The Panther Involvement Network (PIN) lists upcoming events hosted by organizations and departments such as information sessions, trainings, workshops, retreats, service events and more. Events can also be filtered by campus, organization categories, perks, themes and keywords.

Almost all university events will require you to check in with either your Panther ID or your Panther Involvement Network (PIN) Event Pass. Be sure to save your event pass on your mobile device for faster check in by visiting pin.gsu.edu/eventpass.

Students are highly encouraged to check out the list of active organizations on the Panther Involvement Network (PIN). The process for starting a new organization differs for the Atlanta and Perimeter campuses.

Steps to register a student organization:

• Do research
  • Search to make sure a similar group doesn’t already exist on PIN
  • If a similar group is found, reach out to that organization to learn more information
• Consider whether this group needs to be a Registered Student Organization
  • For example, if a study group is looking to reserve a study room work with the academic department to get space to study.
• *Recruit at least five (5) Georgia State students that would like to be a part of this organization
• *Recruit a faculty/staff member on the specific campus the organization will be registered on. This member will serve as the on-campus advisor (must be at least part-time)
• Submit the application
  • Visit PIN to register a new organization on a Perimeter or Atlanta campus

PIN will create an Event History and a Co-Curricular Transcript of the various organizations you join, positions you hold, and events you attend. You can access them by clicking on your profile image at the top right of the screen and selecting the appropriate menu item. These records are very useful as you look back at your experiences to create resumes and prepare for job interviews.

On-campus for the first time, or for the first time in a while, and feeling a little disconnected? One of the best ways to get the full collegiate experience is to get involved on campus. Here are the top 4 reasons why you should take the time to do more than go to class and go home.

1. Make friends. Finding other students who share your interests is a great way to make friends. Student groups often have upper-level students in them that may share your major and can be a great resource to you. You also meet students who have had very different experiences than you which helps you to gain perspective on a variety of cultures.

2. Discover new interests. With over 500 organizations you can gain explore a variety of interests and you may end up with an entirely different career path once you explore some new subjects and fields of study.

3. Strengthen your leadership skills and build your resume. There are opportunities to get involved on campus that can complement your degree and make you an attractive candidate to a future employer. As you become more involved with an organization you can complement your experience with leadership training provided by Leadership Programs.

4. Perform better academically. You enrolled at Georgia State to get an education, but a lot of important learning happens outside the classroom. Don’t pass up student engagement opportunities because you’re afraid they’ll take time away from your coursework and lower your grades. Several studies have shown a positive correlation between student engagement and academic success. Data shows it may even play a role in increasing your likelihood to graduate!