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Fall Orientation 2026

Pre-Orientation Programs

Linfield believes that connecting students to peers, faculty and resources before classes start is instrumental to confidence-building and overall success. Come meet fellow Wildcats, build relationships with mentors and explore your community at pre-orientation.

Pre-orientation programs begin on August 21.

 

View all pre-orientation programs

2026 New Student Early Arrival

Contact your program advisor for more information on the schedule.

2026 Wildcat Welcome Week

Orientation is required for all new (first-year and transfer) students enrolling on the McMinnville campus in the fall semester.

New student orientation week begins on August 27.

Full schedule coming soon.

student cheering in the football stands during Cat Camp.

Wildcat Welcome Weekend schedule coming soon

Transfer Student Wildcat Welcome Weekend schedule coming soon

The Transfer Student Wildcat Welcome Weekend schedule is for students who have previously attended another college full-time after graduating from high school. First-year, first-time college students (with and without transfer credits) will follow the general Wildcat Welcome Weekend schedule.

DETAILS & RESOURCES

  • ROGs, ROLs, & First Semester Seminar

    Every student is part of a Registration & Orientation Group (ROG) with other new students. You will meet with your ROG throughout Wildcat Welcome Weekend, and on Monday nights this fall to complete First Semester Seminar Lab (IDST 007L / IDST 009L).

    First Semester Seminar is comprised of two parts: meetings with a faculty advisor throughout the semester (IDST 007 or IDST 009 for transfer students); and a Monday night lab with peers in your ROG that is facilitated by your ROL (IDST 007L or IDST 009L).

  • Group & Individual Advising

    Incoming students are paired with a peer advisor (Registration & Orientation Leader) and a faculty advisor (IDST 007L/009L). First generation students will have an additional peer and faculty mentor. Advising meetings help build the advisor-advisee relationship and cover important topics related to academic success at Linfield.

  • Linfield Dining Options

    Dillin Dining Hall- Offering multiple meals a day with allergy friendly and vegan/vegetarian options, students on a meal plan will find delicious and well-balanced meals. With one meal swipe students have an “all you care to eat” buffet-style dining.

    Wildcat Express- Located in Dillin Hall they have grab-and-go options for a meal swipe. They have sandwiches, wraps, and salads with the student’s choice of sides and a drink.

    24/7 Micro Market- Located in Dillin Hall they offer fresh food, snacks, and beverages that students can buy with flex cash or everyday app.

    Sub Hub- Off the east side of Dillin Hall they offer late night sub sandwich option that students can buy with flex cash or everyday app.

    Starbucks- Located in Riley Hall students are welcome to refuel with Starbucks coffee, drinks, and food that students can buy with flex cash. Great place to meet with staff, peers, or get some studying done.

    Food service for students on the meal plan begins Friday, August 28 Dillin Dining Hall and Starbucks in the Riley Campus Center will operate on the following schedule for Fall 2026 semester:

    Day 

    Dillin Hall 

    Breakfast 

    Lunch 

    Dinner 

    Wildcat Express

    Starbucks 

    Sub Hub

    Monday - Thursday 

    7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 

    7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 

    11:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. 

    5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. 

    10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

    7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

    T-Th 8:00 p.m. -  11:00 p.m.

    Friday 

    7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 

    7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 

    11:00 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. 

    5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 

    10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

    7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 

    7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

    Saturday-Sunday

    10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 

    10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

    5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 

    10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

    10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

    Sat 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

    *Dillin and Starbucks hours are subject to change.

    Linfield’s food service provider is Sodexo. Learn more about food service at Linfield, your options, and promotions by visiting the Sodexo website:

    Do you have food allergies or other food-related concerns? Please reach out to a Sodexo manager so they can help:

  • Activities & Involvement

    There are countless ways to get involved at Linfield. In addition to attending the Involvement Fair, we invite you to explore student engagement opportunities by visiting the Student Activities office in Riley 301 or emailing activities@linfield.edu for more information.

    ASLU- Associated Students of °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ offer students a way to get involved within student government and make the changes they wish to see at Linfield and help plan annual events.

    ResLife/RHA- RA’s will have monthly events in your hall to bring fun into the dorms. Join residence hall association to help plan and host campus wide events.

    Athletics- Playing or watching Linfield offers 23 Division III sports, we also host a variety of intermediate sports with fun end of season championships. Students are always encouraged to try-out for a sport or try-out being a fan in the Cat Zone.

    FSL- Fraternity and Sorority Life allows students the opportunity to make new connections, engage in philanthropy, and foster inclusive communities on campus.

    Clubs on Campus- There are tons of active clubs on campus from our Black Student Union, Linfield United Pride, Gaming Club, and Enviromental Club there is something for everyone. Students are always encouraged to make their own club if they don’t see it on campus already.