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Parent Orientation header 2021

 

Welcome, parents and families, to Parent Orientation, August 27-28, 2025. 

Register for Parents & Families

Costs cover multiple meals, including a catered BBQ, and all sessions. Check out the schedules for students and parents:
Parent Schedule
Student Schedule
Step 1

Before You Arrive

Register for Parent Orientation 

Please register by August 15. Orientation Weekend costs $80 per adult and $20 per child ages 5-12. Registration includes a catered BBQ dinner with other parents and guardians on Wednesday evening, a meal ticket for the Dining Commons both Wednesday and Thursday, and a continental breakfast in Page Hall Thursday morning.

Before you arrive:

Secure accommodations in Santa Barbara. Find suggestions on lodging and accommodations at westmont.edu/lodging

Encourage your student to review their Student Roadmap progress for financial aid, bills and more. my.westmont.edu/s/new-students

Step 2

When You Arrive

Move in is on Wednesday, August 27 between 8–11 a.m.

Your student will receive a specific time to arrive at the residence hall. A team of helpful students will unload everything from your vehicle and deliver it to your student’s room. Be sure everything is labeled. (Please note that move in assistance ends at 11 a.m.)

Plan to arrive on campus at your assigned time and use the second campus entrance on La Paz Road. Drivers, stay with your vehicle and plan to move it to lower campus after unloading.

 

 

 
Step 3

Two Amazing Days

We look forward to meeting you!

Head to the Parents Welcome Tent on Kerrwood Lawn to check in and receive important information. 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 Halls who will answer your questions. 

Meet other parents and families; Experience a warm welcome event. Hear from President Gayle D. Beebe. Learn about Westmont from faculty, staff, students and parents. Gain insights into students’ transition to college. Participate in a Service of Commitment. See a Westmont tradition—your student’s First Walk. Enjoy community meals, including a parents picnic BBQ.

Move-in day tips

  • Enrolling in college is an exciting time for your family, but it also raises a lot of questions. That’s why we invite you to attend Parent Orientation!
  • At our Parent Orientation you’ll learn about the various aspects of the college’s academic, residential, and student life programs. 
  • You’ll meet President Gayle D. Beebe, faculty, administrative staff, other parents and students. 
  • You’ll receive information tailored just for you and gain a deeper sense of sharing in your student’s college life.
  • Computer
  • Multiple outlet surge protectors 
  • Towels and washcloths
  • Blankets, pillows and extra-long twin sheets (36 x 80 in)
  • Laundry bag or basket
  • Small basket for carrying personal bathroom supplies
  • Earbuds
  • See a full packing list
  • Hot Plate
  • Microwave oven
  • Toaster/toaster oven
  • Air conditioner (small portable evaporative coolers okay)
  • Halogen floor lamp
  • Extension cords
  • Candles and oil lamps
  • Incense
  • Duct tape
  • Pets (fish are OK)
  • Drums
  • Car
  • Chairs, desks or beds

You can begin shipping packages to Westmont's Mail Center on 8/15. You can find instructions on how to address packages and mail on their webpage.  

Mail for students should be addressed as follows:

Student's Name
955 La Paz Rd.
Student's Dorm and Room #
Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Questions? Please contact parents@westmont.edu with questions or call (805) 565-6056.