Warrior Welcome Admitted Students
Welcome Students and Families!
Welcome to Warrior Welcome, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½â€™s orientation experience designed to help new students and their families transition into life at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ with confidence and connection. This multi-day event offers an engaging introduction to our academic community, campus life, and Christ-centered mission. Students will build relationships with peers, meet faculty and staff, and explore the resources available to support their success. At the same time, parents and family members are invited to attend special sessions tailored to answer questions, offer guidance, and foster a deeper understanding of the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ journey. We look forward to walking alongside you as you begin this exciting new chapter.
Warrior Welcome
Check out this video from last year's Fall Orientation!
Time |
Event |
Location |
Additional Info |
| 8:00 - 11:00AM | New Student Move-In | Residence Halls |
First Years Students 8:00 - 8:30 am A - Da 8:30 - 9:00 am De - I 9:00 - 9:30 am J - M 9:30 - 10:00 am N - R 10:00 - 10:30 am S - V 10:30 - 11:00am W - Z Transfer Students 8:00am - 9:00am A - M 9:00am - 10:00am N - Z |
| 9:00 - 1:30 PM | Welcome Tent | Kerrwood Lawn | Come by the Welcome Tent to check in and get information on campus resources and get your student ID photo taken. *required |
| 11:00 - 3:00 PM | Lunch and Break | Dining Commons |
Your lunch time is determined by your move-in time to prevent long lines! Move-in from 8-9am: 11-11:45am Move-in from 9-10am: 11:45am-12:30pm Move-in from 10-11am: 12:30-1:30 pm All Transfer Students: 12:30-1:30 pm |
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11:00 AM AND 1:00 PM |
Campus Walking Tour | Front of Kerrwood Lawn | Get a walking tour of the campus! The 11:00 AM session will have both an English-guided and Spanish-guided tour. The 1:00 PM session will only have an English-guided tour |
| 1:00 PM | What to Expect as a ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Student Athlete | Page MPR | New athletes and their parents are invited to connect with other incoming athletes and hear from athletic administration, coaches and current athletes about what to expect as a student athlete at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½. This event is for varsity sport athletes only. |
| 2:00 PM | Legacy Reception | Upper Magnolia Lawn (by Library) | ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ alumni parents and their students are invited to a dessert reception with President Gayle Beebe, where a group photograph will be taken and refreshments will be served on Magnolia Lawn outside of Voskuyl Library. |
| 2:00 PM | Pre-Health Interest Session | Founders | This session is open to all students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. Come meet the pre-health advisors and learn about the resources we have at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ and the courses you will need to take to help prepare you to pursue medical school, nursing school, PA school, dental school, and other healthcare professional programs. |
| 3:30 PM | Welcome Session | Murchison Gym | Join us for this celebratory opening event of Warrior Welcome 2026. President Gayle D. Beebe will extend an official ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ welcome, followed by an introduction to this year's Orientation Team and a message from our Campus Pastor. *required |
| 4:30 - 5:30 PM | First Orientation Small Group | Your small group meeting location | Get to know a small group of your peers alongside your Orientation small group leader! *required |
| 5:30 - 7:00 PM | Dinner and Break | ||
| 7:00 - 8:00 PM | We are ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ | Global Leadership Center | ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ is committed to cultivating a diverse community based on Biblical foundations. Join students and faculty as they share their stories and offer wisdom on their journey into and at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½. *required |
| 8:30 PM | Res Life Night | By Residence Hall | Come to the Page MPR if you're living in Page, the Clark A Lounge if you're living in Clark, Emerson 2nd Floor Lounge if you're living in Emerson, and GLC Simmons if you're a transfer student! Meet some of your closest community members — including your Resident Director (RD), Resident Assistant (RA), and other students living in your section. *required |
Time |
Event |
Location |
Additional Info |
| 9:00 - 9:45AM | ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ RISE | Murchison Gym | College can be amazing, and it also comes with unexpected challenges. Students that can anticipate and know how to respond to those challenges tend to grow through them, as opposed to becoming overwhelmed by them. To best equip students for the road ahead at ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½, all incoming students are required to attend this important session on resilience skills through our RISE program (Resilience Informed Skills Education). In this session we will explore God's vision for your wellbeing and you will be invited to select RISE break-out sessions that are most relevant to your needs and interests. *required |
| 10:00 - 10:45AM | Breakout Sessions | What Rest / Sabbath Really Means Bretlyn Sunu - Winter 106 What to Expect in your First Semester Angela D'Amour - Murchison Classroom 4 How to Thrive in College (and How to Struggle Well Too) Eric Nelson - Winter 206 Social Engagement and Building friendships Jon Young - Winter 210 Staying Active in College Tim Van Haitsma - Winter 212 Practical tips for spending time with God in college Mariah Velasquez - Winter 216 |
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| 11:00 - 11:45 AM | Breakout Sessions | ||
