NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
2021
STUDENT & PARENT SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTED IN YELLOW ARE SESSIONS FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES.
ORANGE CIRCLE SESSIONS ARE FOR STUDENTS ONLY
GREEN CIRCLE SESSIONS ARE FOR FAMILIES ONLY
ORIE N T A TION CHE CK-IN 8:00am-9:00am |Grace Covell Hall
WELC O M E SESSION FROM UNIVERSITY L E A D E R S H I P 9:00am-9:30am |Grace Covell Hall
Welcome to Pacific! We are so glad you are here for your New Student Orientation experience. In this opening session, you will hear from University of the Pacific President, Chris Callahan, and Division of Student Life Leadership and meet your Orientation team who will help you navigate the ins-and-outs of life at Pacific.
TIGE R H UDDLE #1
9:45am-10:45am |Campus-wide
Students will be greeted by their Orientation Leader and orientation group. Your Orientation Leader will engage in fun icebreakers, discuss campus resources, and share other important information about being a new Tiger.
YOUR S T UDENT'S F IRST YEAR 9:45am-10:45am | Grace Covell Hall
A panel of Student Orientation Leaders will share their diverse experiences at Pacific and answer questions from parents and families. Learn how students navigate their busy lives, find time for studying and their co-curricular activities, what it's like living on campus, and more!
THE P A C I F IC EDUCATION 11:00am-12:00pm | Campus-wide
A Pacific education is designed to make our students informed and engaged citizens who think critically, act ethically, and communicate effectively. In this session, students and parents will join breakout sessions with the school for their academic major/program. We will cast a vision of academic life at Pacific- painting a picture of all the exceptional learning experiences awaiting you!
UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC | NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
HIGHLIGHTED IN YELLOW ARE SESSIONS FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES.
ORANGE CIRCLE SESSIONS ARE FOR STUDENTS ONLY
GREEN CIRCLE SESSIONS ARE FOR FAMILIES ONLY
LUNC H W ITH YOUR ORIENTATION LEA D E R 12:00pm-1:00pm | DeRosa University Center Marketplace
Students will enjoy lunch in the DeRosa University Center Marketplace with their Orientation Leader and group.
LUNC H W ITH STUD ENT LIFE LEADERSHI P 12:00pm-1:00pm |DeRosa University Center River Room
Parents and families will have the opportunity to meet and connect with members of the Student Life Leadership team over lunch!
STUD E N T STORIES
1:15pm-2:00pm | Grace Covell
Orientation Leaders will share their experience, tips, and tricks with new First-Year and Transfer students and answer their questions.
CAMP U S TOURS AV AILABLE 1:00pm-4:00pm |Burns Tower
Get your questions answered while you explore our picturesque campus with a representative from the Office of Admission. The University Bookstore will also be open for a quick shopping trip to purchase Pacific gear for you and your student!
LIBR A R Y & LEARNING CENTER TOURS A V A I L A B L E 2:00pm-4:00pm |University Library
Check out the study rooms, The Cube, the Student Academic Support Services Hub, and more in the newly renovated Holt-Atherton Library!
AUGUST 16-22, 2021
Foll o w i n g New Student and Family Or i e n t a t i o n , w e t r a n s i t i o n righ t i n t o Week of Welcome (WOW)! T h e W O W s c h e d u l e o f even t s w i ll be sent separately and wi l l i n c l u d e i n f o r m a t i o n abou t m andatory a nd optional progra m m i n g f o r s t u d e n t s , a s well a s a ctivities parents and famili e s c a n j o i n o n M o n d a y a n d Tues d a y o f WOW.
QUESTIONS? | CONTACT ORIENTATION@PACIFIC.EDU