Get Ready for a Fantastic Start to the Semester!
To ring in the new year, we are thrilled to announce "Welcome Home Govs!" - a Spring 2026 semester kickoff featuring dozens of events from Jan. 20 - Feb. 27. This programming is designed to welcome you back to campus and provide a platform for you to connect with fellow students, explore new interests and make the most of your time at APSU.
Let's Go Peay!
Schedule of Events
Week 1: January 21 - January 24
| Date | Event | Time | Location |
| Jan 20 | Get Energized with IFC! Grab a free energy drink! |
9 - 11 a.m. | Outside Sundquist |
| Jan 21 | Welcome Back Waffles | 10 a.m. - Noon | MUC Lobby |
| Jan 21 | Stacked for Success: Welcome Back Brunch | 12:30 - 2 p.m. | Latino Cultural Center |
| Jan 22 | Student Involvement Expo | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Red Barn |
| Jan 22 | Men's Basketball vs. Florida Gulf Coast College of Business Night |
7 p.m. | F&M Bank Arena |
Week 2: January 25 - January 31
| Date | Event | Time | Location |
| Jan 28 | Join Govs Programming Council Learn how to get involved & plan events! |
3 - 4 p.m. |
MUC 112 |
| Jan 29 | Meet the Greeks | 6 - 8 p.m. |
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Week 3: February 1 - February 7
| Date | Event | Time | Location |
| Feb 2 | BHM Kickoff Block Party: The Blocc | 5 - 8 p.m. | MUC Ballroom |
| Feb 3 | DIY APSU Penants | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | MUC Lobby |
| Feb 4 | EDU Morning Brew | 9 - 11 a.m. | Claxton 2nd Floor |
| Feb 4 | Lets Talk: Building Resilience Workshop Series | 1 - 2 p.m. | MUC 307 |
| Feb 5 | Welcome to Clarksvegas: Casino Night | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. | MUC Ballroom |
| Feb 6 | First Friday | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | MUC Plaza |
| Feb 6 | Skating Into the Gov Life Registration Required- Register on Govs Connect |
6:30 - 8:45 p.m. | Ford Ice Center |
Week 4: February 8 - February 14
| Date | Event | Time | Location |
| Feb 9 | 2026 Govs Go Pro - Student Athlete Recruiting Event | 6 - 8 p.m. | The Press |
| Feb 9 | Grocery Bingo | 7 - 8:30 p.m. | Clement Auditorium |
| Feb 10 | Career Readiness: Owning Your Development | Noon - 1 p.m. | Latino Cultural Center |
| Feb 10 | IFC Info Night | 6 - 8 p.m. | MUC |
| Feb 10 | Flicks @ the Fort: Love & Basketball | 7 p.m. | F&M Bank Arena |
| Feb 11 | Lets Talk: Building resilience Workshop Series | 1 - 2 p.m. | MUC 307 |
| Feb 11 | BHM : Black Literature Expo | 4 - 7 p.m. | MUC Ballroom |
| Feb 11 | Coming Home Trivia Night | 7 - 9 p.m. | Chik-fil-A in MUC |
| Feb 12 | BHM Open Mic Night | 5 - 8 p.m. | MUC Ballroom |
| Feb 12 | Women's Basketball vs. Queens | 6 - 8 p.m. | F&M Bank Arena |
| Feb 13 | Leadership Workshop Series | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Register for event location |
| Feb 14 | Coming Home: Hearts, Hoops, & Basketball Women's Basketball vs. West Georgia |
2 p.m. | F& M Bank Arena |
| Feb 14 | Coming Home: Hearts, Hoops, & Basketball Men's Basketball vs. Bellarmine |
4:30 p.m. | F& M Bank Arena |
Week 5: February 15 - February 21
| Date | Event | Time | Location |
| Feb 16 | BHM Business Ball | 5 - 6:30 p.m. | MUC Ballroom |
| Feb 17 | BHM Professionals & Entrepreneurs Panel | Noon - 2 p.m. | MUC Ballroom |
| Feb 18 | Legends of Business | 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | KB 119 |
| Feb 18 | Lets Talk: Building resilience Workshop Series | 1 - 2 p.m. | MUC 307 |
| Feb 18 | BHM Majorette Workshop | 5 - 6 p.m. | Foy 214/215 |
| Feb 20 | BHM Night of Melanin Magic Registration required on GovsConnect |
5 - 8 p.m. | MUC Ballroom |
Week 6: February 22 - February 27
| Date | Event | Time | Location |
| Feb 24 | APSU Spring Job & Internship Fair Business, STEM & Humanities |
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | MUC Ballroom |
| Feb 25 | APSU Spring Job and Internship Fair Health Sciences, Social Services, Education & Government |
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | MUC Ballroom |
| Feb 25 | Lets Talk: Building Resilience Workshop Series | 1 - 2 p.m. | MUC 307 |
| Feb 26 | Welcome to Clarksvegas: Casino Night | 6 - 9 p.m. | 416 College Street |