Pre-Orientation
September 19 - 23, 2026
Check-in and Move-in
Pre-Orientation check-in starts the morning of September 19th
On Campus residential students:
- Check-in at the Pre-Orientation Station, College Activities Building (CAB) outside the Greenery between 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Lunch will be served at Noon in the Greenery.
- Receive your September 19th move-in time and instructions directly from Residential and Dining Services at rad@evergreen.edu.
Off-campus students:
- Check-in at the Pre-Orientation check-in: College Activities Building (CAB) outside the Greenery between 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Lunch will be served at Noon in the Greenery.
At check-in, you will receive your name tag and supplies for the program! Bring a government issued ID.
View the Pre-Orientation guide for full details and schedule.
Fall 2026
Pre-Orientation Program Tracks
All 2026 tracks are full.
Arts & Letters in Olympia: Invisible Cities
Explore Olympia and Evergreen as artists, writers, and readers
Track full, please see other offerings
Through an interdisciplinary exploration of Olympia and the Evergreen campus, students will engage with visual arts and literature to investigate the intersection of place, memory, and creative expression.
Faculty: Steven Hendricks and Lyndsay Rice
Biodiversity in Evergreen’s Backyard
Visit old-growth forests, marine reserves, and local watersheds
Track full, please see other offerings
Set against Evergreen's 1,000-acre forest and Puget Sound shoreline, this program offers an immersive scientific exploration of local ecosystems through old-growth forest hikes.
Faculty: Paul Przybylowicz and Erik Thuesen
Civic Engagement Institute
Launch your experience as a co-learner and leader at Evergreen
Track full, please see other offerings
The Civic Engagement Institute offers an immersive introduction to leadership and social change at Evergreen, connecting students with local activists, elders, and policymakers through community-based action and identity-building workshops.
Discover More & Sign Up Civic Engagement Institute
Faculty: Carolyn Prouty and Anthony Zaragoza
Growing Wellness: Community Gardens and Forest Trails of Olympia
Learn about local food systems, community gardens, and nearby trails
Track full, please see other offerings
This program explores the intersection of community wellness and local food systems through hands-on volunteering at the campus organic farm, field trips to regional food banks and markets, and the development of a personal wellness plan centered on Evergreen’s 1,000-acre natural landscape.
Faculty: Melissa Nivala and Steve Scheuerell
The 5-Day Media Challenge
Learn the spaces. Find your people. Make something real
Track full, please see other offerings
This intensive five-day workshop invites students of all experience levels to master Evergreen’s media studios and collaborate on a scrappy, inventive short film while building a lasting crew of creative partners.
Faculty: Diego Zavala Scherer and Kate Cunningham
Pre-Orientation Course Information
- Dates: September 19 - 23, 2026
- Location: Olympia campus and regional field experiences
- Course Credits: 2
Tuition and Fees
Tuition Costs, Course Fee, and Housing Fee
Tuition
- Full-Time Students: If you are enrolled full-time (10-16 credits) for Fall 2025, you can add this course at no additional tuition costs
- Part-Time Students: If you are enrolled part-time (2-9 credits) for Fall 2025, you can add this course at your regular tuition rate
Fees
- Course Fee: $100, Includes transportation, meals, and supplies
- Housing Fee: $160, applicable only if you are moving into Campus Housing early
Accommodations
Access Services and Religious Observance
Reasonable accommodations and adjustments need to be requested as soon as possible.
- For disability accommodations, submit your request with Access Services
- For adjustments for religious observance, reach out to the faculty directly to request holidays for reasons of faith or conscience
Access Services for Students with Disabilities
Holidays for Reasons of Faith or Conscience
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