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Student Life at GGU
Whether you live near our beautiful campus in the heart of San Francisco or you’re taking online courses, you’ll experience the vibrant and supportive community that Golden Gate University has to offer.
Education for Your Real World
Golden Gate University’s sole purpose is to educate adults — like you — who are balancing the complex demands of life. Since 1901, Golden Gate University has catered to the needs of professionals who are serious about advancing their careers. We provide real-world knowledge from expert instructors who work at some of the Bay Area’s largest and most successful organizations. The proven success of our undergraduate, graduate, and law alumni are a result of our small class sizes, expert instructors, and powerful alumni connections to the business and legal communities.
Campus Week
Golden Gate University Campus Week events take place throughout the year. They are fun opportunities to meet other GGU students, alumni, and faculty. Each campus week offers a variety of events for the GGU community — past events have included picnics in the park, health and wellness events, coffee socials, career panels, and more.
Upcoming Campus Week Schedule:
Commencement
Each spring, Golden Gate University holds commencement ceremonies to honor and celebrate the proud achievements of its graduating classes. GGU has two commencement ceremonies — one for undergraduates and graduate students (Ageno School of Business, School of Accounting and Braden School of Taxation), and another ceremony for graduates of the School of Law.
Past Commencement Ceremonies:
Student Success Orientation
The Student Success Orientation is an opportunity for you to meet faculty and staff at Golden Gate University and learn more about what your experience might be like here at GGU.
At orientation you will hear from top-level administrators at the school as well as meet in small groups with the chair of your department or program. We encourage you to join us for orientation to set yourself up for success during your time here at GGU.
Upcoming Student Success Orientation Dates:
- Spring 2024 on January 9
- Summer 2024 on April 30
- Fall 2024 on August 27
For information about the GGU Military Student Orientation, please visit Diller Center Upcoming Events.
For questions about orientation, please email divofstudentsuccess@my.ggu.edu.
GGU Community Days
Community Days are perfect opportunities to meet and network, take a break from your studies and spend time with your families and fellow classmates.
Past events include:
- GGU’s Annual Griffin Bowling Tournament
- San Francisco Food Bank
- San Francisco Giants Game
- San Jose Sharks Game
- Day at Six Flags Marine World
- Golden Gate Park Cleanup
- SGA Volunteer events
Get Involved!
Student Government
Our Student Government Association (SGA) represents all of the various interest groups of GGU. It is a student-oriented organization that provides connections between our students and the school administration, integrating the GGU student body, and representing students’ viewpoints and interests in all situations.
Student Clubs
Student Academic & Cultural Clubs are a vital part of the GGU Community experience that supports the school’s mission to prepare individuals to lead and serve, embracing ethics and diversity. Our student clubs sponsor a variety of events such as conferences, workshops, and speakers that provide distinct opportunities for learning, networking, and socializing outside of the classroom.
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