Chimera Welcome Week
Chimera Welcome Week is a series of community events created to welcome new and continuing students back to campus with fun activities!
Chimera Welcome Week is August 19 - 23, 2024
We are so excited to welcome our new students to campus! We know that folks are excited, anxious, and nervous about the start of their college experience at CCA, but we are looking forward to welcoming you into our creative community. Whether you are new to CCA or are a returning student, we have created a special welcome experience to help prepare you!
Fall Chimera Welcome Week | The Spirit of Chimera (8/19/24 - 8/23/24)
You will meet and hang out with your fellow classmates, learn where things are on-campus and in the neighborhood, talk to upperclass students, all while having fun together! It's a week experience filled with workshop and activities in between designed to help you thrive at CCA.
Spring Chimera Welcome Days | The Spirit of Chimera (1/11/24 - 1/12/24) Starting at CCA in the spring? No worries, we got you too! Built to welcome those of you who join us in the spring semester, you'll still get to meet other new students, learn the campus and access key resources to get you on your way to settling in to the rhythm of the college. It is two days packed with the business of getting things done and fun with your Orientation Leaders and other new students.
Examples of sessions and activities include:
- President's Welcome
- The Spirit of Chimera (A unique collaborative art making experience)
- Campus Tours
- Campus Jobs & Resources Fair
- CCA in The Bay - Neighborhood tours in San Francisco
- Workshops / Sessions about critique culture, academic advising, finding a campus job, self-care & wellness for artists, and much more!
- Social events like Bingo & Karaoke nights
- Convocation (Fall)
- Chimerapalooza (Fall)
CWW Schedule of Events*
While completing new student orientation is mandatory and attending Chimera Welcome Week is expected of all new students, you are able to tailor your experience to maximize what is most important or relevant to you!
Some sessions will be everyone together, some will be with your small group, and most blocks will have sessions you may choose from - conference style!
*Please note as preparations continue to evolve, session topics / locations / times may change.
Monday, August 19, 2024
Yay! It's residential student move in day! Students living in Founders or Blattner Halls will be able to check in to their new "home away from home" in San Francisco. We can't wait to meet you! For more information about the move in process, please reach out to Housing, Dining & Residential Education
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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Event |
Time |
Location |
Description |
Target Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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New INTERNATIONAL Undergraduate Student (F1 Visa) Check-In |
9:00 - 10 AM |
Timken Lobby - Main Building, |
All international undergraduate students are required to check-in to participate in events and workshops throughout the week. |
All new incoming international students (freshmen, transfer, residential & commuter) |
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New International Undergraduate Students' F1 Visa Meeting |
10 - 11 AM |
Timken Auditorium - Main Building, |
Mandatory for all incoming international students with F1 visas. ISS will introduce their office and give important immigration information. |
All new international students (freshmen, transfer, residential & commuter) |
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New Undergraduate Student Check-In (non-international, transfer, commuters, late arrival residents) |
10:00 - 11:00 AM |
Timken Lobby - CCA Main Building, |
All Students are required to check-in to participate in events and workshops throughout the week. |
All new incoming non-international students (freshmen, transfer, residential & commuter) |
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New Undergraduate Students - Small Groups |
11:00 - Noon |
Locations will vary - Main Building |
Meet CCA's president, vice - presidents and your orientation leaders and small group. |
All new incoming students (international, freshmen, transfer, residential & commuter) |
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Lunch On Your Own |
Noon - 1:00 PM |
Makers Cafe | Surrounding locations |
Student meal plans will be active. Students without meal plans are able to purchase food in Makers cafe or check out near by local eateries. |
All new incoming students (international, freshmen, transfer, residential & commuter) |
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Chimera Welcome Week Kick Off / Opening |
1:00 - 1:30 PM |
Nave Presentation Space - Main Building |
Welcome to the opening of Chimera Welcome Week. Meet other members of the CCA community who will help you get started on your CCA Journey! |
All new incoming students (international, freshmen, transfer, residential & commuter) |
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Future of Belonging |
1:30 - 3:00 PM |
Nave Presentation Space and various locations - Main Building |
Engage with the community on ways we strive to be Creative Citizens through thought provoking conversations and fun activities. Bring your laptop with you if you have it! |
All new incoming students (international, freshmen, transfer, residential & commuter) |
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Break |
