Welcome to CGU!
We’re excited to have you join the Claremont Graduate University (CGU) community this fall. Fall 2022 New Student Orientation is a multi-day event that will help familiarize you with CGU resources, your academic department, your new peers, and our beautiful campus.
Students who need accommodations to attend or participate in any orientation session should contact the Office of Disability Services at disability.services@cgu.edu no later than Friday, August 12.
See the tiles below for information about the various activities we have planned for you.
Tuesday, August 23
Virtual Orientation Kick-Off
President Len Jessup and a distinguished keynote speaker will welcome you into the CGU community.
Tuesday, August 23
Virtual Resource Sessions
Get to know the resources available to you as a graduate student at CGU. You’ll have four sessions to choose from to attend virtually.
August 17–August 25
Academic Department Sessions
Meet faculty, staff, and other students from your academic department and learn more about requirements for your program.
Friday, August 26
International Student Orientation
New F-1 and J-1 students are required to attend this session to learn about student visa requirements, international insurance, and other resources.
Saturday, August 27
On-Campus New Student Welcome
Enjoy breakfast with faculty and meet representatives from offices across CGU and the Claremont Colleges. Attendees can also choose to attend one of several in-person resource sessions and take a campus tour.