New Student Orientation Activities

August 27th: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm @ Various locations across campus

The following events are designed to get new students acquainted with campus, and are required for all new first-year and transfer students:

  • 8 – 9 a.m.            Breakfast | Pickard Commons
    New students will converse about the transition to college with their assigned Orientation Committee member.
  • 9 – 10 a.m.          Resource Tour with OC Small Groups | Upper Campus
    Take a personalized tour of campus and learn the location of important campus services like the Registrar’s Office, Health Services/Counseling, The Franzen Center and the Student Activities Office (SAO).
  • 10 a.m. – noon  New Student How-To Guide | Great Hall, Harwood Memorial Union
    The transition to college brings with it all sorts of new experiences and learning opportunities. New students will spend time with professionals from around campus learning about the resources available to ensure a safe and healthy start to their Ripon experience. Content warning: federally-mandated Title IX/sexual misconduct policy training is part of this program.

Check out the Welcome Week schedule of events to see more activities designed to welcome you to Ripon College!

Upcoming Events

Sep152024

Annual Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Concert

Willmore Center, Fieldhouse
Ripon College is excited to host the 50th annual on-campus performance of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Ken-David Masur, Music Director, presented by the Caestecker Fine Arts Series Endowment and the first family of Ripon College, Vickie and Dick Folse. Ryan…[...]
Sep162024

SPC Group Meetings

SAO
During this time, students and members of the executive board will brainstorm events for the betterment of the campus community[...]
Sep172024

Constitution Day

Pickard Commons Room
Constitution Day will be observed by the Financial Aid Office - there will be a table event in the commons. Come join us and get some treats and trinkets.[...]
Sep232024

SPC Group Meetings

SAO
During this time, students and members of the executive board will brainstorm events for the betterment of the campus community[...]
Sep242024

Exercise Science Information 4+1 Information Session

Heritage Room, Commons
This event will be a chance for any current or new Ripon College students to meet with exercise science faculty and to learn more about joining the 4+1 program. Admissions will provide pizza and soda for this event.[...]