First-Year & Transfer 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 to better 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 & 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.

Campus Map

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