Back to front, left to right: Carlos, Shota, Sampson, Anisha Ayu, Gabriela, Sakiko, Melia, Mana, Sarah, Yuko
Information subject to change. Please check Sokannect at https://sokannect.soka.edu/fyorient for latest updates.
UG Class of 2028
Check In
Orientation Tour
Pickup Laptop
@Front of library
Movie Night (8pm-10pm)
Online Language Placement Exam (1pm-10pm)
Monday
UG Class of 2028
Check In
Orientation Tour
Pickup Laptop
@Front of library
Campus Tour
@Founders Hall, 1st Fl.
Heritage Hall open for families
Online Language Placement Exam (9am-12pm)
Res Life Orientation (8pm-10pm)
Welcome to SUA (9:30am-12pm)
Health + Safety
@ SUA (1:30pm-3pm)
Parent Orientation (2pm-3:30pm)
Class of 2028
Commemorative Photo (4pm)
Welcome Session with President Feasel (4:30pm-5:30pm)
UG Class of 2028
Welcome Reception (5:30pm-7:30pm)
Rotational Sessions #1: Heritage Hall, Library Orientation, Fin. Aid/Stu Acct., Rec Center, Wellness, Roommate Connection (9am-11am)
SUA’s Code (11am-12pm)
I AM: WE ARE Diversity Series Part I (1pm-2:30pm)
Rotational Sessions #2: Heritage Hall, Library Orientation, Fin. Aid/Stu Acct., Rec Center, Wellness, Roommate Connection (3pm-5pm)
Olympic Games Night (7:30pm-8:30pm)
8/11 8/12 8/13 8/14
Core I begins
Study Lounge w/ SOLs (7:30pm-9:30pm)
Campus Safety: Active Shooter Training (4:45pm-5:45pm)
Study Lounge w/ SOLs (7:30pm-9:30pm)
Health Professions Advising Meeting (4:45pm-5:45pm)
Study Lounge w/ SOLs (7:30pm-9:30pm)
8/18 8/19 8/20 8/21
Affinity Group Info @Lunch Tables (12pm-1pm)
Study Lounge w/ SOLs (7:30pm-9:30pm)
College Student Success (4:45pm-5:45pm)
Study Lounge w/ SOLs (7:30pm-9:30pm)
Leadership and Service Info Table (12pm-1pm)
Study Lounge w/ SOLs (7:30pm-9:30pm)
8/25 8/26 8/27 8/28
Study Lounge w/ SOLs (7:30pm-9:30pm)
Study Lounge w/ SOLs (7:30pm-9:30pm)
Study Lounge w/ SOLs (7:30pm-9:30pm)
9/1
Labor Day
First Year Forum (2pm-3pm)
Student Affairs Open House (3pm-4:30pm)
UG Class of 2028 + Faculty Dinner (5:30pm-7:30pm)
Fall Semester Begins
Thursday
8/8 8/9 8/10
Academic Opening Session (9:30am-12pm)
I AM: WE ARE Diversity Series Part II (1pm-2:30pm)
Founding Principles of SUA (2:40pm–4:20pm)
Financial Aid Budgeting (International students) (4:30pm-5:30pm)
Online Language Placement Exam (6pm-9pm)
Coco + Chat Night (7:30pm-8:30pm)
Academic Advising (9:30am–12pm)
Bon Appetit (12pm)
I AM: WE ARE Diversity Series Part III (1pm–2:30pm)
Financial Aid Budgeting (domestic students) (3pm-4pm)
International Student Orientation (3pm–5pm)
Calisamba Outdoor Concert on the Green (7pm-9pm)
8/15 8/16
Jobs @ Soka and Beyond (4:45pm-5:45pm)
Study Lounge w/ SOLs (7:30pm-9:30pm)
Consent, Respect, and Title IX (4:30pm-5:30pm)
Outdoor Movie: Super Mario Bros. @ Laguna Niguel Park (7pm)
Student Athlete Physical (10am-12pm)
I AM: WE ARE Diversity Series Part IV (1pm-3:30pm)
Talent Blast Rehearsal (3:30pm-6pm)
Talent Blast (7:30pm-9pm)
8/17
Womens Soccer Game (5pm)
Mens Soccer Gamer (7:30pm)
Karaoke Night (9pm-10:30pm)
8/22 8/23 8/24
Study Lounge w/ SOLs (7:30pm-9:30pm)
Club Info Table (12pm-1pm) Fall Class Registration (3:30pm–5pm) Scavenger Hunt (8pm-10pm)
Salt Creek Beach (Drop off @ 1pm; Pick up @ 4pm)
Bingo Night (8pm-10pm)
8/29 8/30 8/31
Study Lounge w/ SOLs (7:30pm-9:30pm)
End of Core Celebration (8pm-10pm)
Student Activities: Tour and Taste of Aliso Viejo (9:45am-2:00pm)
9/5 9/6 9/7
SUNDAY 8/4/24
9:00am-5:00pm Residence Hall Check-in
Receive your room key, schedule your Orientation tour, and move into your room.
