New Student Orientation
Welcome to your guide to New Student Orientation (NSO) at Earlham! As you begin your Earlham journey, our NSO staff are dedicated to helping you get acquainted with the people, places and services that will help you on your path to graduation.
Fall 2023 New Student Orientation will be:
• August 16 for international students
• August 19 for domestic students
Make sure you have your calendars marked and know what to expect when arriving on campus.
Learn more about what you need to do before arriving at orientation on our Coutndown to NSO page.
New Student Orientation photos

Welcome Home Carnival
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Move-in
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Hugs & see you soon
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Class of 2027
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International student welcome reception
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Getting here?
First things first—let’s get you to campus! Earlham is located on National Road 40, not far from I-70. We are in the Eastern Time Zone.
Flying?
Richmond is situated near three international airports, including Dayton, Indianapolis and Cincinnati. If you will need transportation from the airport to Earlham, please consider flying into Dayton so you can catch one of our provided shuttles or arrange for a charter van.
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.