Maria Hall / St. Joseph Hall Residence
We are looking forward to seeing you at our Move-in Weekend Celebration on Saturday, August 22nd. Whether you are moving into Maria Hall or St. Joseph Hall we want this to be your home away from home.
No matter which residence you will be living in, sharing your home with your “Big Sisters” gives you the opportunity to write, study, and laugh with those who came before you. Not only have they been in your shoes, but they hold the answers you may need as you pursue your dreams of success at the Court.
Below is the move in schedule for your convenience:
Saturday, August 22nd
9am-1pm
New residents’ pick-up move-in packets in Arts & Science Building
Breakfast for Parents/Freshman in the Tent between St. Joseph & Maria Hall
Health Center open for immunization/completed health forms
1:30-4:30pm
FREE TIME: Open –Fitness Center, Bowling Alley & Pool
Trip to Howell commons Shopping Center
-Pick-up from Maria Hall at 1:30pm & 2:30pm
-Return to GCU from Target at 3:15pm & 4:15pm
5-7pm
Dinner in the Dining Hall
7:30-9:45pm
Mocktail Party, Casino
10pm
“Build-A-Zoo” in Maria Hall, Lower Lounge
Court Café hours: 9am-6pm * Bookstore hours: 10am-6pm * Library: Closed
Sunday, August 23rd
9am-1pm
Returning residents move in
10am
Soccer scrimmage with OCC, Investors Savings Field
10:30am-12pm
Brunch in the Dining Hall
11am-1pm
Laptop distribution in the Casino
12-3pm
Security Office opens for both new & returning residents
12-5:30pm
FREE TIME: Open –Fitness Center, Bowling Alley & Pool
Trip to Howell commons Shopping Center
-Pick-up from Maria Hall at 1:30pm & 2:30pm
-Return to GCU from Target at 3:15pm & 4:15pm
5-7pm
Carnival at The Court Welcome Back Dinner Buffet in the Dining Hall
6-9pm
DJ, carnival games, & entertainment under the Big Top
Court Café hours: 9am-6pm * Bookstore hours: 9am-1pm * Library: Closed
Safe journey!
Maria
August 21st, 2009 in
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Can you believe it? New Student Orientation on August 17th-18th will be here before you know it. Click link below for an idea of what your day will be like:
http://www.georgian.edu/uploadedFiles/2009_orientation_schedule(1).pdf
While you are here why not enjoy the breathtaking sights on campus. The tranquility of the Japanese Gardens or the beauty of the Sunken Lagoon are just a few hidden gems on your campus.
Click link below for a map of the campus and enjoy exploring your new home:
http://www.georgian.edu/georgian/flash_map/gcu_map.html
See you soon. 
Maria
The counselors are out and about! Here is a picture of our counselors out at the Liberty House Restaurant. Carolyn and Maria were there with the AICUNJ counselors who had visited the campus earlier in the week!
Tomorrow, 10am, at Lakehouse, is our next Summer Visit Day. Prospective undergraduate high school students are invited to attend a Summer Visit Day to learn about Georgian Court University. The session will include information about the application process, scholarships, financial aid process and a guided tour of the campus. Once again, make sure to register for the event. (Check out that link for a list of all of our upcoming events.)
We have so much going on now! We are preparing for our incoming students and running a ton of summer info sessions! But of course we always have time for questions- here is a list of new FAQs:
What hotel should I stay at if I am coming to visit from a distance?
We have a ton of hotels in this area, but here is the info for one of the hotels our guests normall stay at:
Ramada Inn & Suites
2373 State Highway 9
Toms River, NJ 08753
732.905.2626
What should I bring when I move in?
Check out the Orientation page for incoming students to get a list of things you may want to bring.
How are roommates assigned?
Your Housing Contract includes a Roommate Matching Form with questions about your preferences and interests (music, hobbies, sleeping habits). Roommates are paired based on those preferences.
What are the gym hours?
Check out this link to find an up to date schedule. Also, you will find a list of recreation activities available at the gym, like yoga and cardio kickboxing.
What sports can I find at GCU:
The Lions compete in eight NCAA Division II and CACC sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track & Field
- Tennis
- Volleyball
When will incoming students get their GCU email accounts?
Students will get their new email addresses when they come for orientation in late August.
When can I apply for Fall 10?
Applications can be sent in now, but we can not review them until September. But you can get a head start now- fill out our application (for free online www.georgian.edu), get your guidance counselor to send in your transcript with 12th year classes, send in your resume/brag sheet, SAT scores (if you took the SATS) and essay. The sooner you get everything in, the quicker you can recieve an answer from us!
These are only some of the many questions we get asked, so check back in to find new FAQs.
Jessica
Unlike our last info session- the sun is out today!!! Starting at 6pm tonight at Lakehouse- potential freshmen, transfers and graduates are all invited to attend. A general info session will be followed by a tour of the campus. Once again, make sure to register for the event. (Check out that link for a list of all of our upcoming events.)
Also, for incoming freshmen-make sure you have registered for the accuplacer if you haven’t already. The next date is July 14, call admissions (732-987-2700) ASAP to register if you haven’t already! Also New Student Orientation is right around the corner! Make sure to RSVP for this event at 732-987-2606!
Don’t forget to check out GCU’s Facebook and follow us on Twitter!!! For the most up-to-date information and to find out when your counselor is visiting your area check out any of these new pages (and of course the blogs)!
Hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather!
Jessica
Today is our first Admissions Info Session for the summer! Starting at 6pm tonight at Lakehouse- potential freshmen, transfers and graduates are all invited to attend. A general info session will be followed by a tour of the campus. Make sure to register for the event. (Check out that link for a list of all of our upcoming events.)
Here at Admissions, we just began to prepare for the event tonight- most importantly getting out the rain ponchos. Below are pictures of Carolyn and I modeling the stylish GCU rain ponchos, which our lovely STARS Ambassadors will wear during the (most likely) rainy tours today!
Jessica
We have a ton of Admissions Events coming up in the next few weeks. Our first event is next Thursday at 6pm. Check out our website for the whole list of events!
If you have any questions for your counselor don’t forget that next week the Office of Admissions will be opened only Monday through Thursday!
Preparing for the fall? Here are a few great articles about Study Habits of Top Students, 10 Tips for Taking Excellent Lecture Notes, and The Best Ways to Read a Book in College to get you started thinking about classes! August will be here faster than you think! Don’t forget to also check out our Student blogs, which have all sorts of tips about surviving freshmen year and campus life!
Even in the rain we had a great time at the Blue Claws College Night last night!
Here are some pictures we took last night!
Today, GCU will be attending the fair at Lakewood High School! We are very excited about visiting the high school in our own backyard!
Next week we will also be local when we attend the Blue Claws College Night on Thursday, May 28th! Look for us GCU counselors in our snazzy GCU attire!
I have new GCU in the news links to post:
Challenges exciting, GCU grads told
Local College Roundup: Lions one win away from World Series
GCU to hold info session on 9-month or 18-month teacher certification
Georgian Court Sponsors Trip to “Billy Elliot: The Musical”
Check out our newly update Facebook…
Georgian Court’s Profile
Well for now I’m going to go head outside and enjoy the beautiful weather!!!
Jessica
Congratulations to everyone graduating!!! Faculty, Staff, friends, family and current students are all coming out to support the graduates today. And the sun finally came out!
