Saturday, August 17
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Check-In & Breakfast • Campus Inn
All Orientation participants will check in and enjoy a continental breakfast at the Campus Inn (CI).
*Please be sure to bring your passport and I-20 with you for the start of orientation.
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Immigration 101 • Villalobos Hall
Students will learn the specifics about their F-1 visa, what they can and cannot do, and how to ensure that they maintain their immigration status.
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Assigned Groups • Various Locations
In assigned groups, students will take their placement exam, visit the health center, or learn more about their health insurance.
Group A: Math Placement Exams will be administered at The Center for Advising and Academic Success (CAAS).
Group B: Health Center Requirements will be reviewed at the Health Center.
Group C: Health Insurance coverage will be discussed in Villalobos Hall.
1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Lunch • Campus Inn
All groups will reconvene and have lunch together at the Campus Inn (CI).
2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Assigned Groups • Various Locations
In assigned groups, students will take their placement exam, visit the health center, or learn more about their health insurance.
Group A: Health Insurance coverage will be discussed in Villalobos Hall.
Group B: Math Placement Exams will be administered at The Center for Advising and Academic Success (CAAS).
Group C: Health Center Requirements will be reviewed at the Health Center.
3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Assigned Groups • Various Locations
In assigned groups, students will take their placement exam, visit the health center, or learn more about their health insurance.
Group A: Health Center Requirements will be reviewed at the Health Center.
Group B: Health Insurance coverage will be discussed in Villalobos Hall.
Group C: Math Placement Exams will be administered at The Center for Advising and Academic Success (CAAS).
5 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Dinner • Campus Inn
Students will conclude their day with dinner in the Campus Inn (CI).
Sunday, August 18
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Check-In & Breakfast • Campus Inn
Students will check-in and have breakfast at the Campus Inn (CI).
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Academic Success • Villalobos Hall
Students will be introduced to MyWhitter, Degree Works, Moodle, and other school-based platforms used on campus. The session will be led by current Whittier College students.
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Academic Expectations • Villalobos Hall
Students will learn about what is expected of them as a student in a US classroom. The session will consist of a panel of Whittier College professors.
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Registration • Villalobos Hall
In assigned groups, students will register for classes.
Group A: Registration for Group A will be from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Group B: Registration for Group B will be from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Group C: Registration for Group C will be from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Lunch • Campus Inn
Students will grab lunch at the Campus Inn (CI).
2 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ALL Students Orientation • Graham Athletics Center (GAC)
All international students will join the domestic first-year and transfer students for the remainder of orientation activities.
