Last Thursday, all of our new students – 264 first-years and 24 transfers – arrived on campus with boxes and pillows, suitcases and stuffed animals, and family members in tow. Some came from down the road, while others traveled from much farther distances across the country and around world. Despite triple-digit temperatures, they all brought a wonderful energy and enthusiasm with them.
Highlights of the day included the New Student Convocation, where students were welcomed to campus by members of the Scripps College community and got to hear about the special, and sometimes funny, talents of their classmates; the Resource Fair, where students learned about programs and services offered on campus, around the consortium, and even in the Claremont Village (on this hot day, the delicious ice cream from Bert & Rocky’s was a big hit!); and the Peer Mentor small group meetings.
Over the next few days, new students will participate in a variety of New Student Orientation activities that will help them settle into campus, familiarize themselves with resources, and get to know one another and the Scripps community even better. They will meet with their faculty advisor, have their first official Scripps tea, learn about women in science, eat dessert with the Dean of Students, test for math and language placement, take a dip in the beautiful Scripps pool, get an introduction to Core, sample the famous In-N-Out burger, audition for music ensembles, find out about career planning and work-study, take part in the 5-College Carnival, and more!
All of us in the Office of Admission are so delighted to welcome the Class of 2014 and our new transfer students to campus. The vibrancy and spirit of Scripps College is found in our students, and we couldn’t be happier to have them here.
As you head back to school this fall, consider planning a visit to Scripps to experience our campus and meet our students... I promise, you’ll be so glad you did!
Cassie, Assistant Director of Admission
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