Week of Welcome…and Beyond!

Winter Week of Welcome is designed to help returning students and transfer students celebrate the start of a new semester. If you're a returning student, welcome back to campus. If you're new to South, we're so glad you chose to become a Jaguar, and we look forward to welcoming you to our special campus community.

Our goal is to help you get connected with the people, places, and groups that will make sure your time at South is spectacular. You will have the opportunity to meet students across a wide range of areas, learn about new organizations, and discover opportunities to connect with faculty in learning experiences ranging from the classroom to the Gulf of Mexico.

We look forward to meeting you at one of these opening events. Welcome to South Alabama!

Schedule of Events

Sunday, January 8, 2023

Glow Night at the Rec!
Indoor soccer courts, climbing wall, indoor pool, fitness studio
Dodgeball at indoor soccer courts: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Climbing wall: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Indoor pool: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Zumba: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
We are glowing with excitement for Spring semester! Join us for Glow Dodgeball, Glow Climb, Glow with the Flow, and Glow Zumba at the Student Recreation Center.

Monday, January 9, 2023

SouthBound Open House and Help Tents
Mobile Townhouse & Meisler Hall Lawns
7:30 am - 3:30 pm
The Division of Enrollment Services will have two help tent locations set up to welcome and assist both new and returning students. New students can stop by the Mobile Townhouse location to pick up their Southbound Orientation Welcome Pack and get information from staff and students regarding the first week of class, campus services, academic resources and much more. In addition, any students (new or returning) who needs help navigating campus can stop by either location for directions and guidance.

What’s Popping in Simulation
Health Simulation Building
2:00 pm
Students will have an opportunity to visit USA's Health Simulation Department and tour the building while enjoying popcorn. They will be able to see how our Allied Health and Medical students participate in simulated healthcare experiences.

Hot Chocolate and Hot Takes: Ask Earth Sciences and Biology Anything!
Life Science Lecture Hall Room 003 & Earth and Life Science Building
4:30 pm- 6:00 pm
Provide an open forum where students, particularly those in Geology, Geography, Meteorology, and Biology, can meet faculty and students to ask about advising, career options, tips for being successful, and/or anything else that would be helpful. All students are welcome and we will have hot chocolate and mix-ins available.

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Study Abroad 101
SC 203
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Want to study abroad but don't know where to start? Come during our Study Abroad 101 to learn about programs, scholarships, and the application process! Food and refreshments will be served.

Dessert with College Leadership
Health Sciences Building - Lobby
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Welcome Back Bash: Challenge Accepted
Academic Services Center
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Career Services invites students to stop by the Academic Services Center (beside the tennis courts) for food, fun, and free stuff on Tuesday, January 10th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. We will be sharing information about how to participate in our career readiness competition "Challenge Accepted" and be providing free t-shirts and food to students. RSVP in Handshake to receive reminder emails about the event. For further questions please contact our office at careerservices@southalabama.edu or (251) 460-6188.

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Rise and Shine with One Stop
Meisler Hall, Suite 210
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Rise & Shine with One Stop! Come visit with the USA One Stop team on January 11th from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. and start your day with a hot cup of coffee and a sweet treat! If you have questions about financial aid, scholarships, and/or your student account now is the time to ask! And just by stopping by your name will be entered in a drawing to win a Starbucks gift card. We can’t wait to meet you!

Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice Open House
Humanities 226
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Join the Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice for an open house to learn about undergraduate and graduate programs. Free refreshments for attendees and free t-shirts for department majors.

Cocoa & Inspo - Welcome Back to School Social
Student Center Mall
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Stressed about spring classes? Need some New Year inspiration? Need to pick up your books? Cold? Stop by the Jaguar Productions table in the Student Center Mall on Wednesday, January 11th to grab some hot chocolate and learn how to get involved with JP! On top of that, we will have Inspiration Grids to give away that will give your New Year's vision board some new life!

Study Abroad Cocoa and Chocolates Chat
Student Center 203
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Sweeten up your afternoon during Winter Wow with cocoa and chocolates and learn about study abroad. Enjoy an informal conversation with faculty members who will share their experiences leading programs to popular travel destinations like Italy, the UK, Spain and Ghana as well as to unique travel destinations like Iceland, the Brazilian Amazon or the Galapagos Islands. Please note space is limited for this event to 20 persons. Arrive early, first come first serve, hope to see you there!

Let the Good Times Roll with Student Academic Success!
Academic Services Center
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Kick-off the start of Mardi Gras season with Student Academic Success, Academic Advising & Transfer Services, Career Services, Second Year Experience, & Veteran Affairs at the Academic Services Center Open House on Wednesday, January 11th from 1pm to 3pm. Come catch a Moon Pie, take a picture in our Photo Booth, and learn about resources in the Academic Services Center! We will have snacks and other giveaways available also. Don’t let these good times roll by you!

Math/Stat Game Night
MSPB 370
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Math/Stat Game Night

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs Showcase
SC Mall
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Study abroad with a USA professor and fellow Jags over the summer! Browse your options at our programs showcase!

South Comedy Jam
Student Center Terrace
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
What a better way to kick off the Spring Semester than with a night filled with funny jokes and laughter. Please join Jaguar Productions as we host our Spring Winter Welcome Comedy Jam featuring Comedian Caleb Elliott and comedian TJ. The event will be hosted by Mobile’s very own Comedian Tayboo.

Friday, January 13, 2023

Study Abroad Open House
Meisler Hall 2300
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Stop by the Study Abroad Office from 10am-2pm! Meet the study abroad staff and ambassadors while learning about your opportunities to study abroad!

School of Marine and Environmental Sciences Welcome Back Social
In front of the Education and Outreach Building
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Swim over to the Education and Outreach Building to meet fellow School of Marine and Environmental Science Majors and/or Minors and SOMES faculty, consider joining your peers in the Marine Science Student Association, take a selfie with the Nancy M. boat, check out marine science equipment (drifters, side scan sonar, ROV), learn about SOMES scholarships, and find your classrooms for the spring semester. Pizza, drinks, craft make and take, and SOMES swag will be provided.