Transfer Students
The transition to a new school is a big step, and Transfer Orientation has been created to make this transition as stress-free as possible. Transfer Orientation is all about equipping you to get settled in a new environment, planning for a year full of academic growth, and getting to know new people.
- Friday
Friday, August 24th 8:00am - 4:00pm International Seminar
All new international students are required to attend the International Student Seminar held at the beginning of each fall and spring semester or term (for some graduate programs). Information necessary to maintain international student status is presented along with needed information about campus resources, policies, and activities. Please remember to bring all of your travel documents with you to orientation (I-20, I-94, Passport, Visa).
Richter Hall/Ahmanson Lobby/Patio - Saturday
Saturday, August 25th 8:30am - 5:00pm ID Cards and Parking Passes
Come pick up your ID card and parking permit in Ullman Commons 100/101.
Ullman Commons 100/101 8:30am - 9:30am Residential Check In
Residential students, be sure to check-in for Orientation early in order to receive your room key to move-in!
Kingsmen Park (Gazebo Side) 9:30am - 3:00pm Residential Move In
The time has finally come to move-in and meet your roomates!
Residential Halls 9:30am - 10:30am Commuter Check In
Commuter students can check-in later, following a complementary lunch for you and your families!
Kingsmen Park (Gazebo Side) 10:30am - 5:30pm Info Tent
Come to the Info Tent with any questions or for late check-in.
Flagpoles 11:00am - 12:00pm Commuter Lunch
Commuter students are invited to the Student Union for food, fun and more as they learn about different resources available to them as Cal Lutheran Students!
Student Union Patio 12:00pm - 3:00pm Student Union Open House
Visit the Student Union to learn about the building and what it offers! Games, lockers, movies, lounge, study space, and more!
Student Union 3:00pm - 4:15pm Opening Convocation
Join President Kimball, the faculty and staff, and other members of the campus community to celebrate the opening of the 2018-19 academic year. You’ll hear about the academic experience at Cal Lutheran, from experiential learning opportunities, study abroad and undergraduate research to a thriving campus life, both in and out of the classroom, all while grounded in our Lutheran identity.
GSFC (Arena) 4:30pm - 5:15pm Transfer Students Meet Peer Advisors
Transfer students meet with their Peer Advisors.
Overton Hall 5:30pm - 6:30pm Residence Life Transfer Student Hall Meeting
Meet with your residence hall staff to learn about living on campus.
Grace Hall 6:45pm - 8:00pm Cal Lutheran Community Dinner
First year and transfer families are invited to join us for great food and entertainment.
Kingsmen Park 9:00pm - 11:00pm Residence Hall Activities
See what fun activities your residence hall has planned for you!
Residence Halls - Sunday
Sunday, August 26th 7:30am - 8:30am Breakfast at the Commons
Ullman Commons 8:00am - 1:00pm Info Tent
Come to the Info Tent with any questions or for late check-in.
Flagpoles 8:00am - 3:00pm ID Cards and Parking Passes
Come pick up your ID card and parking permit in Ullman Commons 100/101.
Ullman Commons 100/101 9:00am - 9:45am Transfer Career Connection
Learn what Career Services has to offer for transfer students. Also, get the inside scoop on how to be a successful Kingsmen and Regal from current transfer students who ventured here before you.
Richter Hall 10:00am - 10:45am Disability Support Services
Learn about resources available to you inside and outside the classroom.
Nygreen Hall 2 10:00am - 10:45am GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon 101
Informational meeting for veteran students and military families.
Kingsmen Room (Student Union) 10:00am - 10:45am College 101 for First Generation
Join us for a presentation by an alumni from Cal Lutheran and hear a mock lecture from a professor.
GSFC (Lundring) 10:45am - 12:00pm President's Family Farewell
Meet President Chris Kimball and enjoy some refreshments.
Kingsmen Park 3:30pm - 5:00pm Plant a Tree. Paint 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. Join us in front of the William Rolland Stadium for a special tree dedication honoring the Class of 2020. Afterward, join in on Cal Lutheran’s oldest tradition and hike up to the cross to paint the Cal Lutheran rocks. You do not want to miss out on either of these traditions!
