Orientation Schedule
We are excited to welcome the newest members of our CMC community to campus. Orientation is designed to introduce you and your family to the College's traditions, academic programs, and unique culture as well as to help you meet new people and learn more about the college experience.
The Orientation website offers information about the first year, transfer, and international student orientation programs and Parent and Family Orientation, a separate yet concurrent program designed specifically for parents and family members.
When is move-in, WOA, class registration, and orientation?
Important 2026 Orientation dates can be found below. Students will receive more detailed information regarding move in day and WOA preparation this summer. Incoming first year students will learn about academic requirements and receive instructions for how to register for classes this summer. Please check your CMC email regularly for updates.
Fall 2026 Orientation
General New Student Orientation (required for all new students)
- New Student Move In Day: Sunday, August 23, 2026
- WOA: Monday, August 24 – Wednesday, August 26, 2026
- Remaining Orientation Programming: Thursday, August 27 – Sunday August 30, 2026
- Classes Begin: Monday, August 31, 2026
Before You Arrive
To Do List: June 1 and July 1 are two important deadlines for submission of new student information. Remember to check your Orientation Portal and CMC Email often beginning in May to track deadlines and view new information.
Registration: New first-year students entering CMC in the fall semester will begin building their course schedules in three phases over the summer. Information found in the Orientation Portal will be important to building your schedule. New Transfer Students will work one-on-one with the Registrar’s Office to build their schedule in July. All new students can find more detailed information about registration and requirements here.
Varsity Athletes: Fall sport athletes who are invited to participate in pre-season activities may have an arrival date that is before the start of orientation. Check with your coach for exact dates before making plans.
Orientation Schedule: The full Orientation schedule will be available in late Summer 2025.
WOA Trip details and options are available on our WOA website, so you can review them before making your selections through the Orientation Portal in May.
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information, including details about shipping items to campus.
Move In Day
Visit our Move In Day page for everything you need to know about your arrival to campus in August.