New Student Orientation

8 a.m. – 11 a.m. 

Check-in and Registration

Athletics and Wellness Center Concourse.

All new residential students must first check in at the Athletics and Wellness Center to obtain the New Student Orientation schedule and access the residence halls. Residential students arriving after 11 a.m. should report to the Student Life Office on the main floor of Earlham Hall to begin the registration process.

• NSO/Admissions/Folder and Schedule Pick Up
• Office of Residence Life
• Counseling & Health Services
• Student Health Insurance/Human Resources
• International Student Services
• Public Safety
• Information Technology Services
• Office of Title IX and Equal Opportunity

Students Move into Residence Halls. 

 

8:30 a.m.

Campus Tour: Departing from Tyler Hall

 

8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Lilly Library Open Hours

Join the Lilly Library staff as you explore the various library services (including robust academic support for all students) provided throughout the academic year.

 

11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Folder and Schedule Pick Up: Earlham Hall, Student Life Office

 

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

Institutional Advancement

Refreshment Center

Between Bundy and Barrett Residence Halls

(Rain Location of Carpenter Hall Institutional Advancement Office)

Enjoy beverages and snacks throughout the day, courtesy of Earlham’s Office of Institutional Advancement. First-year students can pick up an exclusive Class of 2029 sticker and fun goodies. At the refreshment center, students can follow us on Instagram and will have a chance to win a welcome basket full of goodies to help them jumpstart their time at Earlham.

 

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Campus Bookstore Open

Runyan Student Center

 

9:30 a.m. 

Campus Tour Departing from Tyler Hall

 

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Student Services

Various Office Locations

• Financial Aid: Tyler Hall Room 223 (phone: 765-983-1217)
• Student Account and Accounting: Carpenter Hall Lower Level (phone: 765-983-1333)
• Health Services: Earlham Hall First Floor West Wing (phone: 765-983-1328)
• Registrar: Tyler Hall Room 018 (phone: 765-983-1515)
• Postal Services: Runyan Center Lower Level (phone: 765-983-1529)
• Dining Services: Earlham Dining Hall (phone: 765-983-1329) (10 – 11:00 only)

• Public Safety (parking passes): Public Safety Building (phone: 765-983-1400)
• Student and Residence Life: Earlham Hall (phone: 765-983-1311)

 

10:30 a.m.

Campus Tour Departing from Tyler Hall

 

11:15 a.m.

Welcome and Matriculation Ceremony

Goddard, Carpenter Hall

All students and their families are formally welcomed to the Earlham community.  Hosted by Paul Sniegowski, Earlham College President

 

Noon -1:15 p.m. 

Concurrent Lunch Sessions 

• Lunch – Earlham Dining Hall
• Cunningham Cultural Center Luncheon Runyan Student Center, Comstock Room

The Clarence Cunningham Cultural Center will host a luncheon to welcome students and families to Earlham.  The center honors the legacy of Earlham’s first African American graduate, Clarence Cunningham, Class of 1924. Join us and meet returning students and welcome new students.

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• Quaker Luncheon Friends Room A&B, Dining Hall

Join us at the Quaker Luncheon. a special event designed for Quaker students, their families, and individuals interested in exploring Quaker-related programs, worship meetings, and other opportunities available at Earlham College and Richmond. This luncheon will provide a platform for engaging in conversations and fostering connections within the Quaker community.

 

1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Family Resources with Campus Collaborators (Families Only): 

Lingle Hall, Center for Visual and Performing Arts

Join us to meet various administrative faculty who will assist students as they successfully transition to college life at Earlham.

Bonita Washington-Lacey, VP for Student Life will facilitate session.

 

2:30 – 3:25 p.m.

Open time for Families to speak with various offices – tables set up in CVPA atrium

 

Students to meet NSO Leaders The Heart 

(Rain location: Athletics and Wellness Center Trueblood Gym)

NSO Leaders are current Earlham students who will facilitate introductions for their groups as well as share expectations and answer questions about New Student Orientation.

 

3:30 – 4:15 p.m.

Parent Engagement – Creating a New normal

Lingle Hall/CVPA

Brief presentation for parents wanting guidance on transitioning to a new normal of their student being out of the home and away at college. Representatives from Health & Counseling and Public Safety will be present and be available for questions after the presentation. Resource materials will be provided.

Alisa Damholt, Director of Counseling will facilitate session.

 

4:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Families, plan to say “see you later,” to your student.

Attend the Family Reception with the President and Vice-Presidents.

 

5 -6 p.m.

President’s Reception (Families Only)

 Center for Visual and Performing Arts Atrium

 

5:30 – 7 p.m.