Sunrise Hall 300, Sunset Hall 380
12:00pm-4:30pm Orientation Tour
Your Orientation Leader will guide you on a tour of campus, you’ll receive your mailbox key, and pick up your laptop.
Meet at second floor entrance of Sunrise Hall 300 or Sunset Hall 380
8:00pm-10:00pm Choose Your Movie Night
Socialize with your new classmates and enjoy a movie:
Ponyo Sunrise Hall 300 Multipurpose Room
Knives Out Sunset Hall 380 Multipurpose Room
MONDAY 8/5/24
9:00am-5:00pm Residence Hall Check-in
Receive your room key, schedule your Orientation tour, and move into your room.
Sunrise Hall 300, Sunset Hall 380
9:30am-4:30pm Orientation Tour
Your Orientation Leader will guide you on a tour of campus, you’ll receive your mailbox key, and pick up your laptop.
Meet at second floor entrance of Sunrise Hall 300 or Sunset Hall 380
8:00pm-10:00pm Residential Life Orientation
Meet your Residence Hall staff, tour the amenities of your new hall, and play some games.
Campus Bowl (grass area between residence halls)
TUESDAY 8/6/24
9:30am-12:00pm Welcome to SUA
Meet your full class and Student Orientation Leaders (SOLs).
Black Box Theatre
1:30pm-3:00pm Health & Safety at SUA
Presentations from the Health Center, Counseling, Campus Security, and more. Bring your laptop!
Pauling 216
3:50pm-4:20pm Class Photo
Commemorative Photo of the Class of 2028 Campus Green
4:30pm-5:30pm Welcome Session with President Feasel
Formal session to welcome the new class. Speakers include SSU President Julia Miyagawa Braga, members of the Class of 2028, and words from President Ed Feasel.
Performing Arts Center
5:30pm-7:30pm Reception Dinner
Served on the Campus Green for members of the Class of 2028 and their guests Campus Green
WEDNESDAY 8/7/24
8:30am-8:45am Meet with your SOLs
After your breakfast, breakout into your SOL group for your Rotational Sessions Bistro
9:00am-11:00am Rotational Sessions #1
Check on the back of your nametag or the orange sheet from your check-in folder to know which Rotational Session Group you are in:
Groups A-C will attend Heritage Hall Tour, Recreation Center Tour, and Financial Aid/ Student Accounts Meet and Greet
Groups D-F will attend Library Tour, Roommate Workshop, and Wellness Workshop
Various locations
11:00am-12:00pm SUA’s Code
Learn about campus policies, SUA’s Code of Conduct, and the resolution process Pauling 216
1:00pm-2:30pm I AM: We ARE Diversity, Part I
Student Affairs Lobby
3:00pm-5:00pm Rotational Sessions #2
Check on the back of your nametag or the orange sheet from your check-in folder to know which Rotational Session Group you are in:
Groups D-F will attend Heritage Hall Tour, Recreation Center Tour, and Financial Aid/ Student Accounts Meet and Greet
Groups A-C will attend Library Tour, Roommate Workshop, and Wellness Workshop
Various locations
7:30pm-9:00pm Olympic Games Night
Join classmates to play Olympic-themed games and watch Olympic events
Lion’s Den + Courtyard
THURSDAY 8/8/24
9:00am-9:30am Breakfast with SOLs
Join your SOL and orientation group for breakfast Bistro
9:30am-12:00pm Academic Opening Session
Receive an overview of academic life @ SUA. Join two breakout discussion groups about academic concentrations
Performing Arts Center
1:00pm-2:30pm I AM: We ARE Diversity, Part II
Student Affairs Lobby
2:40pm-4:20pm Founding Principles of SUA
Learn more about value creating education and engage in discussion with classmates
Pauling 216
4:30pm-5:30pm Financial Aid Budgeting (International Students)
Meet with Financial Aid staff to learn about budgeting, finances, and the aid process
Pauling 216
7:30pm-8:30pm Coco and Chat
Enjoy some hot coco or tea and chit chat with your classmates. There will also be some board games set up.
