Welcome to Pomona College!
Here is an early version of the 2023 New Student Orientation schedule.
SUBJECT TO CHANGE, but move-in dates are confirmed.
Fall athlete arrival information will be sent to families from their coach.
Students may not arrive prior to their assigned date, for example international students may not move in prior to August 16 and new students may not move in prior to August 20.
If you have questions, please email Orientation@pomona.edu.
Online Orientation
Monday, August 1 and Tuesday, August 2
Time: TBD
There will be some online sessions required for viewing prior to coming to campus later in August. More information will be available over the summer.
International Student Orientation
Wednesday, August 16 - Move-In
Time: TBD
Thursday, August 17 - Friday, August 18
International Student Orientation - Time: TBD
New Student Orientation
Saturday, August 19
Move-In - 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. PDT
Lunch for Families - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. PDT
RA Floor Meetings, Sponsor Meetings, OA Preparation - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. PDT
Family Orientation (without students) - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. PDT
"Sweet Send-Off" for Families/Family Good-bye - 4:00 p.m. PDT
Through the Gates - 5:00 p.m. PDT
Orientation for students begins - 5:30 p.m. PDT
Sunday, August 20
Student Affairs information sessions - All day
New Student Social event - Evening
Monday, August 21 - Wednesday, August 23
Orientation Adventure
Thursday, August 24
Academic Affairs information sessions - 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Department Fair - 11:00 a.m. - Noon
Advising Lunch - Noon
Liberal Arts Advising with students and advisor - Afternoon
Friday, August 25
New student course registration - All day
Saturday, August 26
Student Affairs/Campus Resources/Mentor Program events - All day
Returning student move-in - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 27
Preparation for first day of classes/Flex Time - All day
Returning student move-in - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday, August 28
First day of classes