Schedule of Events
GO Weekend events will take place from Wednesday, August 21st through Monday, August 26th, 2024. Events marked with an asterisk are mandatory for incoming freshmen. The 2024 GO Weekend schedule can be found below. Every event listed is for ALL current APSU students unless specifically marked for Freshmen or by invite.
Wednesday, August 21
| 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Help A GOV Need help tying up loose ends? Come to the Ellington Building lobby for assistance with fee payments, registration, financial aid, and more. |
| 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Housing Move-In Check your APSU email or reach out to the Housing Office for your move-in assignment! |
| 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Yard games with the College Ministries at APSU (Eriksson Quad) Open to all students! We'll have free snow cones, games like volleyball, 9-square, kickball, and a great way to meet new friends! |
| 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Slushie Social @ the Spirit Rock |
| 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Housing Move-In Check your APSU email or reach out to the Housing Office for your move-in assignment! |
| 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Movie on the Lawn Join us for a movie at the Eriksson Quad in front of the Terrace! |
Thursday, August 22
| 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Help A GOV Need help tying up loose ends? Come to the Ellington Building lobby for assistance with fee payments, registration, financial aid, and more. |
| 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Housing Move-In Check your APSU email or reach out to the Housing Office for your move-in assignment! |
| 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Grillin' with the Govs (Eriksson Quad) |
| 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Govs Island (Eriksson Quad) Take a break from moving in and join the Office of Admissions and your favorite orientation leaders with inflatables, ice cream, donuts, yard games, music, and of course our first major giveaway... |
| 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Govs on the GO: The City Forum and Shopping Extravaganza Charter buses will pick up students in front of the Ellington Building and take students to The City Forum for an evening of go karts, bowling, laser tag, putt-putt, and arcade games! Free pizza will be available for all students attending the event courtesy of our great friends at The City Forum. Sango Walmart will be the next location our buses will drop off and pick up from. You will have the opportunity to get any last minute supplies for your residence hall, school supplies, or just some snacks to have on hand. The wonderful team at the Sango Walmart will be in APSU shirts to assist you with anything you may be trying to find. |
| 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | APSU Women's Soccer vs Chattanooga Join us at Morgan Bros Field for a 6:00 PM kickoff as your Lady Govs take on Chattanooga. All students get into the game completely free! |
| 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Housing Move-In Check your APSU email or reach out to the Housing Office for your move-in assignment! |
Friday, August 23
| 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Help A GOV Need help tying up loose ends? Come to the Ellington Building lobby for assistance with fee payments, registration, financial aid, and more. |
| 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Peayceful Morning Yoga (Browning Lawn) Join us for a relaxing morning practicing yoga with Foy Fitness staff on the lawn by the spirit rock! There will be a limited number of mats available for use, but please bring your own if you have one. |
| 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Housing Move-In Check your APSU email or reach out to the Housing Office for your move-in assignment! |
| 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Brunch Around the World (C. Evans Harvill Food Hall) |
Explore the Peay |
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| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Find Your Class Friday - (MUC Plaza) Govs Bingo Bonanza - (Claxton 103) Edu TechXperience - (Claxton 226) CoSTEM Carnival (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)- (Art & Design Lawn) |
| 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Let's GO Gnome Painting (Art & Design 113) - REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS REQUIRED.
