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New Student Orientation (Tentative)
Fall 2022
August 24-29, 2022
Exploring Whitman | Making Friends | Getting Set for the Semester
Here’s a preview of the fun and informative activities we’re planning for your first week at Whitman! You’ll receive a more detailed orientation schedule when you arrive.
PLEASE NOTE: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required for all students for the 2022-2023 academic year. Family members must also show proof of vaccination to take part in Move-In and Orientation activities.
Wednesday, August 24
8 a.m–3 p.m | New Student Check-In at Reid Campus Center |
9 a.m. |
Residence Hall Move-In |
9 a.m.–Noon | Campus Tours |
11 a.m. |
Residence Hall Move-In |
11 a.m.–2 p.m. | Round-Trip Shopping Shuttles (Walmart, Marshall's, Bed Bath & Beyond) |
3 p.m. | Meet your Opening Week Leader (OWL) group |
4 p.m. | New Student and Family Welcome |
7 p.m. | Safety & Security at Whitman |
8 p.m. | All-Hall Meetings |
9 p.m. | Section Meetings |
Thursday, August 25
9 a.m. | Academic Open Houses & Advisor Drop-In (Group A) Academic Resources (Group B) |
10:30 a.m. | Academic Open Houses & Advisor Drop-In (Group B) Academic Resources (Group A) |
1:30 p.m. | New Student Workshops:
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3:30 p.m. | OWL Group Meetings |
4:30 p.m. | Family Farewell Reception |
7 p.m. | Expert Talk: Alcohol & Cannabis ... From Beer Goggles to the Munchies |
8:30 p.m. | Living with a Roommate and Sectionmates |
Friday, August 26
9 a.m. | New Student Workshops:
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11:15 a.m. | How to Find a Campus Job & Job Fair (open until 1 p.m.) |
1 p.m. | OWL Group Activities |
4:30 p.m. | Class of 2026 photo on Stanton-Anderson-Cleveland Field |
8–10 p.m. | Night at Reid (Reid Campus Center) |
Saturday, August 27
9 a.m. | New Student Workshops:
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11 a.m. & 4 p.m. | OWL Group Meetings |
2 p.m. | New Student Workshops:
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Sunday, August 28
9 a.m. | Dining at Whitman: Special Dietary Needs Info session | ||
10 a.m. | Consent Workshops | ||
2 p.m. | Affinity Group Meet-Ups | ||
4 p.m. | OWL Group Meetings | ||
7 p.m. | Title IX: What You Need to Know | ||
8 p.m. | Residence Life Hall Programs |
Monday, August 29
9 a.m. |
Info Sessions:
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9 a.m.–Noon | Student Activities Fair & Poster Sale |
10 a.m. |
Info Sessions:
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11 a.m. |
Info Sessions:
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1:30 p.m. | Walla Walla 101 (Career and Community Engagement Center) |
2:30 p.m. | First Year Seminars: Section Learning Community Meet-Up |
3:15 p.m. | Final OWL Group Meetings |
4 p.m. | Convocation (Entire Whitman Community) |