Pitzer College is a private liberal arts college in Claremont, California, and a member of The Claremont Colleges, with first-years living together in the Pitzer, Atherton and Sanborn residence halls. New students arrive for a staged move-in day followed by a required orientation program before classes begin.
Enrollment
1,242
Total Students
Freshman Class
286
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 22, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
25%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
First-year students move in on Saturday, Aug. 22, in assigned arrival slots by last name. Housing assignments and move-in instructions are sent in advance.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- Assigned time slots by last name, between 8:00 and 11:00 a.m.
- Check-in location
- East Mesa Parking Lot.
- Parking
- The East Mesa Parking Lot is the move-in staging and check-in area.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Pitzer Hall
· Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Atherton Hall
· Coed
First-year only - Photo coming soon
Sanborn Hall
· Coed
First-year only
Housing Links
Each available link goes directly to Pitzer College's own specific page, not just its general homepage.
Orientation
New Student Orientation
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 23 - August 30, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
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Not available
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
More Links
Checklists
Get the Ultimate College Move-In Checklist
A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at Pitzer College.
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