Dinner with NSO Leaders Dining Hall

 

7:15 – 8:30 p.m.

Title IX – Sex Signals

Goddard Auditorium, Carpenter Hall

A two-person team of highly trained educators takes the audience on an interactive, relevant, and often hilarious exploration of the cultural messaging we receive about gender, sexuality, sexual health, and intimate relationships. It examines what roles culture and privilege play in justifying unhealthy and dangerous beliefs about what is acceptable social and sexual behavior.

Beth Birky, Director of Title IX, will introduce this session

 

7:15 – 8:00 p.m.

Residential Living Expectations Overview

• Landrum Bolling Center 105 (Barrett Hall Residents)
• Lingle Recital Hall (Bundy Hall Residents)

As community members, students will learn about residential living expectations with the Office of Residence Life staff.

 

9 –10:30 p.m.

First Night Late Night Block Party   

Comstock Field (rain location: Athletics and Wellness Center Trueblood Gym)

Join the Office of Student Life for the First Night, Late Night Block Party! Join your fellow students for an evening of games and rides while celebrating your first official night on campus!

8 – 8:50 a.m.

NSO Continental Breakfast

Dining Hall 

 

8:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Sprintax Tax Software and F-1 Visa regulations 

Required for all international students on F1 student visas

Students whose last name start with A-L  Meet in front of LBC 103 Students whose last name start with M-Z: LBC 211 A&B

Please bring your laptop if you have one.

 

9 – 10:30 a.m. 

Language Placement Sessions 

Landrum Bolling Center 

• French: Room 212
• Japanese: Room 201
• Latin: Room 214
• Spanish: Room 105

 

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Lunch 

Dining Hall 

 

1:15 – 2:15 p.m. 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity and Justice Panel (Students Only) 

Goddard Auditorium (Carpenter Hall)

Diversity and inclusivity are not just reached by having diverse community members. All members of the Earlham community should expect to feel respected, included, and motivated to contribute to this shared space. Join us for this conversation to
learn strategies for increasing positive inclusive communication and cross-cultural engagements to promote active listening, wellness, continuing education, and a healthier shared learning culture for Earlham College.

Gariot Louima, Vice President for Strategic and Diversity Initiatives will facilitate session.

 

2:15 – 5:30 p.m.

Free Time – unpack, get to know your hallmates

 

3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Fall Sports Practices

 

5:30 – 7 p.m.

Dinner

Dining Hall

 

7 – 7:30 p.m. 

Public Safety Session – The People You Call for Everything Else

Lingle Recital Hall, Center for the Visual and Performing Arts.

Join the Office of Public Safety, the people you call for everything else, and learn more about their staff, services, and how they can support you during your time at Earlham.

Jason Elliot, Assistant Director of Public Safety will lead session.

 

7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Earlham Principles and Practices

Lingle Recital Hall, Center for the Visual and Performing Arts.

Join us for an engaging and interactive session where new students can explore Earlham’s principles and practices alongside NSO leaders, faculty, and students in the Quaker Fellows program. Gain a comprehensive understanding of these guiding principles, their connection to Earlham’s Quaker identity, and their practical application in everyday life at Earlham.

Mimi Holland, Coordinator of Quaker Life & Religious Life will lead session.

 

8:30 p.m.

Sunday Under the Stars 

The Heart

Join the Office of Student Life for Sunday Under the Stars.

7:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Breakfast

Dining Hall

 

9 – 10:45 a.m.

Individual Academic Advising Meetings Faculty Offices

Have questions about your schedule? Your academic advisor is available to meet with you about your classes and answer any remaining questions you may have about your first semester.

 

10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

EPIC and Career Coaches

Get to know your Career Coach immediately, design your life, and dive deep into specific career or college strategies. If you just want to get to know a Career Coach better or maybe you want to continue tinkering with your Epic Journey prototype – this session is a can’t miss.

 

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Lunch

Dining Hall

Transfer Student Lunch: Friends Room A&B

Enjoy lunch with new transfer students, learn more about important campus resources, and meet members of the Registrar’s Office, Academic Affairs, and Doug Harms, the instructor of the Transfer Student Success Seminar and professor of Computer Science.

 

Academic Enrichment Center Open House: Lilly Library

The Divisions of Academic Affairs and Student Life are pleased to partner in support of the Academic Enrichment Center (AEC). Located on the first floor of Lilly Library, the AEC is a comprehensive student center comprised of three offices designed to support the learning and living of the Earlham student body.

Jen James Director of Disability and Accessibility Services

Philip Bode, Director of the Writing Center

Lilly Webster, Director of the Quantitative Center

 

1:15 – 2:15 p.m.

