Build your schedule for Preview Day based on your academic and campus life interests and customize your experience at the Friendliest Campus in the South! We will provide a suggested schedule based on your check-in location, but you are free to make the day your own.
1:00 PM – Check-in begins
Begin at your assigned check-in location (shared in a reminder email the day before the event). Parking is available at your location, and no parking pass is required.
1:30 PM – First sessions begin
You will start with the session offered at your check-in location.
- Academic and Student Services Browse Session
- Campus tour
- Jax State 101 Current Student Panel
After your first session, you can choose the Preview Day activities that best fit your interests and schedule.
1:30–4:30 PM – Campus Tours
Choose a walking or bus tour, led by a student guide. Campus tours begin at the Houston Cole Library patio.
1:30–4:30 PM – Academic & Student Services Browse Session
Meet faculty and staff representing all major and student services at the Recreation and Fitness Center.
1:30 PM or 3:00 PM – Jax State 101 Current Student Panel (30-minute session)
Learn about Jax State and ask questions of our current student panel in the Theron Montgomery Building Auditorium.
2:00 – 5:30 PM – Open Houses
- Freshman Residence Hall showrooms
- Houston Cole Library (12th floor observation deck)
- University Recreation and Fitness Center
- International House
- Jax State Army ROTC
3:00–4:30 PM – Admitted Senior Next Step Session
Admissions staff can help you with Next Steps like logging into your student portal, registering for orientation, applying for housing, and more! Jax State Bound yard signs will be available for students who are registered for Gamecock Orientation!
Campus Dining Options
- Jax State Dining Hall (all-you-care-to-eat)
- Brunch: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Dinner: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Preview Day Special: $5.50 for students and guests
- Freshens
- 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Theron Montgomery Building
- Preview Day Special! Pocket Dippers + fountain drink $7.89(full) $4.99 (Half)
- WOW (on the Quad)
- Mason’s BBQ (near AmFirst Stadium)
- Starbucks (Houston Cole Library Lobby)
Need Assistance? Information Hub (1:00–5:30 PM)
Stop by our tent outside Angle Hall anytime with questions or to grab water!