New Student Orientation
New Olympia Undergraduates
Evergreen requires all new (first-year, international, and transfer) undergraduate, degree-seeking students enrolling on the Olympia campus for the first time to attend a full virtual Summer Webinar series and the in-person New Student Orientation. We'll introduce you to our unique approach to education and connect you to staff, faculty and campus resources. Please plan to participate fully—it will make a difference for your academic path.
Fall 2022 Canvas and Orientation invitations have arrived in your Evergreen email.
Summer Virtual Orientation Webinars (required)
A series of virtual, live webinars.
Register for Part 1 of Orientation in Canvas for Fall New Student Orientation 2022-2023.
In-person Pre-Orientation & Early Move-In (optional)
September 16-22, 2022
More information on First-Year Experience.
On Campus Housing Move-in
September 22, 2022
Move-in with Evergreen Campus Housing.
In-person Orientation 2022 (required)
September 22-24, 2022
New Student Orientation Schedules
New Student Handbook 2022-23
Whether you’re a new or returning student, Evergreen’s New Student Handbook and Degree Planning Guide will show you how to get the most out of your education with useful resources, guides, and tips for the journey to your degree.
First Year Advising and Registration Events
- Check out this list of first-year programs (PDF) with Greener Foundations to help you register for fall 2022.
- After you register, follow these next steps (PDF) to prepare you for your academic journey at Evergreen.
For all upcoming events, check your Evergreen email.
For more information contact New Student Programs: orientation@evergreen.edu
Tips for New Greeners
These items will set you up to succeed in your first quarter!
Plan to complete these tasks before contacting an advisor.
- This New Student Checklist (PDF) can help you stay on track.
- Fall 2022 - coming soon! Your canvas tutorial invitation will arrive to your evergreen email - keep checking for it.
- Review the undergraduate catalog to choose several offerings you are interested in.
- Have the Course Registration Number (CRN) handy for the course you want to enroll in when your registration time opens.
- Review the enrollment report to see if space is available during open registration.
Academic and Career Advising
Ways an Advisor can assist you:
- Make or update a plan for your education and beyond.
- Select your programs to complete your degree.
- Contact Academic and Career Advising
- advising@evergreen.edu
- Contact an Advisor
- Office hours, Monday - Friday: 9 am - 5 pm PST.
Help With Your Application and Admissions
About Financial Aid
Evergreen—Tacoma student orientation
Tacoma students receive information directly from Evergreen—Tacoma.
Dr. Marcia Tate Arunga, Academic Dean
Phone: (253) 680-3000
Native Pathways Program
Native Pathways Program students receive information directly from the Native Pathways Program.
Dawn Barron, Director
Phone: (360) 867-6286
International Student Orientation
International students receive information directly from International Programs and Services.
Brynn Smith, Assistant Director
Phone: (360) 867-6421
Graduate Program Orientation
For graduate program orientation details, please contact the director of the program:
Master in Teaching
Luis Apolaya Torres, Associate Director
Phone: (360) 867-6559
Master of Public Administration
Marcia Zitzelman, Assistant Director, Public & Nonprofit Administration and Public Policy
Phone: (360) 338-5771
Puanani Nihoa, Assistant Director, Tribal Governance and Tacoma Cohort
Phone: (360) 867-6202
Master of Environmental Studies
Averi Azar, Assistant Director
Phone: (360) 867-6225