with new memories, a Jax State t-shirt, and the opportunity to be part of this year’s iconic J-Pic in the center of Burgess-Snow Field. 🏟️

📍Be sure to check out our Linktree for more information about Campus Connect Day and Convocation.

GO! Gamecocks! 🐔🚩

And remember...
You’re GO!ng Places! 🚦

📷: Jax State Digital Media

🌟Our annual End-of-Year GO! Leader Recognition Lunch was the perfect opportunity to celebrate an incredible year of leadership, service, and community.

A special congratulations to our 2026 award recipients:
• Best New GO! Leader: Haley Garcia
• Best Returning GO! Leader: Kobe Smith
• Best GO! Buddy Group: Merari Velasquez & Miller Small
• The Terry W. Casey Leadership Development Award: Miller Small

The 2027 GO! Coordinators were also announced: Haley Garcia & Tyler Sumners

Thank you to all of our GO! Leaders for the energy, enthusiasm, and dedication you brought to this season. Your impact on our students and campus community has been truly remarkable. Congratulations on an unforgettable GO! season! Beep Beep! 👏❤️💫

🎓 Congratulations to our former GO! Leaders on your graduation from Jacksonville State University!

We are incredibly proud of each of you and all that you have accomplished. Your leadership, dedication, and commitment to serving others have left a lasting impact on the Gamecock community.

As you take this next step, know that we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way.

Beep Beep! and GO! Gamecocks! ❤️🐔

🎓 Olivia Fields
Master of Business Administration
Jax State Coordinator of Peer Mentoring

🎓 Bela Venegas
Master of Science in Education

We’re halfway through the 2026 GO! season, and we’ve absolutely LOVED meeting so many incredible students and families so far! 🎉

We can’t wait to welcome the rest of you joining us in July and August—your turn is right around the corner!

💬 Already attended GO!? Drop your favorite memory in the comments—we’d love to hear it!
📅 Scheduled for July or August? Let us know which session you’ll be attending!

We’re excited to see you on campus soon! 🐔
“You’re GO❗️ng Places!”

📷: Jax State

☀️Summer in the Ville is heating up and the energy is unmatched!
💯We’ve already met so many amazing —and there are plenty more to come.
❓Have questions about Gamecock Orientation (GO!)? We’re here to help every step of the way. Don’t hesitate to reach out!
We can’t wait to welcome you to campus and meet you this summer at GO! 🙌


You’re GO❗️ng Places! 🐔🚩

We're so proud of our GO! Leaders! Beep Beep!

Happy Week, Gamecocks! ❤️🐔

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📸: Jacksonville State University/Digital Media Services