Some New Student Orientation (NSO) sessions will be presented in an online, virtual format throughout the summer and leading up to our on-campus Orientation. Students will receive more information regarding the sessions to their HMC email in June with sessions beginning in July. These sessions will include presentations and interaction from Mudd’s faculty, staff, and student leaders.
We will have a combined in person NSO for all incoming students.
NSO Dates (events are subject to change):
First-year and transfer student move-in will be on Aug. 21.
New Student Orientation (NSO) will take place Aug. 21–24.
Course registration for new students will take place Friday, Aug. 22.
This is a TENTATIVE SCHEDULE. Changes are likely to occur*
Time
Event
8:00am – 11:00am
Move-in to Residence Halls
11:00am – 11:50am
Student Lunch with Orientation Directors & ASHMC
12:00pm-12:55pm
Welcome + Intro to Student Affairs
12:55pm – 1:40pm
Honor Code Forum
1:40pm –2:55pm
Roster Signing
3:00pm – 4:50pm
Intro to Academic Affairs
5:00pm – 6:00pm
President’s Reception & Family Farewell
6:00pm -7:30pm
Dinner
8:00pm – 9:30pm
Mentor Group Time
9:30pm – 10:30pm
Residence Hall Meeting
Orientation Day 1: Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025
Time
Event
7:30am-9:00am
Breakfast
9:00am-9:30am
Class Photo
9:30am – 10:00am
Check-In for Knott’s
10:00am – 5:00pm
Knott’s Berry Farm
5:00pm-7:00pm
Dinner & Muddlore
Orientation Day 2: Friday, Aug. 22, 2025
Time
Event
10:00am-10:30am
CIS Information Session 1 (optional)
10:30am-11:45pm
Brunch
1:00pm-3:00pm
Sexual Misconduct: Prevention, Awareness and Support
