Admissions & Aid

Becoming a Scot Day

At Becoming a Scot Day, you’ll connect with faculty, staff, and current students and prepare for your Alma College experience. 

All ​incoming first-year and transfer students are required to sign up for a Becoming a Scot Day event. 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
  • Parking pass (if purchased ahead of time) 

Becoming a Scot Day – Check In

We look forward to welcoming you to campus for Becoming A Scot Day. Each day begins with registration and a resource fair from 9 to 9:50 a.m. Your day will conclude by approximately 3:30 p.m. with additional opportunities until 5 p.m. Please plan to arrive at the Oscar E. Remick Heritage Center for the Performing Arts no later than 9:30 a.m.

Sign Up

Registration is available for the following dates. 

After you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email with more details.

During our Friday, July 14 Becoming a Scot Day event, 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.

Physicals for Student-Athletes 

Are you planning to be a student-athlete? If so, you will need an updated physical to participate. Our team physician will be on campus July 11-14 on Becoming a Scot Day from 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the Hogan Center, Athletic Training Room. Physicals are only $20 and no insurance card is needed. Come meet your athletic training staff and get prepared for your experience in Alma College Athletics.

Becoming a Scot Day Physicals >>

 Walk-ins are also welcome on all Becoming a Scot Days.