Please note: Spring 2026 Chimera Welcome Day will be on campus on Thursday, January 15, 2026

About New Student Orientation & Chimera Welcome Week

Whether you are joining us directly out of high school, transferring from another college, or returning to school to pursue new goals, orientation has been intentionally designed with the artist in mind.
Your participation in both New Student Orientation & Chimera Welcome Week gives you an opportunity to learn about the campus culture, the variety of college resources and services, and meet fellow peers before classes begin.

1. Orientation is an online course you do on Moodle, and it is mandatory to complete prior to your arrival for Chimera Welcome Week.
2. Chimera Welcome Week (Fall) / Chimera Welcome Day (Spring) is mandatory, and ALL incoming undergraduate, graduate, and transfer students need to attend.

Finding your Information

Please select a group type relevant to you below for more information:

• First Year Student Orientation & Chimera Welcome Week (FALL)
• Transfer & Second Degree Student Orientation & Chimera Welcome Week (FALL)
• Graduate Student Orientation & Chimera Welcome Week (FALL)
• Parent & Family Welcome (FALL)
• Spring Admitted Students' Orientation & Chimera Welcome Day (SPRING)

Please note: New Student Orientation is an online course via Moodle. Students will receive specific information about your orientation experience to your CCA email. Chimera Welcome Week / Day takes place in-person in San Francisco, on campus.