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O-Team welcomes new students at Bird Remsen Hillside Theater

Transferring between colleges and universities is often a significant change for students and family members, one we are excited and prepared to help you navigate.

New Student Orientation exists to create a dynamic, celebratory, and welcoming environment for all incoming students. This is a space to explore academic options, build community, and become familiar with the College's surroundings. Orientation also fosters an appreciation of Occidental's commitment to equity, excellence, and service, through training, team-building activities, and more. For additional information, email Sabrina Willison at swillison@oxy.edu.

New Student Orientation

When What Where
9 - 10:30 a.m.

Move in & Check in

Check in at the ground floor of the JSC for a 
welcome bag and move-in instructions (for those living on campus). After checking in, retrieve your Oxy ID Card in the Iron Man Room, JSC 2nd floor south. Card Services is open until 5 pm if you have any issues. 

JSC Rose Hill Lobby
10:30 - 11 a.m.

Welcome to Oxy! 

We are excited to have you join the Oxy family! Meet the VP for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Dean Vivian Santiago,  and VP for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College, Dean Kathryn Leonard.

Choi Auditorium
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Matriculation

Meet w/ President Stritikus and participate in the Oxy tradition of signing the official Registrar's Book.

President's Office
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Academic Overview

Introduction to Academic Requirements

Choi Auditorium
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Advising Lunch Marketplace
1:30 - 2 p.m. Sweet Send-Offs Morrison
2 - 2:30 p.m. Academic Integrity Johnson 103
2:30 - 3 p.m. Academic Resource Panel Johnson 103
3 - 4 p.m.

Project S.A.F.E.

Addressing Sexual Violence, Consent, and Building Healthy Boundaries

Johnson 103
4 - 4:50 p.m. Wellbeing Panel Johnson 103
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Dinner Marketplace

When What Where
8 - 9 a.m. Breakfast Marketplace
9 - 10 a.m. Library Research Session  Library
10 - 11 p.m. Civil Rights & Title IX Johnson 103
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Advising Time Various Locations
12 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch Marketplace
1:30 - 2 p.m.

Class Registration

Meet your O-Team leader and head to your registration location. Advisors will be present to assist in the registration process. Laptops available to utilize during registration.

Brown Lab
2 - 2:30 p.m. Campus Tour Various Locations
2:30 - 5 p.m.

Community & Equity

Identity & Intersectionality: Building a Thriving Community at Oxy

Intercultural Community Center (ICC)
7 - 8 p.m.

Trivia Night

Trivia buffs, it's your time to shine! Join us for a special social event hosted by the O-Team!

Bengal Room, JSC

When What Where
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Bagel & Slice @ Oxy Arts! 

Take a stroll down to Oxy Arts to get a sneak peek at the Spring Showcase (official opening is February 9). Enjoy a bagel or slice of pizza before heading out on an LA museum excursion. 

Oxy Arts
12 - 5 p.m.

Museum Trip

After exploring Oxy Arts, let’s take a drive and spend the afternoon exploring a local museum.

TBD

When What Where
12 - 2 p.m.

I Heart Eagle Rock Blvd

Get to know the local community! Enjoy lunch on Eagle Rock Blvd with the O-Team, and visit local businesses.

Eagle Rock Blvd

When What Where
TBD M.L.K. Day of Service Los Angeles

 

When What Where
5 - 7 p.m. Transfer Tea: Meet & Greet  Swan Hall