WOA General Information
What is WOA?
When is move-in, WOA and orientation?
Will new students have a WOA trip?
Who Participates in WOA?
What Should I Bring?
First Year Guides
Trip Destinations
Login to the Orientation Portal in May to indicate
your trip preferences!
What is WOA?
WOA stands for Welcome Orientation Adventure. WOA Trips are destination experiences designed to help students make connections and learn life skills before entering college at CMC. Our many trip offerings allow students a variety of opportunities and activities, from beach camping across southern California to cabin camping in the mountains. There is truly something for everyone! Each group consists of 20-25 new students and 3-5 First Year Guides who are currently enrolled at CMC.
WOA Trips are designed to promote:
A supportive relationship with peers
A mentoring relationship with trip leaders
A sense of community and belonging
Readiness for college life
Personal growth
Leadership skills
A connection to the natural world
Responsibility for self and others
Decision-making skills
Challenge and discovery
Self-awareness and self-confidence
An awesome introduction to the CMC lifestyle!
When is move-in, WOA and orientation?
Fall 2024 Orientation
Earliest date that you may arrive inside the U.S. on F-1: Jul 14, 2024
Latest date that you may arrive inside the U.S.: Aug 15, 2024
International Student Orientation
Airport pick up & International Student Move-In: Thursday, Aug 15, 2024
Welcome & Information Fair: Friday, Aug 16, 2024
Immigration and Information Sessions: Saturday, Aug 17, 2024
General New Student Orientation (required for all new students)
New Student Move In Day: Sunday, August 18, 2024
WOA: Monday, August 19 – Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Remaining Orientation Programming: Thursday, August 22 – Sunday August 25, 2024
Classes Begin: Monday, Aug 26, 2024
Who Participates in WOA?
Everyone! All new students, first year and transfer, will go on a WOA trip as a required part of their Orientation experience. There are many different trip options and there is something for everyone! A form to list your trip preferences will be available this summer through the Orientation Portal.
It is imperative that students who plan on playing a fall sport contact their coach in order to coordinate practice schedules with your WOA trip.
What Should I Bring?
Students will most likely be bringing the items needed for their trip to college. More specific items, such as sleeping bags and pads, are available if you cannot bring your own. Once you have been assigned a trip, you will receive an electronic packet detailing your trip and the items you will need to bring. Be mindful that while you are on your trip, you will be away from campus and will not have access to your room, so bring what you need and leave what you don't!
First Year Guides
Trips are comprised of 3-5 First Year Guides per 20-25 participants. Each trip has at least one male and one female guide who represent a variety of class years. First Year Guides participate in mandatory training prior to the trips, including a course in basic first aid, in order to ensure safe and well-run trips.
Trip Destinations
Cabin Camping: Trips will sleep in a cabin with four walls and a roof and electricity. Meals are prepared for the group.
Camping: These trips will be fully outdoors and will be camping in tents at various State Parks in California and have access to restrooms and showers. Meals are cooked by the group.