Family Orientation and Move-in Day 2025

Registration

*Registration details will be provided soon. Be sure to check back for updates!

Schedule

Saturday, August 16, 2025 

*Please note that all events and times are subject to change. A final schedule will be shared at check-in.

8 a.m.–Noon 
Student Registration Move-in Time Slots 
Location: East Mesa Parking Lot 
Upon arrival, families will follow their assigned move-in window based on the student’s last name:

• 8 - 8:45 a.m.: A-F and new PP Athletes
• 8:45 - 9:30 a.m.: G-L
• 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.: M-R
• 10:15 - 11 a.m.: S-Z

8 a.m.–Noon 
Family Registration + Letter to Your Student Activity 
Location: Gold Student Center, Multipurpose Room 
After moving in, families will visit the registration area to check in and pick up materials for the Letter to Your Student activity.

8 a.m.–5 p.m. 
Family and Friends Lounge + Pitzer Store + Letter to Your Student Activity 
Location: McConnell Center, Living Room

10:30–11:15 a.m. 
Athletics Information Session  
(for winter and spring athletes and families) 
Location: CARW, Voelkel Gymnasium 
Transportation provided by Pomona College Sage Coach.  
Pick-up Location: Avery Gates on Mills Avenue.

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 
New Student Gift from Alumni Association 
Location: Benson Auditorium Atrium

Noon–1:30 p.m. 
Family Welcome Lunch 
Location: McConnell Center, Dining Hall 
Overflow seating in the Founders Room.

1:45–3 p.m. 
Insights to Life at Pitzer 
Location: Benson Auditorium  
(Overflow seating in Fletcher and Broad Halls) 
This engaging session introduces families to academic and co-curricular life at Pitzer. Campus leaders will speak about Academic Advising, PASS + Strive2Thrive, Study Abroad, Career Services, the Community Engagement Center (CEC), Residence Life, and The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS).  
A Q&A will follow.

1:45–3 p.m. 
Spanish-Speaking Session / Información acerca de la vida en Pitzer 
Location: Broad Hall, Language Lab

3:15–4:15 p.m. 
FirstGen Reception 
Location: Grove House, Outdoor Classroom

3:30–5 p.m. 
Resource Fair 
Location: Gold Student Center and Terrace

6:45–6 p.m. 
Community Dinner 
Location: Commencement Plaza

6–8 p.m. 
Family Farewell 
Location: The Mounds

6:30–8 p.m. 
Cheers & Tears Reception 
Location: President’s Residence 

Additional Resources

New Student Orientation

While Family Orientation is designed to welcome and support parents, families, and guests, your student will also be participating in Pitzer's New Student Orientation. You can visit the New Student Orientation webpage to explore the student orientation schedule, programs, and helpful resources. 

Hotel Accommodations

Need a place to stay? Check out our recommended Hotel Accommodations for Family Orientation.

Stay Connected

We’ll be sending more information to families throughout the summer—including event highlights, registration details, and helpful resources.

Be sure we have your most up-to-date contact information by using the online update form. 

If you have any immediate questions, feel free to reach out to the Office of Alumni & Family Engagement at engagement@pitzer.edu or call 909.607.4030.