New Students

Everything you need to know, from the moment you’re admitted to the first day of class.

New Transfer Students, accept your offer!

Confirm your plan to attend Oxy and pay your deposit.

Orientation

Learn about the August orientation program for new students.

Join the Facebook Group

First-year students, connect with fellow members of the Class of 2022.

The New Student Guide should be arriving in students' mailboxes in early June; it is also posted online for easy reference.

More resources for first-year and new transfer students will be available here this summer, including those related to residence hall assignments, advising, registration, health forms and fall orientation. In the meantime, get to know the campus and your future classmates. Read the student blog. And be sure to share that you are #OxyBound. We can't wait to hear from you!

Get Connected

Add us on Snapchat

Add @OxyOswald to get a look at campus life before arriving!

Join the Facebook Group

First-year students, connect with other members of the Class of 2022.

Watch: My Oxy Story

Hear from current students and recent graduates about their experiences at Occidental. From campus involvement to academic research to finding community, students share their stories about what makes Oxy unique.