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ROAR – Readiness, Orientation, Advising & Registration

Coming June 16-17 & 26-27, 2025
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ROAR Session 1

June 16 – 17, 2025

ROAR Session 2

June 26 – 27, 2025

ROAR is a required event for ALL new incoming students (commuter, transfer, residential & freshman)

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It鈥檚 time to begin your transition to a 黑料社区网 Golden Tiger! During this fun-filled overnight event, you will register for classes, get valuable college tips, meet your administrative and academic support teams, learn about the excitement and challenges you鈥檒l encounter during your first semester, and begin building friendships with your fellow classmates. You can sign up for one of two different dates for ROAR.

At ROAR, you will…

  • Register for your classes
  • Get the low-down from current students
  • Participate in student workshops and other activities
  • Meet 黑料社区网 faculty
  • Eat in the dining hall and visit Camp 黑料社区网
  • Learn about campus resources
Students at the Beach Bash. 2
students walking on campus
students sitting in the science building
Students cheering
Student with a dodgeball
Students laughing and chatting while at camp brenau
Students playing cornhole
Students having fun in the Trustee Library.
Students having fun in the Trustee Library.(AJ Reynolds/黑料社区网)
Students had time to connect in between registration
Students had time to connect in between registration appointments. (AJ Reynolds/黑料社区网)

Day 1

*Note: Schedule and locations are subject to change

1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Check In – 黑料社区网 Trustee Library
Drop off Belongings at Assigned Housing
2 p.m. – 2:30pm
Welcome – Pearce Auditorium
2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Getting Ahead of the Learning Curve
3:45 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Student Breakout Groups
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Parent Reception – Yonah Upper Dining Hall

**Parents and Guests may leave at this time: All further events are for students only**

5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Dinner – Hopkins Dining Hall
6:15 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Main Activity – SDE – Main Campus
9:30 p.m.
Return to Housing

Day 2

*Note: Schedule and locations are subject to change

9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Donuts & Coffee – Library
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Registration & Orientation

 (Financial Aid Office & Accounting will be Available)

  • GROUP 1
  • GROUP 2
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Brunch – Hopkins Dining Hall
(Meet back in the Library at 1:00 p.m.)
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. – Registration & Orientation

 (Financial Aid Office & Accounting will be Available)

  • GROUP 2
  • GROUP 1
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Check Out – Library Lobby

  • Drop off Belongings at your car or Library room 116
  • Room Check out & Key turn in, ($100 for lost room key)

FAQs

ROAR

You are required to take the Math Placement Exam if you are majoring in Biology, Health Science, Pre-Nursing, and Exercise Science. All other students can take MS 100 Quantitative聽Literacy. If you have questions or want set up an appointment directly with the Math & Science Department contact:聽dsheffield1@brenau.edu聽or 770-534-6280

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You鈥檒l stay in a residence hall on campus and get a feel for what life will be like when you move on campus.

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Sleeping bag and pillow, towel, pj鈥檚 or other comfy clothes for sleeping, toiletries, a change of clothes for Saturday morning. Please limit your belongings to one overnight bag, plus sleeping bag and pillow. Rain is always a possibility, so please be prepared with an umbrella, rain jacket, etc. SHOWER FACILITIES MAY BE LIMITED.

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NOTHING! The event is totally free. You may want to bring some extra spending money if you wish to purchase anything from the Campus Bookstore or the vending machines around campus, but there is no cost to attend!

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Dress comfortably鈥攜ou鈥檒l want to feel good and be able to enjoy ROAR!聽Most of this event will take place indoors, but we do have an evening event planned outdoors at the Amphitheater, weather permitting. Southern summers can be unpredictable, so we recommend checking the forecast before heading out. A light jacket might come in handy, especially for the evening.聽

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If you have any dietary restrictions, please let your admissions counselor know as soon as possible, so our dining hall can be prepared.

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If you need special accommodations/assistance, please contact your admissions counselor as soon as possible, so that we can make appropriate arrangements for you.