| 12:00 - 2:00 PM | Lunch and Break | ||
| 1:00 - 2:00 PM | Intercultural Programs Reception | GLC Simmons | New students and families are invited to a reception to learn about the programs and opportunities associated with ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s commitment to justice, reconciliation and diversity. The Office of Intercultural Programs will host this reception which will include table discussions led by student leaders from the six intercultural organizations. Drinks and desserts will be provided. |
| 3:30 PM | Service of Commitment | Murchison Gym | Join faculty robed in traditional academic regalia for this formal ceremony of welcome into the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ community. Students will sit separately from parents and take their First Walk at the end of the service, which anticipates their Last Walk at Commencement. *required. |
| 5:00 - 5:30 PM | Families Say Goodbye | Students and families say goodbye before students head off to dinner and families leave campus. | |
| 5:30 - 8:00 PM | Dinner and Break | ||
| 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Augustinian Scholars Dinner | Magnolia Lawn by Library | Augustinian Scholars will be warmly welcomed at this special dinner event on the Magnolia Lawn. They will be greeted by ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s President, Provost, Augustinian Program Director, and program faculty. All Augustinian Scholars should receive an invitation to this event during the summer and should plan to attend. |
| 8:00 - 10:00 PM | Live Music & Games | Murchison Gym | Welcome to Westmont! Join us for the first social event of year where you can watch live bands, play games to win tickets for prizes, or simply get some food and drinks and meet other incoming classmates. This space is yours to enjoy. |
Time |
Event |
Location |
Additional Info |
| 9:00 - 9:45 AM | Joining the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Learning Community | Page MPR | Welcome to the exciting world of academia! At this required session, you will meet faculty and academic leaders, begin exploring valuable resources and support services to help you navigate new academic terrain, and start building connections for a successful and fulfilling college experience. *required |
| 10:00 - 10:30 AM | Academic Department Welcome Session |
Based on Major *required |
Anthropology Deane Hall, Second Floor Art/Art History Adams Center, Room 310 Biology Whittier Science, Room 101 Chemistry Whittier Science, Room 201 Communication Studies Deane Chapel Computer Science Winter Hall, Top floor, Mathematics/Computer Science Lounge Data Analytics Winter Hall, Top floor, Mathematics/Computer Science Lounge Economics & Business Page Hall Multipurpose Room Education Voskuyl Library, Room 108 Engineering Engineering Building English Reynolds Hall, First Floor Environmental Studies Whittier Science, Room 124 History Deane Hall Lawn Kinesiology Carroll Hall Classroom Mathematics Winter Hall, Top floor, Mathematics/Computer Science Lounge Modern/Foreign Languages Reynolds Hall, Second Floor Lounge Music Music Building, Front Porch Philosophy Carroll Hall Lawn Physics, Astrophysics, Applied Physics Engineering Building Political Science Winter Hall, Room 212 Psychology Winter Hall, Room 210 Religious Studies Porter Center, Room 14 Sociology Deane Hall, Second Floor Theatre Arts Porter Theatre Patio |
| 10:45 - 11:15 AM | Second Major /Minor Exploration Academic Department Session | Based on Major |
All majors listed above will be in the same space for their minors equivalent sessions. Below are all minors only programs and their respective locations. Ethnic Studies Deane Hall, Second Floor/Sociology Film Studies Porter Theatre Patio/Theatre Arts Gender Studies Deane Hall, Second Floor/Sociology Global Studies Winter Hall, Room 106/Kinesiology Applied Mathematics Winter Hall, Top Floor, Mathematics/Computer Science Lounge Writing Reynolds Hall, First Floor |
| 11:30 - 3:30 PM | Faculty Academic Advising Appointments |
Your advisor will email you with your exact time and location *Bring your laptop or tablet *Required |
Art Adams Center Biology Whittier Science, First Floor Chemistry Whittier Science, Second Floor Communication Studies Deane Hall, First Floor Computer Science Winter Hall, Top Floor Data Analytics Winter Hall, Top Floor Economics & Business Deane Hall, First Floor Education & Liberal Studies Porter Center Engineering & Engineering Physics Winter Hall, Top Floor English Reynolds Hall Modern/Foreign Languages Reynolds Hall History Deane Hall, Second Floor Kinesiology Murchison Physical Education Building Mathematics Winter Hall, Top Floor Music Music Building Philosophy Porter Center Physics Winter Hall, Top Floor Political Science Deane Hall, Second Floor Psychology Winter Hall, Top Floor Religious Studies Porter Center Sociology & Anthropology Deane Hall, Second Floor. Theatre Arts Porter Theatre |
| 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM | Library Open House + Snack Break | Library | Visit the library to get your ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Student ID card, take a tour, and get a snack! *required |
| 12:30 - 5:00 PM | All You Need to Know about Accessibility and Academic Accommodations | Voskuyl Library 310 A | Drop in for individual consultations with the Director of Accessibility Resource Office (ARO), Seth Miller. |
| 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | Language Placement Test | VL 214: Library Computer Lab | The Language Placement Exam helps to determine in which level of Spanish, French, or German a student should enroll. If a student does not take the test during orientation, stop by the Modern/Foreign Languages department in Reynold Hall to take it. The test should only take about 20 minutes. |
| 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM & 1:30 - 2:15 PM |
