International Orientation Schedule

Orientation is a comprehensive program that assists new students, their parents, and families in making successful transitions into the Whittier College community. 

Sunday, January 12 

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Move-In • Campus Courtyard

Student living on campus will pick up their room keys at the Campus Courtyard. 

3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Campus Tour • Campus Courtyard (Optional)

Students interested in getting familiar with campus can join the Campus Tour. 

Monday, January 13

7 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Breakfast • Campus Inn (Optional)

Continental breakfast is available for all Orientation participants.

9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Check-In • Villalobos Hall

Students will check in and get relevant materials.

9:40 a.m. - 10 a.m. Welcome to Whittier • Villalobos Hall

Our team is excited to meet with you and offer a welcome address.

10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Academic Success • Villalobos Hall

The Center for Advising & Academic Success (CAAS) and faculty members will share an introduction to academic resources (Moodle/MyWhittier).

10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Wellness at Whittier • Villalobos Hall

Join the Counseling Center and Peer Health Educators in a session with wellness activities.

11:20 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. Being in Community at Whittier • Villalobos Hall

Our Poets will get an introduction to community standards better to understand their transition to campus regulations and expectations.

11:50 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch • Campus Inn

Students will get complimentary lunch at the campus dining hall.

12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m. Office of Equity & Inclusion Introduction • Villalobos Hall

The Office of Equity and Inclusion will present an interactive workshop introducing their department resources.

1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Financing College • Villalobos Hall

Meet with a representative from the Business Office and Financial Aid to better understand how to finance your education.

1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. Whittier Works • Villalobos Hall

The Center for Career and Professional Development will introduce Poets to resources available, including Handshake, interviewing practice, and the on-campus employment search.

2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Poets Lead • Villalobos Hall

Develop SMART goals after creating a vision board and learn about the engagement opportunities at Whittier and tips to manage time.

3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Closing • Villalobos Hall

We will offer affirmations and closing remarks as well as have room for questions.

3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Math Placement Tests • Wardman Library

 

Tuesday, January 14

The following offices will be open for office hours. Students can drop in anytime from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Optional)

  • CAAS
  • Financial Aid
  • Business Office
  • Registrar
  • Health Center (Domestic Vaccine Health Clearances)
  • Counseling Center (Mental Health Screening for Athletes)
  • Campus Safety (Student ID or parking permit)
  • Library

8 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Breakfast • Campus Inn

Breakfast will be available at the Campus Inn. Please be sure to have your passport and I-20 with you, as it will be needed later. 

9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Check-In & Immigration 101 • Hoover 100

The Office of International Programs will provide information on how to maintain your status.

Please note: Be sure to bring your passport and I-20 for check-in. 

10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Assigned Groups • CAAS (First Floor of Library)

In assigned groups, students will take their placement exam, visit the health center, or learn more about life at Whittier and class registration. 

Health Center • Group A

Students who have registered for classes prior to their arrival will meet with the Health Center.

Registration • Group B

Students who have completed placement tests on Monday or prior to their arrival will learn how to register for classes.

Placement Tests • Group C

Students who have not taken a placement test will do so with CAAS.

Life at Whittier •  Group D

Students in Group D will learn about the student experience at Whittier.

11:40 a.m. - 1:10 p.m. Assigned Groups • CAAS (First Floor of Library)

In assigned groups, students will take their placement exam, visit the health center, or learn about life at Whittier and class registration. 

Health Center • Group B

Students in Group B will meet with the Health Center.

Registration • Group C

Students in Group C will learn how to register for classes.

Placement Tests • Group D

Students in Group D will meet with CAAS for the placement exam.

Life at Whittier • Group A

Students in Group A will learn about the student experience at Whittier.

1:10 p.m. - 2 p.m. Lunch • Campus Inn

Grab your lunch and sit in your mentor groups. 

2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Assigned Groups • CAAS (First Floor of Library)

In assigned groups, students will visit the health center, learn about life at Whittier, or register for classes. 

Health Center • Group C

Students in Group C will meet with the Health Center.

Registration • Group D

Students in Group D will learn how to register for classes.

Life at Whittier • Group B

Students in Group B will learn about the student experience at Whittier.

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Assigned Groups • CAAS (First Floor of Library)

In assigned groups, students will learn about life at Whittier. 

Life at Whittier • Group C

Students in Group C will learn about the student experience at Whittier.

Campus Map

For your reference, please download the Whittier College campus map.