!"!#$%"&% '()*+()'(,-./0-1)))))))))))))Experience the richness of Westmont’s community through sight, soundand story. Join upper-class students and staff as they share their livesand Westmont experiences. The session will conclude with Orientationsmall group meetings. Location: Murchison Gym

!"!#)234 567608)60)9/..:06-;")</:+)=-:>(0-?,)@6+,-)<(A+))))))))))))Meet the residence life staff who will live with your students and learnmore about Westmont’s residence life philosophy and the importance ofeducation outside the classroom. Location: Clark families in Porter Theatre;Page families in Page Hall Multipurpose Room

%"&%$B"C% D600(+))))))))))))You will eat with your residence hall section. Check with your residentassistant (R.A.) for the time of your meal. Location: Dining Commons

%$E)234 =A0-A)FA+GA+A$=-;H()I+6$I6JK9L6MN(0)FA+G(M:()O/+)3A+(0-,K@A.6H6(,Relax on Kerrwood Lawn and enjoy one of Santa Barbara’s best meals.Meet other parents from your student’s residence hall as well as facultyand staff. Vegetarian food will also be available. Location: Kerrwood Lawn

B"!#$E"!# P:-$/O$=-A-()3A+(0-)Q(M(J-6/0))))))))))))Parents who live outside of California can meet and connect with otherout-of-state parents. Wanda Jones-Yeatman, a Parents Council memberfrom Washington, D.C., will share insights and answer questions.Location: Mosher Patio, Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art

E)2*4 @6+,-)5(M-:+()1))))))))))))))History professor Dr. Rick Pointer will deliver a dynamic lecture on yoursummer reading, “Hiroshima” by John Hersey. This program engages yourclass in a shared academic experience to give you a peek at classroom life.Location: Page Hall Multipurpose Room

R"!#)2*4 Q(,)56O()S68L-)1))))))))))))Meet some of your closest community members, including your residentdirector (R.D.), resident assistant (R.A.) and other students living in yoursection. Location: Page residents in Page Hall Multipurpose Room; Clark residentsin Murchison Gym; Transfer/Consortium students in Armington C Lounge

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Location: Dining Commons

R$&X)2*4 Y0>676>:AH)=-:>(0-)*MA>(.6M)*>76,608)*JJ/60-.(0-,)1)))))))))))))Please refer to the letter in your Orientation folder about academic advisingfor the name of your adviser and the time and place of your appointment.If you want to make changes to your class schedule, please complete anadd/drop slip with your adviser and bring it with you to the first day ofclasses. Location: Your faculty adviser’s office

T$&X)2*4 56G+A+;)PJ(0)Z/:,()1)))))))))))))Stop by to explore the library and fill your library passport with stampsalong the way. Trade your library passport for your college ID card. Thelibrarians will be available to answer questions. Refreshments provided.Location: Main floor of Voskuyl Library

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Please follow the signs to park and proceed to your residence hall. Studentvolunteers will be available from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. to help unload vehiclesand carry belongings to rooms. To improve the speed and efficiency ofmoving in, please come to campus according to the following schedule:

All Transfer and Consortium 8-9:30 a.m.Last names beginning with A-J 8-9:30 a.m.Last names beginning with K-R 9:30-11 a.m.Last names beginning with S-Z 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Location: Page, Clark, Armington, Emerson, Van Kampen, and Ocean View Halls

R$&)234 @A.6H;)Z/,J6-AH6-;)9(0-(+,))))))))))))While students are moving in, parents are invited to check in at the FamilyHospitality Centers to pick up their schedules and parking passes, meetfellow parents and enjoy refreshments and conversation.Location: Page Hall Walkway and Clark A Patio, Lower Level

R$&)2U4 '(HM/.()9(0-(+1))))))))))))Come to the welcome tent on the lawn in front of Kerrwood Hall to pickup your Orientation folder and schedule, have your photo taken foryour ID card, and be introduced to important Westmont resources anddepartments. Location: Kerrwood Lawn

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&&"!#$&)2U4 5:0ML))))))))))))Last names beginning with A-J 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.Last names beginning with K-R 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Last names beginning with S-Z 12-12:45 p.m.All Transfer and Consortium 12-12:45 p.m.Location: Dining Commons (D.C.)

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T$&# 234 '(HM/.()O+/.)-L()3+(,6>(0-))))))))))))President Gayle D. Beebe welcomes parents to the Westmont community,examines the value of a Westmont education in today’s world and highlightsthe college’s current priorities. He will answer questions, and members ofhis executive team will add insights and suggest ways to support yourstudent. Location: Page Hall Multipurpose Room

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&&$&&"!#)234 IL()Y0,)A0>)P:-,)/O)</:+)=-:>(0-?,)U.JH/;.(0-)))))))))))Lori Ann Bañez, student and alumni employment coordinator, will presentinformation on student employment. How does work-study work? Whatpositions are available? What is WestmontLink? What documents dostudents need to be hired—and more! Location: Page Hall Multipurpose Room

