Summer Orientation

        Register for Summer Orientation to meet your academic advisor, schedule your fall semester courses, and meet other members of the incoming Class of 2027. It's the best way to prepare for your first semester at Ripon College. Learn about our Summer Orientation Policies and Notifications.

    Available Summer Orientation Sessions

    Select an available session to begin your registration.

    *Summer Orientation is a mandatory experience for all incoming first year students. Students must register to attend this event. If you cannot attend, please contact your admission counselor as soon as possible.

    Summer Orientation 2023 Schedule

    Day 1

    TimeEventPlace
    12:00 - 1:00 PM
    Check-In
    Willmore Atrium
    1:00 PM
    Welcome Charge
    Demmer Recital Hall
    1:30 - 1:45 PM
    Intro to Academic Advising and Class Registration
    Demmer Recital Hall
    2:00 PM
    OC Meeting
    Outside (rain site Willmore)
    2:40 - 3:10 PM
    Students: Small Group Meeting with Advisors
    Rodman and Willmore Center Classrooms
    2:40 - 3:10 PM
    Guests: Transition and the Well Being of Students
    Demmer Recital Hall
    3:15 PM
    Social
    Willmore Atrium 
    4:00 - 4:30 PM
    Group A: Financial Aid;
    Group B: Meal Plans and Res Life
    Demmer Recital Hall and Benstead Theater
    4:40 - 5:10 PM
    Group B: Financial Aid;
    Group A: Meal Plans and Res Life
    Demmer Recital Hall and Benstead Theater
    5:30 - 6:15 PM
    Dinner
    Pickard Commons
    6:30 - 7:50 PM
    Students: Schedule Planning and Orientation Committee Activity
    The Spot in Harwood Memorial Union
    6:30 - 7:50 PM
    Guests: Guest Social, Local Bus Tour, or Prairie Walk with Professor Emeritus of Biology Skip Wittler
    Joyce Lounge, meet outside Pickard Commons, meet on lower campus by entrance to the Prairie
    8:00 - 9:00 PM
    ComedySportz
    Great Hall
    Following event
    Student Social
    Johnson Hall Main Lounge

    Day 2

    TimeEventPlace
    7:30 - 8:30 AM
    Breakfast
    Pickard Commons
    8:30 - 9:00 AM
    Group A: Life Outside the Classroom;
    Group B: Strategies for Success in College
    Bear Auditorium and Great Hall
    9:10 - 9:40 AM
    Group B: Life Outside the Classroom;
    Group A: Strategies for Success in College
    Bear Auditorium and Great Hall
    9:55 - 10:25 AM
    Group A: First Steps on Your Career Journey; Group B: Franzen Academic Support Center and other Campus Resources
    Bear Auditorium and Great Hall
    10:35 - 11:05 AM
    Group B: First Steps on Your Career Journey; Group A: Franzen Academic Support Center and other Campus Resources
    Bear Auditorium and Great Hall
    11:15 - 1:15 PM
    Lunch and Resource Fair
    Pickard Commons

    Throughout Day 2

    9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    One-on-One Academic Advising Appointments
    In Professor's office, appt. time will be shared at registration
    10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    Technology Help Lab
    Career and Professional Development Center
    11:15 AM - 3:00 PM
    Get your OneCard Photo taken
    OneCard Office in Bartlett 102
    1:00 PM or 2:00 PM
    Campus and/or Residence Hall Tours
    Evans Admissions Center
    11:15 AM - 3:00 PM
    Summer Orientation Check-Out
    Dean of Students Office in Bartlett Hall 101

    Summer Orientation FAQ

    📝 Registration and Enrollment Policy: 

    To register for Summer Orientation, you must be a deposited student and enrolled in Ripon College's Class of 2027. To submit your $200 enrollment deposit, you can go to apply.ripon.edu/portal/status to pay online or mail a $200 check to:

    Ripon College
    Office of Admission
    300 W. Seward Street
    Ripon, WI 54971

    Make the check out to "Ripon College" with the memo "Enrollment Deposit".
    🌙 First Year Student Information and Summer Orientation Overnight Policy: 

    Summer Orientation is a mandatory experience for all incoming first year students. Students must register to attend this event. The cost for a student to attend Summer Orientation is $75. The $75 fee includes: three meals, program materials/documents, entertainment, snacks and refreshments, and an overnight stay in residence hall room.