Sunrise Hall 300 + Sunset Hall 380 MPR
FRIDAY 8/9/24
9:00am-9:30am Meet your SOL
Meet your SOL at breakfast to receive a class photo directory Bistro
9:30am-12:00pm Academic Advising
Learn about academic requirements, how to select classes, and how to build a schedule from the Registrar Pauling 216
12:00pm Bon Appetit Meet and Greet Pauling 216
1:00pm-2:30pm I AM: We ARE Diversity, Part III Student Affairs Lobby
3:00pm-5:00pm International Student Orientation
Required for all international students. Receive important information regarding SEVIS, F-1 visa, etc.
Founders 3rd Floor Meeting Room
3:00pm-4:00pm Financial Aid Budgeting (Domestic Students)
Meet with Financial Aid staff to learn about budgeting, finances, and the aid process Pauling 216
7:00pm-9:00pm Calisamba Outdoor Concert on the Green
Last of the Summer at Soka concert series, enjoy a performance by a Brazilian Samba/Pagode band on the Campus Green. Event open to the public. Campus Green
SATURDAY 8/10/24
10:00am Student Athlete Physicals
Required for students who are interested in playing on a varsity sports team
Recreation Center, Room 113
1:00pm-3:00pm I AM: We ARE Diversity, Part IV
Pauling 216 + Courtyard
3:30pm-6:00pm Talent Blast Rehearsal
Rehearsal for those performing in the Talent Blast
Black Box Theatre
7:30pm-9:00pm Talent Blast
Show off your talents and cheer on classmates!
Black Box Theatre
SUNDAY 8/11/24
All of your online modules are due!
- Online Library Orientation Tutorial
- Alcohol Wise Module
- Sexual Violence Prevention Module
Find them on our New Student Orientation Sokannect page: https://sokannect.soka.edu/fyorient/modules-/
8/12/24 MONDAY
Core Class begins
Check with your professor to confirm your class time/location | Various
8/13/24 TUESDAY
4:45pm-5:45pm Active Shooter Training
Important required safety session led by Orange County Sheriff’s Department Pauling 216
8/14/24 WEDNESDAY
4:45pm-5:45pm Health Professions Advising
Hoping to attend medical, dental, or veterinary school, or become a physician’s assistant, nurse, pharmacist, or physical therapist? Attend this advising meeting to get you headed in the right direction! | Pauling 216
8/15/24 THURSDAY
4:45pm-5:45pm Jobs @ SUA and Beyond
Learn about how to apply for jobs on campus and the resources available to you to kick start your career | Student Affairs Lobby
8/16/24 FRIDAY
4:30pm-5:30pm Consent, Respect, and Title IX
Pauling 216
7:00pm-10:00pm OC Parks Sunset Cinema Series: Super Mario Brothers
Enjoy an outdoor movie night at a local park! Register via Sokannect to attend | Laguna Niguel Regional Park
8/17/24 SATURDAY
5:00pm/7:30pm Womens and Mens Soccer Home Game
Come cheer our womens and mens soccer teams at their back to back first home game. Go Lions! | Soccer Field
9:00pm-10:30pm Karaoke Night
Lion’s Den
MONDAY - THURSDAY STUDY LOUNGE 7:30pm-9:30pm
Enjoy a space to study with complimentary coffee and tea hosted by SOLs Lion’s Den
8/19/24 MONDAY
12:00pm-1:00pm Affinity Groups Info Table @ Lunch
Learn about the various affinity groups on campus | Bistro
8/20/24 TUESDAY
4:45pm-5:45pm College Student Success
