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\u2019s faculty, staff, and student leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We will have a combined in person NSO for all incoming students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
NSO Dates (events are subject to change):<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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First-year and transfer student move-in will be on Aug. 27.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
New Student Orientation (NSO) will take place Aug. 27\u201330.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Course registration for new students will take place Friday, Aug. 28.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
2026 New Student Orientation Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Time<\/th>
Event<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
8:00am – 11:00am<\/th>
Registration\/Move-in to Residence Halls – Linde Activities Center (LAC)<\/td><\/tr>
Optional: Math 19 Challenge Exam – Shanahan 3481<\/td><\/tr>
7:00pm-10:00pm<\/strong><\/td>
Casino Night & Desserts – Platt Living Room<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>Orientation Day 3: Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Time<\/th>
Event<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
9:00am-10:30am<\/strong><\/td>
Community Conversations – Galileo<\/td><\/tr>
10:30am-12:45pm<\/th>
Brunch – Hoch-Shanahan Dining Hall<\/td><\/tr>
1:00pm-2:00pm<\/strong><\/td>
Civic and Community Engagement Ice Cream Social – LAC<\/td><\/tr>
1:15pm – 2:45pm<\/strong><\/td>
Sunday Funday – LAC<\/td><\/tr>
5:00pm-7:00pm<\/strong><\/td>
Dinner – Hoch-Shanahan Dining Hall<\/td><\/tr>
7:00pm-10:00pm<\/strong><\/td>
Talent Show & Closing Ceremony – Platt Living Room<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>Orientation Day 4: Sunday, Aug.30, 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Time<\/th>
Event<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
All Day<\/th>
First Day of Classes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>Monday, Aug. 31, 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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