Welcome New Students!
Orientation is an exciting time for you to explore Reed's academic program, resources, and co-curricular opportunities, as well as to meet your peers and get to know campus.
The Orientation team, part of the college's student life division, is here to support your successful transition to Reed. Please contact us with any questions.
Please browse the links on the left to start learning about ways to prepare for your arrival.
Reed 101: Online Orientation (Complete before August 25)
In early may, you will receive an email with the link to the first online Orientation module, which includes important information about planning for your courses, registration, academic support services, and policies and procedures. The second online orientation module includes information about living on campus, opportunities to engage with student government, working at Reed, and the Health & Counseling Center. The third online orientation module includes information about various student support services, campus resources, and a preview of how our Orientation and Wayfinding Leaders (OWLs) will support your transition to Reed.
Completion of the online Orientation before August 25 is required for all new students.
Campus Culture & Prevention Trainings (Complete before August 25)
In mid-July, you will receive an email with links to three Campus Culture & Prevention Trainings. These modules were designed to increase one’s ability to identify and challenge harmful and discriminatory behaviors. They are intended to build critical self-awareness skills, drive systemic cultural analysis, and increase the capacity of our community to intervene in potentially harmful scenarios. These skills are critical to establishing a solid foundation of trust, mutual respect, and care that our academic community can thrive in.
Completion of the online modules before August 25 is required for all new students. For more information on the modules check out this website.
Pre-Orientation
Pre-Orientation for international students and the peer mentor program begins August 21 through August 25.
In-Person General Orientation
During general Orientation on campus (August 25 - August 31), you will meet faculty, fellow students, and staff through a series of presentations, information sessions, and programs.
The Orientation schedule at a glance and a full schedule with times and locations will be available later in the summer.
Move-In
If you will be living on campus, you may move into your residence on Monday, August 25. For any questions about your move-in time or other please contact Residence Life.
Important Dates 2025
- May 8: Reed 101: Online Orientation Module 1 emailed to students
- May 15: Fill out the Major Interest Confirmation Form emailed to students on May 6
- June 1: First deadline for incoming student forms
- June 16 - July 11: Placement Exams available
- June 26: Reed 101: Online Orientation Module 2 emailed to students
- July 1: All incoming student forms due
- July 27: Reed 101: Online Orientation Module 3 emailed to students
- August 4 - 14: Zoom Meeting with your Registration Coach
- August 18: Starting at 9 am PT register for your first choice course for fall and spring courses
- August 19: Starting at 9 am PT register for the remainder of your courses for fall and spring semesters
- August 21-25: Pre-Orientation
- August 25: Move-in
- August 25 - August 31: General Orientation
- August 28: Meet with your Academic Adviser to review courses
- September 2: Classes begin!