Epic Guides: A Smooth Transition – Your Epic Journey starts with your Epic Guides

Goddard Auditorium

At this session, you will be paired with your very own Epic Guide, and learn how they can help you adjust to life at Earlham and in Richmond.

Nate Eastman, Professor of English, Director of First Year Success

 

2:30 – 3:15 p.m.

Academic Enrichment Center Open House

Lilly Library

The Divisions of Academic Affairs and Student Life are pleased to partner in support of the Academic Enrichment Center (AEC). Located on the first floor of Lilly Library, the AEC is a comprehensive student center comprised of three offices designed to support the learning and living of the Earlham student body.

Jen James Director of Disability and Accessibility Services

Philip Bode, Director of the Writing Center

Lilly Webster, Director of the Quantitative Center

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Meeting for Students Interested in Instrumental Music Ensembles Lingle Hall, CVPA

Instrumental ensembles are available for students interested in learning or continuing to play, including distinctive options such as the Javanese Gamelan Ensemble and the Hand Drum Ensemble.

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Finding Work-Study and Work Award Employment LBC 105

Do you want to earn money while studying at Earlham? Find the many on-campus job opportunities and learn how to apply for them.

 

3:00 – 4:45 p.m.

Fall Sports Practices

 

4 – 5 p.m.

Meeting for Students Interested in Choral Music

Lingle Hall, CVPA

From Choir Concert to Chamber Singers, Earlham College offers a wide variety of choral ensembles for students interested in honing their vocal skills.

 

5:30 – 7 p.m.

Dinner

 

7– 9 p.m.

#EarlhamExtravaganza

Comstock Field (rain location Athletics and Wellness Center Trueblood Gym)

Join the Office of Student Life and Office of Admissions for an evening of fun.

7:30 – 9 a.m.

Breakfast 

Dining Hall

 

9:30 – 10 a.m.

New Student Photo

The Heart

(Rain Location: Athletics and Wellness Center Performance Gym)

All incoming first-year students will take their class photo on The Heart. Afterward, students will get a chance to meet their classmates.

 

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Lunch

Dining Hall

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11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.

LIFT Lunch Presentation

Friends Room A&B, Dining Hall

“What’s the Free Store, and what can I find in there? What can be recycled here? What about composting?” Get answers to these questions and more!

 

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Celebration of The Heart 

The Heart

You won’t want to miss this Earlham tradition to kick off the academic year with the new Earlham President. The entire Earlham community is invited to circle the Heart and greet one another or just walk around and greet someone new. Look for the banner and listen to the music in front of Earlham Hall.  DJ Nick Johnson

 

1:30 – 3 p.m.

Athletics Orientation

Goddard Auditorium, Carpenter Hall

We will review NCAA compliance, athletic department policies, and how college athletic participation transcends the field of play here at Earlham College.

 

1:45 – 3:30 p.m.

Joseph Moore Museum 

• Mastodon Meet-up – Come by the Joseph Moore Museum, win swag, and learn about on-campus museum jobs!

1:45 – 3:30 p.m.

Free Time for Students

• Wellness Center Open Hours
• Explore the Athletics and Wellness Center and its various programs and services!
• Equestrian Center Open House: Pick up/drop off in CVPA lot
• Learn more about the Equestrian program!
• Walmart Shuttles: Pick up/drop off at Public Safety
• We will provide transportation to and from Walmart for students needing supplies to start the year off right.

 

3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Fall Sports Practices

 

4 – 5 p.m.

Theatre Arts Department Open House McDaniel Studio Theatre, 

Center for the Visual and Performing Arts

Learn how to get involved with theatre at Earlham during this Theatre Arts Open House co-hosted by the Department of Theatre Arts and the Earlham Theatre Company. This casual gathering provides an opportunity to learn about upcoming field trips, auditions, workshops, short-term student-led projects, main stage performances, theatre classes, and student employment opportunities. No experience is required, and all are welcome to attend.

 

5:30 – 7 p.m.

Dinner

Dining Hall

 

7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Trivia Night

Richmond Room

Meet the Librarians, enjoy some Earlham College trivia and win some cool prizes.

8 a.m.
Classes begin

 

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Inspirational Chalkboarding
The Heart (rain location: Runyan Center Hallway)

Join the Office of Marketing and Communications by creating a series of inspirational messages.

If you plan to send baggage and parcels ahead, please send them directly to Earlham College at the following address, labeled with your name:

Earlham College
801 National Road West
Richmond, IN 47374

 

The package should not weigh more than 70 pounds (or 32 kilograms). Please be sure to include an identification tag on all of your luggage.