Welcome to Pomona College!
There will be a short online orientation, on Wednesday, July 23 and Thursday, July 24, 2025 with times and sessions to be determined.
Move-in for the Class of 2029 and Fall 2025 transfers is Saturday, August 16, 8:00 - 10:30 a.m. PDT.
New international students will arrive on Wednesday, August 13.
New Fall athletes arrive prior to August 16 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.
All medical records must be submitted and approved in order to receive your key. In addition, all first-years must have completed all required online training modules. (Information will be shared through Three Things emails.)
If you have questions, please email Orientation@pomona.edu beginning on May 1, 2025.
Online Orientation - Times and sessions subject to change
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
All times Pacific Daylight Time
9:00 a.m. – Move-In Day
10:00 a.m. – Community Standards/Judicial Council
11:00 a.m. – Using the Library
You must login with your Pomona college email in order to be marked as in attendance.
Zoom link password: Chirp!
Thursday, July 24, 2025
All times Pacific Daylight Time
9:00 a.m. – Welcome/General Education Requirements
10:10 a.m. – How to Register for Courses
11:10 a.m. – Meeting with Your Liberal Arts Advisor
You must login with your Pomona college email in order to be marked as in attendance.
Zoom link password: Cecil!
Sessions are required.
Fall 2025 Course Pre-Registration
Thursday, August 7, 2025
8:15 a.m. PDT, 24 hours
More information will be forthcoming through Three Things.
International Student Orientation
Wednesday, August 13
Move-in, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Oldenborg Center
More information will be sent to new international students from the Office of International Students and Scholars prior to orientation.
Thursday, August 14 - Friday, August 15
New International Student Orientation
New Student Orientation - Times and sessions subject to change
All times Pacific Daylight Time
Saturday, August 16
Move-In - 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
- Winter and spring Pomona student athletes recommended to move-in before 10:00 a.m.
- 10:30 a.m. - Non-fall athletes family welcome event - Location, TBA
Vaccination clinic - TBA
Pomona College Family Orientation - 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. PDT
Sunday, August 17
Student Affairs information sessions - All day
New Student Social event - Evening
Monday, August 18 - Wednesday, August 20
Orientation Adventure
Thursday, August 21
Academic Advising/Orientation Book
- Orientation book discussion
- Advising lunch
- Liberal arts advisor-advisee meetings
- Pre-law/pre-health/pre-engineering information sessions
Held separately at the same time
Friday, August 22
Registration adjustments for new students will re-open at 8:15 a.m. and close at 11:59 p.m. PDT.
Academic Resources
Pomona College Choir Auditions - Various times - Sign-up here
Questions? Email Prof. Donna Di Grazia
Saturday, August 23
Orientation sessions
Alcohol education
TCCS resources
Compassionate listening
Pomona College Choir Auditions - Various times - Learn more here
Questions? Email Prof. Donna Di Grazia
Sunday, August 24
Pomona College Choir Auditions - Various times - Learn more here
Questions? Email Prof. Donna Di Grazia
Consent Carnival IV
Monday, August 25
First day of classes
Pomona College Choir Auditions - Various times - Learn more here
Questions? Email Prof. Donna Di Grazia
Tuesday, August 26
Pomona College New Student Convocation - 10:00 a.m.
Pomona College Choir Auditions - Various times - Learn more here
Questions? Email Prof. Donna Di Grazia
Pomona College Jazz Ensemble Auditions - 4:15 - 8:00 p.m. - Learn more here
Questions or Info:
barbara.catlin@pomona.edu or (602) 432-2678
Wednesday, August 27
Pomona College Choir Auditions - Various times - Learn more here
Questions? Email Prof. Donna Di Grazia
Thursday, August 28
Pomona College Jazz Ensemble Auditions - 4:15 - 8:00 p.m. - Learn more here
Questions or Info:
barbara.catlin@pomona.edu or (602) 432-2678
Saturday, August 30
Pomona College Orchestra Auditions - Learn more here
Questions? Email Prof. Eric Lindholm
Sunday, August 31
Pomona College Orchestra Auditions - Learn more here
Questions? Email Prof. Eric Lindholm