Let’s plug you into the Oxy community.
Faculty, staff, and students are here to make your transition to Oxy seamless. Orientation is your opportunity to meet your adviser, register for classes, and acquaint yourself with campus life and resources through a variety of virtual activities and events. Students are welcome to contact the advising center just before their arrival by calling (323) 259-1341 or by setting up an appointment online.
Spring Orientation will begin Friday, January 15, 2021 at 10am PST. Orientation is mandatory for all new students.
The schedule for each program is available below.
Spring New Student Orientation Schedule
Friday, January 15, 2021
10:00-10:30 am Welcome to Occidental College!
We are excited to have you and your student join the Oxy family! During this session, you will
Meet Dean of the College, Wendy Sternberg, Vice President for Academic Affairs, & Dean of the College
and others who have played a role in your student’s admission to the College
Zoom Meeting https://occidental.zoom.us/j/87147779356 | Passcode: 461076
10:30-11:00 am Matriculation
This is your opportunity to meet and engage directly with President Elam. Learn more about the College and hear about our plans for the upcoming semester. Don't miss this important Oxy tradition!
Zoom Meeting https://occidental.zoom.us/j/87147779356 | Passcode: 461076
11:30 am-2:00 pm Advising, Class Registration
During this time, you will meet with an academic advisor and begin selecting your classes for the spring semester, followed by class registration.
Zoom Meeting https://occidental.zoom.us/j/81379868441 | Passcode: adv®
2:00-2:45 pm Emmons Wellness Center
Senior Director Semal will talk about mental well-being and the available services and resources on campus as well as information about Oxy’s COVID-19 response
Zoom Meeting https://occidental.zoom.us/j/81055095849 | Passcode: 546805
3:00 - 4:00 Transfer Student Union Panel/Closing
The Transfer Student Union is a student organization that aims to build community among transfer students, and its members are available to help welcome new students to Occidental. You can follow their activities on Instagram or reach out to the organization's leaders Ruby Ferehawk '21 for more information. You can also find more about the Transfer Student experience at oxy.edu/admission-aid/transfer-students
Zoom Meeting https://occidental.zoom.us/j/85653104391 | Passcode: 175896
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Independent Learning
Students will be directed to these resources via email and agenda posting.
A Brief History Of L.A.'s Indigenous Tongva People—Gabrielino-Tongva Tribe: We respectfully recognize the traditional territory of the California Indian Tribe historically known as San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians. Please take this time to prepare for additional fall programming by engaging with: Tovaangar—the original people of L.A. | LAist article/collected resources | KCET Departures audio series
Occidental's Campus: Beauty, History, and Innovation: Associate VP of Facilities Polansky presents a webinar exploring the architectural foundations of the campus' design, how and where changes were made, and the philosophy Oxy employs to stay true to this historical vision while meeting modern accessibility and sustainability needs. Tom's recorded webinar | Interactive Campus Map | Oxy in the Movies! | Oxy Arts | Student-led Campus Tour