Welcome to Pre-Orientation 2025! We are so excited you are here! Please read the information below for full program details, schedule, and additional information that will be helpful for your participation in PreOrientation
Program Details
CHECK-IN
Students will check-in for Pre-Orientation on the morning of September 20 at Evans Hall (Library Building) Breezeway at 11 a.m. (PST).
• On-campus residential students: you should have received move-in time for September 20 and instructions from Residential and Dining Services directly Check-in at the Orientation check-in September 20 at Evans Hall (Library Building) Breezeway at 11 a.m.- Noon. (PST).
• All new students must have a valid government issue ID for check-in.
• At check-in, you will receive your nametag lanyard and supplies for the program!
• Off-campus students: Check-in at the Orientation check-in September 20 at Evans Hall (Library Building) Breezeway at 11 a.m.- Noon. (PST).
• All new students must have a valid government issue ID for check-in.
• At check-in, you will receive your nametag lanyard and supplies for the program!
MEALS
Meals are provided for Pre-Orientation students. All Pre-Orientation students are welcome to join us for meals in the Greenery or other locations noted in the schedule. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR NAMETAG LANYARD to get into the Greenery.
NAMETAGS
Nametags must be worn for all required Pre-Orientation and New Student Orientation field trips, events and meals.
STUDENT ID
Head to Registration and Records to request your Student ID. You will need a valid government issued ID. Registration and Records, registration@evergreen.edu, Olympia Campus – Evans 1101, (360) 867-6180, Available by phone, email, or in-person, 9 am - 4 pm, Monday through Friday
12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. Student & Family Welcome Reception (Evans Hall Lobby)
Welcome to your Pre-Orientation at Evergreen! We are so glad you are here. Join us to meet your Pre-Orientation faculty and staff, learn what to expect, and enjoy refreshments together with your family
2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Parents and Family Orientation (Evans Hall Lobby)
For family and friends: President John Carmichael warmly welcomes you to Evergreen. Learn the ways Evergreen supports new students in their transition to college and how we can work together to ensure student success.
2 p.m. - 5 p.m. First Program Track Session (Meet on Red Square)
Grab dinner and watch the epic Miyazaki masterpiece Princess Mononoke with your new classmates!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast (Greenery)
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. All Program Session (Purce Hall 1)
All Pre-Orientation students meet for a class session on the value of interdisciplinary learning and building community among the Pre-Orientation program tracks.
12:00 p.m. - 1 p.m. Lunch Break (Greenery)
1:00 p.m. - 5 p.m. Program Track Session
BIODIVERSITY ARTS & LETTERS CIVIC ENGAGEMENT GROWING WELLNESS
Meet at Housing Community Center for natural history field exercises in the forest and beach Arts Annex 2101 Organic Farmhouse
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dinner Break (Greenery)
Meet at main bus stop in Red Square by 1 pm 1pm-5pm
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Ultimate Frisbee (Housing Community Center)
Come learn to play an exciting non-contact team sport with Evergreen’s Ultimate Frisbee Club! No equipment or experience required.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast and Lunchbox Pickup (Greenery)
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Program Track Field Trips
BIODIVERSITY ARTS & LETTERS CIVIC ENGAGEMENT GROWING WELLNESS
Field Trip Day #1 –Old-Growth Forest
Pick up lunchbox in Greenery and meet at Parking Lot C before 9 a.m.
Field Trip Day #1Kayak Trip
Pick up lunchbox in Greenery and meet at Parking Lot C before 9 a.m.
Field Trip Day Meet at Arts Annex 2101 before 10am.
Field Trip Day Meet at Red Square Bus Loop before 9:20am
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dinner Break (Greenery)
Field Trip Day
Pick up lunchbox in Greenery. Meet at the main bus loop in Red Square at before 10:00am
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. SustainabiliTEA & Cupcakes Garden Party (Housing Community Center)
Join CCAS for a garden party and learn more about sustainability efforts on campus.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
8 a.m. - 9 a.m. Breakfast and Lunchbox Pickup (Greenery)
9 a.m. - Lunch Program Track Session & Field Trip
BIODIVERSITY ARTS & LETTERS CIVIC ENGAGEMENT GROWING WELLNESS
Field Trip Day #2 –Old-Growth Forest
Pick up lunchbox in Greenery and meet at Parking Lot C before 9 a.m.
Field Trip Day #2Kayak Trip
Pick up lunchbox in Greenery and meet at Parking Lot C before 9 a.m.
Noon - 1 p.m.
