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Santa Fe Orientation and Convocation Spring 2025

We are pleased to welcome all of our Johnnies to our beloved community. This spring we are planning a full schedule of events and activities for everyone!

As plans and schedules are finalized, we will update this page, so check back often. In the meantime, please find important information and links below as you plan for your arrival in Santa Fe.

Santa Fe Freshman Orientation Finding Meno Fall 2019

Housing & Orientation Details

Move-in/Housing

Date Event
Thursday, Jan 2 Online spring registration opens for new students (JF and readmits)
Wednesday, Jan 15 Housing opens for new international students
Friday, Jan 17
  • New student orientation begins
  • Graduate student orientation
  • All housing opens
  • Food service begins with breakfast
  • 6 p.m., Meno seminar for new GI students, followed by reception
Saturday, Jan 18 New undergraduate student orientation continues
Sunday, Jan 19
  • New student and graduate student orientation continues
  • 4 p.m., Convocation
Monday, Jan 20
  • New student orientation concludes
  • 9 a.m., undergraduate and Graduate Institute classes meet as scheduled (Except seniors and January Freshmen)
  • 7:30 p.m., January Freshmen session begins (No tutorials)
Monday, Jan 20—Sunday, Jan 26 Welcome Week
Monday, Jan 27 Last day to change meal plan (Freshmen excluded–19 meal plan required)

Convocation

This ceremony is a long-standing tradition at the college and serves as the formal induction into the St. John’s community. Families and friends are invited to attend in person or watch online.

Sunday, January 19 at 4 p.m. Rehearsal at 3:30 p.m., Ault Evers Room, Meem Library

  • January Freshmen and New Graduate Students
  • Special welcome to our transfer students and readmits
  • Families are welcome to join us in person or online for Convocation on Sunday, January 19. .

Welcome Week

January 20—January 26

Full week of events–updated schedules will be provided in Welcome Packets upon arrival.

Class of 2028

Find answers to frequently asked questions on the Santa Fe Admitted Student Page.

New Student Orientation Spring 2025

Friday, January 17

Time & Location Event
9 a.m.—1 p.m.
Weigle Hall		 Registration: Check in with the Registrar, Housing, and Admissions team to get your schedule, welcome packet, and room key.
11:30 a.m.—1 p.m. Dining Hall–Pritzker Student Center *Lunch: Stop by the dining hall for a delicious lunch by SAGE dining.
1—5 p.m. FREE TIME: Spend some time settling into your rooms. Note: International students have a 1:30 p.m. session.
1:30—2:30 p.m.
Conference Room– Weigle Hall Garden Level		 International Student Session: International students must attend this important session to fully understand the ins and outs of visa regulations while also getting to know the resources SJC provides for international student.
Note: this session is only for international students.
5—6 p.m.
Dining Hall–Pritzker Student Center		 Welcome Dinner: New students will meet the President, Assistant Dean, and the Student Engagement team, and some of their peers over a casual dinner.

Saturday, January 18

Time & Location Event
10—11 a.m.
Dining Hall–Pritzker Student Center		 *Brunch
11 a.m.—12:10 p.m.
FAB–Fine Arts Building Room 105		 Student Support Overview and Title IX: An introduction to the Health and Wellness, Food Services, and Public Safety teams. Students will also be briefed on the student handbook and college expectations. We will then transition into Title IX. This part of the session will provide information essential to your safety as a student and includes important information on Title IX and student rights.
12:30—1:30 p.m.
FAB–Fine Arts Building Room 105		 Let’s Talk About Yes–Navigating Consent in Relationships: A workshop designed to educate students on the importance of consent in relationships. The workshop aims to provide students with the tools and knowledge to navigate consent and establish healthy boundaries in their relationships. Through interactive discussions and activities, students will learn about the nuances of consent and how to communicate their boundaries effectively.
1:45—2:45 p.m.
FAB–Fine Arts Building Room 105		 Public Safety: This session will be hosted by our Director of Public Safety, Mike Macey, and some members of the public safety team. We will be focusing on safety on and off campus and how we can care for each other as a community.
3—3:45 p.m.
FAB–Fine Arts Building Room 105		 Technology at SJC: Learn how to optimize your experience using technology as a Johnnie. Bring your laptops, tablets, and mobile devices.
5 p.m.
Dining Hall–Pritzker Student Center		 *Dinner

Sunday, January 19

Time & Location Event
10 a.m.
Dining Hall–Pritzker Student Center		 *Brunch
11 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
FAB–Fine Arts Building Room 105		 Opening Question and Academic Overview: Meet the Assistant Dean to review academic expectations at SJC. Students engage in discussion, responding to an opening question and building shared learning as an introduction to the core of the St. John’s Program.
1:15—3 p.m.
Coffee Shop		 Social Studies: Join Academic Assistants and student leaders in the Coffee Shop for warm beverages and an introduction to the collaborative learning community here at St. John’s. Hear about a variety of study strategies from our amazing team of peer support resources to help you feel prepared to navigate Ancient Greek, math demonstrations, writing at St. John’s, and more.

 
3:30 p.m.
Ault Evers Room–Meem Library		 Convocation Practice
4—5 p.m.
Ault Evers Room–Meem Library		 Convocation Ceremony: This ceremony is a long- standing tradition at the college and serves as the formal induction into the St. John’s community. Families and friends are invited to attend in person or virtually. A livestream link will be emailed to the campus community.
5—7 p.m.
Dining Hall–Pritzker Student Center		 *Dinner

Monday, January 20

Time & Location Event
8—9 a.m. Dining Hall–Pritzker Student Center *Breakfast

9—10 a.m. Weigle Hall Lobby

 The Circuit Tour: Students will rotate between the bookstore, switchboard, mailroom, The Office of Personal and Professional Development (OPPD), our Student Health Center, student coffee lounge, and Student Activities Center. During this tour, you will be given your mailbox assignments, be taught how to send and receive both mail and packages, see the health office services, explore the new OPPD offices, and learn how to best utilize the bookstore & student activities center to support your academic and physical health endeavors.You will meet at the Switchboard in Pritzker Student Center to begin your tour.
10:30—11:30 a.m.
FAB–Fine Arts Building Room 105		 Mental Health at SJC: Join Andrea Bassin, the Director of Counseling and Wellness Services, and her team for an informative presentation on the fundamentals of mental health awareness, achieving balance in life, and the mental health services available to students at our institution.
11:30 a.m. Lunch
1—1:45 p.m. Meem Library Library Orientation: During this session, you’ll learn how to access the extensive library services and resources that will support your academic journey here at the college.
1:45—5 p.m. Free time for seminar preparation
5 p.m. Dining Hall–Pritzker Student Center *Dinner
7:30 p.m. First Seminar: Your study at St. John’s College begins with your first seminar, a two-hour conversation. We hope it is thrilling!