Family Orientation
Supporting our families and students from day one.
Family Orientation is an on-campus welcome for families and supporters on the day of new student move-in. It’s a chance to get oriented to the 91̽»¨ Mudd experience, meet the people and offices that will support your student and connect with other Mudd families as the year begins.






Key Dates for 2026
- August 19: Summer Institute and First-Year International Student Move-in.
- August 27: First-Year and Transfer Student Move-in. Move-in begins at 8 a.m. and family programming concludes at 6 p.m.
- August 27–30: New Student Orientation. Events and sessions are for new students only.
- August 28: Upperclass Student Move-in. There is no programming for returning students and families.
Family Orientation 2026
- Visiting Campus
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