GSFC Patio/Mt. Clef Ridge 6:00pm - 7:00pm Transfer Dinner
Have a delicious dinner with your peers and get to know each other! All new transfer students are encouraged to attend the Transfer Dinner as it is an opportunity to interact with other transfer students! This engaging event will include a free catered dinner, fun icebreakers, and an interactive photobooth.
GSFC (Lundring) 7:30pm - 9:30pm Playfair
This event tends to be the highlight of orientation so come and decide for yourself!
GSFC (Arena) 10:00pm - 11:55pm Student Union Game Night
Discover all that the brand new Student Union has to offer during your time at CLU. Meet new friends, enjoy some refreshments, and play Foosball, Shuffleboard, Xbox One, Nintendo Wii, or any of the board games. The Student Union has lockers you can use, spare chargers, and a lot of meeting space, each equipped with dry erase boards, and a number of TVs. Find out what the Student Union can offer to you! The Student Union is home to your student government, ASCLUG, as well as Student Life, and a number of other offices. There are also 3 vending machines, a kitchenette, and some awesome patio furniture. Oh, and when you come to this event, there will be some time for Pokemon Go too.
Student Union - Monday
Monday, August 27th 7:30am - 8:30am Breakfast at the Commons
Ullman Commons 8:00am - 5:00pm ID Cards and Parking Passes
Come pick up your ID card and parking permit in Ullman Commons 100/101.
Ullman Commons 100/101 8:45am - 9:45am Transfer Student Meeting
Transfer students will meet up with other transfer students.
Overton Hall 10:00am - 10:30am Academia at Cal Lutheran
Come to this session to learn a bit about the differences between high school and college life, as well as to hear about the support available for students at Cal Lutheran.
GSFC (Soiland) 10:30am - 10:50am FERPA
Learn more about the law that states that no one outside of the institution will have access to your educational records, and how it affects you as a college student.
GSFC (Soiland) 11:00am - 12:00pm Student Faculty Social
Students have lunch with Cal Lutheran faculty.
Kingsmen Park 1:00pm - 3:00pm Pearson Library, Writing Center, and ITS Open House
Come into the Pearson Library and learn about the various resources inside!
Pearson Library 5:00pm - 6:00pm Opportunities for Undergraduate Research & Creative Scholarship
Are you curious about what it’s like to be involved in research here at CLU? Do you want to know how you can get started? Stop by our workshop! Several advanced students from various disciplines will share their experiences, offer tips, and answer questions. Refreshments will be served.
Nygreen Hall 1 6:00pm - 7:00pm Dinner at the Commons
Ullman Commons 8:00pm - 9:30pm Diversity Speaker: Joe Hernandez-Kolski
Joe Hernandez-Kolski an American actor, comedian poet and hip-hop theater artist. He is known for being in the fourth and sixth season of HBO's Def Poetry Jam. He is here to talk with you!
GSFC (Soiland) - Tuesday
Tuesday, August 28th 7:30am - 8:30am Breakfast at the Commons
Ullman Commons 8:00am - 2:00pm ID Cards and Parking Passes
Come pick up your ID card and parking permit in Ullman Commons 100/101.
Ullman Commons 100/101 8:30am - 9:15am Counseling and Psychological Services
Learn about what services and resources are available to you on campus.
GSFC (Soiland) 9:30am - 11:00am Title IX
Sexual assault can be prevented. This session will start the conversation with facts regarding sexual assault and how Cal Lutheran aims to educate all students about campus sexual violence. Campus sexual violence includes stalking, domestic violence, dating violence, and sexual assault. Cal Lutheran’s programming efforts aim to educate students on awareness, prevention, bystander intervention, resources, and University policies and procedures.
GSFC (Arena) 12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch at the Commons
Ullman Commons 1:00pm - 4:00pm Transfer Class Registration Meetings
New transfer students to Cal Lutheran who have yet to register for classes for the Fall 2017 semester should check-in with the Registrar’s Office to register for classes.
Academic Services Building 5:30pm - 6:30pm We Talk About God
Learn about how the Lutheran tradition is celebrated at Cal Lutheran directly from Campus Ministry.
Samuelson Chapel 6:30pm - 8:30pm Bring It Back Bash
Come out for the annual Bring It Back Bash for fun activites and yummy food!
Kingsmen Park