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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 Vice President for Commuity & Equity,Warren Anderson  and Vice President for Marketing & Communications, Perrine Mann.

 

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 Lounge
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
7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Late Night Programming Off Campus

When What Where
8 - 9 a.m. Breakfast Marketplace
9 - 10 a.m. Library Research Session  Library
10 - 11 a.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 are available to utilize during registration.

Brown Lab
2 - 2:30 p.m. Campus Tour Various Locations
2:30 - 4 p.m.

Community & Equity

Identity & Intersectionality: Building a Thriving Community at Oxy

Intercultural Community Center (ICC)

When What Where
9:30 a.m. - 11 a.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
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Museum Trip

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

Griffith Observatory 
4 - 6 p.m.

Tiger Town: Women’s Basketball

BLACKOUT! Wear your shirt given to you at Check In.

Rush Gym

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.

Off Campus

When What Where
10 a.m. - 4 p.m

M.L.K. Day of Service

Oxy students will serve as project leaders across a variety of social justice zones, helping to guide volunteers through hands-on service supporting communities across Los Angeles.

 

Transportation provided!

L.A. Coliseum

 

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