3:00 - 3:15 |
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The Spirit of Chimera |
3:15 - 4:00 PM |
Locations will vary - Main Building |
Students will engage in a collaborative making project to represent their incoming class |
All new incoming students (international, freshmen, transfer, residential & commuter) |
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Small Group Meet Up (Homeroom) |
4:00 - 5:00 PM |
Locations will vary - Main Building |
Orientation leaders will lead the group in reflection of the day, review updates, and plan for the next day's activities to help students choose their schedules for the week. |
All new incoming students (international, freshmen, transfer, residential & commuter) |
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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Event |
Time |
Location |
Description |
Target Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Small Group Meet up (Homeroom) |
9:30 - 10 AM |
Locations will vary - Main Building, |
Orientation leaders will lead the group in reflection of the day, review updates, and plan for the next day's activities to help students choose their schedules for the week. |
All new incoming students (international, freshmen, transfer, residential & commuter) |
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Session Blocks 1 & 2 |
Session One: 10 - 11 AM |
Locations will vary - Main Building, |
You will choose a session for each hour to attend. Sessions are led by professional staff and or peer student leaders on various topics that will build community and share critical information you need to get connected to what you need at CCA! |
All new incoming students (international, freshmen, transfer, residential & commuter) |
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Lunch On Your Own |
Noon - 1:00 PM |
Makers Cafe | Surrounding locations |
Student meal plans will be active. Students without meal plans are able to purchase food in Makers cafe or check out near by local eateries. |
All new incoming students (international, freshmen, transfer, residential & commuter) |
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Session Blocks 3 & 4 |
Session Three: 1:00 - 2:00 PM |
Locations will vary - Main Building |
You will choose a session for each hour to attend. Sessions are led by professional staff and or peer student leaders on various topics that will build community and share critical information you need to get connected to what you need at CCA! |
All new incoming students (international, freshmen, transfer, residential & commuter) |
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Break |
3:00 - 3:15 |
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Session Block 5 |
3:15 - 4:00 PM |
Locations will vary - Main Building |
Each group will attend their designated session to meet each other, gain insight into specific resources and connect with each other. |
All new incoming students (international, freshmen, transfer, residential & commuter) |
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The Spirit of Chimera |
4:00 - 5:00 PM |
Locations will vary - Main Building |
Students will engage in a collaborative making project to represent their incoming class |
All new incoming students (international, freshmen, transfer, residential & commuter) |
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CCA in the Bay Part 1 |
5:00 PM |
Locations will vary - Off Campus |
Go "near"! Explore interesting places in the neighborhood surrounding CCA's campus. You can sign-up for area you want to explore during your small group homeroom in the morning! Each tour is limited in size, so be open to going to another location! |
All new incoming students (international, freshmen, graduate, transfer, residential & commuter) |
Thursday, August 21, 2024
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Event |
Time |
Location |
Description |
Target Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Small Group Meet up (Homeroom) |
9:30 - 10 AM |
Locations will vary - Main Building, |
Orientation leaders will lead the group in reflection of the day, review updates, and plan for the next day's activities to help students choose their schedules for the week. |
All new incoming students (international, freshmen, transfer, residential & commuter) |
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Session Blocks 1 & 2 |
Session One: 10 - 11 AM |
Locations will vary - Main Building, |
You will choose a session for each hour to attend. Sessions are led by professional staff and or peer student leaders on various topics that will build community and share critical information you need to get connected to what you need at CCA! |
All new incoming students (international, freshmen, transfer, residential & commuter) |
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Lunch On Your Own |
Noon - 1:00 PM |
Makers Cafe | Surrounding locations |
Student meal plans will be active. Students without meal plans are able to purchase food in Makers cafe or check out near by local eateries. |
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Session Blocks 3 & 4 |
Session Three: 1:00 - 2:00 PM |
Locations will vary - Main Building |
You will choose a session for each hour to attend. Sessions are led by professional staff and or peer student leaders on various topics that will build community and share critical information you need to get connected to what you need at CCA! |
