Orientation sessions for the class of 2026 and fall 2022 transfers will occur online and in-person. These sessions will help prepare incoming new students for their transition to campus in late August. Below find more details on both online and in-person orientation.
Online Orientation
Online orientation is the first step in preparing students for life as a Sagehen. Sessions are designated as either required, content that applies to all students or optional, content that is more specialized. We highly recommend attending all sessions live so that you may ask questions. However, if you are unable to attend a session there will be a follow-up video. For required sessions students must either attend live or watch the follow-up video. Participation will be tracked.
All times are Pacific Daylight Time and are live sessions. All sessions will be recorded and shared at a later date.
August 1
- 9:30 a.m. - Required - Orientation and Advising: What to Expect and Where to Find Things - NOTE TIME CHANGE
- 10 a.m. - Required - It's More Than the Major Alumni Panel
August 2
- 8 a.m. - Required - Preparing to Meet Your Liberal Arts Advisor
- 9 a.m. - Required - Navigating General Education Requirements
- 10 a.m. - Required - How to Register for Courses
August 3
- 9 a.m. OR 2: p.m. - Required - Community Standards/Judicial Council - NOTE TIME CHANGE
- 10 a.m. OR 3 p.m. - Optional - Accessibility Resources and Accommodations
- 10 a.m. OR 3 p.m. - Optional - Student Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
August 4
- 8 a.m. OR 1 p.m. - Required - Library Resources
- 9 a.m. OR 2 p.m. - Required - What to Expect on Move-In Day
- 10 a.m. OR 3 p.m. - Optional - Financial Aid
- 10 a.m. OR 3 p.m. - Optional - Orientation Adventure Information Session
International Students
Wednesday, August 17
New international student move-in.
Thursday, August 18 - Saturday, August 20
International orientation.
Fall Athletes
Students who are participating in fall sports (football, cross-country, soccer, men's water polo, volleyball) will receive information from the athletics department and coaches during the summer.
For immediate questions, please email orientation@pomona.edu.
General On-Campus Orientation Dates
Saturday, August 20
- Move-in - 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. PDT - International students and fall athletes, see below.
Sunday, August 21
- Academic experience and on-campus transition.
- It's More Than the Major
- First-Year Experience
- Title IX
- Breaking the Ice/Communication
Monday, August 22 - Wednesday, August 24
- Orientation Adventure
Thursday, August 25
- Academic advising
- In-person language placement conversations
- Pre-professional information sessions (pre-health, pre-engineering, pre-law)
- Academic department fair
- Advising lunch
- Liberal arts and the week ahead
- Advising appointments
Friday, August 26
- Course registration
- Transfer and Class of 2026 registration for Fall courses
- Orientation book discussion
Saturday, August 27
On-campus transition programming.
Monday, August 29
Fall 2022 classes begin.
Music Department Audition Information
Pomona College Choir
Friday, August 26
10:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. AND 1:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 27
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. AND 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 28
11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. AND 1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Monday, August 29
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. AND 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 30
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 31
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
First rehearsal: Thursday, 1 September at 6:30 p.m.
For audition signups and more information, visit pomona-choral-auditions
Orchestra (MUS 33)
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Auditions: Sat. 9/3 and Sun. 9/4 (various times)
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First rehearsal: Tuesday, 6 September at 6:30 p.m.
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For more information, visit pomona.edu/orchestra/auditions; audition signup sheets will be posted in the first-floor Thatcher lobby.
Jazz Ensemble (MUS 37)
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Auditions: Tues. 8/30 and Thurs. 9/1 from 4:15-7:00 p.m.
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For audition signups and more information, visit pomona-jazz-auditions
Band (MUS 35)
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No audition.
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First rehearsal: Wednesday, 7 September at 6:30 p.m.
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For more information, contact Professor Graydon Beeks (graydon.beeks@pomona.edu)
Balinese Gamelan “Giri Kusuma” (MUS 41)
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No audition.
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First rehearsal: Monday, 29 August at 4:15 p.m.
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For more information, contact Professor Joti Rockwell (joti.rockwell@pomona.edu)
West African Music Ensemble (MUS 42B)
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No audition.
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First rehearsal: Monday, 29 August at 6:30 p.m.
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For more information, contact Nani Agbeli (victor.agbeli@pomona.edu)
Other important Fall semester dates:
Monday, October 17 - Tuesday, October 18
- Fall Break
Friday, October 28 - Sunday, October 30
- Family Weekend
Wednesday, November 23 - Sunday, November 27
- Thanksgiving Break
Saturday, December 17, Noon
- Residence Halls close for winter break (students should leave 24 hours after their last exam)