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Welcome Week Schedule

Please note: The schedule below is subject to change.

Saturday, August 30

  7:30-9 a.m.
Breakfast
  McConnell Dining Hall
   
  9-10 a.m. Chemistry 29 Placement Exam
  Keck Science Center – Room 125
Presented by Professor Scott Williams. Students with a strong chemistry background (Chemistry A/P score of 4 or 5 or equivalent) may place into the one semester accelerated chemistry course based on this exam. Results will be posted outside Keck 227 after 1 pm.
   
  10-11 a.m. Women in Science
  Scripps College – Humanities Auditorium
Presented by Professors Mary Hatcher-Skeers and Jennifer Armstrong. You will be given information about the Women in Science Club, as well as introduce you to several successful female students who will share their tips on succeeding as a science major in the Joint Science Department.
Please note that this session is for women only.
     
  11 a.m.-Noon Success in the Sciences and Pre-Med Studies
  Scripps College – Humanities Auditorium
Thinking about medical school? Join Professors Newton Copp, Jodi Olson and Margaret Nilsson to learn more about the Joint Science program and how to prepare for applying to medical school.
   
  11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch
  McConnell Dining Hall
   
Course Registration 1-5 p.m. Academic Advising - Group or Individual Meetings
  Meet in your adviser's office
Continue meeting with your faculty adviser to explore and create your academic plan.
   
  2:30-5 p.m. Odd and Ends
  Meet in front of the Gold Student Center
Settling into your new room is easy with the help of our local Target. You can find everything you need for your new life in college to make your room your new home. A bus will be available in front of the Gold Student Center. See the bus schedule in front of GSC for details.
   
  3-5 p.m. Student Senate Swim Party
 

Gold Student Center - Ranslow Terrace/Patio
Come meet the Student Senate Executive Board and other members of Student Senate and learn about the positions available. Start the year right by getting involved! Applications and information will be available. Take a refreshing dip in the Pitzer pool while enjoying music, baked goods, and great conversation. Hosted by your friendly Student Senate.

   
  5:30-7 p.m. Dinner
  McConnell Dining Hall
  8 p.m. Without A Box Performance
  Avery Auditorium
Come enjoy Without A Box, a student improv group.
   
  9:30 p.m.-Midnight Scripps Carnival
  Scripps College - Bowling Green
The Carnival comes to Claremont! Join students from the 5Cs in this festive setting with a live D.J., games of skill and chance, and lots of snacks.
   
   

updated August 6, 2008