WELCOME NEW STUDENTS!
Each year, Scripps College is excited to welcome our newest students to our community! Orientation is just one way to help our students feel at home and part of the Scripps family. Scripps remains committed that our student experience is one filled with academic engagement, community connections and personal growth. Our orientation program is designed to introduce students to Scripps—the values and expectations we set for students as individuals and ourselves as a community. The College takes pride in providing our students with a comprehensive orientation program that focuses on NSPO’s guiding principles—academics, community expectations, and connections among the class. We can’t wait to welcome you to Scripps!
Covid-19 Precautions: In accordance with guidance from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, face coverings are required for all incoming students during move in while in doors. Students will only be allowed two guests to assist with move-in, guests will also have to wear a face covering while in-doors. For more information on how Scripps College is keeping it’s students safe please click here.
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Summer Orientation
Orientation will begin for the Class of 2026 and Fall 2022 transfers with move-in on Tuesday, August 23.
An initial welcome email will be sent out in after May 20th. Additional information will be shared in the coming months, including a complete schedule of sessions, workshops, and events. General questions can be directed to nspo@scrippscollege.edu
Summer Orientation Schedule for the week of August 23rd-28th 2022
*Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Please check back regularly for updates.
| Date | Event | |
| Tuesday, Aug. 23 | ||
| Times TBD | Move-in (assigned times) | |
| Lunch | ||
| NSPO Welcome | ||
| Sing! | ||
| Family Farewell | ||
| NSPO Photo | ||
| Food Truck Dinner | ||
| COVID Protocols Session | ||
| Hall Meeting/Community Building |
| Wednesday, Aug. 24 | ||
| Times TBD | Breakfast | |
| Math GE Fulfillment Exam | ||
| Downtime | ||
| Academic Success Fair | ||
| Community Grab and Go Lunch | ||
| CORE 1 | ||
| Pre-Health Success in the Sciences | ||
| Dinner | ||
| Speak About it | ||
| Debrief and discussion with Advocates | ||
| Residential Connections/Dessert Night |
| Thursday, Aug. 25 | ||
| Times TBD | Breakfast | |
| Explore the Scripps/TCCS Services | ||
| How to do College! | ||
| Lunch | ||
| Academic Advising | ||
| Scripps Cares | ||
| Dinner | ||
| Screen on the Green | ||
| Friday, Aug. 26 | ||
| Times TBD | Breakfast | |
| Course Registration | ||
| Difficult Conversations/EJ Team | ||
| Lunch | ||
| CP&R Presentation | ||
| Matriculation Book Signing | ||
| Matriculation Dinner | ||
| Matriculation Dance | ||
| Saturday, Aug. 27 | ||
| Times TBD | Brunch | |
| Identity and the Scripps Community | ||
| Break/Snacks | ||
| Identity and the Scripps Community | ||
| Downtime | ||
| Transfer Meet & Greet | ||
| Dinner | ||
| Beyond Alcohol EDU | ||
| PHE Discussion | ||
| Sunday, Aug. 28 | ||
| Times TBD | TFH Wellness Expo Day (fitness classes, pool access, etc.) | |
| Brunch | ||
| Title IX & EmPOWER Center | ||
| Break/Snacks | ||
| Downtime | ||
| Dinner | ||
| Get ready for the first day of classes! |
Pre-Orientation Programs
Some students may participate in pre-orientation events. This includes First-Gen, International, and Summer Science Immersion (SSCIP) programs.
- First-Gen pre-orientation is scheduled for 8/19-8/21.
- Eligible students will be contacted with additional information. General inquires can be directed to emanduja@scrippscollege.edu
- International students pre-orientation is scheduled for 8/18-8/21.
- Eligible students will be contacted with additional information. General inquiries can be directed to gliu@scrippscollege.edu
- SSCIP pre-orientation is scheduled for 8/14-8/20.
- SSCIP details and application info can be found here.
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