Family Orientation Information and Event Schedule
Please check this page regularly for program and location changes, additional updates and detailed event information.
Families of the Class of 2028 and new transfer students are invited to attend Sagehen Family Orientation during New Student Move-In Day, Saturday, August 17. Once families have finished helping their students settle into their dorm rooms, all are welcome to join us for a community lunch in Pomona's dining halls. Students will depart to join their own activities. Orientation programming begins for families following lunch. Students and their families will meet up in the late afternoon for refreshments and the traditional Through the Gates event where Pomona's new students officially enter through the College gates.
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New Student Early Arrivals (Fall Athletes and International Students)
Fall athletes and international students will be scheduled to move-in before August 17 and will be emailed to complete an Early Arrival form on their residence account. Once approved, early move-in students will receive specific check-in instructions via their Pomona email accounts.
Week of August 12 | Fall Athlete early move-in begins
Wednesday, August 14 | International Student Move-in |
Saturday, August 17 | Move-in begins at 8 a.m. with the expectation that all students arrive by 11 a.m. Visit the Fall 2024 Move-In Information page for additional details.
Pre-Orientation Events
New Fall Athletes and Families Early Arrival Welcome Events
Early Arrival Athletics Welcome Events
Please join us to hear from Director of Athletics Dr. Miriam Merrill as they discuss the student-athlete experience at Pomona and Pitzer.
Tuesday, August 13 | Athletic Move-In Reception for Football
Please note: Your student will be attending this event per their coaches' direction. Please who will join us for the football reception.
Thursday, August 15 | Athletic Move-In Reception for Soccer, Cross Country and Volleyball
Please note: Your student will be attending this event per their coaches' direction. Please who will join us for the soccer, cross country and volleyball reception.
International Families Welcome Dinner
Friday, August 16 | International Families Welcome Dinner
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Hosted exclusively for international families by the Office of Alumni and Family Engagement.
Please note: Your student will have other programming at this time and will not be joining this dinner. This event is for parents and family members of incoming international students only. Please for everyone in your group who will attend.
Save the Date for Family Weekend on November 1–2! Visit the Family Weekend webpage regularly for updates.