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New Student Orientation

Oswald and OTeam members prepare for move in day on campus

We are excited to partner with you in your journey as a new student at ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥.

College is a new beginning and transition for both students and their family members;Ìýone we are excited to help you navigate!Ìý

Orientation will begin in late August after move-in.ÌýOrientation is designed to foster a dynamic, celebratory, and welcoming environmentÌýwhere new students can explore how to make informed academic decisions and responsible social choices by tapping into resources and services offered by the College. By building a sense of community that connects students to faculty, staff, administrators, and each other, orientation also fosters an appreciation of Occidental’s commitment to equity, excellence, and service. For more information, email swillison@oxy.edu.

Parents and family members: check out our New Family Orientation schedule here!

Orientation 2024 Schedule

  • 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

    • ´³³§°äÌý²Ï³Ü²¹»åÌý´¥ Welcome Center and Check-In w/ REHS, Family Orientation, Card Services, OPCs and O-TeamÌý

  • 2:30Ìý- 5:30 p.m.

    • Residence HallsÌý´¥ Living on Campus: Expectations and Community Building - REHS RAs (subject to change based on REHS planning)

  • 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

    • Remsen Bird Hillside TheaterÌý´¥ - SLICE and President’s Office

  • 7:00 - 7:30 p.m.

    • MarketplaceÌý´¥ DinnerÌý

  • 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.

    • JSC QuadÌý´¥ SLICE - Late Night ProgrammingÌý

  • 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

    • Thorne AuditoriumÌý´¥ Academic Integrity

  • 10:00Ìý- 11:00 a.m.Ìý

    • Thorne AuditoriumÌý´¥ CCBL Overview

  • 10:30 a.m.Ìý- 12:00 p.m.Ìý

    • Various Locations on CampusÌý´¥ O-Team Time*

*O-Team leaders connect with their groups, discuss the upcoming sessions, and schedule 30-minute 1-on-1 check-ins.

  • 12:00Ìý- 1:00 p.m.Ìý

    • MarketplaceÌý´¥ Lunch
    • µþ°ù²¹²Ô³¦²¹Ìý±Ê²¹³Ù¾±´ÇÌý´¥ First Gen Luncheon (open to parents too)
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  • 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
    • Johnson Atrium & Library (Main Floor) | Wellness Break

  • 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Ìý

    • Various Locations on CampusÌý´¥ Academic Resource Rotations | Getting to Your Resources

  • 4:30Ìý- 5:30 p.m.

    • Academic QuadÌý´¥ Academic Fair

  • 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

    • JSC QuadÌý´¥ Sweet Send-Offs

  • 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

    • MarketplaceÌý´¥ DinnerÌý

  • 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.

    • JSC QuadÌý´¥ SLICE - Late Night ProgrammingÌý
    • VidiotsÌý´¥ Clueless

  • 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

    • Thorne AuditoriumÌý´¥ Wellbeing at ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥Ìý

  • 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

    • Johnson HallÌý´¥ Language Placement Exams
    • Booth HallÌý´¥ Music Placement Exams
    • Various Locations | Wellness BreakÌý
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  • 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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    • Johnson Atrium & Library (Main Floor) | Wellness Break

  • 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

    • MarketplaceÌý´¥ LunchÌý
    • µþ°ù²¹²Ô³¦²¹Ìý±Ê²¹³Ù¾±´ÇÌý| Transfer Lunch

  • 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.Ìý

    • Thorne AuditoriumÌý´¥ Project SAFE

  • 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. (Wellness Rotation 1)

    • Various Locations | Spiritual Well Being, Emmons - Alcohol Other Drugs, Title IX & Civil Rights, Real Talk with Care

  • 3:00 - 4:00 p.m (Wellness Rotation 2)

    • Various Locations | ORSL, Emmons - AOD, Title IX & DHR, Real Talk with Care

  • 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. (Wellness Rotation 3)Ìý

    • Various LocationsÌý´¥ÌýORSL, Emmons - AOD, Title IX & DHR, Real Talk with Care

  • 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (Wellness Rotation 4)

    • Various Locations |ÌýORSL, Emmons - AOD, Title IX & DHR, Real Talk with Care

  • 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

    • MarketplaceÌý´¥ DinnerÌý
    • Rose Hills Plaza | Board of Governance Pizza PartyÌý

  • 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

    • JSC QuadÌý´¥ SLICE - Late Night Programming

  • 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

    • Thorne HallÌý´¥ Introducing Bias Education and Support Team

  • 10:00Ìý- 11:00 a.m. (JEID Rotation 1)

