Every year, GatorFest! celebrates the return of the start of the academic year at SF State. All students are welcome! GatorFest! is an opportunity to start strong, make new connections, join clubs & organizations, learn more about the University's resources and services, explore San Francisco, and celebrate being a Gator!
See more details below!
The 2023 GatorFest! Schedule!
Spotlight Events!
Health Promotion & Wellness Fun Fest
Location: Malcolm X Plaza
Date: October 5, 2023
Time: 11 AM - 2 PM
Wags for Wellness #2
Location: Outside Health Promotion & Wellness Office (Google Maps Location Link)
Date: October 11, 2023
Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Description: Hosted by Health Promotion & Wellness, the Wags for Wellness Program aims to build community through stress relief activities and raise awareness of campus mental health and wellness resources. Studies show animals can help relieve anxiety, and petting a dog or cat can lower blood pressure. We hope you will come out to pet one of our visiting therapy animals! Therapy Animals are certified assisted therapy animals from the SF SPCA. For more information and updates, please visit HPW - Wags for Wellness.
Are You Ready!?
Each week the GatorFest! Schedule is updated leading up to Move-In Weekend!
Welcome to the Entering Class of 2023. We have amazing programs and events celebrating your arrival.
Check back to this webpage for the latest GatorFest! & Week of Welcome (WOW) schedule.
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IMPORTANT: Sign the GatorFest! Waiver
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Spotlight Events!
Jessica Care Moore Reading
Location: Marcus Hall Studio 1
Date: October 13, 2023
Time: 6:15 PM
Description: The SF State Foundation, The Division of Equity & Community Inclusion, and the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management are teaming up to bring you a powerful event with Jessica Care Moore. Tickets required. Tickets free for Students.
Tickets & More Info: https://sfsu.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1507
Flyer: https://newstudentprograms.sfsu.edu/image/jessica-care-moore-flyer
Mashouf Wellness Center Pool Party
Location: Mashouf Wellness Center
Date: October 13, 2023
Description: Dive into the fun at our Pool Party! Join us at the Mashouf Wellness Center for a refreshing afternoon of swimming, water games, and good times with fellow Gators. Details regarding timing will be announced soon.
Student Life Events
New Gator Family Reception
ChompFest! 2023
Entering Year Pinning Ceremony & Entering Class Photo
Board Game Nights
The Student Life Carnival
Drag Queen Bingo
Greek Block Party
Rec the Night!
City Tours with Residential Life
Beach Bonfire
Academic Events
Starting Strong: Orientation Refresher
Twas the Night Before Classes
Know Your Syllabus
Emailing Your Professor
Building Your Semester Calendar (Important Dates & Deadlines!)
Entertainment
NOISECOMPLAINT (Dances)
Skating Gators Roller Rink Event
Concerts
Screen on the Green (Movie Nights)
Comedy Shows
Silent Disco
eSports Watch Parties
Gators Go See the Giants (Baseball)