Residence Assistants and Orientation Guides will help you settle into your new home.

Gather with new friends and current students for a casual celebration of your first night on campus hosted by Campus Rec.

Location: Hayden Park

Residence Assistants and Orientation Guides will help you settle into your new home.

Begin your journey by checking in with an Admissions Counselor in the lobby of the Searle Center. You will receive your student ID, a welcome folder with essential orientation information, and a t-shirt.

Location: Searle Center Lobby

Learn information about your Hillsdale email account, cloud storage, and cyber security from our ITS staff. Stick around for one-on-one help from our ITS staff.

Location: Plaster Auditorium

Join us in the Biermann Center to listen to President Arnn address new students and families with an introduction to Hillsdale College and the Freshman Pledge. You and your guests will part ways afterwards to begin orientation.

Location: Biermann Center

Kick-off your first evening on campus by meeting your fellow classmates and the Student Activities Office.

Location: East Lawn

Get to know your dormmates while enjoying a catered dinner at your residence halls.

Location: Residence Halls

Chief Rogers leads a charged-up cadence run around main campus culminating with a presentation at the Civil war memorial.

Location: Civil War Memorial

An important presentation about the core curriculum, class registration, and schedule changes from Registrar Doug McArthur.

Location: Plaster Auditorium

Tour campus and meet the Student Affairs staff in their offices to learn about the many resources available to students. Topics include academic strategies, job opportunities, spiritual and mental well-being,, and how to get involved on campus.

Location: Plaster Auditorium

Listen to Dr. Arnn as he unpacks the meaning and purpose of the Hillsdale College Honor Code. Bring your copy of the Nicomachean Ethics to assist in the discussion.

Location: Plaster Auditorium

Join Career Services for an informational session on applications, resumes, and on-campus employment opportunities.

Location: Plaster Auditorium

Join your fellow first-year women to meet the Vice President of Student Affairs Diane Philipp, Dean of Women Rebekah Bollen, and Associate Dean Stephanie Gravel.

Location: Plaster Auditorium

Join your fellow first-year men to meet the Dean of Men Aaron Petersen and Associate Dean Jeff “Chief” Rogers.

Location: Markel Auditorium

Learn from Professor of English Dr. Justin Jackson about the importance of academic honesty.

Location: Plaster Auditorium

Hear Vice President for Curriculum Dr. David Whalen lecture on the College motto: Virtus Tentamine Gaudet, Strength Rejoices in the Challenge.

Location: Plaster Auditorium

Learn about the Library’s resources and services. Stop by for giveaways and a 30-minute orientation.

Location: Mossey Library

Hosted by President and Mrs. Arnn. Business casual attire is requested.

Location: Broadlawn

Listen to General Robert B. Neller, the 37th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, speak on leadership as you begin your time at Hillsdale College. Business casual attire is requested.

Location: Searle Center