Convocation
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Freshman Convocation 2026
- Monday, August 17, 2026
- Summerville Campus: Grover C. Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre
10:00 am-12:00 pm
*Check in begins at 8:30 am at the Maxwell Theatre Portico
*Buses will be provided for housing students
* Commuter students may park on-campus with an AU Parking Pass.
Freshman Convocation is the bookend to Senior Graduation. It is the ceremony that welcomes YOU, the Class of 2030, to the Augusta University Family.
At this event, you will receive your official Class Pin, T-shirt, and take your Class Photo with your new classmates. After the ceremony & class picture, you are invited to have brunch & meet your future professors and campus professionals while exploring the many academic and social opportunities at AU.
At the conclusion of brunch, take care of business before the first day of class: find your classrooms, purchase your books, whatever you need to make sure your first day is successful!
8:30 - 9:45
a.m.Check-In
Check in will take place at the Maxwell Theatre Portico. Commuters may park on campus, buses will be provided for housing students. You'll receive your class t-shirt, sunglasses, and your name tag.
10:00
a.m.Convocation Ceremony at the Maxwell Theatre
The event begins with the ringing of the Arsenal Bell-something you won’t experience again until graduation!
You will also receive your class pin. Following the pinning ceremony that will take place, you will become official members of the AU family.
10:45
a.m.Class Photo at the JSAC Field
Join your new friends for a Class of 2030 photo!
11:00
a.m.College Brunch at the Summerville Grove
Enjoy brunch with your professors while exploring the undergraduate colleges and student success opportunities under the shady grove.
12:00 - 4:00
p.m.Taking care of (AU) Business: Summerville or Health Sciences Campuses
Use this time to find your classrooms, purchase books, and/or take care of business before classes begin.