Welcome New Students!
Orientation is an exciting time for you to explore Reed's academic program, resources, and co-curricular opportunities, as well as to meet your peers and get to know campus.
The Orientation team, part of the college's Student Life Division, is here to support your successful transition to Reed. Please contact us with any questions.
Please browse the links on the left to start learning about ways to prepare for your arrival.
Reed 101: Online Orientation (Complete before August 24)
In early May, you will receive an email with the link to the first online Orientation module, which includes important information about academic requirements, registration, and campus policies and safety. The second online orientation module includes information about various student support services like the Health & Counseling Center (HCC), Disability and Accessibility Resources (DAR), and more. The third online orientation module includes information about campus life, working at Reed, and a preview of how our Orientation and Wayfinding Leaders (OWLs) will support your transition to Reed.
Completion of the online Orientation before August 24 is required for all new students.
Campus Culture & Prevention Trainings (Complete before August 24)
In mid-July, you will receive an email with links to three Campus Culture & Prevention Trainings. These modules were designed to increase one’s ability to identify and challenge harmful and discriminatory behaviors. They are intended to build critical self-awareness skills, drive systemic cultural analysis, and increase the capacity of our community to intervene in potentially harmful scenarios. These skills are critical to establishing a solid foundation of trust, mutual respect, and care that our academic community can thrive in.
Completion of the online modules before August 24 is required for all new students. For more information on the modules, check out this website.
In-Person Pre-Orientation
Pre-Orientation for international students and the Peer Mentor Program begins August 21 through August 24.
In-Person General Orientation
During general Orientation on campus (August 24 - 30), you will meet faculty, fellow students, and staff through a series of presentations, information sessions, and programs.
Check here for the Orientation schedule at a glance, and the full schedule with times and locations will be available in early August.
Check-In and Move-In
If you will be living on campus, you may move into your residence on Friday, August 21 (International Student Orientation and Peer Mentor Program participants) or on Monday, August 24 (general new student move-in). For any questions about your move-in time or other issues, please contact Residence Life.
Important Dates 2026
- May 10: Reed 101: Online Orientation Module 1 emailed to students
- June 1: First deadline for incoming student forms
- June 22 - July 17: Placement Exams available
- June 23: Reed 101: Online Orientation Module 2 emailed to students
- July 1: All incoming student forms due
- July 15: Deadline to sign up for your Registration Coach Zoom meeting
- July 26: Reed 101: Online Orientation Module 3 emailed to students
- August 7: Tuition is due
- August 10 - 13: Zoom Meeting with your Registration Coach
- August 17: Starting at 9 am PT, register for your first choice course for fall and spring courses
- August 18: Starting at 9 am PT, register for the remainder of your courses for fall and spring semesters
- August 21: Move-in for all new international students and Peer Mentor Program participants
- August 21-24: In-person pre-Orientation (International Student Orientation and Peer Mentor Program)
- August 24: General new student move-in
- August 24 - 30: In-person general new student Orientation
- August 27: Meet with your Academic Adviser to review courses
- August 31: Classes begin!