Warrior Welcome Schedule
Hours of Operation
Department | Times | Additional Info |
Library / IT | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wed. - Fri. 9am - 4pm, tours on the half hour (closed Saturday and Sunday) | |
CAPS / Health Center | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Wednesday - at the Welcome Tent |
Mail Center | M-F: 10:00AM - 4:00PM Saturday: 12:00 - 3:00PM Closed on Sunday | Pick up textbooks and other packages |
Dining Hall | Breakfast: 7:30 – 9:00 am Lunch: 11:00 – 1:00 pm Dinner: 5:00 – 6:30 pm | |
Student Record Office | 8:30AM - 4:00PM | Kerrwood Hall |
Campus Shuttle | Wednesday - 8:30 - 3 PM Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 5:00 - 6:00 PM | |
Student ID Photos | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Get your student ID photo taken on Kerrwood Lawn under the Welcome Tent. |
Student Schedule
Wednesday, August 21st | |||
Time | Event | Location | Additional Info |
8:00 - 11:00AM | New Student Move-In | Residence Halls | First Years Students 8:00 - 8:30 am A - Da 8:30 - 9:00 am De - I 9:00 - 9:30 am J - M 9:30 - 10:00 am N - R 10:00 - 10:30 am S - V 10:30 - 11:00am W - Z Transfer Students 8:00am - 9:00am A - M 9:00am - 10:00am N - Z |
9:00 - 1:00 PM | Welcome Tent | Kerrwood Lawn | Come by the Welcome Tent to check in and get information on campus resources and get your student ID photo taken. |
9:00 - 4:00 PM | Library Open House | Library | Tours on the Half Hour |
11:00 - 3:00 PM | Lunch and Break | Dining Commons | Your lunch time is determined by your move-in time to prevent long lines! Move-in from 8-9am: 11-11:45am Move-in from 9-10am: 11:45am-12:30pm Move-in from 10-11am: 12:30-1:30 pm All Transfer Students: 12:30-1:30 pm |
11:00 AM AND 1:00 PM | Campus Walking Tour | Front of Kerrwood Lawn | *Optional |
1:00 PM | What to Expect as a Westmont Student Athlete | Page MPR | New athletes and their parents are invited to connect with other incoming athletes and hear from athletic administration, coaches and current athletes about what to expect as a student athlete at Westmont. This event is for varsity sport athletes only. |
2:00 PM | Legacy Reception | Upper Magnolia Lawn (by Library) | Westmont alumni parents and their students are invited to a dessert reception with President Gayle Beebe, where a group photograph will be taken and refreshments will be served on Magnolia Lawn outside of Voskuyl Library. |
2:00 PM | Pre-Health Interest Session | Founders | |
3:30 PM | Welcome Session | Murchison Gym | Join us for this celebratory opening event of Warrior Welcome 2024. President Gayle D. Beebe will extend an official Westmont welcome, followed by an introduction to this year's Orientation Team and a message from our Campus Pastor. |
4:30 - 5:30 PM | First Orientation Small Group | Your small group meeting location | Get to know a small group of your peers alongside your Orientation small group leader! |
5:30 - 8:00 PM | Dinner and Break | ||
8:00 PM | Res Life Night | By Residence Hall | Come to the Page MPR if you're living in Page, the Clark A Lounge if you're living in Clark, Emerson 2nd Floor Lounge if you're living in Emerson, and Armington C Lounge if you're a transfer student! Meet some of your closest community members — including your Resident Director (RD), Resident Assistant (RA), and other students living in your section. |
Thursday, August 22nd | |||
Time | Event | Location | Additional Info |
9:00 - 4:00 PM | Library Open House | Library | Tours on the Half Hour |
9:00 - 9:45AM | Westmont RISE | Murchison Gym | Westmont invites you on a journey to develop and hone your resilience skills through RISE (Resilience Informed Skills Education). Resilience is the capacity to make it through expected and unexpected challenges and to grow and learn along the way. In this session we will explore God's vision for your wellbeing and you will be invited to select RISE break-out sessions that are most relevant to your needs and interests. |