&&$&X)2*4 @/+(680)5A08:A8()I(,-608))))))))))))Only those students who think they’ll place in the fourth-semester collegelevel of their language (or higher) should take this test. Students who thinkthey will place in one of the first three semesters of their language cantake an exam online using the instructions found at this link:www.westmont.edu/_offices/registrar/documents/FAQ_Lang_Placement.pdf.It will take about 20 minutes to complete the test online. If you thinkyou’ll place in the fourth-semester college level (or higher) in your languageand your advising appointment occurs during this time, plan to take theexam either just before or just after your advising session. A representativefrom the Modern Language department will be available to discuss testresults and help determine the appropriate level of language course foryou to take. A score on the test that places you at the fourth-semestercollege level will satisfy the college’s foreign language general-education(GE) requirement. Students who have scored a 4 or 5 on a foreign languageAP exam or have successfully completed one semester of a foreign languageat a college or university will also have satisfied the foreign language GErequirement. Location: Computer Lab on the main floor of Voskuyl Library

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&"!#)2*4 Z/])-/)'60)A-)'(,-./0-)1))))))))))))Join Dr. Jamie Friedman, assistant professor of English, and upper-classstudent panelists as they share how they’ve learned to succeed academicallyin college. The session will conclude with Orientation small group meetings.Location: Page Hall Multipurpose Room

&"!#)2I4 IL()*MA>(.6M)I+A0,6-6/0)O/+)I+A0,O(+)=-:>(0-,1)))))))))Westmont registrar Michelle Hardley will provide information abouttransferring course credit and help prepare transfer students to make themost of their Westmont experience. Location: Winter Hall 210

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%$B"!#)2*44 9(H(G+A-6/0)/O)@//>)A0>)9:H-:+()))))))))))))Meet student representatives from the seven intercultural organizationsand experience food from various cultures. Location: Dining Commons

% 2=4 3+(,6>(0-6AH)=ML/HA+,)D600(+))))))))))))Presidential Scholars are invited to hear more about the challenges and rewardsof this important program. All Presidential Scholars received an invitationto this event during the summer. Location: Founders Room

E$T)2*4 3+(,6>(0-?,)PJ(0)Z/:,()1))))))))))))All new students are invited to the president’s house for a light dessert.You will attend this semi-formal event with your residence hall section.Transfer and consortium students will meet in the Kerr Student Centerparking lot at 6:30 p.m. to walk up together. Location: President’s House

T"!#)2*4 ^:6WW/)S68L-))))))))))))Compete with your section to win prizes and learn about Westmont’shistory and traditions during this trivia night. Prepare to be inspired aboutthe college’s history! The grand prize winner gets to attend a live tapingof “The Price is Right.” Commercials in between Quizzo rounds will featurestudent organizations. Location: Murchison Gym

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Location: Dining Commons

T$&#)2*4 Z6N()9A.J:,)I+A6H,)A0>)I/:+)-L()c(8(-AGH()bA+>(0)))))))))))Wander through campus trails and learn your way around. Anthony Waldrop’11, Sodexo’s sustainability coordinator, will lead the hike, which includesa stop in Westmont’s garden. Location: Meet at the Clark Shuttle Stop

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2*4 Discuss gender-specific issues that arise in college. Led by Westmont staff, thesesessions provide a safe place for candid conversations about topics that matter.Location: Men, Upper Kerr Student Center; Women, Page Hall Multipurpose Room

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• 1-2 p.m. Student Employment Information Session, hosted by theOffice of Life Planning. Location: Founders Room

• 2-3 p.m. Want To Get Away? Hosted by Off-Campus Programs.Location: Founders Room

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%$B"!#)2*4 9L:+ML)@A6+)))))))))))))Representatives from local churches will provide information aboutopportunities to worship in the community, including the time of servicesand transportation. Location: Lovik Field

R)2*4 560()DA0M())))))))))))Take your shoes off and learn some country line dancing! No experienceis necessary to have a good time. The Westmont Activities Council (WAC)sponsors this event. Location: Murchison Gym

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2*4 [/+0608)'/+,L6J))))))))))))You’re encouraged to attend morning services at the church of your choice.Talk to your R.A. about finding transportation to various places of worshipin town. Or visit our Church Connections website to try to arrange a ride:www.westmont.edu/_offices/campus_pastor/church-connections.html.Location: Church of your choice

&X$%)2*4 UVJH/+()=A0-A)FA+GA+A))))))))))))Head to the beach or explore State Street in downtown Santa Barbara.Shuttles will leave from Page Hall every 15 minutes beginning at noon.After 5 p.m., the shuttles will revert to their regular schedules.Location: East Beach and State Street

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Visit the Current Students website for up-to-date activities and events:http://www.westmont.edu/_current_students/

RKXR All-Hall Barbecues (D.C. is closed for dinner). Location: Residence Halls

RKXR`)TKC Warrior Wise meets on the first four Wednesday nights of the school year.TK&&`)TK&R Location: Page Hall Multipurpose Room

RK!# Watch “The Great Gatsby.” Location: Page Hall Multipurpose Room

TKX#$TKXX First-Year Retreat. Location: Forest Home Ojai

TK&E Community Picnic and Club Fair (the D.C. is closed for dinner).Location: Kerrwood Lawn

TKX! First-Year Class Chapel. Location: Murchison Gym

TKX! Packets due for the election of the WCSA first-year president.

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for those who love Him.”1 CORINTHIANS 2:9

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