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Spring New Student Orientation

We look forward to welcoming you at New Student Orientation, which will take place on January 21–22. Orientation is required for all incoming students.

For students who will be living on campus, you are welcome to move in on January 20. Please note that over the holiday weekend, January 16 - 18, there will be limited food and staff services on campus. If you arrive before move-in on January 20, here are some of Reed's resources on campus and the Winter Break Guide for students, which will be updated in early December.

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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 17: All incoming student forms due
  • January 20: New student check-in and move-in
  • January 16 - 24: Paideia (optional programming)
  • Before January 21: Complete online orientation modules, which will be sent to you via email.
  • January 21 - 22: New Student Orientation
  • January 21: You will meet with your Academic Adviser and register for classes
  • January 22: International Student Orientation
  • January 25: Classes begin!

Schedule

*Denotes required sessions
**Denotes for international students only

Wednesday, January 20

All Day

Paideia

Paideia is Reed’s annual festival of learning and will take place from January 16–24. 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 8:30 a.m. Check-in is at 28 West. Share your arrival information here.

5:00–6:00 p.m.

New Student Welcome Dinner

Join the Transfer and Non-Traditional (TNT) Student Coordinator and your classmates for an optional group dinner in the Student Center. You can eat there or grab and go!

Dinner will be provided.

Thursday, January 21

*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 will be provided.

9:30 – 10:00 a.m.

Getting to Know You*

To start the day off, the TNT Student Coordinator will lead some icebreakers.

10:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Registration Process Overview*

Learn about the registration process from Registrar staff member Martha Schlitt, Associate Registrar, who will demonstrate how to use SOLAR. Afterward, Sean Murphy, Assistant Registrar for Transfer Credit & Grading Processes, will answer questions specific to 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 before 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.

1:30 - 1:45 p.m.

Break and Icebreaker

A quick break to prepare for the next session. This will also be time for more icebreakers and getting to know your peers.

1:45 – 2:45 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.

2:45 - 3:00 p.m.

Debrief Time

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

3:00 p.m.

Campus Tour

Familiarize yourself with your new home, led by the TNT Coordinator! 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 will be provided.

Friday, January 22

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

9:00 – 9:30 a.m.

Catered continental Breakfast

Enjoy a complimentary breakfast. 

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, Title IX, VI, and Section 504 Coordinator Christy Martin, and Equity and Community Conduct Investigator, Sophie Wilson.

11:00 – 11:15 a.m.

Break and Icebreaker

A quick break to prepare for the next session. This will also be time for more icebreakers and getting to know your peers.

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**

Location Gray Campus Center, Rooms CD
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, Rooms CD
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 in the Student Center!

Dinner will be provided.

Saturday, January 23

All Day

Paideia

Paideia is Reed’s annual festival of learning and will take place from January 16 – 24. Check events.reed.edu for the daily schedule.

4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Social Activity 

The TNT Coordinator will lead an off-campus group activity with dinner provided.

Sunday, January 24

All Day

Paideia

Paideia is Reed’s annual festival of learning and will take place from January 16 – 24. Check events.reed.edu for the daily schedule.

4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Social Activity 

The TNT Coordinator will lead an on-campus group activity with dinner provided.