Every year, graduating seniors stop by the Turner Lynch Campus Center to participate in “Destination Day,” a celebration of Petrels’ post-grad plans. Hosted by Career Development and supported by the Office of Student Success, the festivities included a Delta Airlines gift card raffle drawing, free Oglethorpe swag and refreshments.

Seniors who have already participated in this year’s Seniors for Students Gift Campaign were also able to pick up a special graduation cord.

Before attending Destination Day, students were asked to complete the First Destination Survey (FDS), which asked about their plans after graduation. The survey helps Career Development assist students still looking for jobs and helps inform future graduates about career possibilities.

Those who completed the survey were entered into a Delta Airlines gift card raffle drawing and received Oglethorpe professional padfolios. Three lucky winners for the gift card raffle were announced at the celebration.

Many of the Class of 2025 Petrels have already secured post-graduation job placements at various employers, including Thrasher Law, Li Chou Dental, Common Power, Actor’s Express, and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Additionally, several students will be pursuing graduate programs at the University of Georgia, Trinity College Dublin, and Yale University. 

Graduating seniors who have not yet completed the First Destination Survey are still encouraged to participate. Hear from some of the seniors and their post-graduation plans in the video below.