Orientation 2009
Welcome to Orientation 2009!
Orientation represents a series of events and activities designed to welcome new students and their parents to Reed. New Reedie orientation is the core of Orientation 2009 and is mandatory for all new students. Optional activities are referred to as odysseys; it is highly recommended that you attend one to further enrich your orientation experience.
New Reedie orientation
These activities will help you acclimate to Reed. Orientation check-in is at Kaul Auditorium, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Wednesday, August 26. New Reedie orientation runs through Sunday, August 30. View a tentative schedule. No registration is necessary.
Outdoor & SEEDS service odysseys
These trips provide wonderful opportunities to meet other new and returning students who share your interests. Trip participants should arrive on campus Friday, August 21, to prepare for trip departures Saturday, August 22. Register by June 15.
International orientation odyssey
The international orientation odyssey is focused on helping international students and language scholars transition successfully to life at Reed and in the U.S. Dorm rooms open for international students and language scholars on Friday, August 21, and those participating in international orientation are asked to arrive by Saturday, August 22. All international students and language scholars are requested to register online in order to inform the international student services office of their plans regarding the international orientation odyssey. Register online through IRIS.
Peer Mentor Program retreat
The Peer Mentor Program provides support to new students who seek to have in-depth conversations about the dynamics of racism, classism, sexism, sexual orientation, and religious intolerance, along with various other issues of oppression that may or may not impact ones campus experience. Registered participants may attend the Peer Mentor Program retreat Tuesday, August 25. Register by June 30. Click here to register through IRIS.
Parent odyssey
The parent odyssey will take place Wednesday, August 26, and Thursday, August 27. Register online by August 1. Don't miss this opportunity to attend programs and events planned especially for parents.
Special assistance
Let the orientation office know of any special accommodation or other needs by July 31.
