New Student Orientation

Supporting new students and their families through the process of becoming successful and lifelong members of the Evergreen learning community.

Sign for The Evergreen State College on the Evergreen Parkway

New Olympia Undergraduates

The Evergreen State College requires all first-year (freshman, 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 will 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.
- Register in your Canvas, Fall New Student Orientation 2022-2023
In-person Pre-Orientation & Early Move-In.
- September 16-22, 2022. More information on First-Year Experience.
Campus Housing Move-in.
- September 22, 2022. Evergreen's Campus Housing
In-person Orientation.
- September 22-25, 2022. New Student Orientation Schedules

Information for Current Students

Information for COVID updates

Academic Calendar

First Year Advising and Registration Night

Here is a list for first year programs with Greener Foundations to help you register for fall 2022.
After you register take these next steps to prepare you for your academic journey at Evergreen.

Contact New Student Programs for more information: orientation@evergreen.edu

We are looking for Orientation Leaders for fall 2022!

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 CRN for the course you want to enroll in handy when your registration time opens.
Check the enrollment report to see which seats may be available during open registration.

Help from 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

Admissions

Evergreen—Tacoma student orientation

Tacoma students will receive information directly from Evergreen—Tacoma.

Dr. Marcia Tate Arunga | Academic Dean | arungam@evergreen.edu
Phone: (253) 680-3000

Native Pathways Program

The Native Pathways Program students will receive information directly from the Native Pathways Program.

Dawn Barron, Director

Toby Sawyer , Assistant Director

Phone: (360) 867-6286

International Student Orientation

International students will receive information directly from International Programs and Services.

Brynn Smith, Assistant Director
Phone: (360) 867-6421

Graduate Program Orientation

For information on graduate program orientations, please contact the following people:

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