New to Campus Information

Spring Orientation/PANTHER Week

Our abbreviated Spring Orientation provides incoming transfer students with the opportunity to explore and become part of a community of opportunity, understanding, friendship, practice, and success. You will learn more about our unique, whole-person approach to education and the campus community, including its resources, facilities, and standards.

During the week, you will also . . . 

• Move into your house and meet your Resident Counselor & Resident Assistants

• Receive Principia ID cards and get to know your way around campus 

• Receive helpful information about meal plans, student employment, billing, financial aid, internships/career guidance, and much more

• Meet professors and learn more about our academic programs

• Meet with the Academic Advising Office

• Participate in various activities to help become acquainted with the College community

Spring Panther Week orientation is required for all new students. If you have a conflict that prevents you from attending the entire orientation, or any questions regarding orientation and housing please contact our Assistant Dean of Students, Mark Hagenlocher at 618.374.5561.

Spring Panther Week Calendar

 

Fall Pre-Orientation Arrival Date

Meet other new students from around the world, engage with information and activities designed to provide a strong foundation for your Principia experience, and connect with current students, faculty, and staff who are committed to you, to everything that you are, to your success here and beyond!

The Admissions Office offers free shuttle rides to Principia College for students arriving at either St. Louis Lambert International Airport or the Alton Amtrak station. This shuttle ride service is for new students only at the start of Panther Week and International Student Pre-Orientation; we are unable to give shuttle rides to other family members or returning students.

Shuttle Sign Up