Welcoming New Students
We strive to take some of the jitters away to help you feel welcome, prepared and ready to make new friends, learn new things and make memories to last a lifetime. That is, after all, what college is all about.
We also know that students are only part of the equation to a successful transition to college life. You – Geoduck families – play a vital role. We share this parent handbook, First Years Away from Home: Letting Go and Staying Connected, to provide parents and families an opportunity to partner with us in students’ transition to Evergreen.
2024 Orientation Guide (Issuu)
Evergreen's Orientation Programs Help You:
- Understand academic expectations and introduce you to the campus learning environment.
- Develop a sense of belonging within the community.
- Introduce you to support services dedicated to successful student life.
Fall Welcome Week
September 21 - 28, 2024
It is time to plan for your New Student Orientation!
Whether you're a new student joining us for the first time, a student joining us from another institution, or a student returning to Evergreen, we're excited to welcome you to campus soon! Check your Evergreen student email for your invitation to the New Student Pre-Orientation and New Student Orientation beginning July 2024.
Welcome Week Programs 2024
| Program | Date |
|---|---|
| Pre-Orientation (optional) | September 21 - 25 |
| Pre-Orientation Campus Move-in* | September 21 |
| New Student Orientation | September 26 - 28 |
| New Student Campus Move-in* | September 25 |
| Weekend New Student Orientation | September 28 |
| Veterans and Dependents Reception | September 26 |
*Visit Campus Housing for move-in information
Events and Activities
Fall Welcome kicks off the fall quarter with a number of programs, events, and activities to welcome you (or welcome you back) to campus. At these events, you’ll have to opportunity to:
- Learn how to navigate the campus
- Gain a sense of belonging at Evergreen
- Discover academic engagement workshops
- Meet other new and returning students and make new friends
- "Where is Speedy?", help us find our famous Geoduck
- Enjoy the evening events sponsored by our Geoduck Guides
New Student Handbook
Whether you’re a new or returning Greener, we can help you get the most out of your education with resources and tips for the exciting journey ahead to getting your degree.
Tips for New Greeners
Tips to set you up for success in your first quarter at Evergreen! We recommend completing these tasks before contacting an advisor:
Advising and Registration for New First-Year and Transfer Students
For all upcoming events for new first-year transfer students, check your Evergreen email and the Academic Calendar. Contact Academic and Career Advising for degree planning and class selections.
Get Help
Advising, Admissions, and Financial Aid
Ways an Advisor Can Assist You
- Make or Update a Plan for your education and beyond.
- Selecting programs to complete your degree.
- Support with a resume or letter of interest.
Help with Admissions or Financial Aid
Graduate, International, Native Pathways, and Tacoma Students
These programs will engage with you directly once admitted to provide information on new student orientation activities.
Graduate Programs
Master in Teaching
mit@evergreen.edu, (360) 867-6559
Master of Public Administration
mpa@evergreen.edu, (360) 338-5771
Master of Environmental Studies
mes@evergreen.edu, (360) 867-6225
Master of Public Administration Tribal Governance and Tacoma Cohort
nihoap@evergreen.edu, (360) 867-6202
International Students
International students receive information directly from International Programs and Services.
Brynn Smith, Assistant Director, (360) 867-6421
Tacoma Program
Dr. Marcia Tate Arunga, Academic Dean, (253) 680-3000
Native Pathways Program
Dawn Barron, Director, (360) 867-6286