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Becoming a Scot Day

At Becoming a Scot Day, you’ll connect with faculty, staff, and current students and prepare for an experience that’s all yours at Alma College.

What to Expect

All incoming first-year and transfer students are required to sign up for a Becoming a Scot Day. By attending this event you will:

  • make meaningful connections
  • engage with members of the campus community
  • explore campus services at a resource fair
  • learn about college policies and expectations

You’ll also get a few things to take home!

  • Alma swag
  • ID card

Registration

To sign up, please select the in-person event date you would like to attend. After you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email with more details. The program will last from approximately 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with optional program offerings until 5 p.m.

Select one of the following dates:

On Friday, July 12, we’ll offer special programming and networking opportunities for incoming students of color and their families. Learn about programs and services like Campbell Scholars, King-Chávez-Parks, and the Julius Chatman Living Learning Community; hear from diversity-focused student organizations; meet current students of color and ask them questions; and start building your personal network of support.

Check In

We look forward to welcoming you to campus for Becoming A Scot Day. Check in each day runs from 9:15– 9:50 a.m. Our opening program will take place in Presbyterian Hall. There is ample parking available in the lots by the Heritage Center. Upon arrival, you will receive a complete schedule for the day.

Are you planning to be a student-athlete?

You will need an updated physical to participate. Our team physician will be on campus on Becoming a Scot Day from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the Athletic Training Room of the Hogan Center. Physicals are only $20 and no insurance card is needed. Walk-ins will also be welcome on all Becoming a Scot Days. Come meet your athletic training staff and get prepared for your experience in Alma College Athletics.

Sign up will be available soon.

You've committed. What's next?

New Scot Checklists

Be sure to check out your New Scot checklist to ensure you are fully prepared for fall.

Questions?

Contact Us

(989) 463-7247
newscot@alma.edu