10:00 - 10:45AM | Breakout Sessions | Social Engagement and Building Friendships with Jon Young in Adams 216 Getting Involved the Right Amount for You with Caleb Marll in Adams 217 Roommates, Hall Mates, & Beyond: Tips for Living Your Best Life in Community with Thomas Staffileno in Adams 219 Healthy Eating in College with Chef Ron in Murchison Classroom 2 Staying Active in College with Tim Van Haitsma in Murchison Classroom 3 What to Expect in your First Semester with Angela D’Amour in Murchison Classroom 4 How to Feel Bad Well with Eric Nelson in Winter 216 What Rest / Sabbath Really Means for College Students with Bretlyn Sunu in Winter 106 How to take care of your soul in college with Mariah Velasquez in Winter 206 Navigating School Life with Difficult Family Circumstances with Volley Tavarez in Winter 210 Safety and Risk on Campus with Jason Tavarez in Winter 212 | |
11:00 - 11:45 AM | Breakout Sessions | ||
11:45 - 2:00 PM | Lunch and Break | ||
12:00 - 1:30 PM | Intercultural Programs Picnic | Kerrwood Lawn | Students of color, international, missionary and third-culture students, and Cultural Diversity Awardees and their families are invited hear about the programs and opportunities associated with Westmont's commitment to diversity. Grab your meal from the DC and bring your food over to Kerrwood Lawn. Drinks and desserts will be provided. |
1:30 - 3:30 PM | Pick up Student ID's | Murchison Gym | Come by the Gym to pick up your Student ID's. |
2:00 - 3:00 PM | We are Westmont | Murchison Gym | Westmont is committed to cultivating a diverse community based on Biblical foundations. Join students and faculty as they share their stories and offer wisdom on their journey into and at Westmont. |
3:30 PM | Service of Commitment | Murchison Gym | Join faculty robed in traditional academic regalia for this formal ceremony of welcome into the Westmont community. Students will sit separately from parents and take their First Walk at the end of the service, which anticipates their Last Walk at Commencement. |
5:00 - 5:30 PM | Families Say Goodbye | Students and families say goodbye before students head off to dinner and families leave campus. | |
5:30 - 8:00 PM | Dinner and Break | ||
5:30 - 7:30 PM | Augustinian Scholars Dinner | Magnolia Lawn by Library | Augustinian Scholars will be warmly welcomed at this special dinner event on the Magnolia Lawn. They will be greeted by Westmont's President, Provost, Augustinian Program Director, and program faculty. All Augustinian Scholars should receive an invitation to this event during the summer and should plan to attend. |
8:00 - 10:00 PM | The Carnival | Murchison Gym | The Carnival will feature something for everyone including an inflatable obstacle course, human foosball, games, snacks, dancing, and prizes. You won't want to miss this opportunity to meet other students and let loose! |
Friday, August 23rd | |||
Time | Event | Location | Additional Info |
9:00 - 4:00 PM | Library Open House | Library | Tours on the Half Hour |
9:00 - 9:45 AM | Joining the Westmont Learning Community | Page MPR | |
10:00 - 10:30 AM | Academic Department Welcome Session | Based on Major | Art Adams Center, Room 310 Biology Whittier Science, Room 101 Chemistry Adams Center, Room 216 Communication Studies Deane Chapel Economics & Business Carroll Hall Classroom Education Voskuyl Library, Room 108 Engineering & Engineering Physics Engineering Building English Reynolds Hall, First Floor History Deane Hall Lawn Kinesiology Winter Hall, Room 106 Mathematics, Computer Science, and Data Analytics Winter Hall, Second floor, Mathematics/Computer Science Lounge Foreign Languages Reynolds Hall, Second Floor Lounge Music Music Building, Front Porch Philosophy Carroll Hall Lawn Physics Engineering Building Political Science Winter Hall, Room 212 Psychology Winter Hall, Second floor, Psychology Lounge Religious Studies Porter Center, Room 14 Sociology & Anthropology Deane Hall, Second Floor Theatre Arts Porter Theatre Patio |
10:45 - 11:15 AM | Second Major /Minor Exploration Academic Department Session | Based on Major | |
11:30 - 3:30 PM | Faculty Academic Advising Appointments | Your advisor will reach out about exact time and location | Art Adams Center Biology Whittier Science, First Floor Chemistry Whittier Science, Second Floor Communication Studies Deane Hall, First Floor Computer Science Winter Hall, Second Floor Data Analytics Winter Hall, Second Floor Economics & Business Deane Hall, First Floor Education & Liberal Studies Porter Center Engineering & Engineering Physics Winter Hall, Second Floor English Reynolds Hall Foreign Languages Reynolds Hall History Deane Hall, Second Floor Kinesiology Murchison Physical Education Building Mathematics Winter Hall, Second Floor Music Music Building Philosophy Porter Center Physics Winter Hall, Second Floor Political Science Deane Hall, Second Floor Psychology Winter Hall, Second Floor Religious Studies Porter Center Sociology & Anthropology Deane Hall, Second Floor. Theatre Arts Porter Theatre |
