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Student Life Upcoming Events

A-B Tech Fall 2026 Activities and Events

Must be a currently enrolled curriculum student to attend the following events. Event details and updates can be found in the weekly Trailblazer Talk sent to your student's email.

Get involved in these upcoming events!

  • Aug. 24 & 25 @ 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Welcome Tables: Stop by our welcome tables for a campus map, directions, and more. (Elm, Bailey, and Allied Health building locations)
  • Aug. 26 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — MANNA Market: Stop by for free grocery assistance.
  • Sept. 2 @ 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — SGA Popsicle Welcome: Welcome to campus! Meet our Student Government and grab a popsicle along the way.
  • Sept. 8 @ 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. — Vision Boarding Workshop: How do you envision this Fall semester? Join us to create a vision board and get your semester off to a right start!
  • Sept. 9 @ 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — SGA Tie-Dye Party: Learn to tie-dye with the SGA.
  • Sept. 10 @ 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Yard Games Playoff: Fall is coming! Join us in a few rounds of friendly yard games.
  • Sept. 15 @ 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Fall Festival: Fall is here! Celebrate with A-B Tech with food, fun, and community building!
  • Sept. 16 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon — Fitness 101: Welcome to the A-B Tech Gym: Join us to learn about what the A-B Tech gym offers!
  • Sept. 17 @ 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon — Constitution Day: Take a moment to learn about our Constitution and its history!
  • Sept. 21 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon — Fitness 101: Fitness Goal Setting: Join us to learn about what the A-B Tech gym offers!
  • Sept. 22 @ 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. —Communi-TEA: Tea parties! Come and relax with your favorite tea.
  • Sept. 22 @ 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. — Financial Literacy Seminar: Learn all about Financial Goal Setting and the SMART method.
  • Sept. 23 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon — Fitness 101: Build Your Personal Program: Join us to learn about what the A-B Tech gym offers! Coman Student Center Gym
  • Sept. 23 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — MANNA Market: Stop by for free grocery assistance.
  • Sept. 28 @ 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. — Origami Crafting: Paper craft at its finest. Join us for the fanciest folds in town.
  • Sept. 30 @ 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. — Fidget Tool Crafting: Midterms are around the corner. Soothe your nerves with your very own fidget tool!
  • Sept. 30 @ 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. — Campus Nature Walk: Join us for a leisurely stroll on the A-B Tech Nature Trail.
  • Oct. 1 @ 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. — Candle Crafting: Make your own scented candle. Coman Student Center Lounge
  • Oct. 6 @ 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. — SGA Zen Gardening: Join the SGA in the mindful action of zen gardening.
  • Oct. 7 @ 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. — Haiku! Bless You: Five. Seven. Five. Join the masters in observational poetry!
  • Oct. 8 @ 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. — Plein Air Watercoloring: Find beauty in the moment and let the paint flow across the page! Learn the basics of landscape watercoloring.
  • Oct. 13 @ 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. — SGA Puzzle Break: Put those puzzles together piece by piece. No need to worry about anything else.
  • Oct. 14 @ 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Flower Pot Painting & Seed Planting: An A-B Tech classic. Come out and paint some pots with us!
  • Oct. 14 @ 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. — Financial Literacy Seminar: Learn all about Financial Goal Setting and the SMART method.
  • Oct. 19 @ 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Autumn Crafts: Let the spirit of the season guide your crafty hand. Supplies provided!
  • Oct. 22 @ 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Pumpkin Carving & Watch Party: Carve or decorate your own pumpkin alongside a seasonal movie.
  • Oct. 28 @ 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Well-O-Ween: Focus on your wellness at our annual Well-O-Ween!
  • Oct. 28 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — MANNA Food Bank Community Market: Stop by for free grocery assistance.
  • Oct. 29 @ 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. — Communi-TEA: Tea party! Come and relax with your favorite tea.
  • Oct. 29 @ 1:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Campus Nature Walk: Join us for a leisurely stroll on the A-B Tech Nature Trail.
  • Nov. 5 @ 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Flat Felting: Join your fellow students and learn about wool felting and the many ways it can be both fun and functional!
  • Nov. 9 @ 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Stained Glass Crafting: Stained glass without the actual glass?? Let's go! Add this craft to your repertoire.
  • Nov. 11 @ 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — SGA Paracord Bracelets: Another A-B Tech classic. Learn how to make your own functional bracelet.
  • Nov. 17 @ 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. — Spice It Up! A Spice-Making Workshop: Spice up your own world by mixing and matching your favorite flavors!
  • Nov. 18 @ 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. — Campus Nature Walk: Join us for a leisurely stroll on the A-B Tech Nature Trail.
  • Nov. 19 @ 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. — Financial Literacy Seminar: Learn all about Financial Goal Setting and the SMART method.
  • Nov. 19 @ 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. — Communi-TEA: Tea party! Come and relax with your favorite tea.
  • Nov. 23 @ 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. — Giving Thanks Together: Join your community in an afternoon of giving thanks and appreciation.
  • Nov. 25 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — MANNA Market: Stop by for free grocery assistance.
  • Nov. 2 @ 1:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Radio Museum Tour: Did you know A-B Tech has a Radio Museum? Let's check it out!
  • Nov. 3 @ 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Embroidery Lessons: Embroidery is back in style. Get ahead of the trend and learn how to do it yourself.
  • Nov. 9 @ 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - SGA Holiday Hot Chocolate - Nothing screams the holidays like hot chocolate and candy canes!
  • Nov. 10 @ 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. - SGA Ornaments & Decorations - Join the SGA to create some stunning (or weird) holiday ornaments.
  • Nov. 16 @ 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - MANNA Market - Stop by for free grocery assistance.

For more information, please email sga@abtech.edu or studentlife@abtech.edu.

 

Student Government Association (SGA) Meetings

Find out what’s happening around campus and get involved in creating positive change! Meetings are held every other Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. in Ferguson 117. Contact the SGA office at sga@abtech.edu for more information!

Spring 2026 Meetings:

  • Aug. 26 @ 4:00 p.m.
  • Sept. 2 @ 4:00 p.m.
  • Sept. 9 @ 4:00 p.m.
  • Sept. 23 @ 4:00 p.m.
  • Oct. 7 @ 4:00 p.m.
  • Oct. 21 @ 4:00 p.m.
  • Nov. 4 @ 4:00 p.m.
  • Nov. 18 @ 4:00 p.m.
  • Dec. 2 @ 4:00 p.m.

 

Student Health Clinic

A-B Tech’s on-campus student/employee health clinic is located in the Ferguson Center for Allied Health and Workforce Development, Student Clinic. Students (18 years of age or older) and employees may visit the on-campus health clinic.

Services include treatment for aches and pains, blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol evaluations; prescriptions; minor emergencies; medical questions; and cold, flu, and virus care. The cost is $20 per 15-minute visit for students (with student ID). All patients will be seen on a walk-in basis. To make an appointment, call (828) 398-7570 or email healthclinic@abtech.edu.

 

Clubs and Societies

Want to get involved with a student organization? A-B Tech has over a dozen student clubs and societies of all varieties. You might even have an idea for a student organization that we don’t currently have on campus. If so, drop by our Student Government office in the Coman Student Activity Center and speak with an SGA officer. See a full list of current clubs and societies on campus, as well as contact information, at Clubs, Societies, and Student Programs.

 

Completing your program this year?

If you will be completing your program (degree, diploma, or certificate) this year, you must complete an Application for Program Completion. For the next steps, please review this Records and Registration Overview or email registrar@abtech.edu.