It's a great day to be a Bobcat!As we welcome our students back to Georgia College & State University and get ready for another great academic year, the GCSU Department of Public Safety wants everyone to have a safe, successful and enjoyable first week of classes.A few important reminders as you navigate campus:Walk Smart: Stay alert when walking across campus. Use sidewalks and designated pedestrian areas, keep your eyes up and avoid distractions when crossing roadways.Use Crosswalks...
Do you want to come to the pool? The Centennial pool is open for Georgia College & State University students who register with their Bobcats email, and for GCSU faculty/staff with a paid membership. Come lay out and/or swim anytime during our Open Swim. See link and details below! (Please read all details before you arrive.) Centennial Pool Open Swim Memberships Summer 2026DATES: Now – Sept 25HOURS:Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.Hours are subject to change.Saturday...
One class, one conversation or one professor. Sometimes that's all it takes to change the way you see the world. The Connecting What Matters Award invites all eligible Georgia College & State University undergraduates to share their story. In a short essay (750 words or fewer), tell us about a transformative learning experience with a College of Arts & Sciences faculty member — one that challenged your thinking, broadened your perspective or shaped your personal growth. The winning...
Every alum remembers their first day at Georgia College & State University; the mix of excitement and anticipation as they stepped onto campus, unpacked their room and wondered what the next four years would bring.For Creative Writing major Maggie Creekmore, those early days in Bell Hall were just the beginning of a journey that would quickly anchor her deep within the campus community. Today, as an Honors College student, office assistant and editor of the Honors weekly newsletter,...
Georgia College & State University Dining Events: Aug. 17–21Aug. 19 - Potato Day Celebrate Potato Day at the Bobcat Express in The MAX during lunch. Stop by to try our crispy, flavorful Potato Tornados with a spicy twist. Available while supplies last.Aug. 20 - Lemonade Day Enjoy refreshing beverages at two campus locations:The MAX | 11 a.m.Strawberry lemonade and peach iced tea will be available.Einstein Bros. Bagels | 2 p.m.Stop by for a Bay Breeze mocktail sampling.All offerings...
Introducing the Thunder Roll! Be among the first to try the Thunder Roll, our very own sushi creation made especially for Bobcats. Join us at the Bobcat Food Court on Aug. 17 for the official launch and enjoy FREE samples while supplies last.Don’t miss your chance to be one of the first to taste our newest campus favorite!
Unite in Song and Experience the Benefits of Singing: GCSU Choral EnsemblesOur choral ensembles are open to students, faculty/staff and community members. Whether you’ve sung in a choir before or are just discovering your voice, if you love to sing, we’d love to have you join us.Who Can Participate?Students (music majors/minors and non-majors alike)GCSU faculty and staffCommunity membersCourse DetailsCredit: 1 academic creditMeeting Time: 2½ hours per weekNo audition required for most...
As students return for the 2026-2027 academic year, they may notice a few new "employees" working across campus. These new team members are not human, but autonomous cleaning robots that have joined Georgia College & State University's Building Services Department.To help maintain and elevate the cleanliness of campus facilities, the Facilities Department recently purchased four autonomous cleaning robots. The new fleet includes two autonomous floor scrubbers assigned to the Arts &...
Dear Campus Community, Georgia Power has issued a Real-Time Pricing alert, with high peak-demand pricing from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily expected to continue throughout the week due to sustained high temperatures and increased grid demand. Electricity costs will remain elevated during these hours. Your conservation efforts are critical in helping reduce energy use and associated costs across campus. What You Can Do (1 p.m. – 8 p.m. daily): Adjust your space. Set thermostats 2 – 4°F higher...
We are launching our first meeting this fall with a discussion of Flannery O'Connor's story "Greenleaf" on Aug. 27, hosted by Professor Emeritus Bruce Gentry. Our 2 p.m. meeting, live and in person, will be held at the Georgia Writers Museum on the square in downtown Eatonton, Georgia. Come early to purchase coffee and a pastry before the coffee shop closes. Our 7 p.m. meeting will be conducted online. Email oconnorinstitute@gcsu.edu for the link.