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ROAR – Readiness, Orientation, Advising & Registration

Parent Consent Form
Friday Schedule
Saturday Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions
Parent Resources

Get ready to ROAR!

June 27 – 28

July 12 – 13

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 雏鸟视频 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 雏鸟视频 faculty
  • Eat in the dining hall and visit Camp 雏鸟视频
  • Learn about campus resources
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Parent Consent Form

We must have a Parent Consent Form on file for you to attend ROAR.
Please have your parent or legal guardian complete this form, and you will be good to go.

Before you arrive!

*Know your Student Portal Login
*Know your Emergency Contact info

Feel free to contact the following offices with any concerns.

Schedule

Bookstore Open Saturday 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Friday

*Note: Schedule and locations are subject to change

1pm – 2pm
Check In – 雏鸟视频 Trustee Library
Drop off Belongings at Assigned Housing

  • New Hall ()
  • Crudup ()
2pm – 2:30pm
Welcome – Pearce Auditorium
2:30pm – 3:15pm
Workshop – Pearce Auditorium
3:15pm – 3:30pm
Break
3:30pm – 4:30pm
  • Student Life 101 – Pearce Auditorium
  • Parent Session – 雏鸟视频 Trustee Library – TMAC

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

5pm – 6:30pm
Dinner – Hopkins Dining Hall
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Camp 雏鸟视频 – Amphitheater (Rain plan – Gym)
9:30pm
Return to Housing

Saturday

*Note: Schedule and locations are subject to change

9am – 10am
Donuts & Coffee – Library
10am – 12pm
  • GROUP 1
    • Registration & Activity
    • Accounting & Financial Aid – Available

      • Library

  • GROUP 2
    • Marshmallow Towers – Jacobs
12pm – 1pm
Brunch – Hopkins Dining Hall
1pm – 3pm
  • GROUP 2
    • Registration & Activity
    • Accounting & Financial Aid – Available

      • Library

  • GROUP 1
    • Marshmallow Towers – Jacobs
1pm – 4pm
Bookstore Open
3pm – 4pm
Check Out – Library Lobby

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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Bring comfortable, cool clothing for the daytime activities. For dinner, it鈥檚 OK to wear what you had on during the day, but it鈥檚 also fine to dress up a little 鈥� it鈥檚 your choice.

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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 Resources

Things to do around the Gainesville area on Saturday

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 雏鸟视频 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
**July 16 3:00 PM $99 includes admission
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