GO Weekend
GO Weekend is a week-long series of events that welcomes new and returning students back to campus at the start of each fall semester. From move-in day through the first full weekend, it's packed with social events, college-specific programming, and community traditions designed to help you find your footing before classes begin.
Fall 2026 GO Weekend runs Tuesday, August 18 through Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Weekend Schedule
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8:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m.
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All Call GO β Morgan University Center
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| Time | Event |
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9:00 a.m. β 3:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. β 9:00 p.m. |
First Year Housing Move-In β Move-In Assignment
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7:00 p.m. β 8:00 p.m.
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Slushies with Student Government Association β Spirit Rock
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8:00 p.m. β 10:00 p.m.
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Films @ Spirit Rock β Spirit Rock
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| Time | Event |
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9:00 a.m. β 3:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. β 9:00 p.m. |
First Year Housing Move-In β Move-In Assignment
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11:00 a.m. β 1:00 p.m.
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Grillin' with the Greeks β Residential Quad
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1:00 p.m. β 3:00 p.m.
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Govs Island β Residential Quad
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4:00 p.m. β 8:00 p.m.
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Govs on the GO: City Forum & Walmart β Buses depart from Ellington; local students can drive and meet there
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8:00 p.m.
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Govs on the GO: Phoenix Movie Theater β Buses depart from Ellington; local students can drive and meet there
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| Time | Event |
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9:00 a.m. β 3:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. β 9:00 p.m. |
Housing Move-In β Move-In Assignment
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8:00 a.m. β 9:00 a.m.
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Peayceful Yoga β Browning Lawn
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9:00 a.m. β 10:30 a.m.
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Brunch & Belonging β Morgan University Center, Rm 303/305
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Explore the Peay
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10:00 a.m. β 12:00 p.m.
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CoAL Gallery Walk β Art + Design
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10:00 a.m. β 12:00 p.m.
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APSU-TV Expo β Art + Design 113
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10:00 a.m. β 12:00 p.m.
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CoAL APSU-TV Expo β Jackson Alley, between MMC & Trahern
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10:00 a.m. β 12:00 p.m.
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CoBHS Smoothie Social β Health Professions Foyer
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10:00 a.m. β 12:00 p.m.
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CoSTEM Scavenger Hunt β Sundquist Fountain
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10:00 a.m. β 12:00 p.m.
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College of Business Open House β Kimbrough Lobby
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10:00 a.m. β 11:00 a.m.
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Govs Bingo Bonanza β Claxton 103
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11:00 a.m. β 12:00 p.m.
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EdTechXperience β Claxton 226
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11:00 a.m. β 2:00 p.m.
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Military & Veteran Affairs Cookout β Newton Center
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Be a Gov Kick-Off
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2:30 p.m. β 3:30 p.m.
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First-Gen Student Welcome Celebration β MUC Ballroom
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3:30 p.m. β 4:30 p.m.
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Legacy New Student Pinning Ceremony β Foy Recreation Center
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5:00 p.m. β 6:00 p.m.
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New Student Convocation β Dunn Center
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6:00 p.m. β 8:00 p.m.
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GovsFest β Fortera Stadium
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8:00 p.m. β 11:00 p.m.
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Glowchella β Intramural Field
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Gov Success
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10:00 β 11:00 a.m.
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University Success - Let's Get Started β Dunn Center
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11:00 a.m. β 3:00 p.m.
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Help a Gov β Various Locations
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College Connect Lunch
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11:00 a.m. β 1:00 p.m.
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College of Arts & Letters β Art + Design Building
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11:00 a.m. β 1:00 p.m.
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College of Behavioral & Health Sciences β Health Professions Commons
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11:00 a.m. β 1:00 p.m.
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College of Business β Kimbrough Lobby
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11:00 a.m. β 1:00 p.m.
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College of Education β Claxton 103
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11:00 a.m. β 1:00 p.m.
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College of STEM β Sundquist E106A/E106B
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Afternoon Chill
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1:00 β 3:00 p.m.
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Peay at the Pool & Ice Cream Social β Foy Recreation Center
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Austin Peay Saturday Night
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5:00 β 8:00 p.m.
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Beats & Greeks β Intramural Field
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| Time | Event |
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10:00 a.m. β 12:00 p.m.
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Interdenominational Service β MUC Ballroom
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Afternoon Chill
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12:00 a.m. β 1:00 p.m.
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Lunch with LifePoint β Browning Lawn
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12:00 p.m. β 3:00 p.m.
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Mindful Moments at the Foy β Foy Recreation Center
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12:00 p.m. β 3:00 p.m.
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Community Belonging Program β TBD
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5:00 p.m. β 7:30 p.m.
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Welcome Back Bash β MUC Plaza
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9:00 p.m. β 11:00 p.m.
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PeayCake Breakfast β C. Evans Harvill Food Hall
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| Time | Event |
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8:00 a.m. β 4:00 p.m.
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Peayple in the Community Day of Service β APSU/Clarksville
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