Student Employment Opportunities *both session blocks will repeat the same content* |
Adams 216 | This session will cover what you need to know about student employment opportunities both on and off campus. |
| 2:30 - 3:10 PM & 3:20 - 4:00 PM |
Academic Breakout Sessions *both session blocks will repeat the same content* |
Voskuyl Library 203 | Exploring Your Global Education: What you need to know about Off-Campus Programs Anne Walkup |
| Voskuyl Library Commons | College Is Hard: Tips & Tricks to Thrive in the Classroom Sandra Edgar |
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| Voskuyl Library 204 | Academic Opportunities You Should Consider: in-course honors, independent research,
major honors projects, Fulbright fellowships, and more! Holly Beers & Steve Contakes |
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| Voskuyl Library 214 | Creative Opportunities for All Students: Music, Theatre, and Publications Ruth Lin, Mitchell Thomas & Anna Jordan |
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| 4:10 - 5:00 PM | Break | ||
| 5:00 - 7:00 PM | Dinner with your Orientation Small Groups | Small group meeting location | *required |
| 5:00 - 8:00 PM | President's Open House with Orientation Small Group | President's House | Small group leaders will tell you what time to meet. *required |
Time |
Event |
Location |
Additional Info |
| 9:00 - 10:00 AM | Hike Campus Trails | Meet at Clark Shuttle Stop | Tour the vegetable garden and hike campus trails. |
| 10:15 - 12:00 PM | For Women and For Men Only Meetings | Men in GLC Simmons Center, women in Page MPR. | Discuss gender-specific issues that arise in college. Led by ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ staff, these discussions provide a safe place for candid conversations about topics that matter. *required |
| 12:00 - 1:30 PM | Lunch | Dining Commons | |
| 1:00 - 4:00 PM | Sing with the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Choir! | Music Building Room 211 | The ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Choir, a mixed ensemble of 50-60 singers, welcomes singers from all backgrounds and levels of experience to audition for this upcoming school year. Singers rehearse, perform, and travel together, cultivating a fun and supportive community as we pursue musical excellence. Rehearsals are Mondays and Wednesday from 5:15pm-6:30pm, and Fridays from 3:15pm-4:30pm in Deane Chapel. Click to sign up for an audition slot. For your audition, just come and sing a song that represents your musical and vocal abilities. If you have questions email Dr. Daniel Gee, dgee@westmont.edu. |
| 1:00 - 4:00 PM | Fitness Center & Pool Open | Murchison Gym | The Fitness Center and Pool will be open 1-4pm for students. Bring your ID card to get in. |
| 3:30 - 5:00 PM | Pups and Pops | CAPS / Health Center | Hang with some therapy dogs and eat Otter Pops at Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) / Health Center. See the relaxation room, meet some of the therapists/providers, and tour the clinic. Look for the small building across from the VK dorm on lower campus. |
| 6:30 - 7:30 PM | Third Orientation Small Group | Small group meeting location | Meet with your orientation small group to make connections with other new students and get your ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ class shirt! *required |
| 8:00 PM | WAC Presents: Bingo | Murchison Gym | Join us for an epic showdown where the mountains meet the waves! Whether you’re all about catching gnarly swells or conquering rugged trails, come rep your crew by dressing as either a hiker or surfer at Boots & Boards Bingo! Come for the amazing prizes and stay for the great snacks and trivia. |
Time |
Event |
Location |
Additional Info |
| 10:00 - 11:00 AM | Worship Service | Page MPR | Come fellowship together and learn more about growing in your faith in college including finding a local church community. *New students are expected to attend this session. |
| 12:00 - 5:00PM | Explore Santa Barbara | Head to East Beach or explore State Street in downtown Santa Barbara. Shuttles will leave from VK Hall and Page Hall every 20-30 minutes beginning at noon. After 5:00pm, the shuttles will revert to their regular schedules. | |
| 8:00 PM | All Campus Worship Night | Murchison Gym | All students are invited to take a deep breath in the evening before classes begin to sing and pray together at a worship night to kick-off the new year together. Returning students, new students, transfer students — this is for you! |
Before you Arrive
Move-In
Parents, Guardians & Families
Orientation Team
Hours of Operation
Department |
Times |
Additional Info |
| Library / IT | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wed. - Fri. 9am - 4pm, tours on the half hour (closed Saturday and Sunday) |
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| Health Center | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Wednesday - at the Welcome Tent |
| CAPS | Email caps@westmont.edu if you are interested in connecting with one of our staff. Regular hours start Sept. 1. | |
| Mail Center | M-F: 10:00AM - 4:00PM Saturday: 12:00 - 3:00PM Closed on Sunday |
Pick up textbooks and other packages |
| Student Record Office | 8:30AM - 4:00PM | Kerrwood Hall |
| Campus Shuttle | Wednesday - 8:30 - 3 PM Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 5:00 - 6:00 PM |
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| Student ID Photos | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Get your student ID photo taken on Kerrwood Lawn under the Welcome Tent. |
| ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Ridley-Tree Museum of Art | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | View the work of our art faculty in an exhibition titled, Lines of Inquiry: ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Art Faculty Exhibition. Located just south of the Library. |
| Dining Hall |
Monday - Thursday Friday |
Saturday Sunday |