We can’t wait to meet the Class of 2030, new transfer students and their families at Sagehen Family Orientation.
Families help their students unpack before heading to lunch together in Pomona’s dining halls.
Families attend information sessions and stock up on Sagehen swag at the Coop Store.
We look forward to meeting you on campus for Sagehen Family Orientation!
Welcome, Sagehen Families!
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Event Information
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Families of the Class of 2030 and new transfer students are invited to attend Sagehen Family Orientation during New Student Move-In Day, Aug. 22, 2026. Once families finish helping their students settle into their residence hall rooms, students and families attend our community lunch held in Pomona's Frank Dining Hall.
After lunch, students depart to join their own activities while family orientation programming begins. Families learn about campus and academic life, health and wellness resources and supporting their student from afar. Later in the day, students and their families reunite for refreshments and our traditional Through the Gates event where Pomona's new students officially enter through the College Gates. A significant moment for incoming students, they will also exit the Gates as seniors during Commencement weekend festivities.
Early Arrivals: New Fall Student-Athletes and International Students
New fall student-athletes are scheduled to move in before Aug. 19, 2026, and will be emailed an Early Arrival form to complete on their residence account. Once approved, early move-in students will receive specific check-in instructions via their Pomona email accounts.
Student-athletes arrive early as determined by individual coaches and season schedules. Please do not make travel arrangements until your student has received information from their coach.
New international students will move in on Aug. 19, 2026.
Early Arrival Pre-Orientation Events
New Fall Athletes and Families Early Arrival Welcome Events
Join us to hear about the Pomona-Pitzer student-athlete experience. An Athletics Families Info Session will also be offered during Sagehen Family Orientation on Aug. 22, 2026.
Athletic Move-In Reception for Football | Aug. 11, 2026
Please note: Your student will be attending this event per their coach's direction.
Athletic Move-In Reception for Men's Water Polo | Aug. 13, 2026
Please note: Your student will be attending this event per their coach's direction.
Athletic Move-In Reception for Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer, Women's Cross Country, Men's Cross Country and Volleyball | Aug. 17, 2026
Please note: Your student will be attending this event per their coach's direction.
New International Families Welcome Dinner
Join us to meet fellow Sagehen international families and hear about the international student experience. This event is for family members of incoming international students and is hosted by the Office of Alumni and Family Engagement.
International Families Welcome Dinner | Aug. 20, 2026
Please note: Your student will be required to attend other programming at this time.