Learn about time management, study tips, helpful resources, and how to navigate social life at college | Student Affairs Lobby
8/21/24 WEDNESDAY
12:00pm-1:00pm Leadership and Service Engagement Info Table @ Lunch
Learn about the various opportunities provided by the Office of Leadership and Service Engagement to volunteer and develop your leadership skills | Bistro
9:00am-4:30pm Registration Form Due
Submit your signed class registration form to the Registrar | Founders Hall, 2nd Floor
8/23/24 FRIDAY
12:00pm-1:00pm Club Info Table @ Lunch
Come meet our Soka Student Union (SSU) Executive Committee members to learn about student government and orgs and how to start clubs on campus | Bistro
3:30pm-5:00pm Fall Class Registration
Required for all students. The Registrar will help you register for fall semester classes Pauling 216
8:00pm-10:00pm Scavenger Hunt
Lion’s Den
8/24/24 SATURDAY
12:45pm-4:00pm Salt Creek Beach trip
Enjoy a day at the beach! Register via Sokannect to attend, and catch the shuttle at the Library Steps | Salt Creek Beach Park (71 Ritz Cove Dr., Dana Point, CA 92629)
8:00pm-10:00pm Bingo Night
Lion’s Den
MONDAY - THURSDAY STUDY LOUNGE 7:30pm-9:30pm
Enjoy a space to study with complimentary coffee and tea hosted by SOLs Lion’s Den
MONDAY - THURSDAY STUDY LOUNGE 7:30pm-9:30pm
Enjoy a space to study with complimentary coffee and tea hosted by SOLs Lion’s Den
8/30/24 FRIDAY
8:00pm-10:00pm End of Core Celebration
Lion’s Den
8/31/24 SATURDAY
9:45am - 2:00pm Tour and Taste of Aliso Viejo
Co-hosted by Student Activities and current Council member of Aliso Viejo, Ross Chun. Learn more about our local city and what it has to offer, as well as restaurants around town. Register via Sokannect to attend | In front of Library steps
9/2/24 MONDAY
Labor Day Holiday
9/3/24 TUESDAY
2:00pm-3:00pm First Year Forum
Student Affairs Lobby
3:00pm-4:30pm Student Affairs Open House
Resource fair with games and prizes! Meet with different offices and support services | Ikeda Library Plaza
5:30pm-7:30pm Dinner with Faculty
Enjoy a catered dinner and meet all SUA faculty | PAC lobby
9/4/24 WEDNESDAY Fall Semester Begins
Soka Bistro Hours
Weekdays (Monday- Friday)
Breakfast 7:15am–9:00am
Lunch 11:30am–1:30pm
Dinner 5:30pm–7:30pm
Weekends (Saturday + Sunday) + Holidays
Brunch 10:30am–12:30pm
Dinner 5:00pm–7:00pm
Shuttle Service Hours
8:00am–10:00pm (Monday – Saturday)
9:00am–8:00pm (Sunday)
Closed on certain university holidays
Health Center Hours
9:00am–5:00pm (Monday–Friday)
Closed on weekends, university holidays and breaks
Mail Center Hours
9:00am–3:30pm (Monday–Friday)
Closed on weekends and university holidays, modified schedule for breaks
Bookstore Hours
10:30am–5:30pm (Monday–Friday)
Closed on weekends and university holidays
If you have any questions regarding orientation week, feel free to contact Student Affairs at 949-480-4138 or drop by the office anytime between 9:00am to 5:00pm.
For campus directory assistance or general information, call (949) 480-4000.
(Note: All numbers are in the 949 area code.)
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