All new incoming students (international, freshmen, transfer, residential & commuter) |
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Campus Job & Resources Fair |
3:00 - 5:00 PM |
Nave & Nave Presentation Space - Main Building |
A festive event to meet various offices, meet other students and connect with on campus work study opportunities! |
All new and continuing students (international, non-international, undergraduate, graduate, residential & commuter) |
Friday, August 23, 2024
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Event |
Time |
Location |
Description |
Target Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Small Group Meet up (Homeroom) |
9:30 - 10:00 AM |
Locations Vary - Main Building |
Orientation leaders will lead the group in reflection of the day, review updates, and plan for the next day's activities to help students choose their schedules for the week. |
All new incoming students (international, freshmen, transfer, residential & commuter) |
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CCA in The Bay part 2 |
10:00 AM - 2:00 |
OFF CAMPUS! Iconic SF neighborhoods |
Go farther! Visit Iconic SF neighborhoods (you will need your CCA Pass to ride on MUNI) Sign-up for the neighborhood you want to explore when you check-in in the morning! Each tour is limited in size, so be open to going to either location! |
All new incoming undergraduate students (freshmen, transfer, residential, commuter, international & domestic) |
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New Student Convocation & Class Pinning Front & Mid Nave with 1111 Courtyard, (can we place chairs out there, sound equipment) |
2:00 - 3:00 PM |
Nave- Main Building |
Join all new students, the President, VP's, and Deans in an important community gathering - an official welcome into the CCA community! |
All new incoming graduate and undergraduate students (freshmen, transfer, residential, commuter, international & domestic) |
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Chimerapalooza! Nave & Nave Presentation Space 3 - 6 PM |
3:00 - 6:00 PM |
Nave Presentation Space |
You made through the week and learned all the things! Now it is time to celebrate! Games, prizes, music, food and other festivities to wrap up Chimera Welcome Week! |
All incoming and returning students (freshmen, transfer, graduate, residential, commuter, international & domestic) |
FAQs
What's the difference between New Student Orientation & Chimera Welcome Week?
Orientation is a separate online course via Moodle, and is required to complete prior to your arrival to campus & Chimera Welcome Week. The course will introduce you to certain offices/departments, resources, and guides at CCA. You will get a notification through your CCA email to enroll and complete the course in August.
Chimera Welcome Week (fall admits in August & spring admits in January) are a series of in-person events and workshops tailored to familiarize you with campus culture and an opportunity for you to meet people, faculty, staff, and friends! This is an important week for all new students to become familiar with the college experience and we ask that you make yourself available to attend these events as much as possible.
Where should I check-in for Welcome Week?
All new undergraduate admits (domestic, transfer, international, and commuter) should check-in at the main building - enter at 450 Irwin! We will have signs posted on the day of to help you find your way!
All new graduate admits (international, domestic, commuter, or residential) should check in at Blattner Hall - located at 75 Arkansas Street. You'll see signs to let you know you're in the right place!!
Is Chimera Welcome Week mandatory?
Welcome Week is an experience filled with workshop and activities in between designed to help you thrive at CCA. Yes, it is mandatory and required that all newly admitted students (Undergraduate & Graduates) attend Welcome Week / Days.
I'm a Graduate student, is Chimera Welcome Week for me?
Yes, check the Graduate Student Orientation page for more information in how you can participate throughout the week. Please check the schedule above, for graduate student sessions & events.
When should I move into the dorms as a residential student?
Move-in dates and times for incoming residential students will be communicated by Housing, Dining & Residential Education, so please check your CCA EMAIL for updates.
Do I have to pay for Chimera Welcome Week?
Chimera Welcome Week is already paid for, as included in your activities fee. You will need funds for lunch on your own or for off-campus excursions. If you have a meal plan, it will be active when you move onto campus, and all CCA students should activate their CCA PASS to ride MUNI.
Where is the full schedule of events for the week?
We have posted the schedule of events for the week above. Please note, they pertain to the entire schedule, so all undergraduate admits (domestic, transfer, international, and commuter) & graduate admits can refer to this schedule.
Is there an opportunity for parents and family to be a part of this week?
Yes, during the FALL parents and family will have an opportunity to attend a Parent & Family Reception for Chimera Welcome Week. New students will be making new connections with other new students, and unable the reception. Parents / family members can enjoy small bites, meet key staff/faculty, and other new families! For more information, please visit the Parent and Family Welcome page.
For more questions regarding Welcome Week, please contact us at orientation@cca.edu.