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: 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 |
| 12:45-2:30 p.m. | Wellness Session/Roster Signing Ceremony |
| 3:30–4:00 p.m. | Class of 25′ Photo |
| 4:30–5:30 p.m. | President’s Reception and Family Farewell |
| 5:30–7:00 p.m. | Mentor Dinner |
| 7:30–8:30 p.m. | Muddlore |
| 8:30–9:30 p.m. | Residence Life Team Icebreakers |
| 9:30–10:30 p.m. | Residence Hall Meeting |
Orientation Day 1: Rising Sophomores
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00–11:00 a.m. | Move Into Residence Halls |
| 11:00–12:30 p.m. | Welcome Session/Official Roster Signing Ceremony |
| 12:30–2:30 p.m. | Lunch/Free Time |
| 4:00–4:30 p.m. | Class of 24′ Photo |
| 4:30–5:30 p.m. | President’s Reception and Family Farewell |
| 5:30–7:00 p.m. | Break and Mentor Dinner |
| 7:30–8:30 p.m. | Muddlore |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 10:30–12:45 p.m. | Brunch |
| 1:00–2:30 p.m. | Beyond Alcohol Education |
| 2:45–4:00 p.m. | Sexual Misconduct:Prevention, Awareness and Support |
| 4:30–5:00 p.m. | McGregor Ribbon Cutting Ceremony |
| 5:00–7:00 p.m. | Dinner/Tours of McGregor |
| 7:30–8:30 p.m. | McGregor Center Grand Opening |
| 9:00–10:00 p.m. | Mentor and Proctor Skit |
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 Olympics |
| 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 |
| 12:00–1:00 p.m. | Lunch with Faculty Advisor |