New Student Welcome Day
Students & Parents: Welcome to Fall 2025!
Start Your Foothill College Experience
- Be ready for fall quarter with this special Foothill Welcome Day — a fun and informative event.
- New students will receive an RSVP link via text and email or click the RSVP button below.
- Meet other new students, as well as Foothill faculty, staff, and administrators, and get answers to your questions before classes begin Sept. 22, 2025!
- PARENTS AND FAMILIES: Join us on Monday, Sept. 15, at 6:30 p.m. for a special Parent Orientation. Learn about financial aid and other services for your student.
New Students
Join Us Tuesday, Sept. 16
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Check-in time for the event starts at 8:15 a.m. at the Smithwick Theatre Courtyard.
Enjoy these 2025 Foothill Welcome Day activities!
- A welcome session to introduce you to Campus Life
- An interactive keynote presentation, activities, and connecting with your new classmates
- Guided tours and resource fair
- Opportunity to pick up your OwlCard (student ID) and bus pass
- Free breakfast and lunch, freebies, great entertainment and cool prizes
- Free Parking - See Campus Map
- Note: This year's Welcome Day will be held in person only. This year's event theme is: "United in Diversity."
Parents
Join Us Monday, Sept. 15
6:30–8 p.m.
Campus Dining Room (Bldg 2200)
- We'll begin the evening with an orientation and end with a walking tour of campus for all parents new to Foothill College.
- Parking is free.
Please note:
Foothill Welcome Day is for new students who are already registered for fall 2025 classes. This event does not meet the orientation requirements to receive priority enrollment each term. Please follow steps for priority registration if you have not already completed, so that you are eligible for priority registration in winter 2025.
Disability Support
If you require accommodations for a disability, please email the New Student Welcome Day committee at nso@foothill.edu.
