Orientation
Welcome, Class of 2030!
You’re Allegheny Bound, and we’re very excited that you have decided to become a Gator. Allegheny Bound is a three-part program that will help ease your transition to Allegheny College. Incoming class of 2030, keep an eye on our page for updates!
Summer Gator Orientation Dates
Register for one of these summer orientation sessions in your New Student Portal. The August orientation date is for transfer students only.
- First Year Student Virtual Orientations
Thursday, June 11, 2026 @ 6:00 pm EST
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 @ 6:00 pm EST - New Transfer Student Virtual Orientation
Monday, August 3, 2026 @ 6:00 pm EST
Orientation Part One: Advising Appointment
Once you have been assigned your faculty advisor, you’ll receive an email connecting you with them. Then you will schedule a personalized virtual advising appointment together for guidance and planning.
Exploratory advising meetings have begun. To prepare, complete your Academic Interest & Planning Form in your checklist!
Orientation Part Two: Summer Virtual Sessions
First Year Student Virtual Summer Orientations
- Thursday, June 11, 2026 @ 6:00 pm EST
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 @ 6:00 pm EST
Financial Aid & Financial Services Info Session
June 9, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
Presenters: Erin Pangborn, Assistant Director, Financial Aid and Susan Cunningham, Associate Director, Student Financial Operations & Receivables
Student Athlete Information Session
June 30, 2026 @ 7:00 pm EST
Presenter: Chris Calliari, Student Athlete Academic Support Coordinator
Center for Career & Professional Development Info Session
July 1, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
Presenter: Lyndsey Sears, Assistant Director CCPD
Life Design Session (optional, recommended)
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
Presenter: Natalie Brown-Gregg, Director, Life Design, Office of Student and Community Development
Missed this session? Email Natalie Brown-Gregg at nbrown@allegheny.edu for more information.
New Transfer Student Virtual Orientation (transfer students only)
Monday, August 3, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
Presenter: Amy Stearns, Second Year Dean & Director of Transfer Advising
For further guidance, contact First Year Class Dean Aacha Brown-Gregg at agregg@allegheny.edu or email orientation@allegheny.edu.
Orientation Part Three: Gator Weekend of Welcome & Move-In
#GatorWOW is your required, weekend-long, on-campus orientation that combines academic and social programming. You’ll familiarize yourself with Allegheny campus life and prepare to begin classes.