Welcome to Pomona College!
There will be a short online orientation, August 6-7, 2024 with times and sessions to be determined.
Move-in for the Class of 2028 and Fall 2024 transfers is Saturday, August 17, 8:00 - 10:30 a.m. PDT.
New international students will arrive on Wednesday, August 14.
New Fall athletes arrive prior to August 17 but that is determined by individual coaches and seasons schedules. Please do not make travel arrangements until you have received information from your coach.
Students may not arrive prior to their assigned dates.
If you have questions, please email Orientation@mygril-yaoyao.com beginning on May 1, 2024.
Online Orientation
Tuesday, August 6
9:00 a.m. - Welcome
9:10 a.m. - Navigating General Education Requirements (Registrar)
10:10 a.m. - How to Register for Courses (Registrar)
11:10 a.m. - Meeting with Your Liberal Arts Advisor (Dean of the College Office)
Zoom link (Password: See 7.31.24 Three Things email)
Wednesday, August 7
9:00 a.m. - Community Standards/Judicial Council (Dean of Campus Life/Judicial Council Chairs)
10:00 a.m. - Move-In How-To (Housing and Residence Life)
11:00 a.m. - Using the Library (Honnold-Mudd Library Staff)
Zoom link (Password: See 7.31.24 Three Things email)
Sessions are required.
(All times are Pacific Daylight Time.)
International Student Orientation
Wednesday, August 14
Move-in, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Oldenborg Center
Thursday, August 15 - Friday, August 16
New International Student Orientation
New Student Orientation
Saturday, August 17
Move-In - 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. PDT
- 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Move-in recommended for non-fall athletes
- 10:30 a.m. - Non-fall athletes family welcome - Pitzer College (shuttle available)
Vaccination clinic - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - TCCS Student Health Services - Students who have not completed their vaccinations must be vaccinated at this time before they can receive their key.
Family Orientation - 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. PDT
Sunday, August 18
Student Affairs information sessions - All day
New Student Social event - Evening
Monday, August 19 - Wednesday, August 21
Orientation Adventure
Thursday, August 22
The Academic Experience
Friday, August 23
New student course registration - All day
Friday, August 23 - Wednesday, August 28
Pomona College Choir Auditions - Various times - More details on Engage - Sign-up here
Saturday, August 24
Orientation sessions, TDB
Returning student move-in - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 25
Returning student move-in - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday, August 26
First day of classes
Tuesday, August 27
Pomona College Jazz Ensemble Auditions - 4:15 - 8:00 p.m. - Sign-up here
Thursday, August 29
Pomona College Jazz Ensemble Auditions - 4:15 - 8:00 p.m. - Sign-up here
Saturday, August 31
Pomona College Orchestra Auditions - Time TBA - Sign-up here
Sunday, September 1
Pomona College Orchestra Auditions - Time TBA - Sign-up here