2024 New Family Orientation & Opening Days Schedule New Family Orientation helps families transition into the school by informing them about the academic, outdoor, sports, and service programs as well as other aspects of student and residential life. It is an opportunity for parents to meet their child's advisor, become acquainted with the Wilderness Orientation…

Wilderness groups (all new students) depart on Thursday, August 22, and return on Saturday, August 31.

Student Dorm Heads arrive by 6:00 p.m. and move into the dorms.

International students may move into the dorms.

Labor Day - First Day of Classes

All students and faculty are required to attend. 5:00 p.m. Convocation in the Barn 5:45 p.m. Formal Dinner

Friday, September 6th is a closed evening for all boarding students - no overnight sign-outs. All students will participate in on-campus activities, including a BBQ and our annual Dorm Olympics.…