Audience: New students & up to two guests
Orientation Check-In @ North Lawn
Opening Remarks by Campus Leaders @ North Lawn
Parents & Guardians (English-Speaking session at Shannon Center & Spanish-Speaking session at Memorial Chapel):
New Students (North Lawn):
Community Dinner @ North Lawn (includes trivia, prizes, photobooth)
Light of Learning Ceremony & President’s Convocation @ Harris Amphitheater (concludes day 1)
Outdoor Movie Night with Housing Team @ Turner & Stauffer Hall
Audience: New students only
Optional Breakfast @ Campus Inn
Lunch & Lawn Games @ North Lawn
Community Expectations, Academic Sessions & Faculty Mentor Meet-Ups
POET 101 / FWPB 100 sessions or alternative career-focused workshops for transfer students
Dinner, Group Competitions & Field Games @ North Lawn & Upper Quad
Morning Activities
Afternoon/Evening Events
Fun @ the GAC (swimming, sports, music)
International Student Transition Support @ Hoover 100
Open Office Hours (Financial Aid, Registration, etc.)
Optional Dinner @ Campus Inn
Yoga Session @ North Lawn
Dorm Floor Meetings (mandatory for residential students)
For your reference, please download the Whittier College campus map.