Transfer Students
The transition to a new college can be a difficult process. New Student Orientation has been created to assist you during this transition. New Student Orientation is all about you getting settled in a new environment, planning for a year full of academic and social growth, and getting to know new people.
| 8:00am - 9:30am | Residential Check-In/Fast TrackThis is the first stop in your New Student Orientation journey! Come by our Check-In tent to let us know you've arrived and complete the check-in process with us. We wil direct you to your next stop! | Kingsmen Park |
| 8:00am - 5:00pm | ID Cards and Parking PassesIf you still need to take your ID card photo or pick up your parking pass, not a problem! You can stop by Ullman Commons 100/101. Skip the waiting and upload your photo ahead of time! (Ullman 100/101) | Ullman Commons |
| 9:30am - 3:00pm | Residential Move-InThe moment you've been waiting for! Once you've checked-in with our Orientation Staff and received your room key, you are ready to move in! | Residence Halls |
| 10:00am - 11:00am | Commuter Check-InCommuter students, we've got you! Check in with us during this time and we will make sure you are all set to dive into the weekends festivities. (Gazebo side of Kingsmen Park) | Kingsmen Park |
| 10:30am - 3:00pm | Info TentCome to the Info Tent with any questions or for late Orientation check-in. We are here to help you! | Flagpoles |
| 11:15am - 3:00pm | Campus Open HouseGet to know our campus! Visit various places throughout campus and get your passport stamped! Once completed, take your stamped card to the last stop and grab your special edition NSO t-shirt! | All of Campus |
| 3:30pm - 4:45pm | Opening ConvocationOpening Convocation is a time we gather as a community to signify the beginning of the Fall semester, welcoming all students to California Lutheran University. | Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center |
| 5:00pm - 5:45pm | Commuter SocialOur commuters are a very important part of our community! Stop by for a tasty "mocktail" and some snacks before heading to the President's Dinner and Family Farewell. Make sure to snag a Commuter Guide while you chat and mingle with current commuters and staff! | CCEI Patio and Mt. Clef lawn |
| 5:00pm - 5:45pm | Residence Life Transfer Student Hall MeetingMeet with your RA's and residence hall staff to learn about living on campus. | Grace Hall |
| 6:00pm - 7:30pm | President's Dinner and Family FarewellAfter meeting in the residence halls and commuter social, head back over to Kingsmen Park to enjoy a delicious catered dinner and live entertainment! | Kingsmen Park |
| 7:30am - 10:00am | Breakfast at the CommonsUllman Common is open for breakfast. Residential students should use their meal plan swipes and commuter students should use the meal tickets provided to them at Orientation Check-In. | Ullman Commons |
| 8:00am - 5:00pm | Info TentCome to the Info Tent with any questions or for late Orientation check-in. | Flagpoles |
| 8:00am - 5:00pm | ID Cards and Parking PassesIf you still need to take your ID card photo or pick up your parking pass, not a problem! You can stop by Ullman Commons 100/101. Skip the waiting and upload your photo ahead of time! (Ullman 100/101) | Ullman Commons |
| 9:00am - 11:00am | Coffee Truck and Bagels in the ParkStart off your first morning on campus with an aromatic coffee from Makenna Coffee Truck and a delicious bagel before exploring what our Wellness Resource office has in store for you! (Shakespeare side of Kingsmen Park) | Kingsmen Park |
| 10:00am - 11:30am | Rise & Shine with Wellness Resources!Health and wellness are very important to us! After enjoying your breakfast, come by and grab a yoga mat to stretch it like Gumby! Join in a guided yoga class from 10:30am to 11:30am. We will also be making essential oil rollers. (Shakespear side of Kingsmen Park) | Kingsmen Park |
| 10:30am - 11:30am | Yoga ClassGuided yoga class. Feel free to bring your own mat! (Shakespeare side of Kingsmen Park) | Kingsmen Park |
| 11:00am - 11:15am | Meet Your Peer Advisor!Meet up with your Peer Advisor (PA) and grab a boxed lunch. PA's will be holding up signs to make it easy to find them. Once you are with your group and have grabbed your lunch, you will move on to your First Year Seminar classroom with your PA and classmates and meet your Faculty Mentor. | Kingsmen Park |
| 11:30am - 1:00pm | Transfer Center Tour & Transfer LunchCome see the brand new Transfer Center and learn about the resources available to you. Afterwards, please join us for lunch on the patio of The Habit where you can meet other transfer students and get your questions answered. | Transfer Center (Alumni Hall) and Habit Lawn |
| 1:45pm - 3:15pm | Title IX PresentationCal Lutheran’s programming efforts aim to educate students on awareness, prevention, bystander intervention, resources, and University policies and procedures. | Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center |
| 3:30pm - 5:00pm | Plant a Tree. Hike the Rocks.The offices of the Cal Lutheran Annual Fund and Student Life invite new students to participate in starting a new and continuing with an old tradition at Cal Lutheran. We will begin at the Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center and water the trees on our journey up the trail to the CLU rocks. (Mt. Clef Ridge) | Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center |
| 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Gumby GrubTime to close out the day with a yummy dinner! Come mix and mingle with your new classmates and Student Life Staff! | Kingsmen Park |
| 7:30pm - 10:00pm | PlayfairThis event tends to be the highlight of orientation so come and decide for yourself! | Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center |
| 7:30am - 9:00am | Breakfast at the CommonsUllman Common is open for breakfast. Residential students should use their meal plan swipes and commuter students should use the meal tickets provided to them at Orientation Check-In. | Ullman Commons |
| 8:00am - 1:00pm | ID Cards and Parking PassesIf you still need to take your ID card photo or pick up your parking pass, not a problem! You can stop by Ullman Commons 100/101. Skip the waiting and upload your photo ahead of time! (Ullman 100/101) | Ullman Commons |
| 8:00am - 12:00pm | Info TentCome to the Info Tent with any questions or for late Orientation check-in. | Flagpoles |
| 8:30am - 9:30am | Pancake BreakfastHosted by our wonderful Campus Ministry Team, stop by Kingsmen Park to enjoy a beautiful morning and delicious breakfast outside! Meet out new Pastor and Campus Ministry Staff as well. | Kingsmen Park |
| 9:30am - 10:00am | You Got Served IntroLearn about our group service project! | Kingsmen Park |
| 10:00am - 12:00pm | You Got ServedJoin us for a community service project and beautifying our campus! (Various places around campus depending on assignment) | Kingsmen Park |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch at the CommonsUllman Common is open for breakfast. Residential students should use their meal plan swipes and commuter students should use the meal tickets provided to them at Orientation Check-In. | Ullman Commons |
| 1:30pm - 2:30pm | Identity Socials LunchStop by and grab lunch before heading to your identity socials! | Kingsmen Park |
| 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Identity SocialsWe invite you to attend any or all of the affinity socials and get to know your peers! All are welcome.
| Kingsmen Park |
| 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Dinner in the CommonsUllman Common is open for breakfast. Residential students should use their meal plan swipes and commuter students should use the meal tickets provided to them at Orientation Check-In. | Ullman Commons |