Student Life » New Student Orientation » New Student Resource Guide » Getting Involved at Pitzer
During Orientation
- Attend all meetings and hangouts with your Academic Guide & First Year Seminar, and with your on-campus Orientation group. Ask the leaders what they have been involved in during their time at Pitzer and the best ways to get involved.
- Attend the fall Student Organizations Fair and join at least one of the 60 clubs and organizations available to Pitzer students. If there is not a club that you are interested in, talk to the Senate reps about ways to start new clubs.
- Attend the Student Senate meet & greet during orientation to find out from returning students about ways to get involved during your first semester on-campus at Pitzer. Ask questions!
Ongoing
- Reach out to the Pitzer and 5C resource centers of the Claremont Consortium: Office of Black Student Affairs, Chicano Latino Student Affairs, Center for Asian Pacific American Students, International Place, Queer Resource Center, McAlister Center/Office of the Chaplains, Student Disability Resource Center, Empower Center.
- Make new friends by reaching out to classmates from your classes to study together or attend an event together!
- Attend your group meetings with your Academic Guide, Orientation group and Resident Assistants, set-up 1-on-1 meetings with them, and help contribute to your group’s community!
- Invest in your success by visiting the Writing Center early and often for feedback on how to start an assignment or approach the revision process.
- Get to know the Mental Health & Wellness resources at Pitzer, and start engaging with the Strive 2 Thrive community online!
- Reach out to the incredible Career Services staff. Have them help you perfect your resumé for fellowships and internship opportunities that they can help you find!
- Attend the weekly Student Senate meetings and run for a senator position.
- Find consistent ways to volunteer in the community by visiting the Community Engagement Center.
- Make sure to start following the social media accounts of student organizations, campus offices, and resource centers to stay the most up-to-date on events and announcements.
