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Student Life
Back to  New Student Experience
New Student Orientation Schedule

New Student Orientation Schedule

We’re excited to welcome all new students during New Student Orientation (NSO), happening August 29 to September 1, 2025. NSO is a multiple day celebration and preparation designed to help new Bulldogs build community, explore campus, and step confidently into college life. During NSO, students will engage with four learning pillars:

Academic & Career Excellence

Discover intellectual identity and self-authorship

Campus & Community Engagement

Build community with fellow Bulldogs

Belonging

Celebrate identity and cultural competency

Wellness & Support

Learn to build resilience and navigate college transitions

 

Orientation Schedule


 The full schedule of this year’s orientation program including session topics, tracks, and speakers is available on:

Redlands Student App

 NSO Guidebook


International students will have a separate pre-orientation on August 28-29.

Check back on this page for additional updates.

Can’t be at Convocation in person?

The Redlands Convocation will be streamed live on our site and on YouTube at 6 p.m. 

How do I download the Student App?

To download the Redlands Student App as a student/parent/guest, see instructions here.

Have questions about New Student Orientation?

For answers to common questions, visit the New Student FAQ's page.