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>
Move-in to Residence Halls<\/td><\/tr>
11:00am – 11:50am <\/strong><\/td>
Student Lunch with Orientation Directors & ASHMC<\/td><\/tr>
12:00pm-12:55pm<\/strong><\/td>
Welcome + Intro to Student Affairs <\/td><\/tr>
12:55pm – 1:40pm <\/strong><\/td>
Honor Code Forum <\/td><\/tr>
1:40pm –<\/strong> 2:55pm <\/strong><\/td>
Roster Signing <\/td><\/tr>
3:00pm – 4:50pm <\/strong><\/td>
Intro to Academic Affairs<\/td><\/tr>
5:00pm – 6:00pm <\/strong><\/td>
President’s Reception & Family Farewell<\/td><\/tr>
6:00pm -7:30pm <\/strong><\/td>
Dinner<\/td><\/tr>
8:00pm – 9:30pm <\/strong><\/td>
Mentor Group Time<\/td><\/tr>
9:30pm – 10:30pm <\/strong><\/td>
Residence Hall Meeting<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>Orientation Day 1: Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Time<\/th>
Event<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
7:30am-9:00am<\/th>
Breakfast<\/td><\/tr>
9:00am-9:30am<\/strong><\/td>
Class Photo <\/td><\/tr>
9:30am – 10:00am <\/strong><\/td>
Check-In for Knott’s<\/td><\/tr>
10:00am – 5:00pm <\/strong><\/td>
Knott’s Berry Farm <\/td><\/tr>
5:00pm-7:00pm<\/strong><\/td>
Dinner & Muddlore<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>Orientation Day 2: Friday, Aug. 28, 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Time<\/th>
Event<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
8:30am-10:30am<\/th>
The IA Thriving in the Core team<\/td><\/tr>
10:30am-12:00pm<\/strong><\/td>
Brunch<\/td><\/tr>
12:00pm-2:00pm<\/strong><\/td>
Sexual Misconduct: Prevention, Awareness and Support<\/td><\/tr>
2:00pm-3:00pm<\/strong><\/td>
Mentor & Proctor Skit Session<\/td><\/tr>
3:00pm-5:00pm<\/strong><\/td>
Beyond Alcohol Edu<\/td><\/tr>
5:00-7:00pm<\/strong><\/td>
Dinner<\/td><\/tr>
7:00pm-10:00pm<\/strong><\/td>
Casino Night & Desserts <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>Orientation Day 3: Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Time<\/th>
Event<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
10:30am-12:45pm<\/th>
Brunch<\/td><\/tr>
2:30pm – 5:00pm<\/strong><\/td>
Sunday Funday <\/td><\/tr>
5:00-7:00pm<\/strong><\/td>
Dinner<\/td><\/tr>
7:00pm-9:00pm<\/strong><\/td>
Talent Show & Closing Ceremony<\/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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