Orientation
Congratulations on Becoming a Blazer!
We are excited to meet you and help to acclimate you to your new home at Hood College. As a new student, you are required to participate in Orientation – a multi-day experience designed to engage you, connect you, and help you to make a smooth transition into Hood College.
Orientation will help you to BELONG at Hood College through intentional programming designed to kick off a positive and productive first year.
- Bond | Form bonds with your campus community
- Engage | Feel connected to the campus community through involvement
- Learn | Discover campus resources
- Opportunity | Explore out of your comfort zone
- NeighborHOOD | Build your home at Hood
- Grow | Gain a better understanding of yourself
Contact Us
10 a.m.-Noon | Move-in for Residential Students | Various Res. Halls
Noon | Campus Tours (optional) | Various Locations
Worried that you don't know where you need to be on the first day of class? This campus tour will help you learn where everything is on campus! Meet at the Whitaker Campus Center Switchboard at noon for your tour.
1-1:15 p.m. | Hood Hello | Whitaker Campus Commons (Me, Debbie, PMs)
You will be welcomed by Interim President Ricker and other members of the Hood Community.
1:20-2 p.m. | Building Community | Whitaker Campus Commons (Tammi)
Meet Vice President Simpson to discuss our Hood Community and how you play an important role in it.
2-2:30 p.m. | Academic Support | Whitaker Campus Commons (Enrique)
Learn about some of the resources that will help you to succeed at Hood College.
2:30-3 p.m. | Financing Your Education | Whitaker Campus Commons (Sue/Financial Aid Staff)
Financial Aid and Work Study have teamed up to help you navigate financing your education.
3-4 p.m. | Blazers Go Beyond Hello | Whitaker Campus Commons (Akeem/Heartly House)
In this workshop, you will explore active bystander intervention and how it can be used to strengthen our community.
4-5 p.m. | Get Connected | Whitaker Campus Commons (Me, PMs)
Meet with Student Engagement staff and learn how to get connected at Hood College.
5-6:30 | Dinner (optional) | Coblentz Dining Hall
Coblentz Dining Hall will be open for dinner between 5-6:30 p.m.
Are you ready to say Hello?
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