Arts Annex 2101 and LAB 0233 (Book Arts Studio) 10:00 a.m. - Noon
House of Welcome (Longhouse) 9:30 am-1pm
Clock Tower – Red Square 10:00 a.m.-Noon
Lunch Break (Greenery)
BIODIVERSITY ARTS & LETTERS CIVIC ENGAGEMENT GROWING WELLNESS
Field Trip Day #2 (see above)
Arts Annex 2101 and LAB 0233 (Book Arts Studio) 10am-5pm
SEM 2 E2125 Community Based Learning and Action (CCBLA) 2:00 p.m. Purce Hall 7 after the CCBLA
5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Dinner Break (Greenery)
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Bingo Bash (SEM 2 C1105)
Clock Tower-Red Square 1:00 p.m. -5:00 p m
Come try your luck at a game of bingo with the Undocumented Student Task Force.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
8 a.m. - 9 a.m. Breakfast (Greenery)
9:30 a.m. - Noon Program Track Session
BIODIVERSITY ARTS & LETTERS CIVIC ENGAGEMENT GROWING WELLNESS
LAB 1 1040/1050
Microscopic Sea Life Lab
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Arts Annex 2101 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Purce Hall 7 9:30 a.m. -Noon
Noon - 1 p.m. Lunch Break (Greenery)
Purce Hall 3 10:00 a.m. - Noon
1 p.m. - 3 p.m. All Program Closing Celebration (Red Square)
Everything is POP-O-RAMA! Celebrate the end of Pre-Orientation with peers and faculty as you prepare for your first year at Evergreen to begin. Treats provided.
5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. New Resident Community Dinner (Greenery)
For new Housing students: New Residents will meet Housing staff, receive policy and resource information, and then meet with their RA and floor or apartment community to meet each other and learn about programs happening that night! (Required for students who live in Housing)
Transition To New Student Orientation
✓ See your New Student Orientation Program Guide for complete details.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Resource Fair (CRC)
Connect with the departments that will be key to your success at Evergreen.
1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Find Your Way: Orientation Starts Here (CRC)
For new students: Welcome to Evergreen Orientation! This required session is to understand your Orientation experience, get to know your Orientation leaders, fellow new students, and explore the campus with a scavenger hunt. This interactive activity includes movement, music, and being outside.
A fun and friendly welcome from President John Carmichael and friends as we raise the Dig Deep flag, learn the Geoduck Fight Song, and say farewell to family and friends.
Getting Ready for Pre-Orientation
PACKING LIST
Be sure to bring your Orientation swag bag and the supplies you will need to feel prepared and ready to engage in each class session. Here is a list of encouraged items to pack:
❑ Weather-appropriate clothing and footwear for being outside - check the forecast before you arrive to make sure you have for being outside
❑ Refillable water bottle
❑ Closed-toed shoes that are comfortable for 2-4 miles of walking
❑ Biodiversity students: Rubber boots or footwear that can get wet
❑ Field Trip Waiver for all Tracks (Print and turn into your faculty)
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❑ Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses
❑ Money for the Greener Bookstore swag
❑ Snacks
ACCESSIBILITY AND ACCOMMODATION
We are committed to creating an inclusive learning environment for all students. If aspects of this course's instruction or design result in barriers to your learning or full participation, please notify the faculty as soon as possible. Students with disabilities who need accommodations to support equal access should contact Access Services (evergreen.edu/access).
TRANSPORTATION
Pre-Orientation includes off-campus travel. Transportation modes include 12-passenger vans and public buses. Field trips may include 2-4 miles of walking including public sidewalks and trails. A Biodiversity field trip will also include kayaking.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK
Field trips come with increased risk to participants. All Pre-Orientation students must review and sign the Academic Field Trip Waiver Form. Please review carefully in advance. There will be paper copies ready for you at check-in, or you can complete the paperwork in advance and bring it with you to check-in.
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY NOTICE
College staff will be out taking photos and videos of Pre-Orientation events and activities. These photos and videos may be shared online and in-print for promotional materials. If you do not wish to be the primary subject of the photos and videos, you may request an alternative nametag lanyard that will signal your preference to college staff.
CREDIT POLICY
To earn the full 2 credits, faculty will expect attendance at most class sessions and successful completion of the majority of in-class reading, writing, and field activities, with possible additional expectations for specific tracks. If you are likely to miss more than half a day you should expect difficulty earning full credit.