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Language Placement Test | Library Computer Lab | The Language Placement Exam helps to determine which level of Spanish, French, or German that a student should enroll. It is required before registering for any language class or transferring in a language class from another institution. If a student does not take it during orientation, stop by the Modern Languages department in Reynold Hall to take it. The test should only take about 20 minutes. |
12:00 - 1:00 PM | Free Kona Ice | DC parking lot | Come by the DC parking lot to get free Kona Ice sponsored by WCSA! |
1:45 - 2:30 PM | Student Employment Session | Adams 216 | |
2:45 - 3:30 PM | Student Employment Session | Adams 216 | |
3:30 - 4:10 PM | Academic Breakout Sessions | Meaningful "Work": Your Guide to Internships and Career Resources Lori Ann Banez | Location: Winter 106 Taking your Education Global: An Introduction to Off-Campus Programs Eileen McQuade | Location: Murchison Gym 4 College is Hard: Tips and Tricks to Thrive in the Classroom Sandra Edgar | Location: Winter 210 All You Need to Know about Accessibility and Academic Accommodations Seth Miller | Location: Winter 206 "Next Level" Academic Opportunities You Should Consider Now (In-course Honors, Independent Research, Major Honors Projects, Fulbright Fellowships, and more!) Holly Beers and Steve Contakes | Location: Winter 216 Stepping into the Spotlight: Music, Theatre, and Publication Opportunities for All Students Ruth Lin, Mitchell Thomas, and Anna Jordan | Location: Winter 212 | |
4:20 - 5:00 PM | Academic Breakout Sessions | ||
5:00 - 7:00 PM | Dinner and Second Orientation Small Groups | Small group meeting location | |
5:00 - 8:00 PM | President's Open House | President's House | Small group leaders will tell you what time to meet. |
Saturday, August 24th | |||
Time | Event | Location | Additional Info |
9:00 - 10:00 AM | Hike Campus Trails | Meet at Clark Shuttle Stop | Tour the vegetable garden and hike campus trails. |
10:15 - 12:00 PM | For Women and For Men Only Meetings | Men in GLC Simmons Center, women in Page MPR. | Discuss gender-specific issues that arise in college. Led by Westmont staff, these discussions provide a safe place for candid conversations about topics that matter. |
12:00 - 1:30 PM | Lunch and Organization Fair | Dining Commons | Learn about student organizations and ways to get involved on campus! |
1:00 - 4:00 PM | Pool and Fitness Center Open | ||
1:00 - 4:00 PM | Sing with the Westmont College Choir! | Music Building Room 211 | The Westmont College Choir, a mixed ensemble of 40-50 singers, welcomes singers from all backgrounds and levels of experience to audition for this upcoming school year. Singers rehearse, perform, and travel together, cultivating a fun and supportive community as we pursue musical excellence. Rehearsals are Mondays and Wednesday from 5:15pm-6:30pm, and Fridays from 3:15pm-4:30pm in Deane Chapel. Click HERE to sign up for an audition slot. For your audition, just come and sing a song that represents your musical and vocal abilities. If you have questions email Dr. Daniel Gee, dgee@738628.com. |
3:30 - 5:00 PM | Pups and Pops | CAPS / Health Center | Hang with some therapy dogs and eat Otter Pops at Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) / Health Center. See the relaxation room, meet some of the therapists/providers, and tour the clinic. Look for the small building across from the VK dorm on lower campus. |
6:30 - 7:30 PM | Third Orientation Small Group | Small group meeting location | |
8:00 PM | Bingo | Murchison Gym | Join to play bingo, make connections, and win great prizes! |
Sunday, August 25th | |||
Time | Event | Location | Additional Info |
10:00 - 11:00 AM | Worship Service | Page MPR | Come fellowship together and learn more about growing in your faith in college including finding a local church community. *New students are expected to attend this session. |
12:00 - 5:00PM | Explore Santa Barbara | Head to East Beach or explore State Street in downtown Santa Barbara. Shuttles will leave from VK Hall and Page Hall every 20-30 minutes beginning at noon. After 5:00pm, the shuttles will revert to their regular schedules. | |
1:15PM OR 2:30PM | Explore with Urban Initiative | Meet at Page Hall Shuttle stop | Explore Santa Barbara through the eyes of the marginalized. Urban Initiative students will take you to experience some of the local favorites of SB and show you how you can be involved in caring for your new city. Meet an Urban Initiative member at Page Hall at 1:15pm or 2:30 pm to begin. Urban Initiative will provide a tasty treat downtown! 25 spots available per group. |
8:00 PM | All Campus Worship Night | Murchison Gym | All students are invited to take a deep breath in the evening before classes begin to sing and pray together at a worship night to kick-off the new year together. Returning students, new students, transfer students — this is for you! |
Parent Schedule
Wednesday, August 21
8:00 am - 11:00 am: Residence Hall Move-In
*See more information at the link above
First Year Students:
8:00am - 8:30am A - Da
8:30am - 9:00am De - I
9:00am - 9:30am J - M
9:30am - 10:00am N - R
10:00am - 10:30am S - V
10:30am - 11:00am W - Z
Transfer Students:
8:00am - 9:00am A - M
9:00am - 10:00am N - Z
9:00 am - 3:00 pm: Parent Welcome Tent
Check in and get your name tag. If you have not yet registered, please stop by the tent for on-site registration.
9:00 am - 2:30 pm: Parent Council Hospitality Tent
Meet fellow parents and Parents Council members, get answers to your questions and enjoy light refreshments and conversation. You’ll also find Parents Council members at Page, Emerson and Clark who can answer your questions.
11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Campus Walking Tour (Option 1)
An informative and enjoyable walk around the campus will combine knowledge of our historic campus with personal student experience. Location: Front of Kerrwood Hall.
11:00 am - 1:30 pm: Lunch
Your lunch time is determined by your student’s move-in time. Please follow the schedule below to alleviate congestion.
Move-in from 8-9 a.m. 11-11:45
Move-in from 9-10 a.m. 11:45-12:30
Move-in from 10-11 a.m. 12:30-1:30*
All Transfer Students 12:30-1:30*
Those attending the Legacy Reception or First-Generation Session with a move-in time from 10-11 may eat lunch starting at 12 noon. Meal tickets to enter the DC are provided at check in based on registration. Otherwise, you can pay at the door: Lunch: $9.00, Children: 2-10 $5.00 Westmont students on a meal plan: no charge. Location: Dining Commons.
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Campus Walking Tour (Option 2)
An informative and enjoyable walk around the campus will combine knowledge of our historic campus with personal student experience. Location: Front of Kerrwood Hall.\
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm: What to Expect as a Westmont Student Athlete **Required for new varsity athletes
New athletes and their parents are invited to connect with other incoming athletes and hear from athletic administration, coaches and current athletes about what to expect as a student athlete at Westmont. This event is for varsity sport athletes only. Location: Page MPR.
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Legacy Reception
Parents who are Westmont alumni and their students are invited to a dessert reception with President Gayle D. Beebe. A group photograph of alumni parents and your incoming student will be taken on Magnolia Lawn at 1:35 p.m. Location: Upper Magnolia Lawn (in front of the library).
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Welcome Session
Join us for this celebratory opening event of Orientation 2024 in the Murchison Gym. President Gayle D. Beebe will extend an official Westmont welcome, followed by an introduction to this year's Orientation Team and a message from our Campus Pastor.
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm: Overview of Student Life
At Westmont, life outside the classroom offers a rich combination of activities, residential living and developmental experiences. In this session we will provide an overview of the opportunities available to students. Location: Murchison Gym.
