Welcome New Students arriving in January 2025!
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 January 23)
By early January, you will receive an email with the link to the online Orientation modules, which includes important information about academic requirements, registration, student support services, and campus life. Completion of the online Orientation before January 23 is required for all new students.
In-Person Orientation
During Spring Orientation on campus (January 23-24), you will meet faculty, fellow students, and staff through a series of presentations, information sessions, and programs.
Check out the Orientation Schedule
Check-In and Move-In
If you will be living on campus, you may move into your residence on Friday, January 17.
If you arrive on January 18 - January 21, you will pick up your ID card and room key at 28 West (5436 SE 28th Avenue). You will receive a welcome bag on the first day of Orientation on January 23.
Please note that during the holiday weekend, January 18 - 20, there will be very limited food and staff services on campus. If you arrive during the holiday weekend or on January 21, here are food options around Reed, holiday hours for some main offices, and a Winter Break Guide Student.
We encourage new students (transfers, international, and foreign exchange students) to move-in on Wednesday, January 22, between 8:30 AM and 5 PM. On this day, the Orientation Program Coordinator will be at 28 West (5436 SE 28th Avenue) to help check-in new students. At check-in, you will receive your student ID and room key (if applicable).
Please indicate when you plan to arrive at Reed on this Google form.
Important Dates 2025
- Early January: Start online pre-orientation modules, which will be sent to you via email.
- Module 1: Welcome; Academics; Campus Policies, Processes, and Safety
- Module 2: Student Life Services
- Module 3: Campus and Community Resources; Orientation Week
- January 6: All incoming student forms due
- January 22: Check-in and move-in
- January 18 - 26: Paideia (optional programming)
- January 23 - 24: New Student Orientation
- January 23: Meet with your adviser and register for classes
- January 27: Classes begin!