Family Orientation and Move-in Day 2025

Registration

Registration is now open! We encourage families to register in advance to help us prepare for your arrival and ensure a smooth experience. 

*Please do not register your incoming student as the Office of Student Affairs has already accounted for them.

Register Now

Please register by August 10, 2025.

Event Overview

We are excited to welcome new families to Pitzer College! Family Orientation and Move-in Day is your opportunity to help your student settle in, connect with other families, and learn how Pitzer will support them during their college journey.

The event takes place on Friday, August 16, 2025, and includes move-in support, various information sessions, affinity gatherings, and helpful resources to ease your student's transition. Whether you've experienced college move-in before or this is your first time, we're here to help you feel prepared and supported.

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 
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 Pomona Pitzer 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 
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 
McConnell Center, Living Room

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

11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. 
Connection Café
Holden Garden

10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 
New Student Gift from Alumni Association 
George C.S. Benson Auditorium, Stein Atrium

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

1:45–3 p.m. 
Insights to Life at Pitzer 
George C.S. 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 
Broad Hall 209, Language Lab

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

3:15–4:45 p.m. 
Resource Fair 
Gold Student Center and Terrace

4:45–5:50 p.m. 
Community Dinner 
Commencement Plaza

5:50–6:15 p.m. 
Family Farewell 
The Mounds

6:30–8 p.m. 
Cheers & Tears Reception 
President’s Residence
Maps from campus will be provided.

Helpful 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.

Additional Resources

• What to Bring for Move-in Day (coming soon)
• Campus Maps and Directions
• First-Year Family FAQs (coming soon)
• Housing and Residential Life Resources
• Student Health and Wellness
  • The Claremont Colleges Student Health Services

We'll continue to update this section as more resources become available, so check back throughout the summer. 

Stay Connected

We’ll be sending more information to families throughout the summer—including event updates, reminders, and helpful resources to support your student's transition.

Make sure we have your most up-to-date contact information so you don't miss any important details using the online update form. 

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

We look forward to welcoming you to campus in August!