#OxyBound

Everything you need to know—from now until the first day of class.

Welcome to Occidental. We are excited to have you as part of our community! We know that you are eager to learn more about your first semester and we are ready to help you prepare. Check this website and your email regularly for updates along the way, including information related to advising, webinars, health forms, housing and orientation (stay tuned for dates and deadlines that will become available in the spring). Take a look around. Get to know the campus, your new community and your future classmates.

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New Student Guide

Much of the information you need to know on your journey to starting fall semester is included within our New Student Guide. From dates and deadlines to orientation details, this regularly updated guide will help point you in the right direction.

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Learn About Occidental

Check out this array of content to dive in and discover the unique components of the Oxy student experience—everything from food to resources, athletics and studying in Los Angeles.

Your Oxy Community

Deciding to enroll at Occidental is about more than earning a degree. It's about making the decision to become an active member of our community. Our students and staff would love to connect with you to make your transition to Oxy seamless.

Neighborhood Tour: Highland Park

As the only liberal arts college in Los Angeles, Occidental College is tucked between the evolving, eclectic neighborhoods of Eagle Rock and Highland Park. In this tour, Shae Campbell will show us around the shops and cafes on Eagle Rock Blvd. and York Blvd.—and offer some tips on getting around the city.

Office of Admission
Collins House

1600 Campus Road
Los Angeles, CA 90041