Program Faculty & Staff Contact
ARTS AND LETTERS
• Steven Hendricks, Member of the Faculty (hendrics@evergreen.edu)
• Shaw Osha (Flores), Member of the Faculty (oshas@evergreen.edu)
• Zoya Schanche, Student TA (Zoya.A.Schanche@evergreen.edu)
BIODIVERSITY IN EVERGREEN’S BACKYARD
• Erik Thuesen, Member of the Faculty (thuesene@evergreen.edu)
• Paul Przybylowicz, Member of the Faculty (przybylo@evergreen.edu)
• Oonaugh Foster-Bill, Student TA (Oonaugh.K.Foster_Bill@evergreen.edu)
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT INSTITUTE
• Carolyn Prouty, Member of the Faculty (proutyc@evergreen.edu)
• Anthony Zaragoza, Member of the Faculty (zaragozt@evergreen.edu)
• Teresa Eastlick, Student TA (Teresa.Eastlick@evergreen.edu)
GROWING WELLNESS
• Steve Scheuerell, Member of the Faculty (scheuers@evergreen.edu)
• Melissa Nivala, Member of the Faculty (nivalam@evergreen.edu)
• Bleu Moon, Student TA, (bleu.s.moon@evergreen.edu)
• Gus Whitman, Student TA, (Gus.B.Whitman@evergreen.edu)
DEAN FOR FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE
• Abir Biswas, Dean and Member of the Faculty (biswasa@evergreen.edu)
• Zoe Logue, Program Coordinator (Zoe.Logue1@evergreen.edu)
NEW STUDENT PROGRAMS
• Kayla Mahnke Hargett, Director for Student Activities and New Student Programs (mahnkek@evergreen.edu)
• Mel Pascal, Assistant Director for New Student Programs (pascalm@evergreen.edu)
• Emily Johnston, Office Support Supervisor, (Emily.Johnston@evergreen.edu)
FIELD TRIP INSTRUCTIONS
1. Pick up box lunch from Greenery (check class schedule for instructions)
2. Biodiversity students: Go to parking lot C for pick up (yellow trail on map)
3. Arts and Letters, Civic Engagement, and Growing Wellness: Go to the main bus loop (purple trail on map)
4. Complete the Field Trip paperwork (attached) on Day 1. Return to your Track Faculty or Student Teaching Assistant.
5. If you are lost call (360) 867-6220 or visit CAB – Top Floor – Student Activities
Name:
Academic Field Trip Waiver Form
New Student Pre-Orientation 2025
STATEMENT OF RISKS AND LIABILITY RELEASE
Emergency Contact Name: Relationship:
Emergency Contact Phone #:
Name of Program & Field Trip:
Date/s of Field Trip:
Faculty in Attendance on Field Trip:
This waiver may apply for a single field trip or multiple field trips for the same program, as indicated. Please read and initial each section. Be sure to check the attachments to this form, if any, which describe specific risks and responsibilities associated with the activity in which you may be engaged.
Field trips provide a valuable and unique learning opportunity and are often required components of academic programs. We would like to support the inclusion and participation of students in as many activities as possible. Field trips often come with risks. If you feel a part of the field trip is beyond your ability or if you feel it has some risks you are not prepared to accept, you should feel free to inform your faculty and negotiate alternative activities. Students with disabilities, or other conditions, who require accommodations to safely participate in the activity/field trip should notify Access Services well before the trip so that appropriate arrangements can be made. It is your responsibility, however, to constantly evaluate field trip activities and your ability to safely participate and carefully decide whether you should participate. Participation is voluntary and at your own risk. __________________ Initial
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
For this outing to be enjoyable, it means that you need to take on some very important responsibilities. These responsibilities, in part, include taking care of personal medical and insurance concerns prior to participating, realistically and honestly evaluating your abilities, reading, and abiding by the provisions of the program covenant,
and helping in any way possible to make the class, outing, or activity enjoyable for yourself and others.
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PERSONAL MEDICAL CONDITIONS
It is your responsibility to check with a medical doctor to see if you have any medical or physical condition which might create a risk to you or to others who would depend on you during this outing. These conditions may include, but are not limited to, the following: physical or medical disabilities; medication or drugs you may be taking; dietary restrictions; allergies etc. You should discuss any potential problems with the activity leader prior to the outing.
Obligation regarding personal medical insurance: No personal medical insurance is provided by The Evergreen State College. It is your responsibility to obtain proper personal and medical and injury insurance. _________________Initial
USE OF PERSONAL MOTOR VEHICLES AND INSURANCE
Participating in this activity may involve the use of motor vehicles. If you drive or provide your own motor vehicle for transportation to or from the program site, you are responsible for your own acts and for the safety and security of your vehicle and those who ride with you. You must accept full responsibility for the liability of yourself and your passengers. You are not covered by insurance through Evergreen State College. Your personal property is not insured for damage or theft.