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Welcome BBQ Picnic
Relax on Kerrwood Lawn and enjoy a great meal. Meet other parents as well as faculty and staff. Please note that students will eat dinner with their Orientation small groups. Location: Kerrwood Lawn.
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Out-of-Area Parent Reception
Whether you live outside of California or far enough from Santa Barbara to require a lengthy drive, come connect with fellow parents and gain valuable perspective from parents who know the ropes. Colorado Parents Council members Rich and Torrie Oswald will lead the session and provide a time for questions and answers. The Oswalds share: "We’ve attended this session every year since 2018, and we've navigated travel logistics from kids missing flights, to cancelled flights, to having no car, to moving out, to finding storage units, etc. Through it all, we've secured many parent friendships and have been reminded, Westmont is never too far from ‘home’." All parents are welcome.
Thursday, August 22
8:00 am - 5:00 pm: Prayer Chapel Open Hours
Stop in the prayer chapel to lift up prayers for your student and the college as classes get ready to begin.
8:45 am - 9:15 am: Continental Breakfast
Join us in Page Hall for continental breakfast!
9:15 am - 10:00 am: President Beebe Welcomes Parents & Families (Spanish translation available)
President Gayle D. Beebe welcomes you to the Westmont community, examines the value of a Westmont education in today’s world and highlights the college’s priorities. He will answer questions, and members of his executive team will add insights and suggest ways to support your student.
Location: Page Hall Multipurpose Room.
10:00 am - 10:45 am: Core of the Classroom
Our provost will share the unique qualities of a Westmont education. Professors and students will highlight the special nature of faculty-student relationships at Westmont.
Location: Page Hall Multipurpose Room.
10:45 am - 11:30 am: Parents Council Perspectives
Meet our Westmont Parents Council members and learn how they’ve navigated their student’s college life, gain practical parental insights about the Westmont experience and get answers to your questions.
Location: Page Hall Multipurpose Room.
12 -1:30 pm Intercultural Programs Lunch
Location: Kerrwood Lawn
Students of color, international, missionary and third-culture students, and Cultural Diversity Awardees and their families are invited hear about the programs and opportunities associated with Westmont's commitment to diversity. Grab your meal from the DC and bring your food over to Kerrwood Lawn. Drinks and desserts will be provided.
OR
11:30 am - 1:30 pm: Lunch
Have lunch off campus or on campus in the Dining Commons. Meal ticket provided at check-in based on your registration, or simply pay at the door.
Parents & Guardians select from one of the following sessions:
2 - 3 pm: COVE Career Center Session
COVE Career Center: Discover how you can work with us as we prepare your student for a major, a mission, and meaningful internships and careers.
Location: Winter 210
2 - 3 pm: Students' Care Session
Student Care: College comes with unique challenges for students. Learn about college emotional health, how to support your student, and ways to cultivate healthy communication patterns from the start. Further, hear about our on campus support services including our physician directed Health Center and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Presenters: Rob Hughes '04, Director of Health Services and Eric Nelson, Associate Dean of Student Wellbeing / Director of CAPS.
Location: Global Leadership Center's Simmons Center
2 - 3 pm: Chapel, Worship, & Spiritual Development Session
Hear Scott Lisea ’88, our campus pastor and assistant to the president for church and community relations, present his vision of chapel, our community life and the spiritual development of your students.
Location: Porter Theatre.
2 - 2:30 pm: Student Success Session
The Center for Student Success is a very important resource for all incoming students. Each new Warrior is assigned a Student Success Coach and is strongly encouraged to take advantage of the support and services offered by the center to help each student thrive at Westmont.
Location: Page Hall Multipurpose Room.
2:30-3:15 pm: Supporting your Student Athlete
Collegiate athletics presents new challenges and opportunities for the student athlete. Parents of varsity athletes are invited to hear from athletic administrators and coaches about how you can best support your student and help them thrive in their first year as a college athlete.
Location: Page Hall Multipurpose Room.
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm: Service of Commitment
Join faculty robed in traditional academic regalia for this formal ceremony of welcome into the Westmont community. Students will sit separately from parents and take their First Walk at the end of the service, which anticipates their Last Walk at Commencement. Student attendance expected.
Location: Murchison Gym.
5:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Families Say Goodbye
Students and families say goodbye before students head off to dinner with their section and families leave campus.