Orientation 2008

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Students, did you get your Iliad in the mail?

If for some reason you did not receive your copy of the Iliad in June, please contact Alumni & Parent Relations.

When can I find out the name of my advisor?

When you check in for New Student Orientation, the orientation packet that you will receive includes your academic adviser assignment and appointment notice. (Please note that advisor information is not available earlier than this date.)

Be sure to attend the group advising session for students on Thursday, August 28. Members of the registrar’s office will discuss typical first-year schedules, how to work with your academic adviser, AP credit, and how to petition for more advanced classes. This will prepare you for your meeting with your advisor on Friday, August 29.  (Please note that advising sessions are for students only. This is an important time for students to establish relationships with their advisor.)

Have you sent in your transcript?

If you haven't done so, remember to send your official final transcript to the Office of Admission. The transcript must be on file before you will be allowed to register for classes.  Please direct questions to Kathy Hoblitt.

Remind your parents to register for Parent Orientation:

Registration for the Parent Odyssey is due on August 1. Register online. Orientation is for both students and parents, and we ask that all parents planning to come to Reed for Orientation week register themselves for Parent Orientation (August 27 and August 28). You will receive an electronic confirmation. Registering ahead of time will speed your time through check in, giving you more time to spend with your student, and enjoy your time on campus. If you need alternative means to register or have other questions, please don't hesitate to contact Alumni & Parent Relations.

What to do and see outside of the bubble:

We know that both parents and students may have questions about the greater Portland area, and we have a list of resources for you below. If there is something that we didn't cover and you have a question, feel free to contact us at Alumni & Parent Relations.

For your convenience, the college has negotiated special rates with several local hotels. The options are listed in Reed’s online lodging guide. Call the hotel to make your reservation and mention the “Reed rate.”

For ideas about where to explore, go to the Portland Oregon Visitors Association website.

Local Shopping Guide—The unofficial guide to setting up a Reed dorm room

While Portland has a very active small business community with many distinct shopping districts in Southeast and beyond, the time crunch felt during orientation can necessitate one-stop shopping to pick up items that couldn’t be squeezed into the car or didn’t make it into your suitcase. Below are directions to some popular stores. If you are looking for more unique nick-knacks and decorative items, I would hit up the Sellwood, Division, Burnside, and Hawthorne areas.

Bed Bath & Beyond
9918 S.E. Washington Street
There is another Target (9800 S.E. Washington Street) located near this Bed Bath and Beyond. Don’t forget that Reed has provided you with a very nice XL twin bed and a dorm bathroom or two. It’s up to you to decide what you need beyond the basics . . . Drive your car east on Woodstock about 3 miles and merge onto I-205 North. At exit 20, turn right onto the ramp and go less than half a mile before turning right onto S.E. Washington Street.

Best Buy
9630 S.E. 82nd Avenue
All sorts of giant TVs and sub-zero freezers are on display to distract you from the things you really might need. Music, movies, cameras, and all sorts of electronics line the shelves of this store. Take Woodstock east and turn right on 82nd Avenue.

Fred Meyer
3805 S.E. Hawthorne Boulevard
Fred Meyer is a Northwest favorite with an extensive selection of clothing, groceries, and home furnishings. This is the only store on this list easily accessible by bus. From the northeast corner of Woodstock and 39th, board the #75 going north (to St. Johns). The bus runs every nine minutes on weekdays. Get off at Hawthorne, about 15 minutes down the road. Take the #75 south (to Milwaukie) to come home. By car, head east on either Woodstock or Steele and take a left on 39th. Continue along 39th until you reach Hawthorne. You will see Fred Meyer on the northwest corner and there is a parking lot behind the store if you go past the Hawthorne light and turn in on the next street.

Home Depot
10120 S.E. Washington Street
Just under seven miles away, Home Depot has the supplies to meet any building, electrical, or hardware need.  While you may not need anything from their spacious garden center, they have fans, furniture, and home décor. Head up the hill and take a left on 39th Avenue. Take a right on Powell (US-26) and continue for about a mile before merging onto I-205 N to Seattle. Take exit 20 and turn right onto S.E. Washington Street.

Linens ‘n Things
10174 S.E. 82nd Avenue
Conveniently located on the same street as Krispy Kreme and shops with other delectable delicacies, Linens ‘n Things has, well, linens and things for your dorm room. About 15 minutes away by car. Head east on Woodstock until you hit S.E. 82nd Ave. Turn right onto S.E. 82nd and go about 2.1 miles before the store will be on the left side of the road.

Target
9000 S.E. Sunnyside Road, Clackamas, OR
A quick 15-minute drive will land you at Clackamas Promenade, a shopping center complete with a Target, sporting goods store, Nordstrom Rack, and various other national shopping outposts. Start out going east on Woodstock for three miles. Merge onto I-205 South toward Oregon City/Salem. Take exit 14 and follow the ramp toward Clackamas Town Center. The Target is located on the southeast side of the center, across the street from the Clackamas Town Center mall.

Wal-Mart
4200 S.E. 82nd Avenue
This is store number 2552 in the nationally numbered network of gargantuan stores. Located about en minutes from campus by car, it could also be a doable bike ride, but Reedies don’t generally make it out that way by bike. We understand that some people take issue with Wal-Mart’s business practices, but we can’t help the convenience of this location. Go east on Woodstock from Reed and turn left onto S.E. 82nd Ave. The store will be on your right in under a mile.

NW 23rd, often called “trendy-third” by locals, is the main street along Nob Hill and the Alphabet District. The Alphabet moniker is rooted in the alphabetical sequence of the east-west streets. Trendy-third is known for the trendy boutiques, restaurants, and pubs lining the streets. Great cafes and people-watching exist on both 23rd and 21st (two blocks east), but only 23rd is home to Urban Outfitters, the Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, and other stores more focused on the modern home than the practical dorm.



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