Register for orientation to meet your academic advisor, schedule your fall semester courses, and meet other members of the incoming class. It's the best way to prepare for your first semester at Ripon College.

    There are three first year student orientations (until a session reaches capacity) on June 25, 26, and 27, and one transfer student orientation on June 27. Scroll to find your appropriate orientation opportunity.

    + First Year 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 2024 - Schedule:

    This is a sample schedule for first year orientation. Transfer students will receive a separate schedule for transfer orientation.

    8:30 a.m.

    Check-in and faculty social

    9:15 a.m.

    Orientation program begins

    10:00 a.m.

    Morning sessions

    11:45 a.m.

    Lunch with faculty, staff, and students

    1:00 p.m.

    Afternoon sessions

    3:45 p.m.

    Resource Fair, Red Hawk Gear Shop, and conclusion of program in Great Hall. 

    Schedule is subject-to-change. Full schedule will be shared closer to June.

    + Transfer Orientation Sessions

    Select an available session to begin your registration.

    *Transfer Orientation has a shortened schedule due to transfer students having previous college experiences. If you'd like to discuss this orientation opportunity, contact your admission counselor.

    + Transfer Orientation 2024 - Schedule:

    11:15 a.m.

    Check-in begins at Pickard Commons

    11:45 a.m.

    Lunch with Orientation Committee and welcome activities

    1:00 p.m.

    Intro to Academic Advising

    1:40 p.m.

    OneCard session

    2:15 p.m. 

    Residence Life session

    2:45 p.m.

    Financial Aid session

    3:15 p.m. 

    Academic Advising with Faculty

    3:45 p.m.

    Resource Fair, Red Hawk Gear Shop, and Conclusion of program in Great Hall

    Schedule is subject-to-change as we finalize Transfer Orientation details.

    + Orientation FAQ

    Registration and Enrollment Policy: 

    To register for Summer Orientation, you must be a deposited student and enrolled to attend Ripon College. 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".
    Orientation information:

    Orientation is a mandatory experience for all incoming students.

    Students must register to attend this event. There is a registration fee for a student and up to two guests which includes: program materials/documents, meals, snacks, and refreshments.

    While orientation is considered mandatory, we understand if a student has family, emergency, or unforeseen events that do not allow them to attend orientation. If you cannot attend orientation, please contact your admission counselor as soon as possible so we can discuss alternative options for your course registration and orientation experience. 

    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.
    Transportation and Overnight Information: 

    Ripon College does not provide transportation to and from campus for students/families attending Summer Orientation.

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

    Any families arriving to Ripon the night before or staying the night after orientation can find great hotels in Ripon. 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
     300 W. Seward St.
    Ripon, WI 54971
    Phone: 920-748-8709
    Email: adminfo@ripon.edu
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