Office of New Student Transitions & Orientation
Mission
To lead new students through their transition into the university by providing student
mentors and programs that empower them to achieve and excel at this level. Our priority
is to ensure that each new student entering Grambling State University is introduced
to the tools needed to obtain a baccalaureate degree from this institution. The Office
of New Student Transitions & Orientation also supports our First-Generation College Students by connecting them to campus resources by coordinating efforts across the university
to serve them.
What is a first-generation college student?
First-Generation students come from families where neither parent or guardian has
a four-year degree or higher from a college or university. Many students whose parents
have degrees from outside of the United States are also considered first-generation.
Grambling State University is happy to support and serve anyone who identifies as
first-generation. First Gen tigers, including first-generation faculty and staff,
are a fundamental part of our campus, and a strong and proud part of the #GramFam.
New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation is a student lead series of informational sessions spread
out over a five-day period. Students hear from key university personnel as well as
student leaders while getting acclimated with university processes and procedures.
During these 5 days, they will receive both academic and campus resources, and hopefully
make lifelong friends along the way. Students also participate in the Rites of Passage,
the annual pinning ceremony for new students, commemorating their crossover into their
collegiate journey at Grambling State.
GRAMbassador Mentor Program
The GRAMbassador mentors were formed to assist our first-generation college students
with their collegiate transition. Mentors and mentees are matched at the beginning
of the academic year and continue to meet on a monthly basis throughout the year.
Mentees are also invited to various socials and events sponsored by the GRAMbassadors
and The Office of New Student Transitions. Any GSU student with a GPA of 2.5 or higher
can apply to be a mentor. Any new student can be a mentee, first gen students are
automatically enrolled into the program.
Need a Mentor? (For current freshmen, sophomore, or new transfer students only)
https://forms.office.com/r/BYE7iEHnVN
Want to be a Mentor? The application for the 2023-2024 GRAMbassador mentors will be available April 2023.
Important Dates:
- How to Master your Midterms 9/28/22 Black and Gold Room 6:00 p.m.
- First Gen Fun Night 10/18/22 Black and Gold Room 6:00 p.m.
- *National First-Generation College Student Day – November 8
- Finish Strong!!! 11/15/22 Grambling Hall Auditorium 6:30 p.m.
Contact:
Mrs. Britni Grayson, Coordinator
Office of New Student Transitions & Orientation
403 Main St. GSU Box 4200 Grambling, LA 71245
graysonb@gram.edu | gsuorientation@gram.edu
Office: 318-274-6423
