2023 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.

Proposed dates (events are subject to change):

• First-year and transfer student move-in will be on Aug. 24.
• International Student move in, to be determined (updated Feb. 17, 2023)
• New Student Orientation (NSO) will take place Aug. 24–27.
• Course registration for new students will take place Friday, Aug. 25.

Time	Event
8 a.m.– noon	Student Registration/ Move Into Residence Halls
Noon– 1 p.m.	New Student Lunch
1:15–2:15 p.m.	Honor Code Forum
2:15– 3:45 p.m.	Roster Signing
5–6 p.m.	President’s Reception & Family Farewell
6–7:30 p.m.	Mentor Dinner
8–9:30 p.m.	Mentor Group Time
9:30–10:30 p.m.	Residence Hall Meeting
*1– 5 p.m.	*Only for Interested Students Choir and Orchestra Auditions Will also be taking place Aug. 27 and Aug. 28 from 1 to 5 p.m.

Time	Event
7–9 a.m.	Breakfast
10 a.m.–9 p.m.	OA Trip
5–7 p.m.	Dinner and Muddlore
9:30 p.m.	Head back to HMC

Time	Event
10–10:30 a.m.	CIS Information Session 1 (only attend 1)
10:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.	Brunch
Noon–12:30 p.m.	CIS Information Session 2 (only attend 1)
12:30–2 p.m.	Sexual Misconduct: Prevention, Awareness and Support
2–3:30 p.m.	Beyond Alcohol Edu
5–6 p.m.	Dinner
6–10 p.m.	Casino Night & Ice Cream truck
7:30–8:30 p.m.	Mentor & Proctor Skit Session 1 (only attend 1)
8:30–9:30 p.m.	Mentor & Proctor Skit Session 1 (only attend 1)

Time	Event
10:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.	Brunch
2–3 p.m.	Ice Cream Social with the Office of Community Engagement
3–4 p.m.	Scavenger Hunt
5–7 p.m.	Dinner
7–9 p.m.	Talent Show/Closing Ceremony

Time	Event
All Day	First Day of Classes

Time	Event
11 a.m.–Noon	Convocation
Noon–1 p.m.	Lunch with Faculty Advisor