Santa Fe Orientation and Convocation Fall 2023

Freshmen, New Transfers, Readmits,
Graduate Students (In-Person & Low Residency), and Families

We are pleased to welcome all of our Johnnies to our beloved community. This fall we are planning a full schedule of events and activities for everyone!

As plans and schedules are finalized, we will update this page, so check back often. In the meantime, please find important information and links below as you plan for your arrival in Santa Fe.

Santa Fe Freshman Orientation Finding Meno Fall 2019

Housing & Orientation Details

Move-in/Housing

Housing questionnaire is due July 1 and housing assignments will be emailed to your SJC email on July 15.

Move-In Dates (Subject to changes!)

  • Outdoor Wilderness Program Participants: Tentatively set for August 12 (Limited availability for new Freshmen)
  • Invited Participants in the Pritzker Promise Bridge Program: Arrive on campus August 14. More information will be emailed to you.
  • International Students: August 18-20 (if not participating in the Pritzker Bridge Program)
  • Freshmen, New Transfers, New Graduate Students, and Readmits: Sunday, August 20, 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Check in at the ESL portal (see Santa Fe campus map).
  • Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors: Wednesday, August 23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Returning Graduate Students: Wednesday, August 23, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Orientation

Orientation will provide you with a thorough introduction to the life of the college and the departments that will support you throughout your time at St. John’s. Below are important dates for planning purposes. All orientation sessions are required unless otherwise stated. Please click on your schedule below. Schedules are subject to change. The most up to date schedule will be provided in your welcome packet.

  • Freshmen, Sophomores, and Transfer/Readmits: Sunday, August 20–Saturday, August 26
  • Families of Freshmen: Sunday, August 20–Tuesday, August 22 (optional)
    Families are welcome to explore Santa Fe on Wednesday, August 23 and join us in person or online for Convocation on Thursday, August 24.
  • Graduate Students (Low-Residency): Online Wednesday, August 23–Thursday, August 24
  • Graduate Students (In-Person): Sunday, August 20–Saturday, August 26
Schedules
Freshmen Orientation Schedule Family Orientation Schedule Virtual Family Orientation Schedule Virtual Graduate Student Orientation Schedule On-Campus Graduate Student Orientation Schedule Transfer & Readmitted Student Orientation Schedule

Convocation

This ceremony is a long-standing tradition at the college and serves as the formal induction into the St. John’s community. Families and friends are invited to attend in person or watch online.

Thursday, August 24 at 11 a.m. Rehearsal at 10:30 a.m., Weigle and ESL Placita

  • Freshmen and Graduate Students
  • Special welcome to our transfer students and readmits

Watch the 2023 Convocation livestream on YouTube, August 24 at 11 a.m. MDT

Welcome Week

August 27–September 2

Full week of events – updated schedules will be provided in Welcome Packets upon arrival

Parent Orientation – for those parents unable to travel to the Santa Fe campus, there will be a special online session in early August. Watch for further information.

Class of 2027

Find answers to frequently asked questions on the Santa Fe Admitted Student Page.