2024 Orientation Schedule

Welcome to Pomona College!

There will be a short online orientation, August 6-7, 2024 with times and sessions to be determined.

Move-in for the Class of 2028 and Fall 2024 transfers is Saturday, August 17, 8:00 - 10:30 a.m. PDT. 

New international students will arrive on Wednesday, August 14.

New Fall athletes arrive prior to August 17 but that is determined by individual coaches and seasons schedules. Please do not make travel arrangements until you have received information from your coach.

Students may not arrive prior to their assigned dates.

If you have questions, please email Orientation@pomona.edu beginning on May 1, 2024.

Online Orientation

Tuesday, August 6

9:00 a.m. - Welcome

9:10 a.m. - Navigating General Education Requirements (Registrar)

10:10 a.m. - How to Register for Courses (Registrar)

11:10 a.m. - Meeting with Your Liberal Arts Advisor (Dean of the College Office)

Zoom link (Password: See 7.31.24 Three Things email)

 

Wednesday, August 7

9:00 a.m. - Community Standards/Judicial Council (Dean of Campus Life/Judicial Council Chairs)

10:00 a.m. - Move-In How-To (Housing and Residence Life)

11:00 a.m. - Using the Library (Honnold-Mudd Library Staff)

Zoom link (Password: See 7.31.24 Three Things email)

 

Sessions are required. 

(All times are Pacific Daylight Time.)

 

International Student Orientation

Wednesday, August 14 

Move-in, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Oldenborg Center

 

Thursday, August 15 - Friday, August 16

New International Student Orientation

 

New Student Orientation

Saturday, August 17

Move-In - 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. PDT

  • 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Move-in recommended for non-fall athletes
  • 10:30 a.m. - Non-fall athletes family welcome - Pitzer College (shuttle available)

Vaccination clinic - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - TCCS Student Health Services - Students who have not completed their vaccinations must be vaccinated at this time before they can receive their key.

Family Orientation - 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. PDT

 

Sunday, August 18

Student Affairs information sessions - All day

New Student Social event - Evening

 

Monday, August 19 - Wednesday, August 21

Orientation Adventure

 

Thursday, August 22

The Academic Experience

 

Friday, August 23

New student course registration - All day

 

Friday, August 23 - Wednesday, August 28

Pomona College Choir Auditions - Various times - More details on Engage - Sign-up here

 

Saturday, August 24

Orientation sessions, TDB

Returning student move-in - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 

Sunday, August 25

Returning student move-in - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 

Monday, August 26

First day of classes

 

Tuesday, August 27

Pomona College Jazz Ensemble Auditions - 4:15 - 8:00 p.m. - Sign-up here

 

Thursday, August 29

Pomona College Jazz Ensemble Auditions - 4:15 - 8:00 p.m. - Sign-up here

 

Saturday, August 31

Pomona College Orchestra Auditions - Time TBA - Sign-up here

 

Sunday, September 1

Pomona College Orchestra Auditions - Time TBA - Sign-up here