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Parent & Guest Resources

Local Hotel Info

Things to do around the Gainesville area

For Adults and Children

10 AM-5 PM
Exhibits and historic structures, kid-friendly interactive exhibits
On campus (322 Academy Street)
Cost: $6 adults; $4 students
Saturday 9:00 am-6:00 pm
1911 Sweetbay Drive, Gainesville, GA ~7 min drive from campus
Cost: $14/adult, 3-12 years $12
12 PM-12 AM
Bowling and arcade
2317 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA; ~7 min drive from campus
2515 Atlanta Highway, Gainesville, GA 30504; ~12 min drive from campus
hiking trails, live animal room, outdoor aviary
2125 Elachee Drive Gainesville, GA 30504 ~ 14 min drive from campus
Cost: $5/vehicle
Atlanta Botanical Gardens Gainesville
11AM-6:30 PM
Mini-golf, snack bar, ice cream
3709 Whiting Road, Gainesville, GA 30504; ~14 min drive from campus
Cost: 2-4 years free, 5-13 years $5, 14 years and up $6
daily 7:00 am- 10:00 pm
Walking and bike trials, boat ramps, swimming at lake beach
5000 N Browning Bridge Road, Gainesville 30506; ~20 min drive from campus
Cost: $5 entrance fee
trails open sunrise-sunset; exhibits Monday-Saturday 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Walking trails, interactive exhibits,
2020 Clean Water Drive Buford, GA 30519 ~25 min drive from campus
Cost: trails and exhibits free, Treetop Quest price by age; up to $57
Friday and Saturday 10 AM-9 PM
(candy store and playground)
800 Highway 400 S Dawsonville, GA 30534; ~25 min drive from campus
waterpark Friday 11:00 am- 7:00 pm; Saturday 11:00 AM-9:00 pm
golf, ziplines, waterpark, hiking and walking trails, spa
7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, GA 30518; ~30 min drive from campus
Cost: $20/car entrance; waterpark and other activities additional cost
8:30 am-5:00 pm daily
hiking trails, guided hikes, zip lines, 3-D archery, GPS scavenger hunt
418 AMicalola Falls Road, Dawsonville, GA ~45 min drive from campus
Cost: $5 entrance fee, trails are free, costs for different activities
Frances Meadows Aquatic Center

Geared to Children (but adults can have fun too!)

Monday through Saturday with 2-hour play time blocks: 10am-12pm, 12:30pm-2:30pm, and 3pm-5pm
hands on museum/play center for kids
Adjacent to 黑料社区网 East Campus (nursing, OT, dance)
Cost: $9/person
10 AM-6 PM
indoor pool, water slides, kids spray area etc.
1545 Community Way Gainesville, GA 30501 ~2 min drive from campus
Cost: $7 in county ages 3-59; $9 out of county
10AM-7 PM
Trampolines, dodgeball, ninja activities,slackline, slamball, foam pit
2283 Browns Bridge Rd Gainesville, GA ~7 min drive from campus
Cost: $14.99 for 1 hour, $22.00 for 2 hours, $25.99 for 3 hours
(birthplace of Cabbage Patch dolls) 9AM-6PM
300 N.O.K. Drive Cleveland, GA 30528; ~35 min drive from campus
Cost: Admission is free, but there are 鈥渁doption fees鈥� if you chose to take a baby home with you
10 AM-5 PM
Petting farm, Guided wildlife walk (~1 hour), several different add on activities
2912 Paradise Valley Rd Cleveland, GA 30528; ~40 min drive from campus
Cost: park admission $24.99 adult; $22.99 ages 2-11; vary
History Center

Geared to Adults

9AM-6PM
Massage, facials, body treatments
635 Green Street NW, Gainesville, GA 30501 ~4 min drive from campus
Wine tasting
7584 Bill Wilson Rd. Alto, GA 30510; ~20 min drive from campus
wine tasting 11AM-8PM; spa 8:30 AM-7:00 PM
Wine tasting, spa, golf
100 Rue Charlemagne Drive Braselton, GA 30517 ~25 min drive from campus
Cost: golf $120 for 18 holes 2-4 golfers
tasting room Friday 12-6 PM; Saturday 11 AM-7:30 PM
Wine tasting, cave tours
1717 Highway 255 South Cleveland, GA 30528; ~40 min drive from campus
Yonah Mountain Winery