Hours of Operation

DepartmentTimesAdditional Info
Library / IT

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wed. - Fri. 9am - 4pm, tours on the half hour

(closed Saturday and Sunday)

 
Health Center9:00 AM - 3:00 PMWednesday - at the Welcome Tent
CAPS Email caps@westmont.edu if you are interested in connecting with one of our staff. Regular hours start Sept. 1. 
Mail Center

M-F: 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Saturday: 12:00 - 3:00PM

Closed on Sunday

Pick up textbooks and other packages
Student Record Office8:30AM - 4:00PMKerrwood Hall
Campus Shuttle

Wednesday - 8:30 - 3 PM

Thursday  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM &  5:00 - 6:00 PM

 
Student ID Photos9:00 AM - 1:00 PMGet your student ID photo taken on Kerrwood Lawn under the Welcome Tent.
Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art10:00 AM - 4:00 PMView the work of our art faculty in an exhibition titled, Lines of Inquiry: Westmont Art Faculty Exhibition. Located just south of the Library.
Dining Hall

Monday - Thursday

Breakfast: 7:00 – 9:00 am
Lunch: 11:15 – 1:30 pm
Dinner: 5:00 – 8:00 pm

Friday

Breakfast: 7:00 – 9:00 am
Lunch: 11:15 – 1:30 pm
Dinner: 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Saturday

Continental Breakfast: 9:00 – 10:00 am
Lunch: 10:00 – 1:30 pm
Dinner: 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Sunday

Continental Breakfast: 9:00 – 10:00 am
Lunch: 10:00 – 1:30 pm
Dinner: 5:00 – 8:00 pm

Student Schedule

Wednesday, August 27
TimeEventLocationAdditional Info
8:00 - 11:00AMNew Student Move-InResidence 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 - 1:30 PMWelcome TentKerrwood LawnCome by the Welcome Tent to check in and get information on campus resources and get your student ID photo taken.
11:00 - 3:00 PMLunch and BreakDining 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 TourFront of Kerrwood Lawn*Optional
1:00 PMWhat to Expect as a Westmont Student AthletePage MPRNew 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 PMLegacy ReceptionUpper 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 PMPre-Health Interest SessionFoundersThis session is open to all students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare.  Come meet the pre-health advisors and learn about the resources we have at Westmont and the courses you will need to take to help prepare you to pursue medical school, nursing school, PA school, dental school, and other healthcare professional programs.
3:30 PMWelcome SessionMurchison GymJoin us for this celebratory opening event of Warrior Welcome 2025. 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. *required
4:30 - 5:30 PMFirst Orientation Small GroupYour small group meeting locationGet to know a small group of your peers alongside your Orientation small group leader!
5:30 - 7:00 PMDinner and Break
7:00 - 8:00 PMWe are WestmontMurchison GymWestmont 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.
8:30 PMRes Life NightBy Residence HallCome 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. *required
Thursday, August 28
TimeEventLocationAdditional Info
9:00 - 9:45AMWestmont RISEMurchison GymCollege can be amazing, and it also comes with unexpected challenges. Students that can anticipate and know how to respond to those challenges tend to grow through them, as opposed to becoming overwhelmed by them. To best equip students for the road ahead at Westmont, all incoming students are required to attend this important session on resilience skills through our RISE program (Resilience Informed Skills Education). 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. *required
10:00 - 10:45AMBreakout SessionsWhat Rest / Sabbath Really Means     Bretlyn Sunu
What to Expect in your First Semester     Angela D'Amour
How to Thrive in College (and How to Struggle Well Too)    Eric Nelson
Social Engagement and Building friendships    Jon Young
Staying Active in College    Tim Van Haitsma
Practical tips for spending time with God in college    Mariah Velasquez
11:00 - 11:45 AMBreakout Sessions
12:00 - 2:00 PMLunch and Break
1:00 - 2:00 PMIntercultural Programs ReceptionKerrwood LawnNew students and families are invited to a reception to learn about the programs and opportunities associated with Westmont's commitment to justice, reconciliation and diversity. The Office of Intercultural Programs will host this reception which will include table discussions led by student leaders from the six intercultural organizations. Drinks and desserts will be provided.
3:30 PMService of CommitmentMurchison GymJoin 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. *required
5:00 - 5:30 PMFamilies Say Goodbye Students and families say goodbye before students head off to dinner and families leave campus.
5:30 - 8:00 PMDinner and Break
5:30 - 7:30 PMAugustinian Scholars DinnerMagnolia Lawn by LibraryAugustinian 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 PMNew Student Orientation EventMurchison GymThe Orientation Event is a fun, interactive experience to connect with other students and engage in school spirit.
Friday, August 29
TimeEventLocationAdditional Info
9:00 - 9:45 AMJoining the Westmont Learning CommunityPage MPR*required
10:00 - 11:30 AM AND 12:30 - 5:00 PMAll You Need to Know about Accessibility and Academic AccommodationsVoskuyl Library 310 AIndividual consultations with the Director of Accessibility Resource Office (ARO), Seth Miller. 
10:00 - 10:30 AMAcademic Department Welcome SessionBased on Major

