New Student Orientation

a crowd of Occidental students walking out of Thorne Hall on campus

We are excited to partner with you in your journey as a new student at Occidental College.

Orientation is designed to foster a celebratory and welcoming environment where new students can explore how to make informed academic decisions and responsible social choices by tapping into resources and services offered by the College. By building a sense of community that connects students to faculty, staff, administrators, and each other, orientation also fosters an appreciation of Occidental’s commitment to equity, excellence, and service. Orientation is mandatory for all new students. For more information, email Sabrina Willison at swillison@oxy.edu.

 

Goals

  • Celebrate new students, build excitement, and reaffirm their choice in Occidental College.
  • Demonstrate that Occidental is a welcoming, engaging, and inclusive campus.
  • Provide a framework for four years of success through the communication of expectations, norms, and standards.
  • Honor a distinctive interdisciplinary and multicultural academic program.
  • Introduce a culture of care, high-impact involvement opportunities, and outstanding leadership development programs.
  • Identify shared aspirations of social justice, cultural competence, and engaged citizenship.
  • Educate students about sexual misconduct and discrimination, harassment, and retaliation policies.

 

Intended Learning Outcomes

  • Participants will be able to convey their own purpose of education.
  • Participants will be able to define Occidental’s mission and describe where their personal goals and values align with the College’s vision.
  • Participants will be able to identify campus resources and student services that support their educational and personal development.
  • Participants will be able to identify community engagement and leadership development opportunities.
  • Participants will be able to articulate the importance of building a personal connection to the campus community.
  • Participants will reflect on and assess the New Student Orientation, detailing their experiences and opportunities for program growth.

Spring 2027 Transfer Orientation Schedule

WhenWhatWhere
9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.Move In & Check InJohnson Student Center Rose Hill Lobby
10:30 a.m.-11 a.m.Welcome to OxyFowler 302 Auditorium
11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.Oxy in CommunityFowler 112
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Academic Integrity & Overview Introduction to Academic RequirementsLibrary 15
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.Advising LunchThe Marketplace
1:30 p.m.-2 p.m.Sweet Send-OffsMorrison
2-3 p.m.Introducing the Civil Rights & Title IX OfficeFowler 112
3 p.m.-4:30 p.m.ICC x ORSLFowler 112
4:30 p.m.-5 p.m.Meet Senior Stafftbd
5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.DinnerThe Marketplace
7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.Late Night ProgrammingTransfer Lounge

 

Office of Admission
Collins House

1600 Campus Road
Los Angeles, CA 90041

admission@oxy.edu