    During Summer Orientation, students are required to stay overnight in the residence halls with a student roommate. They cannot stay with parent/guardian guests. We believe it is important for incoming students to have an opportunity to bond with the members of their class during orientation. Parents/guardians will be housed in a separate residence hall and have special parent/guardian activities to participate in.

        As an student guest/enrolled student, Ripon College requires that you assume the same responsibility for your actions and behavior that current Ripon students have assumed. When you sign up for Summer Orientation, you will be required to indicate that you understand and agree to the statement below.
    ✅ I am aware that although Ripon College has agreed to host me for Summer Orientation, neither the Office of Student Life nor any other office or personnel of Ripon will be supervising me during specific hours of my stay on campus. Student guests/enrolled students are responsible for their behavior and are expected to behave as adults within the expectations described below. 
    ✅ I am aware that Summer Orientation participants are required to abide by Federal and State laws, local municipal codes and the policies governing student conduct that all students enrolled at Ripon College are expected to follow. 
    ✅ I acknowledge that Wisconsin law prohibits the consumption of alcoholic beverages by persons under the age of 21 years, as well as the use of controlled substances. Failure to follow these guidelines could result in the notification of campus security, parents or guardians, and the Ripon Police Department.
    If you do not understand the statements above or how they apply to you, please contact the Office of Admission at 920-748-8709 or adminfo@ripon.edu.
    🎒 What to bring:

    To help you be comfortable and successful at Summer Orientation, we would recommend you bring the following with you to campus.
    • Sleeping bag or blanket - basic linens will be provided, but always nice to have something you're familiar with
    • Pillow
    • Towel
    • A box fan/a small fan - the residence halls do not have air conditioning and fans are helpful
    • A water bottle
    • Toiletries (Shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.)
    • Change of clothes and pajamas
    • A notebook and writing implement
    • A face mask
    👕 Attire: 

    We recommend casual attire (t-shirts and shorts would be acceptable). We want you to be cool and comfortable for the warm summer weather. You will be walking a lot so we recommend tennis shoes or supportive sandals. 
    🚗 Transportation Policy: 

    Ripon College is in the process of determining our transportation policies for Summer Orientation 2023. More information will be available this spring.

    For planning out-of-state travel to Wisconsin, the two closest airports to campus are MKE - Milwaukee and ATW - Appleton.
    🅿️ Parking: 

    For check-in and arrival, you can park outside the Willmore Center. You will be directed to other parking locations for your overnight stay during check-in.
    👩‍👧 Parent and Guest Information: 

    A student can bring up to two immediate family guests/guardians to Summer Orientation. Non-immediate family guests such as friends or significant others are ineligible to attend Summer Orientation. You are not allowed to bring pets to orientation. We do request if you need to bring more than two family members you contact us at 920-748-8709 as soon as possible.

    The cost for a family guest/guardian to attend is $40 per person if they choose to stay on campus or $30 if they choose to stay off-campus. The $40 includes: three meals, program materials, entertainment, snacks and refreshments, and an overnight stay in a residence hall room.

    Students and family members will not be housed together during this event. As stated earlier, we believe it is important for incoming students to have an opportunity to bond with the members of their class during orientation. Parents/guardians will be housed in a separate residence hall and have special parent/guardian activities to participate in. Thank you for your understanding as we help students begin the transition process to college!

    🏨 Off-Campus Accommodations for Guests: 

    If you are not planning to stay on campus, we recommend all family guests stay at the Cobblestone Suites or the Mapes Hotel in Ripon. Both of these hotels should honor a discount if you tell them you're visiting campus.
    ☎️ Contact Us: 

    If you have any questions about these requirements or policies, please contact the Office of Admission at adminfo@ripon.edu or 920-748-8709.
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    Office of Admission
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    Ripon, WI 54971
    Phone: 920-748-8709
    Email: adminfo@ripon.edu
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