New Student Experience
Welcome new Bulldogs!
The full schedule for New Student Orientation (NSO), happening August 29 to September 1, 2025, is now available on the Redlands Student App and in the NSO Guidebook. The Redlands Convocation will also be streamed live here and on YouTube at 6 p.m. To help you navigate the university in person, view our campus map.
Join us live for Convocation: August 29 at 6:00 p.m.
Watch Convocation live here on August 29 at 6:00 p.m.
Get ready for Redlands
Get ready for Redlands
Through New Student Orientation, which is required for all new first-year and transfer students, you'll prepare to navigate your first year at Redlands. You'll connect with your peers, faculty, and student leaders. You'll begin to plan your academic journey with your advisor and register for classes. Maybe most importantly, you'll start to feel like Redlands is your community.
New student orientation schedule
Learn more about your orientation activities.
View campus map
Your first stop on campus is Move-In and NSO Check-In, located at the Hunsaker Student Center. View the location on our campus map. Use the interactive campus map menu to filter locations on campus. Get directions for step-by-step walking, bicycling, or driving directions.
If you need access to disabled parking or other accessible areas on campus, view the map: here.
Accommodations
University of Redlands wants to ensure the orientation weekend is accessible to all. If you or your guests have any questions about disability-related accessibility needs for participation in this event, please contact the Student Success Center at asa@redlands.edu. Guests with mobility accommodations are encouraged to park in the designated ADA parking areas on campus.
Dining and lodging in Redlands
Discover where to eat and places to stay during your visit in Redlands.
Resources
Explore helpful resources available to you while you prepare for arrival at Redlands.
Residence Life and Housing
University of Redlands Residence Life and Housing offers comfortable living options for students in on-campus residence halls and off-campus apartments.
Student Financial Services
Visit Student Financial Services to learn more about financial aid, scholarships, tuition and fees, and more.
New Student FAQ's
Got questions? Learn more information from common frequently asked questions from incoming students and families.
Explore Student Life at Redlands
Campus life includes more than 80 clubs and organizations with endless opportunities to explore your interests and make an impact on a beautiful campus located between the mountains, the desert, and the coast of sunny Southern California.
First-Year Seminar
The First-Year Seminar (FYS) program connects you with the liberal arts values and practices that are the heart of undergraduate education at University of Redlands. FYS serves as your home base, offering you space to confront increased responsibility, learn from setbacks and mistakes, and develop personal strategies to succeed.
Student Success at Redlands
Learn more about the Student Success Center (SSC), where we are dedicated to helping you achieve your academic and personal goals. Accessibility services are available through SSC.
Pre-orientation programs
Learn more about each of the pre-orientation programs at University of Redlands. From First Year Journey (FYJ), to Resolute, to Summer Bridge, there are exciting opportunities to meet your peers and build community.
First Year Journey
First Year Journey (FYJ) is a pre-orientation program available to incoming University of Redlands students. As a new student, FYJ offers you the chance to immerse yourself in nature, develop strong connections with the university and your peers, and gain valuable insights into college life.
Resolute
Before day one of classes, you can explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through RESOLUTE—hands-on workshops, learning opportunities, discussions, and new insights on student experiences and projects that will inspire you while you create the first of many college memories with your peers. This program is by invitation only.
