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Welcome Week Schedule

Congratulations and welcome to Pitzer College. We are very excited about your arrival. This information is designed to help you find your way, settle in, and get started on your Pitzer education. We'll see you on opening day.

See the New Student Orientation Guide

Please note: The schedule below is subject to change.

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All Students
All Students
New Resource Students
New Resource Students
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Aug. 30 - Opening Day | Aug. 31 | Sept. 1 | Sept. 2 | Sept. 3-7
Sept. 11-24 | Campus Map | Important Numbers

Opening Day
Thursday, August 30, 2007

  8-10 a.m. Continental Breakfast
  Gold Student Center - Ranslow Terrace/Patio
     
All Students 8-11 a.m. Check-In & Move-In
  Gold Student Center – Multipurpose Room
On arrival, please pick up your information packet, ID card, verify your medical coverage, and register you car and/or bicycle. You may begin moving into your room after you have checked-in. Welcome Week staff will be on hand to help you get settled.
   
  8 a.m.-5 p.m. Financial Registration
  Student Accounts, Scott Hall - Rooms 120 & 122
The Student Accounts Office will be open to assist students and parents with their financial registration.
   
New Resources 9-11 a.m. New Resources Student Mentor Meeting
  Mead Hall - New Resources Lounge
Meet your Mentor and fellow New Resources students. Find out about the registration process and start your Pitzer education.
     
  9 a.m.-2 p.m. From the Grove House with Love
  Grove House
Stop by the Grove House for a complimentary cookie and beverage.
     
  11 a.m.-Noon First-Year and Transfer Mentor Meetings
  Pellissier Mall (Mounds)
Here's your first chance to ask questions and meet the other students in your group. Look for your Mentor's sign on columns along the walkway between Holden and the Pellissier Mall (Mounds).
     
New Resources 11 a.m.-Noon New Resources Student Computer Orientation Session
  Broad Hall - Room 213
New Resources students should attend this scheduled session to establish their Pitzer e-mail and computer accounts.
     
All Students Noon-12:45 p.m. Student Welcome Program
  Avery Auditorium
Meet President Laura Skandera Trombley, other key senior administrators, and your Senate Chair and Vice Chair.
     
All Students 12:45-1:45 p.m. Student Welcome Barbecue
  Pellissier Mall (Mounds)
Hang out with your mentor and meet other students while you enjoy a barbecue lunch. Have a scoop of Pitzer's very own ice cream, Pitzer Mounds, from Bert & Rocky's (Bonita & Yale) in the Claremont Village, and enjoy a fantastic acapella performance by the Shades.
     
Course Registration 1:45-2:15 p.m. Educational Objectives Overview
  Avery Auditorium
Pitzer’s six educational objectives will be outlined for you here by Professor Peter Nardi.
     
Course Registration 2:20-3 p.m. Academic Advising - Group Meetings
  Various Locations
Meet with your faculty adviser to learn about academic advising at Pitzer and set up your individual meeting time for Saturday or Sunday. Your faculty adviser will help you explore and create your academic plan.
     
Course Registration 2:20-3 p.m. International Student Academic Orientation
  Various Locations
All international students must attend.
   
All Students 3-4:45 p.m. Academic Advising - Group or Individual Meetings
  Various Locations
Continuation of the group or individual sessions with your faculty adviser to help you explore and create your academic plan.
 
All Students 5-5:45 p.m. Faculty Welcome
  Pellissier Mall (Mounds)
Join us for this time-honored tradition, as we proudly present our faculty.
 
  6-7 p.m. Dinner
  McConnell Dining Hall
 
Residential Students 7-9 p.m. Livin’ On Campus and Safety Awareness
  Avery Auditorium
Get all your residential questions answered and find out how you can be successful while living on campus.
 
Residential Students 9:15-10 p.m. Meet and Greet
  Your Respective Residence Hall
Gather on your floor with your Hall Director, Resident Assistant and Mentors to get to know each other better.
updated August 8, 2007

Aug. 30 - Opening Day | Aug. 31 | Sept. 1 | Sept. 2 | Sept. 3-7
Sept. 11-24 | Campus Map | Important Numbers    

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