    • Various Locations: Breakout GroupsÌý
      • Antisemitism Education (Dr. Zack Ritter)
      • Identity, Power and Privilege Community Building (Danielle Harris, Associate Director for Racial Equity, Intercultural Community Center)
      • Understanding Islamophobia (Marium Mohiuddin)

  • 11:00 a.m.Ìý- 12:00 p.m.Ìý(JEID Rotation 2)

    • Various Locations: Breakout GroupsÌý
      • Antisemitism Education (Dr. Zack Ritter)
      • Identity, Power and Privilege Community Building (Danielle Harris, Associate Director for Racial Equity, Intercultural Community Center)
      • Understanding Islamophobia (Marium Mohiuddin)

  • 12:00Ìý- 1:30 p.m.Ìý

    • MarketplaceÌý´¥ Lunch

  • 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.Ìý

    • Johnson Atrium & Library (Main Floor) | Wellness BreakÌý

  • 1:30Ìý- 2:00 p.m.Ìý

    • Various LocationsÌý´¥ O-Team Check-In

  • 2:00Ìý- 3:00 p.m. (JEID Rotation 3)

    • Various Locations: Breakout GroupsÌý
      • Antisemitism Education (Dr. Zack Ritter)
      • Identity, Power and Privilege Community Building (Danielle Harris, Associate Director for Racial Equity, Intercultural Community Center)
      • Understanding Islamophobia (Marium Mohiuddin)

  • 3:00Ìý- 4:00 p.m.

    • Thorne AuditoriumÌý´¥ JEID Keynote ()
    • Athletics | One Tiger Many Stripes (Cori)Ìý

  • 4:00Ìý- 5:30 p.m.Ìý

    • Academic QuadÌý´¥ Ice Cream with Campus Safety

  • 5:30Ìý- 6:30 p.m.

    • MarketplaceÌý´¥ First Year SeminarÌýDinner

  • 6:30Ìý- 7:30 p.m.

    • Intercultural Community CenterÌý´¥ Affinity Mixer
    • Lower HerrickÌý´¥ Spiritual Mixer
    • Lavender Lounge | Queer Mixer

  • 7:30Ìý- 8:30 p.m.Ìý

    • Academic QuadÌý| SLICE - Late Night Programming

  • 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

    • Annenberg President's House |ÌýMatriculation

  • 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

    • Academic Quad |ÌýAcademic Advising (Group Meetings)

  • 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.

    • Various Locations on Campus | Individual Advising Appointments (as scheduled with faculty advisers)

  • 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

    • Tiger CoolerÌý´¥ Student Services and Clubs Info TablesÌý

  • 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

    • MarketplaceÌý| TIGER COOLER | Dinner

  • 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

    • Residence HallsÌý´¥ REHS Late Night Programming

  • 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

    • Library/Academic Commons |ÌýClass Registration (First-Years)Ìý

  • 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

    • Off CampusÌý´¥ Transfer, Exchange, and VLAs TripÌý

  • 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

    • ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥ Arts | ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥ Arts Fall Preview

  • 6:30 - 07:30 p.m.

    • Marketplace | Dinner

  • 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

    • JSC StudemundÌý´¥ Transfer Student Union Mixer

  • 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

    • Johnson Hall | First Year Senate Info Session

  • 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

    • Johnson Hall | ASOC Meet and Greet

  • 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

    • Patterson FieldÌý´¥ Men’s and Women’s Soccer Scrimmage

  • President's Office | ConvocationÌý

Go get em, Tigers!Ìý

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Goals

  • Celebrate new students, build excitement, and reaffirm their choice in ÐÂÔÂÖ±²¥.
  • Demonstrate that OccidentalÌýis a welcoming, engaging, and inclusive campus.
  • Provide a framework for four years of success through the communication of expectations, norms, and standards.
  • Honor a distinctive interdisciplinary and multicultural academic program.
  • Introduce a culture of care, high-impact involvement opportunities, and outstanding leadership development programs.
  • Identify shared aspirations of social justice, cultural competence, and engaged citizenship.
  • Educate students about sexual misconduct and discrimination, harassment, and retaliation policies.

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Intended Learning Outcomes

  • Participants will be able to convey their own purpose of education.
  • Participants will be able to define Occidental’s mission and describe where their personal goals and values align with the College’s vision.
  • Participants will be able to identify campus resources and student services that support their educational and personal development.
  • Participants will be able to identify community engagement and leadership development opportunities.
  • Participants will be able to articulate the importance of building a personal connection to the campus community.
  • Participants will reflect on and assess the New Student Orientation, detailing their experiences and opportunities for program growth.
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