Great American Northern California Leadership Summit
2026-07-06 - 2026-07-08 | Simpson University, 2211 College View Dr, Redding, CA, 96003, United States
The Great American Leadership Program Northern California Leadership Summit is a selective leadership experience for rising 9th–12th grade students, hosted at Simpson University in partnership with the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute.
Over three days, participants will engage in leadership exercises, collaborative challenges, and meaningful discussions designed to develop character, confidence, and leadership ability while exploring the enduring principles of effective leadership.
This program is available to students nominated by educators and selected to participate.
Apply now or learn more at ReaganFoundation.org/summer.

Red Hawk Summer
2026-07-24 09:00 - 2026-07-25 16:00 UTC | Simpson University, 2211 College View Dr, Redding, CA, 96003, United States
An overnight experience designed for incoming undergraduate Simpson University students. Red Hawk Summer gives you the chance to connect with future classmates, explore Redding and the surrounding area, and get a head start on your college journey. You’ll meet admissions counselors, experience your future dorms and student life activities, and enjoy an afternoon at Whiskeytown Lake.
Register now!
Explore the full schedule and view the packing list to get ready.

The Edge - A Wilderness Adventure
2026-08-14 - 2026-08-21 | CA
Start your Simpson story on the trail. The Edge is a week-long wilderness expedition for incoming students — spend eight days in a small group of 6–10 new Red Hawks, backpacking through the mountains of Northern California, taking on the thrills of whitewater rafting, and building lifelong friendships around the campfire. You’ll arrive on campus for Welcome Weekend already knowing a close group of friends, already stronger for the challenge, and already one class closer to finishing your first semester.
The week makes up the majority of Wilderness Journey Practicum, a 3-credit course that counts toward Simpson’s new Ascent general education curriculum — so your fall semester starts a little lighter.
Quick facts

Who is welcome: Incoming Simpson students (no outdoor experience required)
The week: Arrive on campus Aug 21 → backpacking Aug 22–24 → whitewater rafting Aug 25–26 → debrief Aug 27 → back to campus Aug 28 for Welcome Weekend
Credits earned: 3 credits (Wilderness Journey Practicum), counts toward Ascent Gen Ed
Gear: Backpacks, sleeping bags, and expedition equipment provided — just bring your own clothing and footwear
Safety: Led by trained wilderness guides; high perceived risk, much lower actual risk

Contact Scott Barnett or your admissions counselor to claim your place on the trail.
Registration Coming Soon

New Student Orientation
2026-08-21 08:00 - 2026-08-23 19:00 | Simpson University, 2211 College View Dr, Redding, CA, 96003, United States
New Student Orientation is a three-day experience to kickoff your life as a Red Hawk! This event is mandatory for incoming first-time freshman and transfer students. This is when new students will move into dorms, complete pre-semester tasks, and connect with other students, faculty, advisors, and university leaders before classes begin. Many first-time student forms can be completed before welcome weekend.
Weekend Highlights:

New Student Move In
Family Farewell & Dedication Service
Campus Life Events
Day of Service
Local Church & Simpson Worship

Full Schedule
Any further questions, about welcome weekend, registration, or the upcoming semester, can be directed to your Admissions Counselor – or call Admissions (530) 226-4600.
For more details, visit our NSO page here.

24th Annual Business Leadership Luncheon
2026-09-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Simpson University Gym, 2211 College View Drive, Redding, CA, 96003, United States
The 24th Annual Business Leadership Luncheon is an opportunity for business professionals, community leaders, students, and aspiring leaders to connect, learn, and be inspired.
This year’s keynote speaker is Sean Parnell, attorney, educator, and former governor of Alaska. Most recently, Parnell served as Chancellor of the University of Alaska Anchorage, where he led efforts that reversed a decade of enrollment decline and championed initiatives focused on student success, workforce development, and leadership development.
Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
Learn more about Sean Parnell or register below

Ribbon Cutting - Business, Technology, & Engineering Building
2026-10-16 14:30 - 15:30 | Simpson University, 2211 College View Dr, Redding, CA, 96003, United States
Join us during Homecoming & Family Weekend as we celebrate the grand opening of the Hugh and Hazel Darling Center for Business, Technology, and Engineering.
This special ribbon-cutting ceremony marks the culmination of years of vision, planning, generosity, and dedication from countless individuals across the Simpson University community and beyond. Together, we’ll celebrate not only the completion of this transformational facility, but also the exciting future it represents for STEM education at Simpson University and throughout our region.
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After the ceremony, continue the celebration by exploring everything happening during Homecoming 2026.