Art Adams Center, Room 310

Biology Whittier Science, Room 101

Chemistry Whittier Science, Room 201

Communication Studies Deane Chapel

Economics & Business Carroll Hall Classroom

Education Voskuyl Library, Room 108

English Reynolds Hall, First Floor

Environmental Studies Whittier Science, Room 124

History Deane Hall Lawn

Kinesiology Winter Hall, Room 106

Mathematics, Computer Science, and Data Analytics Winter Hall, Top floor, Mathematics/Computer Science Lounge

Modern/Foreign Languages Reynolds Hall, Second Floor Lounge

Music Music Building, Front Porch

Philosophy Carroll Hall Lawn

Physics & Engineering Engineering Building

Political Science Winter Hall, Room 212

Psychology Winter Hall, Top floor, Psychology Lounge

Religious Studies Porter Center, Room 14

Sociology & Anthropology Deane Hall, Second Floor

Theatre Arts Porter Theatre Patio

10:45 - 11:15 AMSecond Major /Minor Exploration Academic Department SessionBased on Major
11:30 - 3:30 PMFaculty Academic Advising AppointmentsYour 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, Top Floor

Data Analytics Winter Hall, Top Floor

Economics & Business Deane Hall, First Floor

Education & Liberal Studies Porter Center

Engineering & Engineering Physics Winter Hall, Top Floor

English Reynolds Hall

Modern/Foreign Languages Reynolds Hall

History Deane Hall, Second Floor

Kinesiology Murchison Physical Education Building

Mathematics Winter Hall, Top Floor

Music Music Building

Philosophy Porter Center

Physics Winter Hall, Top Floor

Political Science Deane Hall, Second Floor

Psychology Winter Hall, Top Floor

Religious Studies Porter Center

Sociology & Anthropology Deane Hall, Second Floor.

Theatre Arts Porter Theatre

11:30 AM - 3:30 PMLibrary Open HouseLibrary Come by the library to get a tour and pick up your Westmont Student ID card. 
11:30 AM - 1:00 PMLanguage Placement TestVL 214: Library Computer LabThe 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/Foreign Languages department in Reynold Hall to take it.  The test should only take about 20 minutes.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PMStudent Employment OpportunitiesAdams 216What you need to know about student employment.
1:30 - 2:15 PMStudent Employment OpportunitiesAdams 216What you need to know about student employment.
3:30 - 4:10 PMAcademic Breakout SessionsExploring Your Global Education: What you need to know about Off-Campus Programs
Leanne Dzubinski & Anne Walkup | Location: Voskuyl Library 203 

Successes and Challenges of your Academic Journey 
Julissa Delgado & Theresa Covich | Location: Voskuyl Library Commons

Academic Opportunities You Should Consider: in-course honors, independent research, major honors projects, Fulbright fellowships, and more!
Holly Beers & Steve Contakes | Location: Voskuyl Library 204

Creative Opportunities for All Students: Music, Theatre, and Publications
Ruth Lin, Mitchell Thomas & Anna Jordan | Location: Voskuyl Library 214
4:20 - 5:00 PMAcademic Breakout Sessions
5:00 - 7:00 PMDinner with your Orientation Small GroupsSmall group meeting location 
5:00 - 8:00 PMPresident's Open HousePresident's HouseSmall group leaders will tell you what time to meet. 
Saturday, August 30
TimeEventLocationAdditional Info
9:00 - 10:00 AMHike Campus TrailsMeet at Clark Shuttle StopTour the vegetable garden and hike campus trails.
10:15 - 12:00 PMFor Women and For Men Only MeetingsMen 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. *required
12:00 - 1:30 PMLunchDining Commons 
1:00 - 4:00 PMPool and Fitness Center Open  
1:00 - 4:00 PMSing with the Westmont College Choir! Music Building Room 211The Westmont College Choir, a mixed ensemble of 50-60 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@westmont.edu.
3:30 - 5:00 PMPups and PopsCAPS / Health CenterHang 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 PMThird Orientation Small GroupSmall group meeting locationMeet with your orientation small group to make connections with other new students!
8:00 PMWAC Presents: BingoMurchison GymJoin to play bingo, make connections, and win great prizes!
Sunday, August 31
TimeEventLocationAdditional Info
10:00 - 11:00 AMWorship ServicePage MPRCome 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 - 5:00PMExplore 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 2:30PMExplore with Urban Initiative Meet at Page Hall Shuttle stopExplore Santa Barbara through the eyes of our downtown neighbors. Urban Initiative students will lead you through an experience to see some local favorites of SB, and introduce you to a side of the city seldom seen. You will learn the diverse dynamics here, and how you can be equipped to engage in 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 PMAll Campus Worship NightMurchison GymAll 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!