2025 Pre-Orientation Application

Please complete the following application for Pre-Orientation by August 4, 2025. We will continue to accept applications if space is available.

PARTICIPANT CONFIRMATIONS: You will receive confirmation of your participation in Pre-Orientation no later than August 15, 2025.

There are five tracks to select your first and second choice from:

Arts & Letters in Olympia: Invisible Cities

Faculty: Steven Hendricks and Shaw Osha (Flores)

Our focus will be exploring Olympia and Evergreen as artists, writers, and readers with Invisible Cities, Italo Calvino’s weird and wondrous novel of exploration and imagination, as our guide. You’ll get a dynamic introduction to what it’s like to study interdisciplinary arts and humanities at Evergreen. You’ll be introduced to the campus studios, local artists and arts organizations, methods and tools for creative inquiry, and the injunction to enjoy.

Biodiversity in Evergreen’s Backyard

Faculty: Paul Przybylowicz and Erik Thuesen

Located at the southern tip of Puget Sound with over ½ mile of beachfront and about 1,000 acres of forest, Evergreen is located at the intersection of the marine and terrestrial worlds. Join us for explorations of the local flora and fauna as we visit some of the local gems; old-growth forests, marine reserves, and local watersheds.

Civic Engagement Institute

Faculty: Carolyn Prouty and Anthony Zaragoza

The Civic Engagement Institute is designed to launch your experience as a co-learner and leader at Evergreen. Our approach to civic engagement emphasizes developing knowledge, capacities, values, and motivation to participate ethically in sustaining the vibrance of our communities, including our own learning community. In our time together, we’ll focus on three aspects of civic engagement.

Multicultural Scholars Program

Faculty: Kendra Aguilar and Prita Lal

The Multicultural Scholars Program is a dynamic and empowering experience dedicated to championing the academic and personal growth of incoming students from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. Spearheaded by the BIPOC & LGBTQ+ Intersectional Support Services (BLISS), in collaboration with faculty, staff, and students, this intensive 2-credit course serves as a pivotal platform for cultivating enduring connections and setting the stage for a successful college journey.

Growing Wellness: Community Gardens and Forest Trails of Olympia.

Faculty: Melissa Nivala and Steve Scheuerell

We will focus on the individual and community wellness benefits of having publicly supported local food systems, community gardens, and forest/beach trails. Students will be introduced to local volunteer opportunities while considering the individual wellness and social benefits of regular, active community engagement. In addition to field trips, students will complete a group volunteer activity at the campus organic farm and community gardens and do light trail maintenance on a campus trail.

*First Name (Required)

*Last Name (Required)

Pronouns (Used for This Event Only)

*Evergreen A# (Required)

*Personal Email Address (Required)

*Mobile Phone Number (Required)

*Pre-Orientation is an intensive program and includes mandatory participation and assignments to complete the 2-credit course. Are you willing to commit to attending all required sessions from September 20-24? (Required)

Yes

No

What are the constraints you have that may impact your ability to fully participate in the program?

*Are you planning to live in Campus Housing this Fall? (Required)

Yes

No

Have you completed your Housing Application through the StarRez portal?

Important Note: If you are applying POP after the priority deadline of August 1, your Housing assignment will not be available for move-in until New Student Orientation on September 24th. For more information, contact the Residential and Dining Services front office directly.

Yes

No - Not complete or on Housing waitlist

What are your dietary requirements?

What would be helpful for us to know to support your learning and participation in the program?

Program Track Selection

Our goal is to place you in your preferred program track. In case of high demand, we ask for your first and second choice of program track.

*What is your first choice of program track? (Required)

*What is your second choice of program track? (Required)

Biodiversity in Evergreen’s Backyard Pre-Reflection Questions

What about the natural environment of the Pacific Northwest excites you the most?

This track includes field trip activities such forest hikes up to 5 miles and sea kayaking. Are you willing to participate in these activities

Yes

No

Other (Selecting this option will create a text field for more details)

Please tell us more about why you selected "other" on the previous question:

Multicultural Scholars Pre-Reflection Questions

What are your academic interests or future career goals?

What are areas of knowledge or skills that make you feel prepared for this program? What are areas of knowledge or skills that you are looking to grow?

Please tell us a bit about your experience as a student of color or your commitment to working to support students of color.