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Spring New Student Orientation

We look forward to welcoming you at New Student Orientation, which will take place on January 22–23. Orientation is required for all incoming students.

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General Timeline

Once you have accepted your offer of admission and paid your first deposit, you will be able to start completing your next steps for housing, advising, and registration. Here is a general timeline of what you can expect between being admitted and starting classes in the spring:

  • December 18: All incoming student forms due
  • January 21: New student check-in and move-in
  • January 17 - 25: Paideia (optional programming)
  • Before January 22: Complete online pre-orientation modules, which will be sent to you via email.
  • January 22 - 23: New Student Orientation
  • January 22: You will meet with your Academic Adviser and register for classes
  • January 23: International Student Orientation
  • January 26: Classes begin!

Please note that over the holiday weekend, January 17 – 19, there will be limited food and staff services on campus. If you arrive before move-in on January 21, please note the updated Winter hours, which will be available in December.

Schedule

*Denotes required sessions
**Denotes for international students only

Wednesday, January 21

All Day

Paideia

Paideia is Reed’s annual festival of learning and will take place from January 17–25. Check events.reed.edu for the daily schedule.

8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

New Student Check-In and Move-In*

New students living on campus can move in after 8 a.m. Check-in is at 28 West. Share your arrival information here.

5:00–6:00 p.m.

New Student Welcome Dinner

Join us for an optional group dinner in the Student Center. You can eat there or grab and go!

Dinner is provided with the option of a turkey sandwich (roasted turkey, provolone cheese, local spinach, caramelized onions, pesto aioli, rustic sourdough) or a Caprese sandwich (fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, basil, balsamic aioli, demi baguette (vegetarian).

Thursday, January 22

*All sessions will be in Eliot Hall, Room 416 unless otherwise noted
** Required Sessions

9:00–9:30 a.m.

Catered Breakfast

Eliot Room 416
Join us for breakfast to start Orientation off with good food and community.

Breakfast is provided and includes bacon, Morning Star soy sausage patties, assorted vegan muffins, country potatoes, scrambled cage-free eggs, fresh fruit salad, coffee, tea, and orange juice.

9:30–10:00 a.m.

Getting to Know You*

To start the day off, the Orientation Program Coordinator will lead an icebreaker.

10:00–10:30 a.m.

Registration Process Overview*

Learn about the registration process as the Associate Registrar staff member, Martha Schlitt, demonstrates how to use SOLAR. After, Ben Bradley, Senior Assistant Registrar, will answer questions about transfer students.

10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Meet with your Academic Adviser and Registration time*

You will be sent instructions about when and where to meet your Academic Adviser via email prior to this session.

12:00–1:30 p.m.

Lunch and Thriving in Reed's Academic Culture*

An introduction to Reed’s unique academic culture. Learn about our grading system, conference participation, and individual strategies for academic success.

Lunch will be provided, including a salad bar of mixed greens, roasted pears, dried cranberries, blue cheese crumbles, candied hazelnuts, balsamic vinaigrette (vegetarian) with protein options including marinated grilled tofu and Draper Valley chicken breast.

1:30–2:30 p.m.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Reed & Student Engagement, Equity, and Direct Service*

In this session, you will learn about the diversity of experiences and identities in Reed’s incoming class and begin to build an inclusive community with each other. We will be discussing concepts of power, privilege, and identity and practicing skills for authentically engaging across differences.

2:30–2:45 p.m.

Debrief Time

Students are welcome to chat with one another and the Orientation Program Coordinator after the first day of Orientation. This is an optional session to get to know one another more and ask any questions.

2:45 p.m.

Campus Tour

Familiarize yourself with your new home! This is an optional campus tour where you will learn more about favorite Reedie spots.

5:00 p.m.

Dinner

Join for an optional group dinner and community time in the Student Center!

Dinner is provided, including pepperoni, cheese, and vegan pizza.  

Friday, January 23

*All sessions will be in Eliot Hall, Room 416 unless otherwise noted
** Required Sessions

9–9:30 a.m.

Catered continental Breakfast

Enjoy a complimentary breakfast of assorted vegan pastries, Greek plain yogurt, granola, fresh fruit, coffee, and tea on your last day of Orientation.

9:30–11:00 a.m.

SHARE and Title IX*

This session will discuss consent culture and the Title IX processes and procedures at Reed College with the Sexual Health, Advocacy, and Relationship Education Director L. Mattson and Title IX Coordinator Christy Martin.

11:00–11:15 a.m.

Break or icebreaker

11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Community Care: Alcohol and Other Drug Policy*

In this session, you will be introduced to the nuts and bolts of harm reduction and policies related to alcohol and other drug (AOD) use at Reed. You'll learn about the norms and expectations of all community members, as well as resources for students.

12:00-1:00 p.m.

Lunch in Commons

Check out the lunch options in Commons.

12:00–1:00 p.m.

Lunch with International Student Services**

Join the International Student Services (ISS) staff and other international Reedies for a lunch off campus following our information session. We’ll walk to a favorite spot near campus and will treat you to lunch. Bring a warm coat and comfortable walking shoes. Distance is ~2 km round trip.

1:00–3:00 p.m.

International Student Orientation**

Location Gray Campus Center, Room D
Meet with International Student Services (ISS) staff to learn about our support and programs and receive important information about your international student status.—Bring your passport, I-20 or DS-2019, and any questions that you have about getting started at Reed.

5:00–6:00 p.m.

Dinner

Join us for an optional group dinner of a taco bar in the Student Center!

Dinner is provided and includes guacamole, Pinto beans (Vegan), Spanish rice, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cotija cheese, jalapeños, salsa, sour cream, tortilla chips, cinnamon sugar sopapillas (Vegan), corn tortillas, Grilled tamarind chicken and spicy tofu and mushroom sofritas (Vegan)

Saturday, January 24

All Day

Paideia

Paideia is Reed’s annual festival of learning and will take place from January 17 – 25. Check events.reed.edu for the daily schedule.

3:00-5:00 p.m.

Social Activity 

Get to know your cohort more in the Student Center! Dinner is provided at an off-campus location.

Sunday, January 25

All Day

Paideia

Paideia is Reed’s annual festival of learning and will take place from January 17 – 25. Check events.reed.edu for the daily schedule.

5:00-7:00 p.m.

Social Activity

Join for a final meet-up with your fellow Spring cohort in the Student Center! Dinner is provided.