2021 Student Orientation Schedule
Most of our 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 (first year and transfer students) and sophomores.
Proposed dates (events are subject to change):
- Incoming students will register on August 17 and August 18
- First-Year, Transfer, and Sophomore Student move-in will be on August 27,
- International students will need to move in by August 26,
- NSO will take place August 27–29.
Orientation Day 1: For First Year and Transfer Students
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00–11:00 a.m. | Move Into Residence Halls |
| 11:00–12:30 p.m. | Lunch/Free Time for Frosh |
| 12:45-2:30 p.m. | Welcome Session/Roster Signing Ceremony |
| 2:30–5:00 p.m. | Free Time for Frosh |
| 5:00–7:00 p.m. | Break and Mentor Dinner |
| 7:30–8:00 p.m. | Muddlore for Frosh |
| 8:00–8:30 p.m. | Muddlore for Sophs |
| 8:30–9:30 p.m. | Residence Life Team Icebreakers |
| 9:30–10:30 p.m. | Residence Hall Meeting |
Orientation Day 1: For Incoming Sophomore Students
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00–11:00 a.m. | Move Into Residence Halls |
| 11:00–12:30 p.m. | Welcome Session/Official Roster Signing |
| 12:30-2:30 p.m. | Lunch/Free Time for Sophs |
| 2:30–5:00 p.m. | Free Time for Sophs |
| 5:00–7:00 p.m. | Break and Mentor Dinner |
| 7:30–8:00 p.m. | Muddlore for Frosh |
| 8:00–8:30 p.m. | Muddlore for Sophs |
| 8:30–9:30 p.m. | Residence Life Team Icebreakers |
| 9:30–10:30 p.m. | Residence Hall Meeting |
Orientation Day 2: For All Participating Students
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 10:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. | Brunch |
| 1:00–2:30 p.m. | Beyond Alcohol Edu |
| 2:45–4:15 p.m. | Speak About It Presentation: Sexual Misconduct: Prevention, Awareness, and Support. |
| 5:00–7:00 p.m. | Dinner |
| 8:00–9:00 p.m. | Mentor and Proctor Skit for Frosh |
| 9:00–10:00 p.m. | Mentor and Proctor Skit for Sophs |
Orientation Day 3: For All Participating Students
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 10:00–11:00 a.m. | CIS Information Sessions |
| 10:30–12:45 p.m. | Brunch |
| 1:30–4:30 p.m. | Orientation Scavenger Hunt |
| 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Dinner |
| 8:00–9:30 p.m. | Talent Show/Closing Ceremony |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| All Day | First Day of Classes |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 11:00–12:00 p.m. | Convocation |