Dates & FAQS
OxyEngage Quick Glance Dates
Frequently Asked Questions
Registration for OxyEngage
Registration began June 1, 2011 at 9:00 AM PST. Spaces are limited. Students will be placed in their preferred trip option according to the order required registration forms are received by the Office of Student Life.
I've registered and have my completed forms, how do I submit them?
You can mail, fax, or email your completed forms back to us. Email oxyengage@oxy.edu, fax to 323-341-4950 or mail to OxyEngage M#39, 1600 Campus Road, Los Angeles CA 90041.
Do I need a password or ID number to register?
Nope! All you need is your mailing address, phone number, trip preferences and some other information to register.
Why can't I see a detailed trip itinerary before I register?
Since OxyEngage is a fee based program, we never know exactly how many people will be on each trip. So we need to wait to see how many people are attending before we can start booking locations, tours, and transportation. We spend the summer scouring the city for new and unique locations and experiences for the trip, as a result the itineraries are always evolving and changing! We will share with you a day by day schedule when you get to campus for move in, when we know it is as complete and comprehensive as possible!
OxyEngage Dates
OxyEngage 2011 will take place on August 24-August 26. OxyEngage participants will be allowed to move into their residence halls on August 23, 2011. Please do not make travel arrangements until your registration has been confirmed.
Time Commitments
If you register for OxyEngage it is understood that you will participate in all activities. Scheduled activities begin with dinner on August 23rd and conclude with the closing banquet on August 26. Please do not make any plans during this time!
Can athletes participate in OxyEngage?
You'll have to check with your coach. Typically our athletes arrive back to campus early for try-outs and practices, making participation in OxyEngage not possible.
Paying for OxyEngage
OxyEngage is billed to your student account. Students who are registered for OxyEngage will see "OxyEngage" on their first bill from the college, which will be available to view July 15. For more information about your student bill, please visit Student Business Services.
Scholarships
A limited amount of need-based scholarships was available, but unfortunately we have exhausted all of our resources for financial aid.
Cancellation Policy
Participants who cancel their trip by July 1 will have the charge removed from their student account. After July 1, student account charges will be removed only if vacated spots are filled by those on a waiting list. No account charges will be removed after August 1. If, in the event that the Office of Student Life staff needs to move participants from their preferred trip to another offering and they are not interested, we will provide an opportunity for them to cancel such trip and remove the charge from their student account.
Travel
We understand that you will be traveling from near and far to come to campus early for these trips. Please be sure to wait for confirmation from our office about your acceptance into the program and the trip that you will be attending before you make your trip plans.
Shuttles from Burbank Airport
We will provide complimentary shuttles from Burbank Airport to Occidental. Unfortunately we are not able to provide transportation from LAX. Shuttles will be available from Burbank on Tuesday August 23th every hour on the hour starting at 9:00AM and ending at 3:00 PM. To reserve a space on the shuttle click here!
Accommodations
Those registered for OxyEngage wiill have the opportunity to move in to your residence hall room between 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m on Tuesday August 23, 2011. When arriving on campus, you will be invited to create your Oxy ID card and given time to settle into your residence hall room (this will be the room you will stay in for the academic year). You will stay in your campus room that first night and leave on your trip the following morning. For all OxyEncounters trips, students will return to their residence hall rooms each night.
Shipping your belongings ahead of time
If you ship any of your belongings ahead of your travel they will be available to pick up after you've settled in. The mail room and stock room are both open until 4 PM, so make sure you get to campus with enough time. Sometimes shipments may take an extra day or two to be delivered to campus, so make sure you ship everything with enough lead time!
Meals
Meals will be provided for all trips starting with dinner for all participants on August 23. For all OxyEncounters trips, breakfast will be available in the marketplace. In addition, all participants will return for a closing dinner on the night before Orientation begins.
My family is going to stay in town during OxyEngage, when will I have time to see them?
We've got activities planned starting Tuesday before dinner until Friday after dinner. If you are a LA based trip you may have some free time in the evening to hang out in the residence halls, and explore Eagle Rock. Plan on touching base with your family Friday August 26, after our closing dinner.
What will my family do while I am on OxyEngage?
They can attend the OxyEngage Parent Reception! Join other families for a casual reception Tuesday evening. Students will have their own evening activities, so plan to come mingle with other new families, meet members of the Oxy community, and receive parent informational materials. The reception will be held on Tuesday, August 23 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Collins House Patio
Health Insurance
Occidental requires insurance coverage for all students. The College provides students with coverage from United Health Care. This coverage runs from August 1 through July 31. All students are automatically enrolled in the United Health Care insurance plan.