Tuesday, Sept. 2

Draft Your Voice

10-10:30 am: Check-In / Meet Your Orientation Leader

For those who missed the Orientation Kick-Off on Saturday, this is your opportunity to check in for orientation and meet your Orientation Leader! 

Location: Reception Desk, Main Building 

10:30-11 am: OL Circles

Continue building community and reflection through guided conversation.

11 am-noon: Community Rights & Responsibilities

Learn about CalArts values, student conduct, and Title IX from key staff.

Location: MOD, Main Building 

12-1 pm: Lunch (Critical Studies, Art, Dance)

Grab lunch with your school cohort and discuss upcoming academic sessions.

1-2 pm: Library Orientation (Music & Dance)

Get to know library tools and resources tailored to your discipline.

2-3 pm: Critical Studies (All BFAs)

Introductory session for undergraduate students in Critical Studies.

Location: Main Gallery, Main Building 

2-3 pm: Library Orientation (Critical Studies, MFA/MA)

Graduate student-specific orientation to archives, databases, and support services.

Location: Bijou Theater, Main Building 

3-4 pm: Library Orientation (Theater)

Learn how the library supports performance and research for Theater students.

Location: Bijou Theater, Main Building 

4-5 pm: Library Orientation (Art)

Orientation to artist-focused resources, studios, and collections.

Location: Bijou Theater, Main Building 

6-9 pm: Food Trucks and Movie Night

Enjoy dinner under the stars with a movie in the Lund Dance Theater.

Location: Sharon Disney Lund Dance Theater (near the main entrance and reception area)