Come paint with the Department of Art + Design. You will make a beginner-level painting
that will amaze your friends and brighten up your dorm. No experience necessary, just
a willingness to have fun and a love of all things gnome. All supplies provided for
this one hour painting experience. Sign up here! APSU TV Expo (Art & Design Quad) - Lights, camera, ACTION! Visit the APSU-TV Broadcasting Van to get a taste of television broadcasting and student media opportunities on campus. Let's Talk About Art (The New Gallery) - Join Michael Dickins, the New Gallery Director and head of the University Permanent Art Collection for a tour of artwork on campus. The tour will start at the New Gallery in the Art+Design building. |
Be A Gov Kick-Off |
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| 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | First-Gen Student Pinning & Alumni Panel (MUC 303/305) |
| 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. | Legacy Freshman Pinning Ceremony & Reception This is an invitation only event for legacy students. Please check your email for instructions and information |
| 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | New Student Convocation (Dunn Center)* Chapter One begins! Be welcomed to Austin Peay by University President Mike Licari and start your journey as a Gov! This is a mandatory event for all incoming freshmen and you are asked to wear the red "Official Gov" shirt you were given at orientation. |
| 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | GovsFest (Fortera Stadium) Take the opportunity to learn about all of the different organizations and clubs that APSU has to offer. Learn all the chants and cheers that you will need to know to support your Govs on the field. |
| 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Housing Move-In Check your APSU email or reach out to the Housing Office for your move-in assignment! |
| 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | GlowChella (Intramural Field) THE GLOW UP IS ABOUT TO GO DOWN! Come join us for GLOWCHELLA, a music festival-themed interactive dance party featuring glow paint and accessories. Dress for mess and get ready to have the time of your life! |
Saturday, August 24
Gov Success
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| 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | University Success- Let's Get Started! (Dunn Center)* Meet with your UNIV/HON/PELP 1000 class and your Peer Leader for the first time. Here we will give you the last minute tips and tricks before starting off your semester on Monday. This event is mandatory for all incoming freshmen! |
| 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Help A Gov Need help tying up loose ends? Come to the Ellington Building lobby for assistance with fee payments, registration, financial aid, and more. |
College Connect LunchJoin your Dean and academic college for free food and a chance to mingle with other students and faculty from your department! |
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| 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | College of Arts + Letters - Art + Design Building College of Behavioral & Health Sciences - Browning Lawn College of Business - Kimbrough Lobby College of Education - Claxton 103 Cooling off with College of STEM - Art & Design Lawn University College - Marks 122/124 Culinary Arts Students - Honors Commons |
Afternoon Chill
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| 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Peay at the Pool & Ice Cream Social(Foy Pool) |
Austin Peay Saturday Night |
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| 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Battle @ Browning (Browning Lawn) Calling all student bands, DJs, and solo artists! Submit an original mix or song to be featured in an online vote. The top four artists, as voted by students, will play Battle @ Browning! The top three artists win $$$$ and one act will have the opportunity to be the opener for a special program this fall. Don't want to perform? No worries! Come out and join us to listen to music, grab some exclusive Battle @ Browning merch, and vote for your favorite artists. Submit your songs/mixes to kautza@apsu.edu ASAP! |
| 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Greek Fest (Browning Lawn) |
Sunday, August 25
| 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Govs on the Go- Choose Your Own Adventure Session 1 Choose your own adventure with Govs Rec! If you want to get outside and get active, these events are for you! Choose from hiking, biking, floating, climbing and more. Registration for each activity is required and spots are limited. Register here! |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | United Worship Service (MUC Ballroom) Join the campus ministries for a time of worship after a busy weekend and learn more about what each organization has to offer! Free lunch will be available immediately following the service. |
Afternoon Chill |
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| 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch with LifePoint Church and Campus Ministries (Browning Lawn) |
| 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Govs on the GO: Choose Your Own Adventure Session 2 Choose your own adventure with Govs Rec! If you want to get outside and get active, these events are for you! Choose from hiking, biking, floating, climbing and more. Registration for each activity is required and spots are limited. Register here! |
| 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Welcome Back Bash (MUC Ballroom) |
| 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | PeayCake Breakfast (C. Evans Harvill Food Hall) Come for the pancakes and a full breakfast spread made by APSU's President Mike Licari and our Senior Leadership Team, and stay for the trivia with your favorite Director of Orientation, Jandro, who is bringing all the good vibes! |
Monday, August 26
| 9:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Peayple in the Community Day of Service Join your peers in serving the campus community and the Clarksville Community. Freshman check-in will open at 9:45 a.m. in the Morgan University Center Ballroom. Returning students can pre-register for their service location here. There will be no traditional on-ground classes between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on August 26th to encourage all students to participate in the Day of Service. |