2025 New Student Orientation Schedules

New Student Orientation schedules 

2025 One-day Orientation Schedule

• Programming will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-day programs.

2025 Two-Day Orientation Schedule

• Day 1 programming will begin at 9 a.m. and run through the evening for students. Family programming on day 1 will conclude around 4 p.m.
• Day 2 programming will run from about 8 a.m. to noon.

2025 Virtual Orientation Schedule

• Programming will take place from 1 pm to 4:30 p.m.
• All virtual sessions will take place in Webex Webinars. The link to join and password is listed in the schedule.

*Please note, these schedule are samples meant to give a general idea of what your orientation will look like. You will receive a finalized schedule for your program via email the week prior to your orientation.

What can you expect at orientation?

There are a variety of sessions and activities that acclimate you to Marian and help you build connections with faculty, staff, and other new students. You will:

• Attend information sessions to learn more about paying for college, living on campus, and more.
• Get familiar with student resources and meet key Marian staff members at our information fair.
• Meet your orientation leader, a current MU student who will serve as a guide to your transition to college.
• Have lunch with current students, families, faculty, and staff in the Dining Commons.
• Connect with your program's dean and faculty from your major. Learn more about your degree program during college breakout sessions.
• Meet with your academic advisor and register for fall classes.

What can you expect during the two-day orientation program?

Take a deeper dive into life at Marian and complete activities like these:

• Learn how to navigate challenges of college life with confidence at sessions put on by our current students during College 101.
• Enjoy a cookout at the amphitheater while you make connections with fellow classmates.
• Compete with your orientation group and get to know all of the hidden secrets and MU traditions during the scavenger hunt.
• There's no better way to wrap up a long day than with games, music, dancing, s'mores, beach volleyball, and meeting new people at Knights @ Night.
• Stay overnight in a residence hall, and get a feel for what its like to live on campus.