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Family Orientation Information and Event Schedule
Please check this page regularly for program and location changes, additional updates and detailed event information.
Families of the Class of 2029 and new transfer students were invited to attend Sagehen Family Orientation during New Student Move-In Day, Saturday, August 16. Once families have finished helping their students settle into their dorm rooms, all are welcome to join us for a community lunch in Pomona's dining halls. Students will depart to join their own activities. Orientation programming begins for families following lunch. Students and their families will meet up in the late afternoon for refreshments and the traditional Through the Gates event where Pomona's new students officially enter through the College gates.
Visit our Orientation website for more details and schedule information.
New Student Early Arrivals (Fall Athletes and International Students)
Fall athletes and international students will be scheduled to move-in before August 16 and will be emailed to complete an Early Arrival form on their residence account. Once approved, early move-in students will receive specific check-in instructions via their Pomona email accounts.
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.
Week of August 11 |
Pre-Orientation Events
New Fall Athletes and Families Early Arrival Welcome Events
Early Arrival Athletics Welcome Events
Please join us to hear from Director of Athletics Dr. Miriam Merrill as they discuss the student-athlete experience at Pomona and Pitzer.
Tuesday, August 13 | Athletic Move-In Reception for Football
Please note: Your student will be attending this event per their coaches' direction. Please register everyone in your family group who will join us for the football reception.
Thursday, August 15 | Athletic Move-In Reception for Soccer, Cross Country and Volleyball
Please note: Your student will be attending this event per their coaches' direction. Please register everyone in your family group who will join us for the soccer, cross country and volleyball reception.
International Families Welcome Dinner
Friday, August 16 | International Families Welcome Dinner
Pomona College
Hosted exclusively for international families by the Office of Alumni and Family Engagement.
Please note: Your student will have other programming at this time and will not be joining this dinner. This event is for parents and family members of incoming international students only. Please register for everyone in your group who will attend.
Wednesday, August 13 | International Student Move-in |
Saturday, August 16 | Move-in begins at 8 a.m. with the expectation that all students arrive by 11 a.m. Visit the Fall 2025 Move-In Information page for additional details.
Family Weekend 2024 happened on November 1–2! Visit the Family Weekend webpage regularly for updates.