All orientation participants will check in and get relevant materials
Orientation will begin with remarks from administrators to welcome us all to the Poet experience
Our student leaders will guide a welcome session and help orient Poets to our community
English Speaking Session @ Shannon Center
Spanish Speaking Session/Sesión en Epañol@ Chapel/Capilla
3:55 PM - 4:05 PM: Welcome Parents & Guardians Our Dean of Students will offer an opening keynote
3:55 PM - 4:25 PM: Bienvenidos y Juntos por el Camino: Cómo Apoyar a Su Estudiante en su Transición a Whittier Nuestramoderadora compartirá recursos del campus y consejos útiles para apoyar a sus estudiantes durante la transición.
4:10 PM - 4:35 PM: Support your Poet Panel Our engaging panelists will share campus resources and offer transition tips to support Poets
4:25 PM - 4:35 PM: La Bienvenida para nuestros estimados padres y guardianes Nuestra Decana de Estudiantes ofrecerá unas palabras de apertura.
4:40 PM - 5:00 PM: Whittier Works Our Center for Career and Professional Development will introduce Whittier Works, which distinguishes WC
4:40 PM - 5:00 PM: Connecciones y Bingo Una oportunidad para conectarse mientras juegan bingo y ganan premios.
5:00 PM - 5:35 PM: Parent Mixer & Bingo This is an opportunity to connect with fellow guardians and play bingo for prizes
5:05 PM - 5:35 PM: Whittier Works Nuestro Centro de Desarrollo Profesional y de Carrera presentará "Whittier Works".
We will have prizes coupled with trivia questions throughout the dinner
Students will line up and get ready to process for the Light of Learning ceremony, our tradition
As we await the process for light of learning, we encourage families to find their seats and enjoy listening to music
This meaningful tradition has taken place for decades and is the formal beginning of the Whittier College experience and send-off
Our Resident Assistants offer the most engaging events on campus. Learn why as they host a movie night with snacks, crafts, and prizes.
Breakfast is free for new students
All orientation participants will be assigned to groups
Our peer mentors will lead an energizing activity for your groups to reconnect and take group photos to compete in the group photo challenge
Our Counseling Center and Peer Health Educators will share resources and tips for wellness
Title IX prevention is important at Whittier, learn about bystander intervention and the process
Our student leader and staff panel will offer tips for you to thrive in academics, lead on campus, and navigate the transition with resilience
Lunch will be provided along with lawn games
Our Poets will get an introduction to community standards to better understand their transition to campus regulations and expectations
Join POET 101 faculty for the first class. This session is for those enrolled in POET 101.
Our representative from the Career and Professional Development Office will provide resources for navigating your career choices using your strengths and developing a plan for your career journey
Students in FWPB 100 refer to your course schedule to see the classroom location for FWPB 100, and that is where you will meet for your session with your faculty mentor
At dinner, we will have opportunities for groups to engage and compete for prizes. Our peer mentors will guide you through this getting-to-know-you session to help prepare for the challenge
Enjoy friendly competition
Breakfast is free for new students who checked in and wear their wristband
We have begun a tradition of gathering all new students to sign our historic rock. Come meet your new community around the rock on the lower campus near Painter Ave, and take a class picture
Led by members of the Interfaith America team and our student leaders, we will have an interactive session of bingo to get to know each other
Led by our student leaders, this session will showcase involvement opportunities as Poets so that you can engage in leadership development
We will have our final interactive lunch, followed by our orientation closing. New students, show us your completed orientation survey to get Poet gear
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM *optional
Fun @ the GAC (Graham Athletic Center)
Our athletic department has prepared fun activities for you to participate in. Activities include music by the pool, swim, volleyball, dodgeball, basketball, or wellness activities
12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Transition for International Students @ Hoover 100
Our international programs and CAAS team will help students with their registration finalizations, visa requirements, and more.
Learn about the resources and support available to veterans and military-affiliated students, including VA education benefits and Yellow Ribbon
If you have pending items to submit or have questions about your financial aid or payments, use this time to visit our offices
Relieve stress from your body with yoga to prepare for your first day of classes and celebrate the completion of the orientation program.
*Floor signage for details is in each Hall
For your reference, please download the Whittier College campus map.