Riding as a passenger: If you are a passenger in a private vehicle, you should understand that The Evergreen State College, faculty, personnel, or volunteers are not in any way responsible for your safety during this outing. Further, recognize that Evergreen State College is not responsible for any damage, theft, or injury suffered while traveling in private vehicles. ________________________Initial
DRUG & ALCOHOL POLICY:
The consumption of alcohol and recreational drugs, including marijuana, by students, faculty, or staff is strictly prohibited on all academic field trips and on campus. This policy is enforced to ensure the safety, well-being, and integrity of all participants. Any violation of this rule will result in immediate disciplinary action, up to and including suspension of field trip privileges and other academic penalties. Compliance with this policy is mandatory and non-negotiable (WAC 1744-123, WAC 174-123-010).
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ACCESS SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Students at Evergreen State College are entitled to services and reasonable accommodations, provided they meet the basic requirements to participate in the program and are "otherwise qualified" to be an Evergreen student.
Students are responsible for requesting accommodation through Access Services when they identify a need or barrier to their education. To do this, students should identify themselves to Access Services, present documentation of their disability, and request reasonable accommodations. It is important to request services early to ensure timely support and to continue meeting and maintaining academic standards. Students should also update their accommodation each quarter to ensure ongoing support. Initial
ADDDITIONAL RISKS FOR OUTDOOR FIELD TRIPS:
Certain field trips to remote locations or those which involve particularly demanding activities may involve additional risks. In such cases there will be a mandatory pre-trip meeting before the trip date about specific risks and responsibilities. For such trips you must initial the statements in this box, fill out A Medical History Form, and sign the List of activities and associated risks provided by the field trip organizer.
It is impossible, however, to list all the dangers involved in any activity. The eventualities of injuries, death, or property damage are so diverse that no one can anticipate everything that could go wrong. Here are only some possibilities:
• You can become ill or die from: polluted drinking water; improperly washed eating utensils; snake, insect, or animal bites; exposure to heat or cold; personal health complications, e.g., strokes, appendicitis etc
• You can also sustain injuries or die from: falling; slipping; being caught in avalanches or flash floods, colliding with a vehicle, boat, or other object; being hit by lightning; hit by falling rocks; being attacked by wildlife; becoming entrapped in an overturned boats; receiving burns from hot fire; falling into streams or rivers and drowning; etc.
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• Medical Rescue Liability: Recognize that some outdoor activities take place far away from medical attention. Help can be hours or days away. Rescue, if possible, is often difficult and expensive. If you must be rescued, you will be expected to bear the costs of the rescue. Injuries, death, and property damage may occur during rescue efforts. _______________ Initial
ASSUMPTION OF RISKS:
By signing and initialing as appropriate, you are agreeing to the following:
I have read the foregoing statement of risks together with any attachments associated with this outing, and I acknowledge that I am acquainted with the dangers and risks of this outing. Also, I am of the appropriate skill level and physical condition to undertake the rigors of this class or outing, with or without accommodation. If I have any doubts about my physical or mental condition, I will seek medical advice. I have made a careful decision that I am willing to accept and assume all risks.
Additionally, I have read the information on personal vehicles and understand that if I drive my own vehicle, I am responsible for my actions. I understand that Evergreen State College is not responsible
for the safety of personal vehicles, nor does it provide insurance. I also understand that personal medical insurance is not provided by The Evergreen State College and that I am responsible for obtaining proper personal insurance coverage. _______________ Initial
LIABILITY RELEASE:
For and in consideration of The Evergreen State College permitting me to participate in the above-stated event, activity, or class, I understand and agree that situations may arise during the event which may go beyond the control of The Evergreen State College or of outing guides or other program participants. For myself and my personal representatives, assignees, heirs, and next of kin, or any other related party, I RELEASE, FOREVER DISCHARGE, AND AGREE NOT TO SUE the State of Washington, The Evergreen State College and their employees, officers, agents and volunteers, and other outing members from any and all claims and liability arising out of strict liability or ordinary negligence which causes the undersigned injury, death, or property damage. I HEREBY WAIVE ALL SUCH CLAIMS WHICH I NOW OR MAY HEREAFTER HAVE AGAINST THE ABOVE ORGANIZATION OR PERSONS. I have read and understood the above and agree to be bound by it. Initial
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Before signing, carefully read the statements on the front and back of this form. DO NOT sign until you fully understand all statements and the risks associated with this outing. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to ask your faculty.
I HAVE READ THIS FORM CAREFULLY AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY, A WAIVER OF CLAIMS, AN AGREEMENT NOT TO SUE, AND A CONTRACT BETWEEN MYSELF AND THE EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE, AMONG OTHERS, AND FOR MYSELF AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF OTHERS DESCRIBED HEREIN, I SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL
