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As much as we love summer, the coming of fall brings an anticipation of new beginnings at Kalamazoo College starting with orientation. Events begin with move-in day on Wednesday, September 11, and run throughout the week with the following highlights as you arrive on your first day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Move in<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resident Assistants and First-Year Experience (FYE) mentors will welcome new students at each residence hall from 9 a.m.\u20134 p.m. Arriving students should collect their orientation folder from the FYE mentors, then see the Residential Life staff to get their student ID and room key before getting settled. Students must finish their health verifications before checking in. Students with incomplete requirements will be guided to the Health Center at the Hicks Student Center. Tip: The morning traditionally is busy, so families are encouraged to arrive later to ensure faster processes.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find information<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stop by the atrium at the Hicks Student Center from 9 a.m.\u20135 p.m. for schedules, maps, directions, dining recommendations and answers to your questions. The Kalamazoo College Bookstore, in the lower level of Hicks, will be open during that time and offer 20 percent off K imprinted items. If you have questions about connecting to K\u2019s network, Information Services staff will be available in the Harmon, Hoben and Trowbridge main lounges to answer questions from 1\u20134 p.m. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Orientation will begin Wednesday, September 11, with move-in day.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Build community<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

First-year students are required to attend three sessions Wednesday evening. First, make your way to Dalton Theatre at Light Fine Arts with your orientation folder by 7 p.m. for the Hornet Student Welcome. The College\u2019s president, dean of students, provost, first-year class dean, college chaplain, FYE mentors and the Office of Student Activities will welcome you to campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, meet your seminar group and FYE mentors at 8 p.m. outside Light Fine Arts for introductions. Learn more about the orientation schedule for the rest of the week and get answers to your questions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, meet with resident assistants and your fellow residents at 9 p.m. to talk about community expectations, living in residence halls, and college policies, and get to know your new neighbors. Trowbridge residents will meet in Stetson Chapel, Hoben residents in the Hoben lounge and Harmon residents in their building\u2019s main lounge. After, take some time to get your room set up, relax and get ready for a full day on Thursday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But wait \u2026 there\u2019s more!<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Athletic practices for fall sports\u2014including football, men\u2019s and women\u2019s soccer, volleyball, golf, and men\u2019s and women\u2019s cross country\u2014have already begun and will continue through orientation week. Feel free to attend at various locations. A program for first-generation students and their families will also be held on Wednesday. Check your K email for an invitation and information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll keep you busy the rest of the week with social opportunities, advising appointments, shared first-year experiences and discussions, and information on a variety of important topics to help you start your first year at K. Expect to learn a lot and have fun. For more information on the orientation schedule<\/a> and move-in day, visit the First-Year Experience website<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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