Congratulations on taking the first step to becoming a healthcare provider and WELCOME TO MBKU! We are so thrilled to have you.
This page is designed to serve as a hub of information for all new first-year students. Learn about University departments and services, connect with your Peer Advisor, prepare for New Student Orientation, learn about student life, and get all your questions answered. New students are each assigned a Peer Advisor for support, advice, and guidance about life and learning at MBKU. Your Peer Advisor should reach out to you sometime prior to orientation. Check out our Peer Advice blog posts!
If you're having trouble finding what you're looking for, please email Enrollment and Student Services (studentaffairs@ketchum.edu) or reach out to your Program Admissions Officer. For information related to your Program Orientation, visit the SCCO, SPAS, and COP pages.
*Please note that some links below may be unavailable until you are granted additional access as you get closer to orientation*
Our offices are located on main campus in Building D (second floor) and in the Low Student Union. We are open 9am-5pm Monday through Friday.
StudentAffairs@ketchum.edu | (714) 449-7444
✨SAVE THE DATES✨
Orientation Virtual Department Breakout Sessions
Tuesday, June 18 OR Thursday, August 8 10:00am - 12:00pm **via Zoom**Log on and meet with MBKU service departments to learn how they can help during your time at MBKU. This is a great opportunity to get answers to any questions you might have before the first day of class.
**August 8 zoom link
IDEAS for our Future Summer Program 2024 *optional event*
Tuesday, August 6 Time TBD **In-Person**
Join us for the second annual IDEAs for our Future Program for incoming MBKU students who identify as underrepresented in medicine, non-traditional, or first-generation.
Spend a day at MBKU before you officially begin your journey to become a health professional, together with new friends to focus on identity, connection, goal setting and envisioning your success. We have an exciting program planned for you, including sessions on the power of mindset and setting yourself up for success, and authenticity, empowerment and legacy building to name a few.
Register here by July 15th: https://forms.office.com/r/eMVMdtJztf
University New Student Orientation (UNSO)
Monday, August 12 & Tuesday, August 13 **In-Person** -Find the UNSO schedule here
Program Orientation
Wednesday, August 14 &/or Thursday, August 15 **In-Person** -Find the College of Pharmacy schedule here -Find the School of Physician Assistant Studies schedule here -Find the Southern California College of Optometry schedule here
*All subjects schedule to change. University Student Affairs or your Program will communicate any changes.*
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