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 Student Orientation & Residence Hall Check InThis 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 Student Orientation 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 |
| 11:00am - 6:00pm | Info TentCome to the Info Tent with any questions or for late Orientation check-in. We are here to help you! | Flagpoles |
| 11:00am - 3:00pm | Cal Lutheran Walk of FameThis is our self-guided campus tour and office meet & greet! Get to know your new home by visiting 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 | Welcome/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 Student & Family 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 Mount 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 Commons 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 Wellness EventHealth 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. (Shakespeare 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 |
| 11:30am - 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, get your questions answered, and meet your Peer Advisor! | Transfer Center (Alumni Hall) and Habit Lawn |
| 1:15pm - 1:45pm | Campus PresentationsLearn more about campus resources and your college journey. | Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center |
| 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 Grub DinnerTime 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 |
| 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 Breakfast with Campus MinistryHosted by our wonderful Campus Ministry team, stop by Kingsmen Park to enjoy a beautiful morning and delicious pancake breakfast outside! Meet our new University Pastor and interfaith Campus Ministry staff. | Kingsmen Park |
| 9:30am - 10:00am | You Got Served IntroductionLearn about our group service project! | Kingsmen Park |
| 10:00am - 12:00pm | You Got Served: Service ProjectJoin us for a community service project and beautifying our campus! (Kingsmen Park Creek; Seed Garden) | Kingsmen Park |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch at the CommonsUllman Commons is open for lunch. 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 - 4:00pm | All Affinity Social & LunchWe invite you to attend the affinity social and get to know your peers, faculty and staff in the BIPoC and LGBQT+ communities! All are welcome.
| Kingsmen Park |
| 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Dinner in the CommonsUllman Commons is open for dinner. 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 |
| 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Student Athlete Welcome Back SocialWith all of our Student Athletes back on campus, we are holding our 1st Annual Welcome Back Social! Come by to get information on our exciting plans, meet the Athletics Team, and join us for dessert as we kick off the new school year!
| Gilbert Sports and Fitness Center |