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 Orientation
Adventure (OA) is Pomona’s off-campus orientation program for incoming students.
Our urban and outdoor trips are a great opportunity for students to make their
first friends at Pomona while enjoying several days of exciting activities. A
variety of trips is available for students of all interests and ambitions. While
the activities of each trip differ, all participants will have the opportunity
to meet their classmates, learn about college life first-hand from student
leaders, and discover Southern California's rich recreational landscape.
Trips are led by Pomona students, with faculty and staff joining most trips.
All adventures are co-ed with male and female leaders on each trip, and the
participant-to-leader ratio is approximately 4:1. OA leaders are
enthusiastic, responsible, and experienced students selected from a competitive
applicant pool. All student leaders are certified in Adult CPR and First
Aid by the Red Cross. Many also have Wilderness First Aid certification
and some have worked as lifeguards or emergency medical technicians.
Orientation Adventure is coordinated by the Office of Student Affairs in
conjunction with other Pomona offices. Our organizers are students and
staff members skilled in wilderness travel and event management. Safety
procedures and contingency plans have been developed for all trips. Many
of our adventures utilize highly qualified guides and outfitters, and all
destinations are protected by an extensive network of safety professionals.
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